Chiefs Chiefs GM Carl Peterson says team is on track despite bad year - Page 5

C-Mac · 12-13-2007, 09:54 AM

Chiefs GM Carl Peterson says team is on track despite bad year
The Associated PressPublished: December 12, 2007

KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Facing what could be his worst season in 19 years as president and general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, Carl Peterson says neither he nor his head coach is in danger of losing his job.

That will come as a disappointment to many angry fans and critics. The Chiefs have lost six in a row and looked horrible last weekend in a 41-7 loss to Denver. They haven't won a playoff game since the 1993 season and appear to be facing a huge rebuilding job, with massive needs on the offensive line and in the secondary especially.

"I think I understand the fans' impatience and disappointment," said Peterson, who has ruled the Chiefs since 1989 and has two years left on a five-year contract.

"I feel the same way. We're having a difficult season. We've had a lot of successful seasons, too, in my time here."

The Chiefs (4-9) are coming off perhaps their worst on-the-field performance since 1988. They averaged less than 1 yard per carry against Denver, which has one of the league's worst run defenses.

Herm Edwards, in his second season as Kansas City's head coach, said in a testy exchange with reporters during his Tuesday news conference that everyone should blame him and no one else for what's happened.

"In our society, we all want to point the finger, to blame somebody," he said. "Blame me. OK? If you want to blame somebody, blame me, the head coach. You don't have to blame any more players. You don't have to blame the people in the organization."

But Peterson, swarmed by reporters at the end of the news conference, invited everyone to hold him accountable.

"And that's where they should put the blame because at the end of the day the buck stops here," Peterson said.

"I certainly want to say that Herm is doing an excellent job. He's working very hard at it. We were in the playoffs last year. He's been in the playoffs four of the six years he's been a head football coach. I think he's the right guy. We don't have any plans to make any changes."

Peterson also said he would be willing to step aside if he thought that would be best for the organization.

"I evaluate myself every year," he said. "But I look at the whole body of work. And again — the ultimate responsibility is mine, but it's not just me. There are a lot of people who work very hard in this organization. And over the years we've had a lot of successes.

"At the end of the year, like we always do, we'll sit down and evaluate where we are on the football side of it, the business side of it, all the aspects. Then we make our plans for 2008."

A player purge is certain. Peterson also hinted there could be other changes in the organizational structure.

"We're going to evaluate it all," he said. "There'll probably be some changes. There always is. This is the National Football League. Nothing stays static."

Peterson said he's confident the Chiefs are on the right path.

"We are a work in progress," he said. "I am very, very optimistic about the future. I think we've got the right head coach. He's never been afraid to play young players, develop young players, and that's what we're doing right now. We are getting younger and we are rebuilding."

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/...s-Peterson.php

Calcountry · 12-13-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Those are not paper bags. There are no paper bags in the stadium.

FAX

I triple guarantee a victory this weekend.

TEX · 12-13-2007, 05:13 PM

"I feel the same way. We're having a difficult season. We've had a lot of successful seasons, too, in my time here."

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Um...Not so much in decade # 2. Or haven't you noticed that?

TEX · 12-13-2007, 05:16 PM

"In our society, we all want to point the finger, to blame somebody," he said. "Blame me. OK? If you want to blame somebody, blame me, the head coach."

But Peterson, swarmed by reporters at the end of the news conference, invited everyone to hold him accountable.

"And that's where they should put the blame because at the end of the day the buck stops here," Peterson said.
____________________________________________________________

I love how EVERYON'S accountable when there are on consequences. Kind of doesn't mean $HIT! What a bunch of ****ING douches.

Deberg_1990 · 12-13-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Mac

general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, Carl Peterson says neither he nor his head coach is in danger of losing his job.

Perhaps its time for me to find a new team.

TEX · 12-13-2007, 05:24 PM

"We are a work in progress," he said. "I am very, very optimistic about the future. I think we've got the right head coach. He's never been afraid to play young players, develop young players, and that's what we're doing right now. We are getting younger and we are rebuilding."
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Again - totally gutless. It means NOTHING to admit it after you BACKED INTO DOING IT. Man I am so disgusted with the leadership of this team.

It's why I watch the Cowboys on Sunday and record the Chiefs...

Deberg_1990 · 12-13-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

It's why I watch the Cowboys on Sunday and record the Chiefs...

I have to admit, i find myself admiring the good organizations more and more as i get older.

I used to hate teams like the Steelers, Cowboys, 49er's, Pats, etc because they won so much.

I really find myself respecting those teams more and more. I pray the Chiefs are like that someday.....

JohnnyV13 · 12-13-2007, 06:35 PM

I suspect Carl's self evaluation goes something like this:

Hmmmm...in 1989 I made 500K. In 1990 I made 800K. In 1995 I made 1.5 million.....in 2007 I made 9 million.

Hmmm...looks pretty good to me.

kcgizmo · 12-13-2007, 06:38 PM

what we fell to realize is that no matter what Carl wins, due to the fact its all about the cash. When we as fans really stop going to games and buying the stuff then we as fans will be heard. But we are only few and they know it.

Rasputin · 12-13-2007, 06:50 PM

Carl->

<- Chiefs fans

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-13-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kcgizmo

what we fell to realize is that no matter what Carl wins, due to the fact its all about the cash. When we as fans really stop going to games and buying the stuff then we as fans will be heard. But we are only few and they know it.

When the fans quit going to the games and buying the stuff, the team moves out of town.

Ask fans of the LA Rams, Houston Oilers, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts........

CoMoChief · 12-13-2007, 07:01 PM

Peterson also said he would be willing to step aside if he thought that would be best for the organization.

"I evaluate myself every year," he said. "But I look at the whole body of work. And again — the ultimate responsibility is mine, but it's not just me. There are a lot of people who work very hard in this organization. And over the years we've had a lot of successes.

"At the end of the year, like we always do, we'll sit down and evaluate where we are on the football side of it, the business side of it, all the aspects. Then we make our plans for 2008."

This is why it's the Hunt's fault we havent won the Super Bowl in a million years.

Mr. Laz · 12-13-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

When the fans quit going to the games and buying the stuff, the team moves out of town.

Ask fans of the LA Rams, Houston Oilers, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts........

yeppers .... it really has to come from the owner.

Rasputin · 12-13-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

When the fans quit going to the games and buying the stuff, the team moves out of town.

Ask fans of the LA Rams, Houston Oilers, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts........

That is a scarry thought, losing this team to another City, but the thing is they just got a deal for 30 years to stay in KC and they are remodiling the stadium. Carl will go before they move team. 2009 is not going to be soon enough for King Douchbag to leave for us to start winning playoff games. Somehow we have to find a way to outs Carl Prickerson. Clark needs to grow a set and fire him.

ClevelandBronco · 12-13-2007, 07:37 PM

The team is on track. This track.

Rasputin · 12-13-2007, 07:50 PM

The thing of it is & the reason we suck is cus...

Since at leaste 2004 EVERYBODY knew, all the sports nuts, all the analist, all the fans knew, that Willy Roaf & Will Shields were going to retire sooner or later & that this great O-line was going to decay. Carl did nothing about it. He drafted late rounders, expect 6th & 7th rounders like Keven Sampson or Svitec to step up and become our O-line & they were gassly wrong about Wilbourn. Did he think think that those guys were going to be the power house O-line like Roaf & Shields? We are lucky to still have Brian Waters, but what happens if he goes down? They expected Kyle Turley who had just come off a two year back problem layoff. Kyle Turley had no buissness on this team this year what so ever. WTF & he thinks we Chiefs fans are frustraited? We aren't frustraited we are PISSED

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12-13-2007, 09:54 AM
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $1963699	Chiefs GM Carl Peterson says team is on track despite bad year Chiefs GM Carl Peterson says team is on track despite bad year The Associated PressPublished: December 12, 2007 KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Facing what could be his worst season in 19 years as president and general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, Carl Peterson says neither he nor his head coach is in danger of losing his job. That will come as a disappointment to many angry fans and critics. The Chiefs have lost six in a row and looked horrible last weekend in a 41-7 loss to Denver. They haven't won a playoff game since the 1993 season and appear to be facing a huge rebuilding job, with massive needs on the offensive line and in the secondary especially. "I think I understand the fans' impatience and disappointment," said Peterson, who has ruled the Chiefs since 1989 and has two years left on a five-year contract. "I feel the same way. We're having a difficult season. We've had a lot of successful seasons, too, in my time here." The Chiefs (4-9) are coming off perhaps their worst on-the-field performance since 1988. They averaged less than 1 yard per carry against Denver, which has one of the league's worst run defenses. Herm Edwards, in his second season as Kansas City's head coach, said in a testy exchange with reporters during his Tuesday news conference that everyone should blame him and no one else for what's happened. "In our society, we all want to point the finger, to blame somebody," he said. "Blame me. OK? If you want to blame somebody, blame me, the head coach. You don't have to blame any more players. You don't have to blame the people in the organization." But Peterson, swarmed by reporters at the end of the news conference, invited everyone to hold him accountable. "And that's where they should put the blame because at the end of the day the buck stops here," Peterson said. "I certainly want to say that Herm is doing an excellent job. He's working very hard at it. We were in the playoffs last year. He's been in the playoffs four of the six years he's been a head football coach. I think he's the right guy. We don't have any plans to make any changes." Peterson also said he would be willing to step aside if he thought that would be best for the organization. "I evaluate myself every year," he said. "But I look at the whole body of work. And again — the ultimate responsibility is mine, but it's not just me. There are a lot of people who work very hard in this organization. And over the years we've had a lot of successes. "At the end of the year, like we always do, we'll sit down and evaluate where we are on the football side of it, the business side of it, all the aspects. Then we make our plans for 2008." A player purge is certain. Peterson also hinted there could be other changes in the organizational structure. "We're going to evaluate it all," he said. "There'll probably be some changes. There always is. This is the National Football League. Nothing stays static." Peterson said he's confident the Chiefs are on the right path. "We are a work in progress," he said. "I am very, very optimistic about the future. I think we've got the right head coach. He's never been afraid to play young players, develop young players, and that's what we're doing right now. We are getting younger and we are rebuilding." http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/...s-Peterson.php
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12-13-2007, 05:13 PM	#62
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Casino cash: $1973127	"I feel the same way. We're having a difficult season. We've had a lot of successful seasons, too, in my time here." ____________________________________________________________ Um...Not so much in decade # 2. Or haven't you noticed that? __________________ "The CHIEFS, HAVE THEIR DYNASTY!"
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12-13-2007, 05:16 PM	#63
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Casino cash: $1973127	"In our society, we all want to point the finger, to blame somebody," he said. "Blame me. OK? If you want to blame somebody, blame me, the head coach." But Peterson, swarmed by reporters at the end of the news conference, invited everyone to hold him accountable. "And that's where they should put the blame because at the end of the day the buck stops here," Peterson said. ____________________________________________________________ I love how EVERYON'S accountable when there are on consequences. Kind of doesn't mean $HIT! What a bunch of **ING douches. __________________ "The CHIEFS, HAVE THEIR DYNASTY!"**
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12-13-2007, 05:24 PM	#65
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Casino cash: $1973127	"We are a work in progress," he said. "I am very, very optimistic about the future. I think we've got the right head coach. He's never been afraid to play young players, develop young players, and that's what we're doing right now. We are getting younger and we are rebuilding." _____________________________________________________________ Again - totally gutless. It means NOTHING to admit it after you BACKED INTO DOING IT. Man I am so disgusted with the leadership of this team. It's why I watch the Cowboys on Sunday and record the Chiefs... __________________ "The CHIEFS, HAVE THEIR DYNASTY!"
Posts: 34,777

12-13-2007, 06:35 PM	#67
JohnnyV13 Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tucson AZ Casino cash: $6105200	I suspect Carl's self evaluation goes something like this: Hmmmm...in 1989 I made 500K. In 1990 I made 800K. In 1995 I made 1.5 million.....in 2007 I made 9 million. Hmmm...looks pretty good to me.
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kcgizmo Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas Tx Casino cash: $9135154	what we fell to realize is that no matter what Carl wins, due to the fact its all about the cash. When we as fans really stop going to games and buying the stuff then we as fans will be heard. But we are only few and they know it.
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Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3145421	Carl-> <- Chiefs fans
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CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $8012254	Peterson also said he would be willing to step aside if he thought that would be best for the organization. "I evaluate myself every year," he said. "But I look at the whole body of work. And again — the ultimate responsibility is mine, but it's not just me. There are a lot of people who work very hard in this organization. And over the years we've had a lot of successes. "At the end of the year, like we always do, we'll sit down and evaluate where we are on the football side of it, the business side of it, all the aspects. Then we make our plans for 2008." This is why it's the Hunt's fault we havent won the Super Bowl in a million years. __________________
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12-13-2007, 07:37 PM	#74
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	The team is on track. This track.
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Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3145421	The thing of it is & the reason we suck is cus... Since at leaste 2004 EVERYBODY knew, all the sports nuts, all the analist, all the fans knew, that Willy Roaf & Will Shields were going to retire sooner or later & that this great O-line was going to decay. Carl did nothing about it. He drafted late rounders, expect 6th & 7th rounders like Keven Sampson or Svitec to step up and become our O-line & they were gassly wrong about Wilbourn. Did he think think that those guys were going to be the power house O-line like Roaf & Shields? We are lucky to still have Brian Waters, but what happens if he goes down? They expected Kyle Turley who had just come off a two year back problem layoff. Kyle Turley had no buissness on this team this year what so ever. WTF & he thinks we Chiefs fans are frustraited? We aren't frustraited we are PISSED . Last edited by Rasputin; 12-13-2007 at 09:34 PM..
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