When you're getting paid millions of dollars, I have no sympathy for people losing their jobs.

Don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge the money they make; it's fair and part of the league. But you can't feel "bad" for anyone who has lifetime security. Thus it's easier to make calculated business decisions.

There shouldn't be any emotional attachments, at least in theory.

What he really meant was "KEEP F-ING DOUBTING MATT CASSEL!!! F'in F'ER!"



Personally, I think most of the above listed possible situations are likely discussed and would be considered. It's due diligence for the team to evaluate the worth of some of their players, as well as inquire into possibilities to fill holes or improve the team.

I have no doubt they'd consider shopping DBowe or replacing Cassel.

You don't think Clark felt more bad that he had to pay guys that weren't working for the team anymore?

When has Pioli taken a QB in the 2nd?

Kevin O'Connell 3rd round, 2008
Matt Cassel 7th round 2005
Kliff Kingsbury 6th round 2003
Rohan Davey 4th round 2002
Tom Brady 6th round 2000

One QB in the 3rd round. Wow, what a history. I'd say his history is taking QB's on the 2nd day of the draft, like he did 4 out of the 5 times he drafted one.

I think the word idiotic sums it up best.
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The one thing that I liked best about the Pioli hire at the time was that he seemed to understand the importance of the QB position. Even with established starters, he kept drafting QBs, so that there was the hope of developing the next starter in the pipeline. This is a fantastic approach, and one that we need to emulate.

And then he went vintage Carl...

You don't have to feel sorry for Herm. But from Clark Hunt's perspective, given that Herm completely gutted the team, I can't imagine he would have done so unless he received some kind of assurance that his job would be safe in 2009 regardless of how many wins the team had.

It's not as much about Herm as much as it is about Hunt. With Herm/Gailey, I imagine he feels like he broke a promise. That's why I think he was a lot more involved with the coaching decision than with players. I don't see any players on this roster who Clark Hunt refused to let Pioli cut because of emotionality.

And boy was I right on.
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Wow, I was completely wrong on that.

Served.

I personally think if the Chiefs dressed up a giant turd sandwich as QB, TRR would tell us how it's going to be a pro bowler one day.

Yeah, I could understand that perspective. If he promised something, it would be very difficult, to say the least, to break his word.

What's your credentials for judging an NFL QB? Same as mine I would imagine.

My opinion of Cassel (and any NFL QB) is that you have to have consistent pieces around him to be successful. Until Cassel has that, you can't judge him.

Am I saying he's a future Hall of Famer or Pro Bowler? Not at all. I'm saying let's be a bit patient, and see what he can do when he is afforded a bit more time and consistency in offensive philosophies and personel.
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I think it's because you once said....this...

And who would that QB be? There isn't a Peyton Manning or Carson Palmer in the 2008 draft. Matt Ryan, Brian Brohm, and Andre Woodson would all be very late 1st, if not 2nd round selections in almost any other years draft.

Unfortanely IMO, Ryan and the bunch don't bring much more to the table than Croyle, especially if the O Line is not rebuilt.

If I was Clark Hunt I would have fired Pioli the second after he made that trade, or just slapped the shit out of him the moment he propsed it.

WTF, do you think you're Carl Peterson? I just fired that dipshit and now you make a move he would make!