Go on the record: Who do you want as GM and Head Coach?

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

That quote is from an article titled Hunt looking for ‘shrewd evaluator of football talent’ to replace Peterson.

The paragraph directly preceding the quote is:

"Clark Hunt wouldn’t identify any possible candidates to replace Carl Peterson as Chiefs general manager. Hunt, the Chiefs’ chairman, did reveal a list of qualities he’s looking for in Peterson’s replacement."

Maybe you should pay attention.

Yes, Hunt is looking to replace the general manager, but no, when he rattled off the qualities he's looking for in a new GM, he didn't say anything about looking for someone who has experience as a GM.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by patteeu

Yes, Hunt is looking to replace the general manager, but no, when he rattled off the qualities he's looking for in a new GM, he didn't say anything about looking for someone who has experience as a GM.

Did he state so explicitly? No. However, he is looking for someone who "has experience in building a winning NFL team." I interpret that as someone who has experience in building a winning NFL team from the management side, not coaching. How many coaches have made the successful transition to GM?

Marty doesn't have any experience outside of coaching.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I interpret that ...

Enough said.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Enough said.

What did you think he was talking about? Hiring a HC with no management experience to be GM? Brilliant!

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Did he state so explicitly? No. However, he is looking for someone who "has experience in building a winning NFL team." I interpret that as someone who has experience in building a winning NFL team from the management side, not coaching. How many coaches have made the successful transition to GM?

Marty doesn't have any experience outside of coaching.

The key word there is "interpret". He didn't say it, which was my point. Maybe your interpretation is right and maybe not, but quoting Clark doesn't resolve that issue.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by patteeu

Yes, Hunt is looking to replace the general manager, but no, when he rattled off the qualities he's looking for in a new GM, he didn't say anything about looking for someone who has experience as a GM.

youre right on this point, BUT you should also keep in mind that clark also wants someone who is about his own age, AND someone who is from outside the organization