Pioli says Chiefs can turn around after 0-2 start

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Pioli says Chiefs can turn around after 0-2 start
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star




Like seemingly much of Kansas City, general manager Scott Pioli is more than a little stunned by the Chiefs’ 0-2 start.

But Pioli said Tuesday that his confidence in the Chiefs is not shaken and he remains convinced the Chiefs can still make something of their season.

“If any one of us knew what the answer was, we wouldn’t be sitting where we’re sitting right now,” Pioli said. “But I also don’t think it’s the end of the world. We have 14 games left. We’re certainly digging a hole but it’s not something we can’t get out of. Everyone within the organization is disappointed in the results so far. We’re all surprised because I don’t think any one of us went into the season thinking we would be 0-2. I don’t think any of us anticipated that.

“(He expects the Chiefs) to improve, get better and start winning some games in whatever order that is. Those are my expectations, but I want to be clear those are mine and our expectations. I think those are the players’ expectations, the coaching staff, the fan base. Our expectations at the beginning of this year were that we were going to be winning games. Right now, we haven’t done that. (But) we’re two games into a 16-game season.”

The Chiefs are one of six 0-2 teams in the NFL, but they weren’t close to winning either game. Their scoring differential of minus-34 points is second-worst in the league behind only Tennessee.

As the general manager, Pioli built the roster. Asked whether he was guilty of overestimating the abilities of some of the Chiefs’ players, Pioli said, “We think the roster is good enough. I think it is. Now it comes down to executing. We improved this team through free agency and did quite a bit of spending to improve this team whether it was contract extensions or the signing of other players. Time will tell if it was enough. I think it was.”

Regarding their spending, figures supplied by the NFL Players Association showed the Chiefs to have more than $26 million in available room under the league’s salary cap. Pioli said he didn’t regret not using more of that available cap space when the Chiefs built their roster.

“I think there are things we did do that helped this football team,” Pioli said. “I also know for a fact that this year alone we’re spending over $141 million in cash this year. That’s more than $20 million over the cap.

“It’s been proven time and time again that there’s not a direct correlation between spending cap dollars and winning. There’s not.”

Pioli said the Chiefs would need to allocate some of their available 2012 salary cap space toward the 2013 cap. He didn’t provide 2013 cap figures, but his comments indicate the Chiefs might otherwise be snug against the cap next season.

“We had better have cap room this year to roll over for next year to make sure we’re (in good shape),” Pioli said. “(Using available salary cap space) is not a year-by-year, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants thing.

Pioli during the offseason also hired Romeo Crennel as head coach, promoting him from defensive coordinator. Crennel finished last season as the interim coach. The Chiefs went 2-1 in those games and fell just short of making the playoffs and completing a dramatic turnaround.

Crennel remains the defensive coordinator this season as well. But the poor play of the Chiefs’ defense is a big reason for the 0-2 start. They have allowed 75 points, which is tied for worst in the league.

Asked whether Crennel was the right coach to direct the Chiefs out of their hole, Pioli said, “Absolutely he is. I think he’s doing a good job. I really do.”

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/18...#storylink=cpy

[FAX]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Pioli thinks the roster is good enough.

Good enough.

Two words I never want to hear from the mouth of the GM of a professional sports team.

Good enough equals doing the bare-bones minimum.

Good enough equals adequate.

Good enough equals mediocre.

Good enough equals nearly 20 years without a playoff win.



I played organized football from Age 7 through HS. Was offered to play small college ball but an injury derailed that opportunity.

I LOVE FOOTBALL. Always have.

But this franchise is draining my love for the game out of me.

And that pisses me off.

That's a truly sad tale of woe and wretched misery, Mr. OnTheWarpath58.

Perhaps it's best if you remember that it's your choice to be a Chiefs fan and get a clue.

In other news, I too am pretty damn disgusted with this catastrophic flop of a season so far. Of all the years of suck, this year may be the worst of all on account of the fact that I had hope Clark would demonstrate a competitive spirit and a legitimate desire to succeed with this team. That hope was bolstered when he canned Carl. Now? ... now, I'm just a forlorn and dejected shell of a fan seeking solace in making tittah puppets and margaritas.

FAX

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by FAX

That's a truly sad tale of woe and wretched misery, Mr. OnTheWarpath58.

Perhaps it's best if you remember that it's your choice to be a Chiefs fan and get a clue.

In other news, I too am pretty damn disgusted with this catastrophic flop of a season so far. Of all the years of suck, this year may be the worst of all on account of the fact that I had hope Clark would demonstrate a competitive spirit and a legitimate desire to succeed with this team. That hope was bolstered when he canned Carl. Now? ... now, I'm just a forlorn and dejected shell of a fan seeking solace in making tittah puppets and margaritas.

FAX

Side note, Mr. FAX, but if these NHL assclowns get their shit together and decide to have a season, I plan to come down and see you in NashVegas. Seems our Blues and your Preds have developed a nice little rivalry.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

but you can't tie up that much money in your secondary.

Why exactly the **** not? It's not like we're spending it on pass-rushers, receivers, LBs that can cover, or a real QB. Based on how bad our D has looked, more money should have definitely been spent in the secondary.

[FAX]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Side note, Mr. FAX, but if these NHL assclowns get their shit together and decide to have a season, I plan to come down and see you in NashVegas. Seems our Blues and your Preds have developed a nice little rivalry.

We have a great facility right downtown. You'll have a good time. Just avoid the girl who works the corner of Broadway and 5th and you'll do fine.

FAX

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Sorter

Why exactly the **** not? It's not like we're spending it on pass-rushers, receivers, LBs that can cover, or a real QB. Based on how bad our D has looked, more money should have definitely been spent in the secondary.

You can't tie up that much money in your secondary, (in a passing league) but you sure as hell can tie up that kind of cake with your non-pass-rushing DE's.

Sincerely,

Scott Pioli

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

You can't tie up that much money in your secondary, (in a passing league) but you sure as hell can tie up that kind of cake with your non-pass-rushing DE's.

Sincerely,

Scott Pioli

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Your link is purely about unrestricted free agents. Carr was a restricted free agent going into the 2011 season. He became an unrestricted free agent following the 2011 season.

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Here it is in a nutshell... This is another angle with an explanation that is even easier to understand. There were several rules with Carr's tag.


Dwayne Bowe could not be franchised unless we allowed Carr to hit the open market. Period. There's a rule in the NFL that requires a player hit UFA status if he is given a raise in base salary of more than 30% from one season to the next. When the Chiefs gave him the one-year restricted tender (increasing his base salary from around 400K to 2.6mil), Carr was instantly guaranteed to hit the open market unless franchised.

The only course of action Pioli could take to retain both players was to re-sign Bowe and franchise Carr...

here's the official link... http://nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/...-2011-2020.pdf


Is that a better explanation?

[TEX]

There is nothing special about the Chiefs. Absolutely nothing.0-2 is the closest they are going to get to .500 all season.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

You can't tie up that much money in your secondary, (in a passing league) but you sure as hell can tie up that kind of cake with your non-pass-rushing DE's.

Sincerely,

Scott Pioli

or your non passing quarterback

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Bob is kinda like Cassel at this point.

Dane has ran a couple well orchestrated blitzes on him and now he is seeing phantom pressure.

With all due respect, Dane is incorrect and I think you know it. Here's an old thread from this website of the same thing I was talking about.

You are posting in the thread Boss. We couldn't prevent Carr from becoming a UFA without tagging him.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...253308&page=15

Edit:

Also, the answer is yes to your next question. The 30% rule from the old CBA applied last August. With the new CBA you can't go over 30% in the first place...

[bevischief]

Sounds like he is high as hell.

[petegz28]

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

Is that a better explanation?

How about a big healthy dose of shut the **** up?

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

How about a big healthy dose of shut the **** up?

Dane's back and has a new n00b to play with.







Not that he's playing at all.
Will be fun to watch.
I wonder when BBob will explode with anger,

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Pioli thinks the roster is good enough.

Good enough.

Two words I never want to hear from the mouth of the GM of a professional sports team.

Good enough equals doing the bare-bones minimum.

Good enough equals adequate.

Good enough equals mediocre.

Good enough equals nearly 20 years without a playoff win.



I played organized football from Age 7 through HS. Was offered to play small college ball but an injury derailed that opportunity.

I LOVE FOOTBALL. Always have.

But this franchise is draining my love for the game out of me.

And that pisses me off.

damn depressing to read that.

I understand how you feel.

I told my buddy the other day everyone should have been fired Sunday night.

Everyone.

You know me. Think how far they have driven this guy.
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