Chiefs Carl Peterson attends camp practice for first time since leaving Chiefs - Page 2

Quesadilla Joe · 08-03-2015, 07:11 AM

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Sunday's Kansas City Chiefs training camp practice brought a sight long overdue. Former president and general manager Carl Peterson was in attendance at camp for the first time since leaving the Chiefs after the 2008 season.

Relations between the Chiefs and Peterson, awful during the years when Scott Pioli was their general manager, have warmed with the arrival of general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid. Peterson called the difference "night and day." He attended a game at Arrowhead Stadium last year for the first time since his resignation or ouster, the fact being it was some of both.

"I didn't have occasion to come back," Peterson said Sunday. "Scott Pioli never invited me. John Dorsey did."

The relationship between Peterson and Dorsey goes way back. Peterson, when he was general manager of the USFL's Philadelphia Stars, drafted Dorsey when he was coming out of college at Connecticut. Dorsey instead signed with the NFL's Green Bay Packers.

So when the Chiefs sent Peterson an invitation to attend Sunday's Alumni Day practice session, he accepted. Peterson lives in New York but happened to be in Kansas City this weekend.

"We were all glad to see him today," chairman Clark Hunt said.

It's nice to see the Chiefs opening their doors to Peterson. He's the most important figure in the team's 55-year history other than franchise founder Lamar Hunt. While the Chiefs never won or even reached a Super Bowl in their 20 seasons with Peterson, he acquired many of the best players in their history. He drafted a couple of eventual Hall of Famers in Derrick Thomas and Will Shields.

Peterson deserves to be next year's entrant into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Until he's selected, the team's Hall will have a void.

"I'll leave that for another discussion," Hunt said of Peterson's chances of reaching the team's Hall of Fame. "Carl had a tremendous career and a big impact on the Kansas City Chiefs."

bricks · 08-03-2015, 08:59 AM

Peterson drafted Dorsey? Heh. I didn't know that.

I guess that's why they're friends?

Rasputin · 08-03-2015, 09:01 AM

Should have drafted Dan Marino & not Todd Blackledge

Dammit Carl

bricks · 08-03-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Scott Pioli has completely taken away any hate I had for Carl.

The majority here really hate Scott Pioli lol

Come on guys, we have to him some credit.

Polio drafted Houston, Poe and Bailey. He built a third, one third of our defense. He is a big reason why our defense is where it is today.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-03-2015, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

I know he made a lot of mistakes in his latter years with the team (Herm), but he was very good for KC for many seasons. Chiefs HOF? Maybe.

I agree. And time heals.

**Rausch** · 08-03-2015, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bricks

The majority here really hate Scott Pioli lol

Come on guys, we have to him some credit.

Polio drafted Houston, Poe and Bailey. He built a third, one third of our defense. He is a big reason why our defense is where it is today.

He is also 100% of why our offense was $3it and the careers of 6 pro bowlers were wasted...

**notorious** · 08-03-2015, 09:08 AM

bricks, don't.....just don't.....

bricks · 08-03-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

He is also 100% of why our offense was $3it and the careers of 6 pro bowlers were wasted...

Like anything in life there are pros and cons.

bricks · 08-03-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

bricks, don't.....just don't.....

What? Lol

I'm just stating the positives

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-03-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bricks

The majority here really hate Scott Pioli lol

Come on guys, we have to him some credit.

Polio drafted Houston, Poe and Bailey. He built a third, one third of our defense. He is a big reason why our defense is where it is today.

Matt Cassel. **** Scott.

**Rausch** · 08-03-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bricks

Like anything in life there are pros and cons.

Choke yourself...

Hoover · 08-03-2015, 09:22 AM

1. It very important for a team to show respect to past employees and especially players.
2. I understand that Carl is an important figure in the history of the team but Hall of Fame? Seems like a reach. His longevity is in part a reflection on the loyalty of the Hunt family, not success.

big nasty kcnut · 08-03-2015, 09:23 AM

Damn you Carl Peterson!

bricks · 08-03-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Matt Cassel. **** Scott.

Are we glad that experiment is over?

Hydrae · 08-03-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

ah...yes...he must put a fresh curse upon the 2015 Chiefs...the ritual is done...the sacrifice is yet to come...mwahahahaha! Kali Ma! KALI MAAAAAA!

This team was cursed before Carl got here.

If there is a curse, it is because of the ground that Arrowhead is built on.

**Rausch** · 08-03-2015, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

2. I understand that Carl is an important figure in the history of the team but Hall of Fame? Seems like a reach. His longevity is in part a reflection on the loyalty of the Hunt family, not success.

His highs were the 2nd greatest drafting this team has experienced, and 2/3rds of his time was during the advent of free agency. Montana, Allen, DT, Shields, Hasty, Carter, Holmes/LJ, etc.

His lows were a complete inability to judge the QB position making every other positive moot. Highs were very high and lows were very low...

08-03-2015, 07:11 AM
Quesadilla Joe Abolish The Salary Cap! Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $4108675	Carl Peterson attends camp practice for first time since leaving Chiefs http://espn.go.com/blog/kansas-city-...leaving-chiefs Sunday's Kansas City Chiefs training camp practice brought a sight long overdue. Former president and general manager Carl Peterson was in attendance at camp for the first time since leaving the Chiefs after the 2008 season. Relations between the Chiefs and Peterson, awful during the years when Scott Pioli was their general manager, have warmed with the arrival of general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid. Peterson called the difference "night and day." He attended a game at Arrowhead Stadium last year for the first time since his resignation or ouster, the fact being it was some of both. "I didn't have occasion to come back," Peterson said Sunday. "Scott Pioli never invited me. John Dorsey did." The relationship between Peterson and Dorsey goes way back. Peterson, when he was general manager of the USFL's Philadelphia Stars, drafted Dorsey when he was coming out of college at Connecticut. Dorsey instead signed with the NFL's Green Bay Packers. So when the Chiefs sent Peterson an invitation to attend Sunday's Alumni Day practice session, he accepted. Peterson lives in New York but happened to be in Kansas City this weekend. "We were all glad to see him today," chairman Clark Hunt said. It's nice to see the Chiefs opening their doors to Peterson. He's the most important figure in the team's 55-year history other than franchise founder Lamar Hunt. While the Chiefs never won or even reached a Super Bowl in their 20 seasons with Peterson, he acquired many of the best players in their history. He drafted a couple of eventual Hall of Famers in Derrick Thomas and Will Shields. Peterson deserves to be next year's entrant into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Until he's selected, the team's Hall will have a void. "I'll leave that for another discussion," Hunt said of Peterson's chances of reaching the team's Hall of Fame. "Carl had a tremendous career and a big impact on the Kansas City Chiefs."
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bricks Hey Teacher! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: land of maple syrup Casino cash: $9902559	Peterson drafted Dorsey? Heh. I didn't know that. I guess that's why they're friends?
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Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1668179	1. It very important for a team to show respect to past employees and especially players. 2. I understand that Carl is an important figure in the history of the team but Hall of Fame? Seems like a reach. His longevity is in part a reflection on the loyalty of the Hunt family, not success.
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big nasty kcnut The pizza king of kansas Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere in the u.s.a. Casino cash: $1630900	Damn you Carl Peterson! __________________ When it's grim, be the grim reaper and go get it. Adopt a chiefs Travis Kelce. You woke up the wrong mother****er!
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