Whitlock- It’s OK to question Pioli and the Chiefs

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

#1) The people who were bashing Trent Green in 2001 were clueless. Given who his starting WR's were, and that the WR's were in flux constantly all season.... his interceptions were to be expected.

Irrelevant. It doesn't matter WHY they hated Green, it only matters that they did. Fortunately for both Green and Vermeil, he righted the ship in 2002.

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I think the level of play for Cassel to be successful is much less than if the Chiefs drafted a QB at #3.

Agree. But the level of risk for Pioli personally is MUCH greater.

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

If Cassel is merely a good game manager and a decent starter, most will consider the trade to be a success and good value.

I can tell you with 100% unequivocal certainty that you're wrong on this. With Pioli's history - especially his history with Cassel - if Cassel turns out to be a "game manager" the large majority of the fanbase will be very unhappy about it. Chiefsplanet does not in anyway represent the majority of the fanbase.

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

#1) If Sanchez is a total bust and he was the only one available.... Pioli will look good even if Cassel is also a bust.

Nope.

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

#2) If the Chiefs draft a HOF player at #3, then Pioli will look good even if Cassel is a bust.

If said HOF player takes the Chiefs to the SB and wins it, IN SPITE OF Cassel, then yes. But since the chance of winning a SB while simultaneously having Cassel fail is slim to none, there's not much chance of this one happening.

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

#3) If Cassel is merely a good game manager and they draft a great player at #3, Pioli looks great.

Absolutely false.