Rufus Lives!!!!!!!

[Reaper16]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Who else is reading the crap on the site outside of these types of fans, who are generally the hardcore?

I guess I'm thinking that average fans browsing the official site might come across the columns by Gretz, Rufus, et al. But I really don't know the kind of traffic that the columns get, so its just an assumption.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

What makes us think that this is the same writer as the one using the Rufus Dawes pseudonym during the Carl Peterson era?

Nice thought.

Perhaps. One would think a new pseudonym would be in order, however, so as not to inspire lingering hard feelings.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Nice thought.

Perhaps. One would think a new pseudonym would be in order, however, so as not to inspire lingering hard feelings.

This.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

What makes us think that this is the same writer as the one using the Rufus Dawes pseudonym during the Carl Peterson era?

Bingo, the vocabulary is not the same, not even close.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

What makes us think that this is the same writer as the one using the Rufus Dawes pseudonym during the Carl Peterson era?

"It's not that Carl's Rufus Dawes wasn't very good at his job. It's just new GM's have to have their own guys filling these roles. Guys they trust. Guys that understand their scheme. Scott Pioli's Rufus Dawes will be a scathing, bitter, old **** just like Carl's was."

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

WTF????

WGAF????

BFD!

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Those who are pulled into this great sucking maw of draft overkill face grave and often embarrassing consequences. Consider Brady Quinn, invited to come to New York to sit with fellow top picks two years ago – or so he thought – and then finds himself alone on the set with cameras focused on his dejected and confused face as the names are called and his isn’t one of them. Think of him now as yesterday’s news with rumors that he will be dealt away by the Cleveland Browns, who eventually picked him, but who want another chance at a top pick. Soon, his successors in this pseudo-drama will find themselves as forgotten tomorrow as Quinn is today.

From all we have seen and heard so far, Scott Pioli desires neither the public approbation nor the media’s favorable nods as he goes about his task of building his team. While other general managers babble on to cronies at the networks or on-line, his public comments are modest, even as the kudos rained down after his hiring, and he is reluctant to play the public savior, as many would have him play. This is a wise move if only for reasons of bringing expectations in line with realities. Carl Peterson was a larger-than-life figure in his 20-years here and in the first half of that time was seen as something of a savior of a franchise that had been wandering in the NFL backwater for almost two decades. Scott Pioli, seemingly a much more private man, sees his role entirely different and in his few appearances before the cameras and scribblers has stated more than once about his work in New England: “we weren’t that smart.”

From all indications, that is how it will go in Mr. Pioli’s time in Kansas City and no doubt many will find it a refreshing change from the past, although the past wasn’t too forthcoming either if you think about it. No, the draft is very much a mystery as the man who now guides it in Kansas City and beyond the first round the picks are largely unknown to most common folk anyway, except the draftniks who, of course, nod affirmatively or negatively when the names are called, as if they know something no one else knows. It’s all part of a game and it’s likely to be played out in Kansas City by very private individuals in undemonstrative ways but elsewhere with all the drama the media can concoct.

The diction and syntax are more similar than some are giving credit.

[Crush]

They should just designate CP as the official site for the team. I love this place.

[Crush]

They are mocking Carl. I can feel it.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Crush

They are mocking Carl. I can feel it.

I hope that's what it is.

[Jethopper]

Those who don't give Pioli a chance, only do so because they know nothing eles.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

....except the draftniks who, of course, nod affirmatively or negatively when the names are called, as if they know something no one else knows. It’s all part of a game and it’s likely to be played out in Kansas City by very private individuals in undemonstrative ways but elsewhere with all the drama the media can concoct.

Seems we have a few of these around here.

[Sfeihc]

Rufus Dawes is Bob Moore. Bob Moore is the Chiefs PR man.

[DaFace]

I'm sure Pioli is aware of Rufus' existence, but I wouldn't think it would be his job to do anything about it. Clark clearly said that Pioli was in charge of football operations and that someone else (currently Denny Thum) was in charge of the business side. PR is definitely under the latter.

[jAZ]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Clark clearly said that Pioli was in charge of football operations and that someone else (currently Denny Thum) was in charge of the business side.

Thank you.