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

[RippedmyFlesh]

Originally Posted by patteeu

I know you're not talking about a game-by-game basis, I'm just pointing out that at some point short-term thinking gets ridiculous. If Clark fires Herm because he has weighed all the pros and cons and he thinks it makes the most sense over the long term for the Chiefs then I have no problem with it. If he fires him just so he can sell more season tickets in 2009 to emotional fans who want Herm gone, then I think it's a mistake.

Contrary to what it sounds like you're saying, IMO, the case for firing Herm isn't open and shut. I'm not against firing him (especially if not doing so stands in the way of getting a top notch GM). I just think there are some drawbacks to firing him that ought to be considered, one of which is the message it sends to any future coaches/GMs who consider blowing up the team and starting a fresh new push toward a Superbowl.

I can only hope that during the interview this exchange takes place

Clark: OK if not herm who?

Potential GM: ______________(insert name )
Clark: Fine that's the direction we wil pursue if that's what it takes to get this done.

I can dream