Football The Pioli Watch Thread - Page 9

cardken · 02:26 PM

I'm hijacking the thread starter to use for an "updates" area. Sorry cardken. Here are a few recent updates:

Last updated 1/13/09 2:30pm CDT (final update)

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli has agreed to become head of football operations for the Kansas City Chiefs, two NFL sources confirmed to ESPN's Michael Smith.
The vice president for player personnel at New England, Pioli, 43, is close to Patriots coach Bill Belichick and has been with the Patriots for nine years. Pioli would find a warm welcome in Kansas City. At the last Chiefs' home game, shortly after the embattled Carl Peterson resigned after 20 years as president, general manager and CEO, several signs were spotted in the crowd proclaiming, "We want Pioli." Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3830515

**BigMeatballDave** · 01-01-2009, 08:12 AM

Clint?

Mr. Laz · 01-01-2009, 10:46 AM

i would be pretty surprised if Pioli would make a decision without talking to anyone else.

Zouk · 01-01-2009, 10:49 AM

I think it's going to happen.

Pioli - GM
Ferentz - HC
Crennel - DC

That's a hell of a strong team.

chiefzilla1501 · 01-01-2009, 10:54 AM

Sirius NFL Radio's Pat Kirwan, who I think is one of the best, made a really good comment on his show the other day....

Pioli is the best on the market, and he knows it. The Browns forcing an ultimatum on a guy they have no leverage over is beyond laughable. Pioli's high demands could be a way of saying: "who do you think you are? Do you even know who I am?"

I don't think Pioli is unhireable. The Browns are acting like a team in a panic to get any hire they can get in. You can tell, the way they're interviewing coaches without a GM present and the way they're forcing an ultimatum on a GM who doesn't need the Browns' job.

**Bowser** · 01-01-2009, 10:55 AM

Somebody sell me on why Kirk Ferentz is a good candidate for an NFL head coach.

**Bowser** · 01-01-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Sirius NFL Radio's Pat Kirwan, who I think is one of the best, made a really good comment on his show the other day....

Pioli is the best on the market, and he knows it. The Browns forcing an ultimatum on a guy they have no leverage over is beyond laughable. Pioli's high demands could be a way of saying: "who do you think you are? Do you even know who I am?"

I don't think Pioli is unhireable. The Browns are acting like a team in a panic to get any hire they can get in. You can tell, the way they're interviewing coaches without a GM present and the way they're forcing an ultimatum on a GM who doesn't need the Browns' job.

Movin' the Chains is the best NFL talk show out there.

Psyko Tek · 01-01-2009, 11:00 AM

Clint Hunt
now that's a porn star name

KCFalcon59 · 01-01-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Somebody sell me on why Kirk Ferentz is a good candidate for an NFL head coach.

He's not Herm Edwards!

Mr. Laz · 01-01-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Somebody sell me on why Kirk Ferentz is a good candidate for an NFL head coach.

you can't really

young college coach that has some NFL coaching experience

they hope that this potential is enough ... NFL coaching experience gives them extra hope that he won't be steve spurrior.

i'm not saying he won't succeed, but it's not like he's been in anyway dominate at Iowa. In fact, his record has been pretty mundane at Iowa ..... 81-74.

Zouk · 01-01-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Somebody sell me on why Kirk Ferentz is a good candidate for an NFL head coach.

Watch what happens to Iowa after he leaves.

KChiefs1 · 01-01-2009, 11:19 AM

Browns to interview Pioli
Mangini is also on their docket
By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff | December 31, 2008

Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli is scheduled to interview today with Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner for a position as the chief football decision-maker for the team, according to the Associated Press.

The fact that Pioli has agreed to interview indicates that he might be closer than ever to leaving the Patriots.

Pioli's name has been linked to jobs in the past - without interviewing, he was offered a position with the Seahawks in 2005 that reportedly included a five-year, $15 million contract, and he also declined to interview for the Giants general manager job in January 2007 - but he always has ended up back in New England with coach Bill Belichick.

Adding intrigue to the idea of Pioli in Cleveland is that Lerner was scheduled to interview deposed Jets coach and former Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini for the Browns' head coaching position, according to the AP and the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Mangini was with the Patriots and Pioli and Belichick from 2000-05, serving as defensive backs coach and then defensive coordinator his final season before defecting for New York and sparking a bitter feud.

It is believed it was Mangini who tipped off Jets security about the Patriots illegally filming signals in the 2007 season opener, spawning "Spygate."

The ramifications of the Patriots being caught with a candid camera included the league docking them a first-round pick.

Both the Herald and NFL.com reported yesterday that Pioli's first choice as Browns coach would not be Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, but Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach for three seasons on Belichick's staff in Cleveland, when Pioli, who started there as a pro personnel assistant in 1992, was with the Browns.

Like Pioli, Mangini began his career in Cleveland, starting as a 23-year-old public relations intern and ball boy for the Browns in 1994.

He was fired as Jets coach Monday after New York collapsed down the stretch, losing four of its last five games to finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs.

Lerner also got permission from Falcons owner Arthur Blank to interview Atlanta president Rich McKay.

RINGLEADER · 01-01-2009, 11:21 AM

I would love to see Pioli with the Chiefs but not if he's asking for stupid money.

txhawk · 01-01-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

Watch what happens to Iowa after he leaves.

I didn't realize Iowa football has ever been relevant under Ferentz's watch.

RINGLEADER · 01-01-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Psyko Tek

Clint Hunt
now that's a porn star name

http://gangstaname.com/porn_name.php

**Bowser** · 01-01-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RINGLEADER

I would love to see Pioli with the Chiefs but not if he's asking for stupid money.

It doesn't matter to me what they pay him, since none of it goes against the cap. I'm guessing that whereever he ends up he's going to be pulling 5 mil+ a year.

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KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	Browns to interview Pioli Mangini is also on their docket By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff \| December 31, 2008 Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli is scheduled to interview today with Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner for a position as the chief football decision-maker for the team, according to the Associated Press. The fact that Pioli has agreed to interview indicates that he might be closer than ever to leaving the Patriots. Pioli's name has been linked to jobs in the past - without interviewing, he was offered a position with the Seahawks in 2005 that reportedly included a five-year, $15 million contract, and he also declined to interview for the Giants general manager job in January 2007 - but he always has ended up back in New England with coach Bill Belichick. Adding intrigue to the idea of Pioli in Cleveland is that Lerner was scheduled to interview deposed Jets coach and former Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini for the Browns' head coaching position, according to the AP and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mangini was with the Patriots and Pioli and Belichick from 2000-05, serving as defensive backs coach and then defensive coordinator his final season before defecting for New York and sparking a bitter feud. It is believed it was Mangini who tipped off Jets security about the Patriots illegally filming signals in the 2007 season opener, spawning "Spygate." The ramifications of the Patriots being caught with a candid camera included the league docking them a first-round pick. Both the Herald and NFL.com reported yesterday that Pioli's first choice as Browns coach would not be Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, but Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach for three seasons on Belichick's staff in Cleveland, when Pioli, who started there as a pro personnel assistant in 1992, was with the Browns. Like Pioli, Mangini began his career in Cleveland, starting as a 23-year-old public relations intern and ball boy for the Browns in 1994. He was fired as Jets coach Monday after New York collapsed down the stretch, losing four of its last five games to finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. Lerner also got permission from Falcons owner Arthur Blank to interview Atlanta president Rich McKay. __________________
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