Mellinger roasts Pioli over an open flame

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

He openly said he needs to do better.

I think not having a backup QB is on Haley. Palko was clearly his pick at the position and his guy.

I think that Waters being gone is on Haley. If he tells Pioli that he needs Waters, he is still here. The Chiefs were not against the cap. Haley had butted heads with Waters and that is why he is gone.

I think that Gaither starting in San Diego is on Haley. The Chiefs would have been better off putting Albert on the Right side and having Gaither at LT. That is IF the rumors are correct about Gaither refusing to play RT. (Don't think this is true, BTW, but IF true, the CHiefs are STILL better with him at LT and Albert at RT than with Albert at LT and Richardson at RT).

I think that Orton not starting at Chicago is on Haley.

I think that overall, Pioli was working with a petulant child. Toddler Haley was a large part of the problem. The hope was that he would grow into the position. He didn't.

And next year when we still suck, who will you blame then? Pioli loves the suckers like you.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

And next year when we still suck, who will you blame then? Pioli loves the suckers like you.

Do you really think the Chiefs will suck? Heck, even with Haley, they would have been a lot better.

#1) We will have to see if they do, in fact, suck next year.

#2) We will have to see WHY they suck.

See, I try to be objective. I know that is so hard for people on this board to understand. I look at Cassel and can see that he is what Pioli expected. A hard worker who can be good with the right coaching and talent around him. A steady player. A guy to build with... (not build around). A guy that can hold down the position respectably until the right "franchise QB" comes along. Surely not great, but not as awful as this board thinks. Palko should have at least given us SOME appreciation for the fact that Cassel is at least a viable QB option.

But, make no mistake.... if Pioli gets the next hire at HC wrong, he should be out.

I think the late start affected his ability to get the best coach the first time. In hindsight, he would have been better off leaving Herm in place for a year while he looked around to find the right guy.

If he hires McDaniels or Ferentz, this will be his last coaching hire if they are not successful. If he hires a guy like Gruden, Cowher or Fisher, then he will get another hire if they fail.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I look at Cassel and can see that he is what Pioli expected. A hard worker who can be good with the right coaching and talent around him. A steady player. A guy to build with... (not build around). A guy that can hold down the position respectably until the right "franchise QB" comes along.

Bullshit. Pioli didn't give Cassel that contract to "hold down the position" until someone better came along. Pioli mistakenly thought he was the guy.