I'd say that Pioli taking some time to review the situation in KC before making any moves should have been expected. IMO 2 weeks isn't dragging it out if you are really giving the uncumbant a chance to keep his job.

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Yeah, Pioli probably was scared to death of guys like Joe Posnanski and Jeff Flanagan calling him to task in such a powerful and world-renowned newspaper as the KC Star.

Thus, while he was extremely impressed with Herm's resume, knowledge of the game, and focus on excellence and execution, he felt he had to fire him just to keep the press at bay for the time being. Despite being at the helm of a franchise that won 3 Super Bowls this decade, he is very insecure with himself and his abilities, and I'm sure he feels his only key to success is to make the local media happy.

However, he now has another big decision to make regarding the head coach, so I can only assume he is furiously refreshing kcstar.com to see if the braintrust at the sports section has come to a unanimous decision on who the next coach should be.

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Given the "Patriot Way" I can't believe that Scott did anything because of the press or fans. He comes from a background, The Tuna and BB, that doesn't give a s%&t about outside forces and pressure.

Seriously, no noobs should be able to start threads until like 1500 posts. Thank Fritz88 for ruining it for everyone.

The funny thing is that for all bitching KK and Jack H. have done the past 15+ years; it isn't going to get any better. If he sticks with the Pats way, Scott will do what he wants when he wants to do it and the media can go to hell!!!!

Way to go Scott. Everyone wanted a change and from the media side the game remains the same.

Rest assured, as a close watcher of the Belichick/Pioli era:

They do not give a rat's ass what you or any other fan thinks. They do not give a rat's ass what the press thinks. They know more than you, and they know it. You will cheer if/when they give you a winning team, and that's what they will count on.

Your opinion is UTTERLY irrelevant. The faster you get used to that, the happier you will be.

The press will not be happy about this, however. Just as they won't be happy that they can't get any inside scoops out of them.

Herm had a brain ? who would've known. :rolleyes:

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Herm wanted to be fired early so he could head back to Cali for the offseason....

I love it, running the Chiefs like a business to win. Not let the media or fans dictate any kind of pressue. ..... what a concept.

IF Carl could have focused on winning....but wait saving Lamar's money was more important and butts in the seats at all times.

No way Scotty gave in to pressure. After getting 3 SB rings I doubt too much shakes him up. He knows how to make a sound decision.

Pioli could give a shit less what the press thinks about him.

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