Chiefs PFT Report on Pioli - Page 2

**FRCDFED** · 12-31-2012, 09:24 AM

Pioli hasn’t learned his fate yet
Posted by Mike Florio on December 31, 2012, 9:22 AM EST

AP

The fact that the Chiefs already have fired coach Romeo Crennel but not G.M. Scott Pioli doesn’t mean that Pioli is safe.

Per a league source, Pioli has yet to hear from owner Clark Hunt regarding Pioli’s future.

It could be that Hunt decided to fire Crennel first and not Pioli in order to gauge the local reaction to the possibility of Pioli returning. Either way, Hunt has not told Pioli whether Pioli will return for a fifth season on the job.

The Chiefs won the AFC West in 2010, Pioli’s second season on the job. But 2011 was marred by dysfunction, with Pioli and the first coach he hired, Todd Haley, squabbling until Haley was fired. This year, the Chiefs finished a dismal 2-14 in Romeo Crennel’s first full season as head coach.

The fact that the Chiefs have five Pro Bowlers helps Pioli’s case. The 0-for-2 effort when it comes to hiring coaches doesn’t.

Peter King reported during Football Night in America that, if Pioli stays, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz will not be the next head coach. Though several reporters were speculating that Ferentz finally would be lured back to the NFL to work with his good friend Pioli, Ferentz’s recent track record makes him a hard sell at the next level.

RippedmyFlesh · 12-31-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Wow. Is Clark a ****ing reerun? Only one of those Pro Bowlers are his and he arguably didnt deserve it.

That thought was too logical for anyone to keep to themselves.

**BigRedChief** · 12-31-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRCDFED

Pioli hasn’t learned his fate yet
Posted by Mike Florio on December 31, 2012, 9:22 AM EST

AP

The fact that the Chiefs already have fired coach Romeo Crennel but not G.M. Scott Pioli doesn’t mean that Pioli is safe.

Per a league source, Pioli has yet to hear from owner Clark Hunt regarding Pioli’s future.

It could be that Hunt decided to fire Crennel first and not Pioli in order to gauge the local reaction to the possibility of Pioli returning.

Thats the same basic information that Bad Guy and I posted yesterday.

Could be the same rumor making the rounds or a case of where there is smoke there is fire.

RippedmyFlesh · 12-31-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driving Wheel

Peter King is borderline reeruned.

That would explain alot.

rabblerouser · 12-31-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

That would explain alot.

Well, you know he's one of the 'sources'...

This reads so much like a Peter King piece that he may have ghost-written it.

Chief Roundup · 12-31-2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driving Wheel

Peter King is borderline reeruned.

That explains why Pioli, and Ferentz are his "friends".

RippedmyFlesh · 12-31-2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRCDFED

It could be that Hunt decided to fire Crennel first and not Pioli in order to gauge the local reaction to the possibility of Pioli returning. Either way, Hunt has not told Pioli whether Pioli will return for a fifth season on the job.

I am about 1,200 miles away from Arrowhead so my screaming at the top of my lungs does nothing. How do we convey the local reaction is negative towards this?

chiefzilla1501 · 12-31-2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRCDFED

It could be that Hunt decided to fire Crennel first and not Pioli in order to gauge the local reaction to the possibility of Pioli returning. Either way, Hunt has not told Pioli whether Pioli will return for a fifth season on the job.

Since we are speculating and I need to not jump off a bridge, is it possible that hunt is testing the waters in the GM market? And if he's calling head coaches, hopefully he's hearing the signal that every good coach is saying they would consider the position but never work for pioli?

**BigRedChief** · 12-31-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driving Wheel

Well, you know he's one of the 'sources'...

This reads so much like a Peter King piece that he may have ghost-written it.

It is well known that Peter King and Pioli have been friends for years. See each other socially.

But, if it is a BS plant story made by the Chiefs or Pioli to gauge fan reaction who would Pioli release the plant story to but his old friend.

htismaqe · 12-31-2012, 09:44 AM

Guys,

ALL of the reports - Schefter, Peter King, Florio, even Marty and BRC - said Pioli is safe FOR NOW but his future is still undecided.

The only people saying "he's coming back" were Albert Breer and Steve Wyche.

Breer was JUST ON NFLN live from KC and said Pioli is safe FOR NOW but could still be fired. And 15 minutes earlier, Steve Wyche said his source was ALBERT BREER.

AdumbGuy · 12-31-2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driving Wheel

Peter King is borderline reeruned.

As Adumbguy, reeruned people are my friends and that's one hell of an insult to reeruned people Please take it back.

Peter king is the scott pioli of writers and the Casshole of journalists.

**Bob Dole** · 12-31-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRCDFED

It could be that Hunt decided to fire Crennel first and not Pioli in order to gauge the local reaction to the possibility of Pioli returning.

Oh for ****'s sake. He has to "gauge the local reaction"???

Here's a reaction: YOUR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS AT AN ALL TIME LOW.

Don't be obtuse.

rabblerouser · 12-31-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdumbGuy

As Adumbguy, reeruned people are my friends and that's one hell of an insult to reeruned people Please take it back.

Peter king is the scott pioli of writers and the Casshole of journalists.

You're absolutely right.

My apologies.

12-31-2012, 09:24 AM
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	PFT Report on Pioli Pioli hasn’t learned his fate yet Posted by Mike Florio on December 31, 2012, 9:22 AM EST AP The fact that the Chiefs already have fired coach Romeo Crennel but not G.M. Scott Pioli doesn’t mean that Pioli is safe. Per a league source, Pioli has yet to hear from owner Clark Hunt regarding Pioli’s future. It could be that Hunt decided to fire Crennel first and not Pioli in order to gauge the local reaction to the possibility of Pioli returning. Either way, Hunt has not told Pioli whether Pioli will return for a fifth season on the job. The Chiefs won the AFC West in 2010, Pioli’s second season on the job. But 2011 was marred by dysfunction, with Pioli and the first coach he hired, Todd Haley, squabbling until Haley was fired. This year, the Chiefs finished a dismal 2-14 in Romeo Crennel’s first full season as head coach. The fact that the Chiefs have five Pro Bowlers helps Pioli’s case. The 0-for-2 effort when it comes to hiring coaches doesn’t. Peter King reported during Football Night in America that, if Pioli stays, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz will not be the next head coach. Though several reporters were speculating that Ferentz finally would be lured back to the NFL to work with his good friend Pioli, Ferentz’s recent track record makes him a hard sell at the next level.
Posts: 3,184

12-31-2012, 09:44 AM	#24
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	Guys, ALL of the reports - Schefter, Peter King, Florio, even Marty and BRC - said Pioli is safe FOR NOW but his future is still undecided. The only people saying "he's coming back" were Albert Breer and Steve Wyche. Breer was JUST ON NFLN live from KC and said Pioli is safe FOR NOW but could still be fired. And 15 minutes earlier, Steve Wyche said his source was ALBERT BREER.
Posts: 100,022