Post Pioli, are we looking at a full rebuild?

[The Franchise]

He's afraid to attack because he's from the mindset of being terrified of giving up the big play. He's willing to give up 13 play drives so long as it ends in a FG. That works great if you have an offense like the 2003 Chiefs. Those days are gone in this league. You need a defense that attacks and destroys the opposing QB's confidence. RAC is not the DC that we need for this defense.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by qabbaan

Let's be optimistic and imagine for a moment that the end of this season brings the axe, and Pioli, Crennel, Cassel, and most of the team's major problems are swept out as Clark Hunt proves he is not an absentee owner and does in fact care about winning.

Are we looking at a near total rebuild, at this point?

This would be a team with no GM, no coaching staff worth retaining, and no quarterback. Most of Pioli's draft choices have melted away like cotton candy. If we had a window when we snuck into that Wild Card game, it seems to have closed. But the Chiefs are the 8th youngest team in the league with an average age of 25.8

Would we find a new GM attempting to retain talent like Bowe, Dorsey, Johnson, etc?

Or are we in "blow it up except for Houston, Hali, and a few select parts" territory?

Do the fans have the stomach for another rebuild?

Crennel ain't going anywhere and if Pioli's contract ain't up, why would Clarky fire him too, just to keep paying him? Do you honestly think the Hunt clan is going to pay Haley, Crennel, and a new HC--AND GET THIS--a new GM (and possibly Pioli too unless the Hunt's have an out clause for not paying him before his current contract is up)?

So, you think the Hunt clan will pay all of the following at the same time:

1. Haley (axed but still getting paid)
2. Crennel (axed but still getting paid)
3. Pioli (axed but will he still get paid?)
4. A new GM
5. A new HC
6. A new coaching staff

Hmmm....

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

Crennel ain't going anywhere and if Pioli's contract ain't up, why would Clarky fire him too, just to keep paying him? Do you honestly think the Hunt clan is going to pay Haley, Crennel, and a new HC--AND GET THIS--a new GM (and possibly Pioli too unless the Hunt's have an out clause for not paying him before his current contract is up)?

So, you think the Hunt clan will pay all of the following at the same time:

1. Haley (axed but still getting paid)
2. Crennel (axed but still getting paid)
3. Pioli (axed but will he still get paid?)
4. A new GM
5. A new HC
6. A new coaching staff

Hmmm....

That's exactly what he's going to do. He has no choice. It's either that or see Arrowhead even more empty that it already is.

[jd1020]

He doesn't have to fire Pioli.

Hunt has to show interest in his team, though. He does that by overruling Pioli and forcing his hand to draft a QB.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by jd1020

He doesn't have to fire Pioli.

Hunt has to show interest in his team, though. He does that by overruling Pioli and forcing his hand to draft a QB.

I suppose Clark can do that but will he? Is he gonna tell Pioli how to do his job? If so, I guess Clark is willing to accept responsibility for the draft, even though he has hired Pioli to run the football operations.

I bet Clark will just check chiefsplanet to know which QB to draft. It's all good!

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

I suppose Clark can do that but will he? Is he gonna tell Pioli how to do his job? If so, I guess Clark is willing to accept responsibility for the draft, even though he has hired Pioli to run the football operations.

I bet Clark will just check chiefsplanet to know which QB to draft. It's all good!

I'm sure he would come here first before consulting the team scouts.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

That's exactly what he's going to do. He has no choice. It's either that or see Arrowhead even more empty that it already is.

unless you have one shred of evidence to back this up, I'm gonna just say "good luck with that brotha"

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

unless you have one shred of evidence to back this up, I'm gonna just say "good luck with that brotha"

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

[durtyrute]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

That's exactly what he's going to do. He has no choice. It's either that or see Arrowhead even more empty that it already is.

Clark is not that dumb. Pioli has one year left to right the ship. He will do a minor course correction that will save him from a titanic type fate. Whether it be drafting a QB or running with a FA,Pioli is not going down as easy as some may think.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

Crennel ain't going anywhere and if Pioli's contract ain't up, why would Clarky fire him too, just to keep paying him? Do you honestly think the Hunt clan is going to pay Haley, Crennel, and a new HC--AND GET THIS--a new GM (and possibly Pioli too unless the Hunt's have an out clause for not paying him before his current contract is up)?

So, you think the Hunt clan will pay all of the following at the same time:

1. Haley (axed but still getting paid)
2. Crennel (axed but still getting paid)
3. Pioli (axed but will he still get paid?)
4. A new GM
5. A new HC
6. A new coaching staff

Hmmm....

I don't think Haley is getting paid by the Chiefs now that he's in Pittsburgh.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Dave

I don't think Haley is getting paid by the Chiefs now that he's in Pittsburgh.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Even if he is, wouldn't this year be his last?

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Even if he is, wouldn't this year be his last?

I had to search, but yes, it was a 4 yr deal.

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

Crennel ain't going anywhere and if Pioli's contract ain't up, why would Clarky fire him too, just to keep paying him? Do you honestly think the Hunt clan is going to pay Haley, Crennel, and a new HC--AND GET THIS--a new GM (and possibly Pioli too unless the Hunt's have an out clause for not paying him before his current contract is up)?

So, you think the Hunt clan will pay all of the following at the same time:

1. Haley (axed but still getting paid)
2. Crennel (axed but still getting paid)
3. Pioli (axed but will he still get paid?)
4. A new GM
5. A new HC
6. A new coaching staff

Hmmm....

No, I think we can expect the following:
1. 1st round QB
2. New Defensive Coordinator
3. Pioli and Crennel retain their positions

Not what should happen, but it is the most likely, IMO.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by el borracho

No, I think we can expect the following:
1. 1st round QB
2. New Defensive Coordinator
3. Pioli and Crennel retain their positions

Not what should happen, but it is the most likely, IMO.

this is the way I see it happening too.

[In58men]

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