Chiefs LNBS: Did Reid force Dorsey out because he didn’t want to lose Veach - Page 6

staylor26 · 04-21-2020, 09:20 PM

I was explaining to a buddy how Veach was the guy that found Mahomes, and it got me thinking.

Dorsey was fired after Ballard was hired by the Colts, and the timing was weird. I don’t doubt that Dorsey’s issues were part of the reason as well, but something tells me Reid was scared to lose a guy who he knew had a special eye for talent and found his QB.

Mike in SW-MO · 04-23-2020, 06:54 AM

"I notified John that we would not be extending his contract beyond the 2017 season, and after consideration, we felt it was in his best interests and the best interests of the team to part ways now," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement. "This decision, while a difficult one, allows John to pursue other opportunities as we continue our preparations for the upcoming season and the seasons to come."

Quote tells you everything you need to know. Back at the time there was a lot of surprise that Dorsey was going into his final contract year and no extension had been done. Dorsey wanted his extension, Clark ultimately said no. Dorsey said I'm out and Clark said okay.

Every indication was Dorsey was going to be allowed to finish his contract & might have been able to salvage his job if he fixed his ways (completely my speculation).

It was NOT a good time to change GMs with contracts to be done and more recruiting still going on. It took a couple weeks to get it ironed out because they had to change gears. Does Rooney Rule apply on GM?

I think Clark had his eye on Veach when Dorsey forced his hand.

ILChief · 04-23-2020, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Yeah I think it’s more simple than folks realize. Dorsey was fired for being an egotistical sonofabitch who can’t play well with others or handle any managerial responsibilities. Low and behold, the internal candidate who has impressed management replaces him.

This happens all the time in the real world. I mean FFS the guy was not management material, ever. He was rarely professional. Dorsey never even dressed like a manager.

Dorsey was a ticking time bomb.

Pretty much. Dorsey has a good eye for player talent but sucks at the financial/management/relationships part of being a GM. He needs to be a scout

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Mike in SW-MO Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1465824	"I notified John that we would not be extending his contract beyond the 2017 season, and after consideration, we felt it was in his best interests and the best interests of the team to part ways now," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement. "This decision, while a difficult one, allows John to pursue other opportunities as we continue our preparations for the upcoming season and the seasons to come." Quote tells you everything you need to know. Back at the time there was a lot of surprise that Dorsey was going into his final contract year and no extension had been done. Dorsey wanted his extension, Clark ultimately said no. Dorsey said I'm out and Clark said okay. Every indication was Dorsey was going to be allowed to finish his contract & might have been able to salvage his job if he fixed his ways (completely my speculation). It was NOT a good time to change GMs with contracts to be done and more recruiting still going on. It took a couple weeks to get it ironed out because they had to change gears. Does Rooney Rule apply on GM? I think Clark had his eye on Veach when Dorsey forced his hand.
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