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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
Except for the fact that he, like you, easily discount the fact that every player acquired by Pioli, whether it be through the draft or free agency, have not been IMPACT players.
They've been marginal at best.
If that does not improve, it doesn't matter WHO is in place in the front office.
Personnel is of utmost importance.
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Well, Pioli may have whiffed on Cassel. But apart from that, it's not like he signed many other free agents who were expected to be anything more than a stopgap. I don't know why he chose to do that. But I also recall that he did this in New England and then out of nowhere exploded by bringing in Moss, Welker, etc.... Maybe he wants to crawl before he walks and runs. I hope that's the case. Then again, he might just be an idiot.
As for the draft, you can chalk it up as excuses. I know the 2009 draft was shitty. But I also really like the guy he brought in as Director of College Scouting. And it sounds like the Chiefs are aggressively attacking scouting than they ever have before. I don't currently trust him, but I'm willing to wait and see what Emery puts together.
I know it sounds like I'm being a homer for Pioli. I'm not. I hate most of the moves he's made. I just happen to think that this offseason is the true test of what he really wants to do with this team.