Pioli Says The Chiefs Aren't Looking For A Quarterback

[|Zach|]

Source links in the linked post.

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2010/2...pioli-says-the

Around 10:30 this morning I was listening to Nick Wright on 610 Sports and he mentioned Jon Yoon's post from this morning

Basically, Yoon gave his thoughts on five myths he felt surrounded the Chiefs quarterback situation. His feelings are summed up pretty well in the title: "It's Okay To Draft Jimmy Clausen...And Yes, It Could Happen." He raises a few interesting (and debatable) points.

Wright, who had some nice words for AP, strongly disagreed.

"Jon Yoon wrote on Arrowhead Pride -- it was posted at 6:20 this morning -- that it's okay if the Chiefs draft Jimmy Clausen and yes it could happen," Wright said.

"No, it's not okay and no it can't happen!"

Here's a link to the 610 Sports podcast. It's about 25 minutes in.

Well, if you're into believing GMs at the NFL Combine, then Wright is, uh, right. Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said today that the Chiefs aren't in the market for a quarterback and Matt Cassel is the starter (and future) moving forward.

Of course, this won't change the rumor mill from churning. Due in large part to the Charlie Weis connection, I suspect we'll continue to hear folks suggest it's not so crazy if the Chiefs draft Jimmy Clausen.

[OnTheWarpath15]

So, we're not looking for a QB in the draft, yet we met with Levi Brown of Troy two nights ago.

Brilliant.

[bkkcoh]

Don't believe anything until it is been officially denied.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Still disagree.

I think he holds on to the ball way too long, is reckless holding onto the ball and is a fumble waiting to happen, and I don't think he's going to operate well behind either a more complex offense.

I like Clausen's upside a lot better. Not great measurables, but solid enough. But real smart kid with good accuracy. Granted, I think his upside is better because his downside is lower. I don't know if Clausen will be an elite QB, but I think it's a pretty good bet he'll be a good QB.

Fair enough. I'll tell you what, we draft him and I'll be his biggest fan.

[Chief Pote]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

The team is out on the field, Jimmy, askes Matt,

Jimmy:"dude let's work it out. How much you want for the#.

Cassel: I'm sorry Jim, but I chose this # for a reason, it is a symbol of what I've had to go through to finally have my own team.

Jim: "I've never worn another number dude"
"Why don't you wear the # you had in NE that you had soo much success in. I'm telling you dude, you change your #, it's bad juju..


Cassel: "with all do respect bro, I can't give it to you."
Todd Haley who happens to have been ease dropping on the two from 10 yards away turns, and says "FU#KIN Throw for it!!!!

Jimmy smiles, and Matt takes his jersey off, and sighs.

Wherever Clausen lands, I hope he's mature enough and intelligent enough not to give a shit about the number he wears and more about how many touchdowns he throws.

[keg in kc]

You'd need CIA cryptography experts to try and dig the truth out of anything Pioli says for the next two months.