Scott Pioli's first press conference thread

[Mecca]

He keeps saying smart.......if there's one thing Herm isn't it's smart...

Ahahaha Pioli doesn't care about hair length so it's nice to know the Chiefs won't be bitching about that anymore.

[Marcellus]

He said he has no idea what Herm's philosophy on building a team. No shit. Nobody including Herm knows.

[Mr. Laz]

"Having players that fit the scheme and understand their roles is just as important as talent level"

PBJ

nice!!

[Otter]

I have a sick feeling in my stomach that he keeps Herm. :(

I'll buy you a house if he keeps Herm.

[Carlota69]

Tough Football players who are on time? LJ is gone!!!!!

[Delano]

There is your warning Tank Tyler!

WAKE THE FUCK UP IN TEAM MEETINGS!

Fat, snoring, corn-eating fuck.

[the Talking Can]

now i like it....he's getting better....

[chiefscafan]

wow professional football players smart players coming to meetings on time. guess LJ is gone lol.

[dirk digler]

Wants disciplined football players that are on time and work hard. I guess that means LJ is gone :D

[Iowanian]

Tough Football players....smart football players...disciplined football players...on time, obey the law.


LJ's ass is gone.

[The Franchise]

Tough Football players who are on time? LJ is gone!!!!!

wow professional football players smart players coming to meetings on time. guess LJ is gone lol.

Wants disciplined football players that are on time and work hard. I guess that means LJ is gone :D

Tough Football players....smart football players...disciplined football players...on time, obey the law.


LJ's ass is gone.

Really....you don't say.

[chiefscafan]

dang man you repeated me lol

[teedubya]

Build a team that consistently plays for championships.

[HolmeZz]

Loved the press conference.

[Mr. Laz]

he's getting smoother as he relaxes, he's a smart guy, you can tell....

yep ...... i was thinking the same

after getting past the "speech" he is much more comfortable.

[Delano]

I wonder if LJ IS GONE? LOL HUR.

[OnTheWarpath15]

The media is starting to ask some really stupid questions.

[Delano]

Marry me Scott Pioli.

[chiefscafan]

not really answering anything. I can't really tell from this presser if herm is back or not

[Micjones]

The media is starting to ask some really stupid questions.

I think they've asked just about all of the questions that he would field.

[the Talking Can]

"the goal is to build a team that consistently competes for Championships"


:clap:

:clap:

[dirk digler]

LJ Is gone

[Delano]

not really answering anything. I can't really tell from this presser if herm is back or not

What the fuck did you expect? The guy to cloud his first day on the job with a firing?

Think about things for a second, brah. Jesus...

[Archie Bunker]

This is awesome. A month ago we had Carl ****ing Peterson now we have a guy like this.

I'm in love.

[RealSNR]

LJ Is goneHeh. That's what I'm getting

[OnTheWarpath15]

I think they've asked just about all of the questions that he would field.

Yeah, they keep trying to get him to clarify Herm's status.

He's not going to, and the KC media doesn't get it.

[doomy3]

Clark did his homework...

[The Bad Guy]

This guy is unreal.

I've never been happy with the direction of this team since I've been a fan. Thank you Scott Pioli for restoring faith.

[Mr. Laz]

9 hour interview ROFL


yikes

[Micjones]

Yeah, they keep trying to get him to clarify Herm's status.

He's not going to, and the KC media doesn't get it.

You know how they are though.
They're gonna keep plugging away and hope he slips up.

[flipped cracker]

i'm so happy to be a chiefs fan right now.

[StcChief]

The AA interview has to occur....

[dirk digler]

Blob Gretz asking a question now

[suds79]

Ah I want to throw up. Clark just threw out the "at the end of the day" line.

Clark. Stop it. You're letting Herm bring down your IQ.

[epitome1170]

Although I hate the Patriots, I do love the fact that he is not afraid to mention them and mention his experience with them. To me that just means that he will continue to do things the way he always has and not to change it just because he is not with Bellicheat now.

[the Talking Can]

yep ...... i was thinking the same

after getting past the "speech" he is much more comfortable.

he has a very clear idea in his mind of what a Championship team looks like

this is so important

Carl never knew, hence the constant wild shifts in philosophy which each coach....


everything we do now will be in unison and with a clear purpose...i love it

[FringeNC]

Is that Gretz in the background?

[Donger]

Could they not give the people asking the questions a microphone?

[banyon]

Man I love this guy! The more I hear, the better it gets.

[teedubya]

NO MORE "AT THE END OF THE DAY!!!"

[Mr. Laz]

Pioli sounds more like Player Personnel guy than a General Manager!!!!1 :clap: :clap:



omg i just jizzed a little bit

[OnTheWarpath15]

Ah I want to throw up. Clark just threw out the "at the end of the day" line.

Clark. Stop it. You're letting Herm bring down your IQ.

I hear it all the time on NFLN Team Cam.

It's NFL-speak, not just Herm.

[DeezNutz]

Gretz: "Do you need any help? Any at all? Driver? Someone to get you lunch? Someone to massage your balls?"

[Delano]

God I love his opinion of the combine.

[chiefscafan]

sorry dude just trying to see if anyone is hearing from this presser that herm is gone or anything else.

[OnTheWarpath15]

God I love his opinion of the combine.

Yep.

Things are going to be done MUCH differently around 1 Arrowhead Drive.

[FringeNC]

NE does put less importance on combine numbers than other teams. Mecca's not going to like that.

[Bootlegged]

Hopefully Gretz will choke on a ham sandwich.

[epitome1170]

Fantastic opion on players in shorts

[DeezNutz]

Teicher: "What about the cheerleaders? Speak about their role in building a championship team. Did the Hoodie have final say with this?"

[RUSH]

God I love his opinion of the combine.

Meeee tooooo

[Ecto-I]

Yea!!! "I don't care about stats and what players do in shorts...I evaluate based on how they play FOOTBALL"

[Otter]

Could they not give the people asking the questions a microphone?

No shit. I'm figuring out the questions from the answer.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I wonder what the ETA on his first firing is. Be it Herm or anybody else.

[The Franchise]

Yep.

Things are going to be done MUCH differently around 1 Arrowhead Drive.

What was his opinion of the combine? I can't get the link to work right now.

[suds79]

I hear it all the time on NFLN Team Cam.

It's NFL-speak, not just Herm.

That's just what Clark needs. To be picking up lingo ques from the guys at the NFLN. :rolleyes:

Oh well. It is what it is. :p

[rad]

Good evaluation philosophy

[DeezNutz]

Not big on titles. Carl shat himself.

[Mr. Laz]

he not gonna bring anyone from New England with him apparently

[OnTheWarpath15]

What was his opinion of the combine? I can't get the link to work right now.

Doesn't get caught up in 40 times, bench press, how a guy looks in shorts.

He wants football players that fit the system, and the chemistry of the organization.

[GoHuge]

Not a big "title" guy. That's a change for sure.

[Skip Towne]

If he is it's not the end of the world. It sucks but not the end of the world.

It may not be the end of the world but you can see it from there.

[OnTheWarpath15]

That's just what Clark needs. To be picking up lingo ques from the guys at the NFLN. :rolleyes:

Oh well. It is what it is. :p

ROFL

[Mr. Laz]

No shit. I'm figuring out the questions from the answer.
actually on t.v. i can hear the questions

i think it's the radio mic that sucks

[Donger]

I would guess that he is going to part with Herm, but not any time soon. Maybe two weeks?

[Otter]

I think the Hunt's and the Kraft's are in the Mason's Guild together.

[Bootlegged]

Herm to Detroit..

[RUSH]

He likes being under the radar...I love it

[dirk digler]

No more GM radio shows I take it.

Good

[ArrowheadHawk]

Herm to Detroit..

Where do you come up with this shit?

[HolmeZz]

I got the impression that Herm will probably be gone.

[rad]

Thum gone?

Is that what that meant?

[OnTheWarpath15]

What was the question asked when Clark answered "that's confidential?"

[Mr. Laz]

I think the Hunt's and the Kraft's are in the Mason's Guild together.

Illuminati!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dirk digler]

It is kind of surprising that Thum hasn't been given the go ahead on the Financial side of the business

[ArrowheadHawk]

What was the question asked when Clark answered "that's confidential?"

He was asked about the Team President position.

[Otter]

I would guess that he is going to part with Herm, but not any time soon. Maybe two weeks?

He just wants to talk to him now that he's official and say "thanks but no thanks, good luck, may the wind be at your back" and so on and so forth.

I'm guessing by Friday. He already knows who his head coach is and he'll want to start putting together a coaching team.

[teedubya]

JIZZ IN MY PANTS

[Rain Man]

It'd be cool if he would enter in full Native American garb, holding two scalps that are purported to be from Carl and Herm. He could throw them into the press area and then say, "Any questions?"

[Chief Pote]

It's just a matter of time before Pioli understands that CP runs the Chiefs. After all, if not for CP his ass would still be in New England. You better recognize.......Mr. Pioli!

[bowener]

I wonder what the ETA on his first firing is. Be it Herm or anybody else.

I am imaging a blanket firing. Probably a memo or something...maybe a principal type thing over the speakers in the building:

"Would Herm Edwards, Gun, LJ, DMac, all position coaches, all trainers, fuck it, everybody who was hired by Carl, please come to the GM's office immediately. Please bring the contents of your desks as well."



Also, did it seem to anyone else that Pioli really likes Cassel, and should there be more speculation about an attempt to bring him here? And if he does, do we accept that Pioli knows more about Cassel, or do we continue to think that he sucks and that we judge talent better?

[teedubya]

The only titles that Scott Pioli cares about:

http://graphics.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2005/02/08/1107894894_1191.jpg

[Otter]

I like the guy.

Here we go boys. Looking forward to it.

[Hoover]

I'm impressed. Its almost like overnight we went from a franchise that was never a destination for good players to want to play, to one of the best places to play in terms of ownership and class.

This is exactly what you have to have if you want to bring a championship to KC.

[Archie Bunker]

I'm impressed. Its almost like overnight we went from a franchise that was never a destination for good players to want to play, to one of the best places to play in terms of ownership and class.

This is exactly what you have to have if you want to bring a championship to KC.

:bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo:

[the Talking Can]

i can not believe we have this guy...

we have a GM with a PLAN who has been an integral part of CHAMPIONSHIPS

i fucking love it


and no one in this franchise is safe now...all the mediocrity is about to get killed dead...

[Otter]

I'm going downstairs to break open a couple micro-brews. After being so down on this team for so long it's worth a Wednesday beer.

:BLVD:

[teedubya]

A new day! An END OF AN ERROR!!!

[Mr. Laz]

i can't emphasize enough how happy i am that we are finally gonna put priority on finding guys THAT FIT OUR SYSTEM.


one of the biggest fuggin train wreck things we did .... grabbing some guy who wouldn't excel at what we were gonna ask them to do.

sign/draft a zone guy for a man-to-man scheme ... sign/draft a mauling offense lineman for a pulling/space blocking scheme :banghead:

[chiefscafan]

i agree with pioli's thoughts on the combine I usually don't buy into it its fun to see who is in the draft I watched what Flaco did last year and judged him by the combine and I was wrong. Normally I don't do that in a qb who cares if he can bench or throw far how does the guy play the game and lead? I like pioli I just hope he fires herm and gets a good HC here.

[Donger]

I think the comment that both Pioli and Hunt are the same type of men is entirely accurate.

[dirk digler]

and no one in this franchise is safe now...all the mediocrity is about to get killed dead...

thank god. I am ready to get back to winning seasons and hopefully be able to see the Chiefs in the SB in my lifetime

[Donger]

A new day! An END OF AN ERROR!!!

ROFL

[DrRyan]

It'd be cool if he would enter in full Native American garb, holding two scalps that are purported to be from Carl and Herm. He could throw them into the press area and then say, "Any questions?"

Good call, that would be hysterical.

[the Talking Can]

i can't wait until this guy starts swinging the ax....

[Tiger's Fan]

I take it as a personal afront that Clark Hunt hasn't fired Herm already. To leave the fanbase hanging like this is more than is deserved. The fact that Clark ever gave Herm a vote of confidence lessens my opinion of him as an owner, and a human being. We can read whatever we want into the situation after todays presser, but the fact that it hasn't been resloved already is a slap in the face of the average fan.

[RUSH]

This deserves a cold one. Cheers everyone!

[Marcellus]

I take it as a personal afront that Clark Hunt hasn't fired Herm already. To leave the fanbase hanging like this is more than is deserved. The fact that Clark ever gave Herm a vote of confidence lessens my opinion of him as an owner, and a human being. We can read whatever we want into the situation after todays presser, but the fact that it hasn't been resloved already is a slap in the face of the average fan.

Ridiculously overblown.

[Bearcat]

END OF AN ERROR!!!

Heh... that was the headline in Detroit the day Millen left.

[Donger]

I take it as a personal afront that Clark Hunt hasn't fired Herm already. To leave the fanbase hanging like this is more than is deserved. The fact that Clark ever gave Herm a vote of confidence lessens my opinion of him as an owner, and a human being. We can read whatever we want into the situation after todays presser, but the fact that it hasn't been resloved already is a slap in the face of the average fan.

Good lord.

[Craqhead]

he's getting smoother as he relaxes, he's a smart guy, you can tell....

Is that good or bad?

But yeah I noticed that too...

[DrRyan]

I hope I can catch this on NFLN tonight. I could not get the audio on computer I was using.

[Donger]

Is that good or bad?

But yeah I noticed that too...

It's good. He's not an salesman or a semi-professional actor.

[the Talking Can]

thank god. I am ready to get back to winning seasons and hopefully be able to see the Chiefs in the SB in my lifetime

810 made a great point...he was asked about KC's personnel guys...Pioli said "they're competent"....that is not an endorsement, that is not praise...that is borderline contempt...

same with Herm...what is most important is what Pioli didn't say, he didn't praise anyone but Clark....

i think the truth is that he sees right through this franchise...he isn't impressed by anything left by Carl and he's going to fugging wreck it....

i hope he puts on his championship rings and proceeds to pimp slap his way through the organizational chart of this crap stain franchise...

[chiefscafan]

So how long before we are competitive again next year, two years, three years?

[banyon]

810 made a great point...he was asked about KC's personnel guys...Pioli said "they're competent"....that is not an endorsement, that is not praise...that is borderline contempt...

same with Herm...what is most important is what Pioli didn't say, he didn't praise anyone but Clark....

i think the truth is that he sees right through this franchise...he isn't impressed by anything left by Carl and he's going to fugging wreck it....

i hope he puts on his championship rings and proceeds to pimp slap his way through the organizational chart of this crap stain franchise...

A-f***ing-Men.

[OnTheWarpath15]

I take it as a personal afront that Clark Hunt hasn't fired Herm already. To leave the fanbase hanging like this is more than is deserved. The fact that Clark ever gave Herm a vote of confidence lessens my opinion of him as an owner, and a human being. We can read whatever we want into the situation after todays presser, but the fact that it hasn't been resloved already is a slap in the face of the average fan.

.

[banyon]

I take it as a personal afront that Clark Hunt hasn't fired Herm already. To leave the fanbase hanging like this is more than is deserved. The fact that Clark ever gave Herm a vote of confidence lessens my opinion of him as an owner, and a human being. We can read whatever we want into the situation after todays presser, but the fact that it hasn't been resloved already is a slap in the face of the average fan.

Calm down.

[DrRyan]

So how long before we are competitive again next year, two years, three years?

My optimistic outlook says we sniff a .500 season next year showing great improvement like the Cards did last season under Wisenhunt and make the challenge for the AFC West title the following year. Just my hunch.

[the Talking Can]

I take it as a personal afront that Clark Hunt hasn't fired Herm already. To leave the fanbase hanging like this is more than is deserved. The fact that Clark ever gave Herm a vote of confidence lessens my opinion of him as an owner, and a human being. We can read whatever we want into the situation after todays presser, but the fact that it hasn't been resloved already is a slap in the face of the average fan.

here's a clothes hanger...abort yourself

[OnTheWarpath15]

here's a clothes hanger...abort yourself

ROFL

[teedubya]

Heh... that was the headline in Detroit the day Millen left.

Was it? ROFL Awesome. It applies! heh

[Mr. Laz]

Herm is a loud mouthed braggard

Pioli is a humble,respectful professional


oil and water don't mix

[Mecca]

Does anyone think he's saying what he's saying about Herm because you're suppose to interview a black candidate to be HC?

[The Franchise]

Does anyone who calls into the 810 radio show....know how to fucking speak?

[chiefscafan]

kietzman love him or not had a great point the patriot way is not talking herm talks thats not the patriot way. Also herm was not in the room today.

[Shag]

Didn't see the presser, but read through the details here, and saw a quick snippet on ESPN. As for Herm, another thing to remember is that Clark has obviously expressed his desire to retain Herm. Given that, I imagine that Clark would at least agree to meet with Herm and talk about things, if nothing else than to appease Clark. Plus, it wouldn't do Pioli any good to just immediately axe the owner's choice for HC - there is some professional courtesy involved here.

At this point, I wouldn't read too much into his comments about Herm...

[dirk digler]

810 is reporting that Herm wasn't at the press conference today and was at home.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Does anyone who calls into the 810 radio show....know how to fucking speak?

Nope.

95% of callers to shows like this are full retard.

[Mecca]

Does anyone who calls into the 810 radio show....know how to fucking speak?

No not usually.

[the Talking Can]

GOD DAM KC FANS ARE THE DUMBEST MOTHERFUCKERS ON THE PLANET EARTH



fuck


these callers are flaming retarded moran idiot assholes

[dirk digler]

Does anyone think he's saying what he's saying about Herm because you're suppose to interview a black candidate to be HC?

Doesn't count because he is already under contract with the Chiefs

[The Franchise]

Nope.

95% of callers to shows like this are full retard.

No not usually.

FFS....everyone seems like they just crawled down out of the mountains to call in.

"I like this Pioli guy"

Why?

"I like him."

Why? Because he was a part of the Patriots?

"Yep"

Okkkkkkkkkk then.

[chiefscafan]

From today we fire herm we will try to get Frentz if not him Spagnolo giants d coordinator both don't talk. LOng shot Shwartz from tenn.

[dirk digler]

Paydirt is by far the best football caller on 810

[KChiefs1]

So how long before we are competitive again next year, two years, three years?

Competitive? Next season....

[DaWolf]

My optimistic outlook says we sniff a .500 season next year showing great improvement like the Cards did last season under Wisenhunt and make the challenge for the AFC West title the following year. Just my hunch.

Hell, at this point sniffing .500 might mean we're playing for the division week 17...

[Chiefnj2]

810 is reporting that Herm wasn't at the press conference today and was at home.

Someone should tell Herm he can watch the Super Bowl this year since he's never going to be the head coach of team that is actually in the game.

[bishop_74]

Didn't Clark state that final decision on HC would be his? I can't hear the pressed, but would assume this is why he is not saying much.

[the Talking Can]

From today we fire herm we will try to get Frentz if not him Spagnolo giants d coordinator both don't talk. LOng shot Shwartz from tenn.

did you just call 810?

[Mecca]

FFS....everyone seems like they just crawled down out of the mountains to call in.

"I like this Pioli guy"

Why?

"I like him."

Why? Because he was a part of the Patriots?

"Yep"

Okkkkkkkkkk then.

Now you see why the sterotype comes out.....about half this city is full of redneck baffoons.

[Mr. Laz]

GOD DAM KC FANS ARE THE DUMBEST MOTHERFUCKERS ON THE PLANET EARTH



fuck


these callers are flaming retarded moran idiot assholes
what a minute ..... aren't YOU a KC fan?

[FringeNC]

i can't wait until this guy starts swinging the ax....

I have a feeling he is not going to be impressed upon hearing about LJ being suspended for blowing off team meetings...then when he watches LJ attempt to pass block...

LJ's KC career is over.

[DaWolf]

810 made a great point...he was asked about KC's personnel guys...Pioli said "they're competent"....that is not an endorsement, that is not praise...that is borderline contempt...

same with Herm...what is most important is what Pioli didn't say, he didn't praise anyone but Clark....

i think the truth is that he sees right through this franchise...he isn't impressed by anything left by Carl and he's going to fugging wreck it....

i hope he puts on his championship rings and proceeds to pimp slap his way through the organizational chart of this crap stain franchise...

This...

[Barret]

810 is reporting that Herm wasn't at the press conference today and was at home.

Get used to that "being at home" position.

[The Franchise]

Now you see why the sterotype comes out.....about half this city is full of redneck baffoons.

Holy shit.....I guess. It's like listening to the Raider's radio show here in Oakland. Everyone that calls in....has no clue what they're talking about.

Caller #1 - JaMarcus is the best evar!!!!!
Caller #2 - McFadden is a God!!!!
Caller #3 - Cable is the best HC evar!!!!
Caller #4 - We should bring back Rice!!!!

[DrRyan]

Hell, at this point sniffing .500 might mean we're playing for the division week 17...

It certainly could. The Raiders are going no where fast. The Chargers are getting old on the O line along with LT, and there is no telling how Merriman comes back next season. The Broncos will definitely score points but overall their defense has much less talent, especially young talent than the Chiefs do. I do not expect a division title next season but anything is possible. The right hires for coaches and a good draft could go a long way to making that happen.

[the Talking Can]

what a minute ..... aren't YOU a KC fan?

no, i don't drive a Camero and think Gunther is a great DC because he cusses a lot....

[DaWolf]

I have a feeling he is not going to be impressed upon hearing about LJ being suspended for blowing off team meetings...then when he watches LJ attempt to pass block...

LJ's KC career is over.

I'll be curious to see if Pioli can finagle compensation for him. The nice thing is that if it were Carl, he would have too much emotion invested in it, like he did with Gonzo, because the guy was his personal #1 pick. Pioli probably doesn't give a #$%^ and would probably look to deal him with a plan to use any compensation in another deal, because he has an actual plan on how to do things...

[Bearcat]

Didn't see the presser, but read through the details here, and saw a quick snippet on ESPN. As for Herm, another thing to remember is that Clark has obviously expressed his desire to retain Herm. Given that, I imagine that Clark would at least agree to meet with Herm and talk about things, if nothing else than to appease Clark. Plus, it wouldn't do Pioli any good to just immediately axe the owner's choice for HC - there is some professional courtesy involved here.

At this point, I wouldn't read too much into his comments about Herm...

Yeah, like others, I got the feeling that Herm is gone, but regardless of what Pioli is actually thinking right now -- keep him, fire him, gonna talk about it -- he wasn't going to say anything that would give it away. He's obviously showing Clark and Herm some respect... it's not like he's going to fly into KC and start firing people like he's been a GM for 30 years.

Based on what I've read about Pioli though, I agree with Laz... Pioli is humble, doesn't care about titles, etc; while Herm is pretty damn arrogant for a guy who's won two football games since 10/22/07. After 'careful consideration' and 'talking with many people' and 'losing sleep over the decision', Pioli needs to throw Herm under the bus and never look back.

[Craqhead]

It'd be cool if he would enter in full Native American garb, holding two scalps that are purported to be from Carl and Herm. He could throw them into the press area and then say, "Any questions?"

LMAO!!!

[OnTheWarpath15]

I'll be curious to see if Pioli can finagle compensation for him. The nice thing is that if it were Carl, he would have too much emotion invested in it, like he did with Gonzo, because the guy was his personal #1 pick. Pioli probably doesn't give a #$%^ and would probably look to deal him with a plan to use any compensation in another deal, because he has an actual plan on how to do things...

He'll take what he can get for him, because he values ALL draft picks, not just 1st day picks.

[Tiger's Fan]

what a minute ..... aren't YOU a KC fan?

Not sure about the fandom, but I do know he's a dumbfuck.

[The Franchise]

He'll take what he can get for him, because he values ALL draft picks, not just 1st day picks.

Exactly.....there will be no more holding out for a 4th instead of a 5th. Take what you can get and move the fuck on.

[Smed1065]

My optimistic outlook says we sniff a .500 season next year showing great improvement like the Cards did last season under Wisenhunt and make the challenge for the AFC West title the following year. Just my hunch.

.500 would be great next year with our schedule.

[blueballs]

Was he wearing a Chiefs pin on his lapel
or did Carl kill off that fashion statement

[ChiefsGirl]

Was he wearing a Chiefs pin on his lapel
or did Carl kill off that fashion statement

no pin

[DJ's left nut]

810 is reporting that Herm wasn't at the press conference today and was at home.

Then he's gone.

No way the HC doesn't show up to the introduction of the new GM if he thinks he's still employed by the organization. I think he has already been notified and the Chiefs are just working on the timing.

I wish Herm nothing but the best, he seems like a genuinely decent guy, but good lord is he stupid. Just be gone and live out the rest of your years being an exceptional DB coach while mumbling in incoherent bliss like Corky from "Life Goes On".

[Rain Man]

i hope he puts on his championship rings and proceeds to pimp slap his way through the organizational chart of this crap stain franchise...


Three Super Bowl rings can make a pretty effective set of brass knuckles. Perhaps the sign of progress will be people cleaning out their desks with jaw bruises that say (backwards) XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX.

[The Franchise]

Then he's gone.

No way the HC doesn't show up to the introduction of the new GM if he thinks he's still employed by the organization. I think he has already been notified and the Chiefs are just working on the timing.

I wish Herm nothing but the best, he seems like a genuinely decent guy, but good lord is he stupid. Just be gone and live out the rest of your years being an exceptional DB coach while mumbling in incoherent bliss like Corky from "Life Goes On".

This.

[kcxiv]

I found it kind of funny that i didnt see Herm sitting there. Dude is gone, he just didnt want to show that he's a goner when the spotlight is on him.

[Rain Man]

810 is reporting that Herm wasn't at the press conference today and was at home.

That's a key observation.

[Marty'sManWhore]

I'm not impressed by this charade. This day will go down as a black mark in the history of this proud, proud franchise. From great leaders like Marty Schottenheimer and Gunther Cunningham to this blatant attempt to Patsify the fanbase.

The Belichickification of the Chiefs has begun, men.

:(

[Dave Lane]

Now I'm ready for the beheading!

[Nightfyre]

is there a transcript buried in here? if so, can a mod please paste it into the OP to save the remaining folks the time of scouring for it?

[chiefscafan]

is 810 in repeat now?

[kcxiv]

I'm not impressed by this charade. This day will go down as a black mark in the history of this proud, proud franchise. From great leaders like Marty Schottenheimer and Gunther Cunningham to this blatant attempt to Patsify the fanbase.

The Belichickification of the Chiefs has begun, men.

:(

I dont normally give neg reps, probably have 3 or so times since i been part of this forum, but i had to for this post. lol

[Dave Lane]

That's a key observation.

Didn't know that. Well that speaks volumes!

[Reerun_KC]

I liked the Guy, very well spoken and didnt come off as a pompus ass... This guy is miles, actually light years ahead of anything the Chiefs have tried over the last 20 years...

I think he is honest and has HIS plan on how he wants to build this team... He didnt seem to have an EGO (unlike Herm or Carl) and will do what he thinks is right.

Once he fires Herm, This franchise will finally slow down and start turning back towards the light... The death spiral is almost over... One more move and we have check mate!

[kcxiv]

is 810 in repeat now?

Yeah, that jackass Jack Harry is on. He's all pissed off at the PR department. Newflash dumbass, it may get worse, but i think everyone would be ok with that as long as the Chiefs can win. lol

[FringeNC]

I hope he wears a flak jacket the day he informs Gun his services are no longer needed. Better yet, do it over the internet. Smartest thing Carl ever did.

[Nightfyre]

I take it as a personal afront that Clark Hunt hasn't fired Herm already. To leave the fanbase hanging like this is more than is deserved. The fact that Clark ever gave Herm a vote of confidence lessens my opinion of him as an owner, and a human being. We can read whatever we want into the situation after todays presser, but the fact that it hasn't been resloved already is a slap in the face of the average fan.

Look: If Clark fires the hated head coach, the fan base loves him, but his new GM has no political capital coming in. If the GM does it, the fan base loves the new GM and ergo loves Clark for hiring. Thus he gets double the fan political capital by letting his new GM fire the shitty head coach. Its a no-fucking-brainer.

[mlyonsd]

I was very impressed with the press conference. I actually think Clark gets it, which is just as important as if Pioli does.

[Reerun_KC]

I was very impressed with the press conference. I actually think Clark gets it, which is just as important as if Pioli does.

This....

[HemiEd]

is there a transcript buried in here? if so, can a mod please paste it into the OP to save the remaining folks the time of scouring for it?

I just read the whole thing, enjoy.

[Bearcat]

Then he's gone.

No way the HC doesn't show up to the introduction of the new GM if he thinks he's still employed by the organization. I think he has already been notified and the Chiefs are just working on the timing.

I wish Herm nothing but the best, he seems like a genuinely decent guy, but good lord is he stupid. Just be gone and live out the rest of your years being an exceptional DB coach while mumbling in incoherent bliss like Corky from "Life Goes On".

I see your point and pretty much agree, but maybe Herm just didn't want to sit there while Pioli and the media speculated about his future? Awkward...

[keg in kc]

I'm watching MetroSports, and unlike Herm, Denny Thum was there.

[Reerun_KC]

I see your point and pretty much agree, but maybe Herm just didn't want to sit there while Pioli and the media speculated about his future? Awkward...

More like spineless or classless...

[Big Chief Homer]

no pin



unfortunatly that tradition continues. both Clark and Pioli were wearing them on thier lapels.

[Bearcat]

More like spineless or classless...

Those, too. :)

I really don't see how Pioli can keep him around... there's a smugness around Arrowhead, and Herm has/had just as much to do with it as Carl.

[Crush]

Good press conference. He is definitely light years ahead of Carl.

[Mecca]

I'm not impressed by this charade. This day will go down as a black mark in the history of this proud, proud franchise. From great leaders like Marty Schottenheimer and Gunther Cunningham to this blatant attempt to Patsify the fanbase.

The Belichickification of the Chiefs has begun, men.

:(

I hope this is joke post from a joke account.

[HemiEd]

Herm sealed his fate when he complained about the distraction of breaking in a new GM. ROFL
Wearing his stocking cap backwards, his body lanquage at Carls farewell get together etc. His absence today, follows that trend.
I hope he ends up with the Raiders.

[Tiger's Fan]

Look: If Clark fires the hated head coach, the fan base loves him, but his new GM has no political capital coming in. If the GM does it, the fan base loves the new GM and ergo loves Clark for hiring. Thus he gets double the fan political capital by letting his new GM fire the shitty head coach. Its a no-****ing-brainer.

I know it was flying off the handle, and you make perfect sense. The thought of another year of Herm is unfathomable to me, and until he's publicly executed, I'll remain apprehensive. After 45 years of fandom, I've come to expect the worst with this franchise.

[chiefscafan]

why are they repeating the press conference?

[Hoover]

I think Pioli's ace in the hole is Kirk Ferentz. There is no way Kirk leaves for any other NFL gig, if he leaves it will be to join up with Scott which has to be the best situation for a guy like Ferentz to come to the NFL.

That said Pioli can talk to Herm, get his thoughts on our players, make a decision and fire Herm. When that's done Pioli will look at who is available and and go with a Schwartz or Sprags, and if those guys are gone, he goes with Ferentz.

I got the sense that he's confident he can get his man. How refreshing.

I'm not worried at all.

[FringeNC]

I hope this is joke post from a joke account.

it's a caricature/spoof of KCJohhny.

[Reerun_KC]

Those, too. :)

I really don't see how Pioli can keep him around... there's a smugness around Arrowhead, and Herm has/had just as much to do with it as Carl.

IT IS just time for a new direction.... We need to move forward and forget the last 20 years...

This fanbase needs HOPE, it has been beaten down to almost nothing over the last 3 years... You cant resell Herm to the fanbase, your credibility is riding on it... How can we spend money and trust you are going to do the right thing when you allow the HC ( whom stabbed the last GM in the back and is sucking on the teets of the owner ) to continue to drive the fanbase further away from your new franchise...

[keg in kc]

I think Pioli's ace in the hole is Kirk Ferentz. There is no way Kirk leaves for any other NFL gig, if he leaves it will be to join up with Scott which has to be the best situation for a guy like Ferentz to come to the NFL.

That said Pioli can talk to Herm, get his thoughts on our players, make a decision and fire Herm. When that's done Pioli will look at who is available and and go with a Schwartz or Sprags, and if those guys are gone, he goes with Ferentz.

I got the sense that he's confident he can get his man. How refreshing.

I'm not worried at all.The idea of bringing up a college coach scares me. It hasn't worked so well lately.

[Mecca]

it's a caricature/spoof of KCJohhny.

I wish we could ban Johnny to coincide with the leaving of Carl...that would be great.

[OnTheWarpath15]

I wish we could ban Johnny to coincide with the leaving of Carl...that would be great.

Eh, it's more fun to just laugh at him.

[FloridaMan88]

Pioli's "talk" with Herm:

"Do you need help cleaning your office out?"

[Big Chief Homer]

[QUOTE=the Talking Can;5391099]810 made a great point...he was asked about KC's personnel guys...Pioli said "they're competent"....that is not an endorsement, that is not praise...that is borderline contempt...

same with Herm...what is most important is what Pioli didn't say, he didn't praise anyone but Clark....


I agree with this, I also caught when he said we needed to start over and build a solid foundation.Isnt that what Herm has said he's been doing?

If they had any faith in Herm I think they would have said "We are going to continue to bulid on what Herm has started" or something to that extent.

[FloridaMan88]

It is interesting that on the Chiefs' website that have quotes from people around the league praising Pioli... the one guy they don't have a quote from is Herm.

[mlyonsd]

I know it was flying off the handle, and you make perfect sense. The thought of another year of Herm is unfathomable to me, and until he's publicly executed, I'll remain apprehensive. After 45 years of fandom, I've come to expect the worst with this franchise.

I got the impression Pioli's relationship with Herm kept Herm alive.

But in the end he will go. This year. Call it professional courtesy.

Don't doubt that Pioli's signing yesterday didn't get several coach's agents rethinking their positions.

Taking a step back to look at the card table is a good move.

I have no hate for Herm but I really think Pioli at this point is doing the right thing by looking the situation over.

[dirk digler]

This Cowboy guy on 610 is an idiot.

He says we will lose the young players if they don't bring Herm back.

[Hammock Parties]

We'll have a transcript up tonight.

[FringeNC]

This Cowboy guy on 610 is an idiot.

He says we will lose the young players if they don't bring Herm back.

If we would, then they aren't the type of players Pioli would want on the roster anyway.

[Mecca]

This Cowboy guy on 610 is an idiot.

He says we will lose the young players if they don't bring Herm back.

Dude that guy has been pumping up bringing Herm back for weeks...and he also doesn't want a QB..

He is the pure true fan.

[unothadeal]

Wow, just heard him talk about being a team. Brutal.

[mlyonsd]

If we would, then they aren't the type of players Pioli would want on the roster anyway.

Fricking bingo.

[Skip Towne]

Reerun has to have someone to bitch about

Yep. He's Milkman in training. Doesn't like anybody.

[dirk digler]

Dude that guy has been pumping up bringing Herm back for weeks...and he also doesn't want a QB..

He is the pure true fan.

Their stupid website won't allow me to send him a message. What a fuckstick

[the Talking Can]

I agree with this, I also caught when he said we needed to start over and build a solid foundation.Isnt that what Herm has said he's been doing?

If they had any faith in Herm I think they would have said "We are going to continue to bulid on what Herm has started" or something to that extent.


yeah, i thought the same thing....

[dirk digler]

My bad this isn't Cowboy his name is Nick Wright.

[Big Chief Homer]

Pioli's "talk" with Herm:

"Do you need help cleaning your office out?"



I'm hoping it actually went like

"If you want to be the coach of the Kansas City Chiefs,you'll have to make an appointment for an interview like everyone else."

[Mecca]

Their stupid website won't allow me to send him a message. What a fuckstick

Call him and tell him he's a dumbass do it...you'll be the best caller of the night.

[dirk digler]

Call him and tell him he's a dumbass do it...you'll be the best caller of the night.

I'm shy

[Craqhead]

Baldie and JC Person both just said "No they dont think Herm will be back."

[Mecca]

I'm shy

Oh cmon...if you can hang with me you can hang with this dumbass, I know more than he does.

[Tribal Warfare]

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This is Scott celebrating that this is his town now.

[Mecca]

I wonder if this Nick Wright guy looks like he has down syndrome.

[unothadeal]

I'm shy

ROFL

[Skip Towne]

No one is believing this. You aren't about to act like a savage idiot and then try and cover up with this "pretend" shit. You actually are as dumb as everyone says you are.

:LOL:

[dirk digler]

Oh cmon...if you can hang with me you can hang with this dumbass, I know more than he does.

You're too kind. I have never called into a show even though I have wanted to many times

[Jets2k5]

Congratulations on the Pioli hire.

The only way I see him retaining Herm is if the plan is to ensure another year of high draft picks and then make Herm the fall guy. That would give Pioli two drafts to build a solid foundation and a year to gain experience as a GM. Doesn't taste too good right now, but it might be worth it.

In all likelihood Pioli is just being politically correct and will give Herm a chance to save face and make a deal with Clark to do the honorable thing and resign.

Herm, being the weasel that he is, will hang on for the full 3 million he'll receive if he's terminated, then he will use his press contacts to play the race card . Good riddance!

Hey - if Pioli is REALLY good he will trade Herm for a draft pick. Nahh - no one could be stupid enough to give up a valuable draft pick for Herm.

Again - great pickup for the Chiefs and a 99.999% probability that Herm will be gone very shortly.

[KcMizzou]

Congratulations on the Pioli hire.

The only way I see him retaining Herm is if the plan is to ensure another year of high draft picks and then make Herm the fall guy. That would give Pioli two drafts to build a solid foundation and a year to gain experience as a GM. Doesn't taste too good right now, but it might be worth it.

In all likelihood Pioli is just being politically correct and will give Herm a chance to save face and make a deal with Clark to do the honorable thing and resign.

Herm, being the weasel that he is, will hang on for the full 3 million he'll receive if he's terminated, then he will use his press contacts to play the race card . Good riddance!

Hey - if Pioli is REALLY good he will trade Herm for a draft pick. Nahh - no one could be stupid enough to give up a valuable draft pick for Herm.

Again - great pickup for the Chiefs and a 99.999% probability that Herm will be gone very shortly.:grr:

[58-4ever]

Congratulations on the Pioli hire.

The only way I see him retaining Herm is if the plan is to ensure another year of high draft picks and then make Herm the fall guy. That would give Pioli two drafts to build a solid foundation and a year to gain experience as a GM. Doesn't taste too good right now, but it might be worth it.

In all likelihood Pioli is just being politically correct and will give Herm a chance to save face and make a deal with Clark to do the honorable thing and resign.

Herm, being the weasel that he is, will hang on for the full 3 million he'll receive if he's terminated, then he will use his press contacts to play the race card . Good riddance!

Hey - if Pioli is REALLY good he will trade Herm for a draft pick. Nahh - no one could be stupid enough to give up a valuable draft pick for Herm.

Again - great pickup for the Chiefs and a 99.999% probability that Herm will be gone very shortly.

thanks for the back-handed compliments troll. :)

[dorseybowe]

I don't see Herman and Scott working together effectively. Scott is the straight-A, distinguished-honors student, and Herman is the barely passing regular core plan student. Herman doesn't see things for what they really are; He cannot see past the surface. Conversely, Scott seems to already see the Chiefs for what they are - a wreck, for top to bottom, including the front office. Herman does have passion for what he does, and I do believe that he gave his best effort in KC. But Herman's style is old; His conservative nature represents the old league. The new NFL is a complex organization with high-powered people controlling it, and thousands of smaller people running it. The coaches that are most effective are the ones who are innovative and willing to change. Good football teams change every season because that's what is needed to win consistently. Scott recognizes that, and I believe he work toward modernizing the Chiefs, starting by selecting a new head coach.

[Jets2k5]

thanks for the back-handed compliments troll. :)

I have 5 posts since 2006, not exactly a troll. The compliments weren't meant to be back handed. The trade remark was a joke at King Carls expense.

The Chiefs made a great pickup in Pioli and he'll surely rid the organization of Herm in short order.

[58-4ever]

I have 5 posts since 2006, not exactly a troll. The compliments weren't meant to be back handed. The trade remark was a joke at King Carls expense.

The Chiefs made a great pickup in Pioli and he'll surely rid the organization of Herm in short order.

I know what you meant n00b. ROFL

[58-4ever]

I don't see Herman and Scott working together effectively. Scott is the straight-A, distinguished-honors student, and Herman is the barely passing regular core plan student. Herman doesn't see things for what they really are; He cannot see past the surface. Conversely, Scott seems to already see the Chiefs for what they are - a wreck, for top to bottom, including the front office. Herman does have passion for what he does, and I do believe that he gave his best effort in KC. But Herman's style is old; His conservative nature represents the old league. The new NFL is a complex organization with high-powered people controlling it, and thousands of smaller people running it. The coaches that are most effective are the ones who are innovative and willing to change. Good football teams change every season because that's what is needed to win consistently. Scott recognizes that, and I believe he work toward modernizing the Chiefs, starting by selecting a new head coach.

Veryinsightfulpostyouhavethere.Iwouldliketocompeteforthehardestposttoreadeveralso.Youareverygiftedat theartofbothwritingandassuminghowcompletestrangersfeel.congrats:thumb:

[KcMizzou]

Veryinsightfulpostyouhavethere.Iwouldliketocompeteforthehardestposttoreadeveralso.Youareverygiftedat theartofbothwritingandassuminghowcompletestrangersfeel.congrats:thumb:Heh.

Still, the content is good.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Do we have a link to the recorded PC, audio or video?

[1ChiefsDan]

My optimistic outlook says we sniff a .500 season next year showing great improvement like the Cards did last season under Wisenhunt and make the challenge for the AFC West title the following year. Just my hunch..500 could win the west next year - it did this one.:)

[dorseybowe]

Veryinsightfulpostyouhavethere.Iwouldliketocompeteforthehardestposttoreadeveralso.Youareverygiftedat theartofbothwritingandassuminghowcompletestrangersfeel.congrats:thumb:

What? (scratching head)

DCS - Check the Star - full video

[KcMizzou]

.500 could win the west next year - it did this one.:)Well, there are the perennial Super Bowl Favorite Chargers to contend with.

[T-post Tom]

Do we have a link to the recorded PC, audio or video?

(added to the thread starter)

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

What? (scratching head)

DCS - Check the Star - full video

Thank you. REP!

[FloridaMan88]

Professor Bob Moore is pathetic in this press conference.

[Brock]

Good lord, this guy is so completely different from Peterson. This is great stuff.

[FringeNC]

Listening to the press conference again...

There is going to be a dramatic change in the Chiefs' organizational philosophy. The Chiefs during Carl's reign [with the probable exception of Vermeil's offense] have been a team that attempted to collect outstanding athletes and the coaches job was to motivate them to play hard and win one-on-one match-ups.

The Pioli way is going to be quite different -- going after smart, disciplined guys who may not be quite as athletic but can be counted on to do their ****ing job, and the coaches' job will be to get the players to execute flawlessly. Needless to say, Herm doesn't fit.

[DaFace]

Listening to the press conference again...

There is going to be a dramatic change in the Chiefs' organizational philosophy. The Chiefs during Carl's reign [with the probable exception of Vermeil's offense] have been a team that attempted to collect outstanding athletes and the coaches job was to motivate them to play hard and win one-on-one match-ups.

The Pioli way is going to be quite different -- going after smart, disciplined guys who may not be quite as athletic but can be counted on to do their ****ing job, and the coaches' job will be to get the players to execute flawlessly. Needless to say, Herm doesn't fit.

Yep. By far my favorite quote of the entire press conference was (paraphrasing) "My philosophy is not to get the BEST 53 players, but to get the RIGHT 53 players."

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Good lord, this guy is so completely different from Peterson. This is great stuff.

There's some "meh" moments, but overall you gotta' love it. I have to say that this "cold shoulder/out of the loop" stuff that some members of the media have been crying about may be just the wonderful fact that Pioli is a very commited and thus busy guy doing his job who doesn't HAVE a lot of time to commit to a bunch of mic-monkeys.

DCS LIKES!

[Hammock Parties]

There's some "meh" moments, but overall you gotta' love it. I have to say that this "cold shoulder/out of the loop" stuff that some members of the media have been crying about may be just the wonderful fact that Pioli is a very commited and thus busy guy doing his job who doesn't HAVE a lot of time to commit to a bunch of mic-monkeys.

DCS LIKES!

I actually like that, too, believe it or not.

Carl spent too much time worrying about the media.

[BigRock]

It is interesting that on the Chiefs' website that have quotes from people around the league praising Pioli... the one guy they don't have a quote from is Herm.

The one guy? You're saying they have quotes on the site from everyone involved in the National Football League, and/or every employee of the Kansas City Chiefs, except for Herman Edwards?

[boogblaster]

Well the Pats won SBs with smart players .. some not as fast but knew their jobs and played with heart ..

[Zouk]

Wow. He's phenomenal. And he exudes decency.

[FringeNC]

Yep. By far my favorite quote of the entire press conference was (paraphrasing) "My philosophy is not to get the BEST 53 players, but to get the RIGHT 53 players."

I also liked the answer to Gretz's question about scouting....

this seemed to be the order of importance

1) is the guy a team player
2) does he fit our system
3) how athletic is he

This team is going to blown completely apart.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Sweet Jesus; his Combine philosophy and mine jive 100%

Thank you Don Pioli, and Welcome To Kansas City!

[FloridaMan88]

The one guy? You're saying they have quotes on the site from everyone involved in the National Football League, and/or every employee of the Kansas City Chiefs, except for Herman Edwards?

You don't find it weird the team's current head coach has nothing to say about the team's new GM?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

You don't find it weird the team's current head coach has nothing to say about the team's new GM?

Two things:


1) After his previous foot-in mouth comments, clamming up is the right move.
"It's the smart move. Tessio was always the smarter one". "But I'm gonna' wait".

We all know what happened to Abe Begota, yes?

2) Welcome to the New Arrowhead Reality; silence is the order of the day until it's time to speak. I love it. We are on our way to being a legitimate NFL Franchise.

[siberian khatru]

Sweet Jesus; his Combine philosophy and mine jive 100%


Yes. I've always felt that people who put so much stock in combine stats lacked faith in their own evaluation skills. They wanted to let the numbers tell them what a good football player is. Pioli exudes confidence in his ability to identify a quality player based on what he does on the field, regardless of what the "measureables" might say.

[humancrack44]

im a chiefs fan from the nyc area im sure they had it on tv somewhere but i only saw bits and pieces thanx for posting this

[Hammock Parties]

Yes. I've always felt that people who put so much stock in combine stats lacked faith in their own evaluation skills. They wanted to let the numbers tell them what a good football player is. Pioli exudes confidence in his ability to identify a quality player based on what he does on the field, regardless of what the "measureables" might say.

Basically Pioli is a GM who will let players like Devard Darling flourish. :D

[Rain Man]

What do you think he was going to say when he said, "There are no other Tom Brady's and no other Matt Cassell's. Now there's one guy who -" and then he stopped.

I bet he was talking about one of the QBs in the draft, and then remembered not to tip his hand.

[Rain Man]

Sweet Jesus; his Combine philosophy and mine jive 100%

Thank you Don Pioli, and Welcome To Kansas City!


Yeah, I was thrilled about that too. Maybe we won't always waste a second-round pick on a combine freak any more.

[Hammock Parties]

What do you think he was going to say when he said, "There are no other Tom Brady's and no other Matt Cassell's. Now there's one guy who -" and then he stopped.

I bet he was talking about one of the QBs in the draft, and then remembered not to tip his hand.

That made me want to hump his leg.

[FringeNC]

What do you think he was going to say when he said, "There are no other Tom Brady's and no other Matt Cassell's. Now there's one guy who -" and then he stopped.

I bet he was talking about one of the QBs in the draft, and then remembered not to tip his hand.

Yeah -- a little confusing, but I thought he was still talking about Cassel.

[Zouk]

We heard all that before when Tamba Hali and Brandon Flowers were drafted. That does not represent a philosophical shift for the Chiefs. Other things (e.g. drafting for scheme rather than taking best available talent and designing to them) are much more different with Pioli vs. Herm/Kuharich.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Yes. I've always felt that people who put so much stock in combine stats lacked faith in their own evaluation skills. They wanted to let the numbers tell them what a good football player is. Pioli exudes confidence in his ability to identify a quality player based on what he does on the field, regardless of what the "measureables" might say.

To me, the Combine is like the Playbill for the theater; it's your introduction to the cast as well as some minimal-yet pertinent information regarding what you're about to see.

It seems to me, and I hope it's true, that Pioli is a "moxie/mojo guy" when it all comes down to making the final call. DCS loves the mojo, and this club needs more of it!

[dorseybowe]

"We're going to build a big, strong, fast, smart, tough, disciplined football team."

:D

[BigRock]

You don't find it weird the team's current head coach has nothing to say about the team's new GM?

The people quoted on the Chiefs' site either spent years working with Pioli (Kraft, Belichick, Newsome, Weiss) or are members of his family (Parcells).

Herm, to my knowledge, fits into none of those categories. So I'm not sure why it would be "interesting" that he wasn't included.

Where are Tom Brady's comments, that's a valid question. Or Romeo Crennel's. Or his Aunt Pat Pioli for some more family perspective.

[FloridaMan88]

The people quoted on the Chiefs' site either spent years working with Pioli (Kraft, Belichick, Newsome, Weiss) or are members of his family (Parcells).

Herm, to my knowledge, fits into none of those categories. So I'm not sure why it would be "interesting" that he wasn't included.

Where are Tom Brady's comments, that's a valid question. Or Romeo Crennel's. Or his Aunt Pat Pioli for some more family perspective.


Because other than Clark Hunt, there is no more high profile person within the Chiefs organization to comment on Pioli's hiring than Herm.

[chiefscafan]

wow 810 is replaying the presser and I think their tape is warped and those idiots haven't figured it out yet LOL what a retarded station.

[Ebolapox]

You just don't get it do you Scott....

OMFG!

we need to sign a midget and name him 'mini me.'

"mini me LOVES chocolate. SCOTTIE DON'T!"

[StcChief]

There's some "meh" moments, but overall you gotta' love it. I have to say that this "cold shoulder/out of the loop" stuff that some members of the media have been crying about may be just the wonderful fact that Pioli is a very commited and thus busy guy doing his job who doesn't HAVE a lot of time to commit to a bunch of mic-monkeys.

DCS LIKES!that was my read from this as well..... dumb F media

so what else is new. Change is good. and he doesn't have time for these clowns without a real question.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

that was my read from this as well..... dumb F media

so what else is new. Change is good. and he doesn't have time for these clowns without a real question.

I think my favorite line, and one very near the start, is where he says "And I can't wait to get to work".

This guy LOVES football, and you can tell that the challenge and chance to build his own and first empire means more to him than money ever could.

This was a GREAT hire and move on Clark's part; we are FINALLY on our merry fucking way.
:toast:

[Mr. Flopnuts]

NO MORE "AT THE END OF THE DAY!!!"

It is what it is.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Yes. I've always felt that people who put so much stock in combine stats lacked faith in their own evaluation skills. They wanted to let the numbers tell them what a good football player is. Pioli exudes confidence in his ability to identify a quality player based on what he does on the field, regardless of what the "measureables" might say.

My Mom has that King Crimson record in her collection! I've been enthralled by Robert Fripp ever since he uttered "Are you alive inside your left hand"?