Originally Posted by Mr. Wizard (Post 12927259)

"I notified John that we would not be extending his contract beyond the 2017 season, and after consideration, we felt it was in his best interests and the best interests of the team to part ways now," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement. "This decision, while a difficult one, allows John to pursue other opportunities as we continue our preparations for the upcoming season and the seasons to come."

i.e. Both Andy and John had contracts expiring and Andy signed what is essentially a long term contract considering his age, however, John would not commit to the same due to the fact that he is is leaving for Green Bay next year. Clark realized that putting a new GM and regime in place now for next years draft was his only choice. Like it or not he is 100% correct.

Hopefully our new GM can get and keep us out of cap hell.

Originally Posted by kcchiefsus (Post 12927262)

If that's the case he should have hired Ballard as his replacement a long time ago.

Originally Posted by Mr. Wizard (Post 12927275)

Not sure about that, according to my sources Clark is not happy with our continual cap situation. Not sure Ballard would have solved that.

Andy will have the same or more personnel power he has had since he and John teamed up and the next GM will have one main focus... THE CAP

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990 (Post 12927269)

This sucks.

KC Chiefs, always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Originally Posted by ChiefAshhole1056 (Post 12927277)

We have one of the better rosters in the league outside of our starting QB (and that has been addressed with Mahomes), shouldn't that justify the spending?

Originally Posted by Mr. Wizard (Post 12927295)

Then why is New England so deep yet continually below the cap?
John was NOT good at cap friendly contracts and look where we are. The Maclin fiasco was a cap hit due to the horrific contract we initially signed him to.

Originally Posted by Mr. Wizard (Post 12927287)

WE ARE FINE

- Everyone below John is still in place
- Our staff does an amazing job of finding and vetting GEMS (yes, Tyreek is a GEM as is our future franshise QB)
_ Andy has had a LOT more say than anyone realizes on who we have been drafting

ALL IS WELL

Originally Posted by Mr. Wizard (Post 12927259)

"I notified John that we would not be extending his contract beyond the 2017 season, and after consideration, we felt it was in his best interests and the best interests of the team to part ways now," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement. "This decision, while a difficult one, allows John to pursue other opportunities as we continue our preparations for the upcoming season and the seasons to come."



i.e. Both Andy and John had contracts expiring and Andy signed what is essentially a long term contract considering his age, however, John would not commit to the same due to the fact that he is is leaving for Green Bay next year. Clark realized that putting a new GM and regime in place now for next years draft was his only choice. Like it or not he is 100% correct.



Hopefully our new GM can get and keep us out of cap hell.

Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 12927303)

Except for Chris Ballard, Trip McCracken, a ton of scouts......

Originally Posted by Whosurdaddy (Post 12927291)

Andy being the GM in Philly is the single reason he isn't there anymore.