Chiefs Arrowhead anxiety: Turnover off the field causes concern - Page 51

Dr. Gigglepants · 01-14-2012, 11:42 PM

Secrecy, intimidation, fear and a watchful eye have become hallmarks of working for the Chiefs, say some current and former employees.

BY KENT BABB THE KANSAS CITY STAR

Todd Haley walked into the public relations office at Chiefs headquarters on a Thursday in early December. Four days before he was fired as the team’s coach, he wanted to talk about what life was like inside this organization. But he didn’t know who else might be listening.

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This article goes into a lot of detail on the changes that came into effect with the Pioli regime. Sounds like a shitty ass place to work now.

Titty Meat · 01-16-2012, 10:38 PM

Yeah a GM getting arrested for committing a felony would be great for this franchise.

Carlota69 · 01-16-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Yeah a GM getting arrested for committing a felony would be great for this franchise.

Yeah, it really feels like we are ****ed.

**The Bad Guy** · 01-16-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Yeah a GM getting arrested for committing a felony would be great for this franchise.

It would be ****ing awful.

The best thing that could come from this is Pioli sticks to the NFL side and Clark loosens up a bit on the other side.

That stadium next year is going to be a ghost town.

Hammock Parties · 01-16-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Yeah a GM getting arrested for committing a felony would be great for this franchise.

It would be awesome. Two less years to wait.

dallaschiefsfan · 01-16-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Which two? How do you know that? Details, please.

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Originally Posted by FAX

In the interview to which I was referencing in my prior above previous post, Babb seemed to downplay the statements by the ex-employees, Mr. dallaschiefsfan. Although he did say that he thought there was more to it than mere disgruntlement, he didn't indicate what that "more" was exactly.

There does seem to be some weird stuff going on. For example, the prohibition on conversations between department personnel is strange ... very strange, in fact. Yet, nobody seems to want to provide any supporting facts other than they "felt" uncomfortable.

If you have some fact stuff, I'd love to hear some, though.

FAX

Yeah...no crazy additional revelations except that since I know two of Babb's interviewees, it's hard for me to take the "disgruntled employee" assumption seriously. The age-discrimination lawsuit people are a different story (unless the lawsuit has validity)...but the people I know are anything but bitter or in revenge mode. If anything, they're thankful for their time at Arrowhead.

oldman · 01-16-2012, 10:58 PM

At this point, I'd welcome a investigation by the NFL. I'd like to believe the Chiefs would be cleared of any wrongdoing, but if felonies were committed then those folks need to pay for their actions even if goes directly to Clark.
My personal opinion is that Haley was just flat out crazy. Why else would he continue to start Tyler Palko? Seriously, notice the speech differences from 2009 pressers compared to the 2011 editions. I'm not in the head-shrink profession, but I've been around enough folks with problems to know that's a sign of mental illness.
To the question of the employees. Yes, you're not going to look on someone favorably if you've been canned. The organization under Peterson had become a country club atmosphere where butts in the seats were the prime goal, not winning championships. Yes, change in that culture had to come and if you aren't on board, then get off the train.

-King- · 01-16-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega

It would be awesome. Two less years to wait.

I'll wait until April when you're back to sucking the BALLA ASS GM's dick.

LiveSteam · 01-16-2012, 11:12 PM

SHICK,SHICK,BANG! SHICK,SHICK,BANG!

**chasedude** · 01-16-2012, 11:13 PM

So my initial thought that the FO is just plain nuts! Yup, I was right!

**tyler360** · 01-16-2012, 11:16 PM

This is getting out of hand.

KC brass needs to come out and say they do not do this.

And they need to clean up their act.

All we have heard for 3 years is how dysfunctional this front office is.

No one will come here to work at the rate this is going.

LiveSteam · 01-16-2012, 11:18 PM

Sell,sell,sell

NJChiefsFan · 01-17-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega

Because I hate him, and wish suffering upon him.

I am all ready to hate him too. I am close, but I am waiting to see what he does this offseason. I fully expect him to stick with Cassel, and when he does, it will be the final straw. That being said, I am going to give him that chance, even if the odds are very small he makes me happy.

Discuss Thrower · 01-17-2012, 02:02 AM

I can't see how some don't see even the simple allegations of these facts to be the least bit damaging.

Honest question: who legitimately thinks this will not affect hiring for any position in the entire organization?

FAX · 01-17-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I can't see how some don't see even the simple allegations of these facts to be the least bit damaging.

Honest question: who legitimately thinks this will not affect hiring for any position in the entire organization?

A story like this is bound to foster serious concerns in any reasonable, good-thinking, professional, NFL coach.

Assuming, of course, we contact any reasonable, good-thinking, professional, NFL coaches.

FAX

NJChiefsFan · 01-17-2012, 05:00 AM

Hopefully Pioli is thinking of a way to pin all this on Matt Cassel.

01-14-2012, 11:42 PM
Dr. Gigglepants Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Casino cash: $2072400	Arrowhead anxiety: Turnover off the field causes concern Secrecy, intimidation, fear and a watchful eye have become hallmarks of working for the Chiefs, say some current and former employees. BY KENT BABB THE KANSAS CITY STAR Todd Haley walked into the public relations office at Chiefs headquarters on a Thursday in early December. Four days before he was fired as the team’s coach, he wanted to talk about what life was like inside this organization. But he didn’t know who else might be listening. continued... http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/14...nover-off.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- This article goes into a lot of detail on the changes that came into effect with the Pioli regime. Sounds like a shitty ass place to work now.
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