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Chiefs, Pioli Part Ways

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PR Staff Kansas City Chiefs Public Relations Official Press Release Email @ChiefsPR

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that the club and General Manager Scott Pioli have mutually agreed to part ways.

“After several productive conversations, we made the difficult decision to part ways with Scott Pioli and allow him to pursue other opportunities,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “Scott has been an invaluable member of the Chiefs family since joining us in 2009, and we sincerely appreciate his tremendous contributions over the last four years.

“I know that this was a difficult decision for Scott as well. He has a great deal of appreciation for the history of this franchise, for our players, coaches and employees, and especially our great fans.

“There is no way to overstate the level of respect and admiration I have for Scott on a personal level. His character, loyalty, integrity and commitment to a team are extraordinary, and throughout the last four years, he has consistently put the best interests of the Chiefs ahead of his own. I know he will go on to enjoy further success in the National Football League, and I certainly wish him the best in the future.”

Pioli, 47, was named the Chiefs General Manager on Jan. 13, 2009 and has served in that position for four seasons. During his stint with the Chiefs, the club earned its first division title and home playoff appearance since 2003 and Pioli earned NFL Executive of the Year honors from national media outlets in 2010.

Pioli released the below statement on parting ways with the club:

“I would like to thank Norma, Clark and the Hunt Family for the opportunity that they gave me four years ago. I’d also like to thank the players, coaches, scouts and countless other employees, throughout the organization and at Arrowhead Stadium that have worked so hard during my time here. I would also like to genuinely thank Chiefs fans.

“The bottom line is that I did not accomplish all of what I set out to do. To the Hunt family – to the great fans of the Kansas City Chiefs – to the players, all employees and alumni, I truly apologize for not getting the job done.”

Please contact Ted Crews in the Chiefs Communications department with any questions or inquiries.

[Sassy Squatch]

Sportscenter just ripped Pioli. Loving it.

[mr. tegu]

Three down one to go.

Fire Pioli - check
Fire Crennel - check
Number 1 pick QB - ?

[Reerun_KC]

JFC we still have the stupidest fans in the NFL.....

[Rexx]

Fire up the Epic Sax Man!

[AussieChiefsFan]

HOLY SHIT MAN WE DID IT

[burt]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Chiefs say it is a mutual parting of ways with Scott Pioli. This allows him to pursue other opportunities with lots of gigs out there.

Yes, cause he proved himself in KC so very well....

[Art Vader]

nice! what a nightmare that was.

[the Talking Can]

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

I never doubted he would be gone. Everyone else needs to come get their crow.

Um, no.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...5&postcount=19

[bevischief]

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[DeezNutz]

Be shocked if Hunt doesn't do some interviews this afternoon to clear all Pioli questions from the table.

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan

HOLY SHIT MAN WE DID IT

Can't help but think the the SOC had a little to do with this

[morphius]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

I never doubted he would be gone. Everyone else needs to come get their crow.

Yeah, people that root for the team that resides in the "show me" state need to eat some crow for waiting... mmmKay.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Bottom line: fans reclaimed Arrowhead.

Yep.

Is this a first in the NFL?