My analysis of Scott Pioli and his Interview

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by jAZ

The advantage is relateive to other present and future bad teams replacing their GM that Pioli might be choosing among. We are free and clear. Nearly an expansion team with a clean slate in a way.

I'm not sure I even understand this point.

In 2000, the Pats were waay over the cap, which meant alot of players had to get axed, some even if the team thought they were talented, but had to go because they were overpaid.

In 2008, the Chiefs have lots of cap room. That would seem to be an advantage, but the problem is that if 20 teams are significantly under teh cap, then the Chiefs aren't in any better position to outbid other teams for the talent that the Chiefs want.

Which, of course, throws it back on Pioli to identify the key players and decide which, if any, to slightly overspend on (the horror) if necessary to establish a winning tradition.

One thing is clear -- BB and SP believe in a CORE group of veterans to establish the work ethic and professionalism needed to win. Peterson and Herm believed in a bunch of kids. You can expect to see a host of FA signings of cheap, older veterans to help create the core that SP believes in.