Chiefs Denny Thum steps down - Page 4

Farzin · 09-14-2010, 05:38 PM

Chiefs President Denny Thum is stepping down immediately. Clark Hunt becomes the Chairman and CEO. More at 610sports.com

**Bane** · 09-14-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KC111110

This .

Really?Hmmm......
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Chiefs Pantalones · 09-14-2010, 07:13 PM

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**BossChief** · 09-14-2010, 07:16 PM

I bet this has something to do with that 63 million of Clarks money he flushed down the drain...? Know what I'm sayin'?

I hope we have someone in mind and we dont just hire a scapegoat.

Charles
Hali
Bowe
DJ
Carr
Flowers

All have contracts coming up in the next year or two iirc

Chiefs Pantalones · 09-14-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I bet this has something to do with that 63 million of Clarks money he flushed down the drain...? Know what I'm sayin'?

I hope we have someone in mind and we dont just hire a scapegoat.

Charles
Hali
Bowe
DJ
Carr
Flowers

All have contracts coming up in the next year or two iirc

I heard you had a hand in him stepping down no?

**BossChief** · 09-14-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I heard you had a hand in him stepping down no?

I cannot confirm nor deny those accusations.

And in all fairness to Thum, it was only 28 million of Clarks $$$

stlchiefs · 09-14-2010, 09:27 PM

Thum was the contract guy, it'll be interesting to see who crunches the numbers now. Thum is a good guy, local Rockhurst grad who worked his way up through the organization. It'll be interesting to hear the full story because there's obviously more to this one.

GoHuge · 09-14-2010, 10:01 PM

I know Denny and his family personally and would love to hear what this is all about. Denny is a stand up guy though and would never spill the beans or talk gossip bullshit. Just not in his DNA. Super good human being. You'd have no idea he was a big time NFL exec if you met him. Good people.

munkey · 09-14-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GoHuge39

I know Denny and his family personally and would love to hear what this is all about. Denny is a stand up guy though and would never spill the beans or talk gossip bullshit. Just not in his DNA. Super good human being. You'd have no idea he was a big time NFL exec if you met him. Good people.

Yes...Like Lamar...I really liked Denny and Lamar picked his people well. I wouldn't expect Denny to say a word about anything. Class act.

ChiefsCountry · 09-14-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GoHuge39

I know Denny and his family personally and would love to hear what this is all about. Denny is a stand up guy though and would never spill the beans or talk gossip bullshit. Just not in his DNA. Super good human being. You'd have no idea he was a big time NFL exec if you met him. Good people.

I would bet its health or family reasons knowing Denny IMO.

Mojo Jojo · 09-15-2010, 04:35 AM

I do business with the Chiefs, and know people there. Rumor is Pioli and Mark Donovan (both hired by Clark) didn't get along with Denny. The two talked with Clark telling him he could save money, and Mark Donovan could assume Denny's work.
You could tell something was up when Denny was doing the TV station tour on the Friday morning news shows to promote Red Friday.
I have meet Denny several times, and he seems to be a very class guy. I wish him all the best.

ChiefMojo · 09-15-2010, 06:05 AM

Just speculating here, but Thum oversaw the stadium renovation and my guess is he stayed on through opening night to unveil the new Arrowhead and Monday Night football. Once the game was over, he was done. It is pretty apparent Mark Donovan will be taking over in the future at that role, but in the mean time Clark is keeping the seat warm. I really don't think there is to much more to the story other than it was just time for Thum to retire. He was the last piece to the Peterson era, but a very loyal Hunt foot solider. Classy guy and I wish him well (lol tell that to the agents)!

Mojo Jojo · 09-15-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefMojo

Just speculating here, but Thum oversaw the stadium renovation and my guess is he stayed on through opening night to unveil the new Arrowhead and Monday Night football. Once the game was over, he was done. It is pretty apparent Mark Donovan will be taking over in the future at that role, but in the mean time Clark is keeping the seat warm. I really don't think there is to much more to the story other than it was just time for Thum to retire. He was the last piece to the Peterson era, but a very loyal Hunt foot solider. Classy guy and I wish him well (lol tell that to the agents)!

Clark will be keeping the seat warm from his "office" in St. Croix.

Otter · 09-15-2010, 08:05 AM

I'll bet they were brainstorming how they could improve the team and Thum proposed signing a 49ers backup and seeing if they could get Mary Schottenheimer to come out of retirement and Clark said "GET THE **** OUTA HERE!".

Molitoth · 09-15-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Won't be long before Bill Parcells shows up

I was thinking the same thing.

**gblowfish** · 09-15-2010, 09:40 AM

I heard a weird rumor that King Carl was being considered in a front office role in Miami. If that's true, Thum could be clearing his plate this year to meet up with King Carl in a new Miami regime.

Or, he could just be retiring. I'd retire if I could, that's for sure. Beats workin'.

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Mojo Jojo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Johnson County Casino cash: $10013802	I do business with the Chiefs, and know people there. Rumor is Pioli and Mark Donovan (both hired by Clark) didn't get along with Denny. The two talked with Clark telling him he could save money, and Mark Donovan could assume Denny's work. You could tell something was up when Denny was doing the TV station tour on the Friday morning news shows to promote Red Friday. I have meet Denny several times, and he seems to be a very class guy. I wish him all the best.
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ChiefMojo Happy, Happy, Happy!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $10004935	Just speculating here, but Thum oversaw the stadium renovation and my guess is he stayed on through opening night to unveil the new Arrowhead and Monday Night football. Once the game was over, he was done. It is pretty apparent Mark Donovan will be taking over in the future at that role, but in the mean time Clark is keeping the seat warm. I really don't think there is to much more to the story other than it was just time for Thum to retire. He was the last piece to the Peterson era, but a very loyal Hunt foot solider. Classy guy and I wish him well (lol tell that to the agents)!
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gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16886178 VARSITY	I heard a weird rumor that King Carl was being considered in a front office role in Miami. If that's true, Thum could be clearing his plate this year to meet up with King Carl in a new Miami regime. Or, he could just be retiring. I'd retire if I could, that's for sure. Beats workin'.
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