ESPN: Pioli to join Chiefs; Edwards likely out

[HandsomeHarley]

I can't think of a better way to put it:

Excellent.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3830515

 

[BYH]

That would be the record for quickest firing ever, I am sure of it.

"Hi I'm Scott Pioli, the new general--Herm, get the **** out of here, you're gone."

 

[doubledown68]

A ray of hope, perhaps. I think Clark Hunt knew he needed to get either Pioli or Cowher, and with the Chin staying at CBS, Hunt did well.

Herm wasn't put in an enviable position, but this team never really got better. They couldn't finish worth a ****, as evidenced by losses against the Jets, Bucs and Chargers times two.

Plus, the defense was the worst its ever been, which, considering its track record this decade, is absolutely apalling.

No matter. Job one is getting a new coach... job two is drafting a quarterback. I believe you have to go back to Todd Blackledge to find a KC-drafted QB who played as frequently as Tyler Thigpen did this season. Yuck.

 

[Diabeetus]

A ray of hope, perhaps. I think Clark Hunt knew he needed to get either Pioli or Cowher, and with the Chin staying at CBS, Hunt did well.

Herm wasn't put in an enviable position, but this team never really got better. They couldn't finish worth a ****, as evidenced by losses against the Jets, Bucs and Chargers times two.

Plus, the defense was the worst its ever been, which, considering its track record this decade, is absolutely apalling.

No matter. Job one is getting a new coach... job two is drafting a quarterback. I believe you have to go back to Todd Blackledge to find a KC-drafted QB who played as frequently as Tyler Thigpen did this season. Yuck.

You would be correct with Blackledge.

And this makes me quite happy I'd much rather have a good GM who can pick his coach than a coach that comes with a puppet GM.

 

[HandsomeHarley]

A ray of hope, perhaps. I think Clark Hunt knew he needed to get either Pioli or Cowher, and with the Chin staying at CBS, Hunt did well.

Herm wasn't put in an enviable position, but this team never really got better. They couldn't finish worth a ****, as evidenced by losses against the Jets, Bucs and Chargers times two.

Plus, the defense was the worst its ever been, which, considering its track record this decade, is absolutely apalling.

No matter. Job one is getting a new coach... job two is drafting a quarterback. I believe you have to go back to Todd Blackledge to find a KC-drafted QB who played as frequently as Tyler Thigpen did this season. Yuck.

They couldn't finish worth a **** because:

* Herm has the poorest clock-management skills in football (pro or amateur)
* Herm played not to lose in the second half, throwing only screens (on third-and-long), as evidence by his refusal to let Tony Gonzalez break his record at home.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

 

[Beaker]

Likely candidates for coach? Spagnuolo?

 

[Diabeetus]

Spagnuolo's actually in KC, so I'm hoping this is a done deal

 

[BYH]

Coming soon to an ESPN Sunday Countdown studio near you: Herm Edwards.

Guy is perfect for TV. Shrill, shallow and fradulent.

 

[Diabeetus]

Hermie would be a good defensive backs coach. I will say that's one thing in KC better off than when he got here.

 

[mustangj17]

Hermie would be a good defensive backs coach. I will say that's one thing in KC better off than when he got here.

Don't confuse Herm edwards with Hermie, I am pretty sure they are two way different things. IJAG knows what I'm talking about.

 

[Diabeetus]

But I've always called him Hermie

 

[heyabbott]

Coming soon to an ESPN Sunday Countdown studio near you: Herm Edwards.

Guy is perfect for TV. Shrill, shallow and fradulent.

Herm is who we thought he was

 

[writing irish]

Cel-e-brate good times, come on!

 

[terrier]

Hey, there's depth in that department that Pioli helped develop. The Pats will miss him, but will ultimately be OK.
With Dimitroff's success in Atlanta, it shows that the Pats front office has done a great job developing people other teams want. That bodes well for the Pats' future.

 

[kingcreole]

No matter. Job one is getting a new coach... job two is drafting a quarterback. I believe you have to go back to Todd Blackledge to find a KC-drafted QB who played as frequently as Tyler Thigpen did this season. Yuck.

Thigpen was actually a draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings.

http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/tyler_thigpen/

 

[kingcreole]

* Herm played not to lose in the second half, throwing only screens (on third-and-long), as evidence by his refusal to let Tony Gonzalez break his record at home.

Kansas City actually won that game.

 

[Starman]

A ray of hope, perhaps. I think Clark Hunt knew he needed to get either Pioli or Cowher, and with the Chin staying at CBS, Hunt did well.

Herm wasn't put in an enviable position, but this team never really got better. They couldn't finish worth a ****, as evidenced by losses against the Jets, Bucs and Chargers times two.

Plus, the defense was the worst its ever been, which, considering its track record this decade, is absolutely apalling.

No matter. Job one is getting a new coach... job two is drafting a quarterback. I believe you have to go back to Todd Blackledge to find a KC-drafted QB who played as frequently as Tyler Thigpen did this season. Yuck.

They couldn't finish worth a **** because:

* Herm has the poorest clock-management skills in football (pro or amateur)

Obviously you never saw any Detroit Lions games under Rod Marinelli (don't feel bad, few others did, either).

 

[HandsomeHarley]

* Herm played not to lose in the second half, throwing only screens (on third-and-long), as evidence by his refusal to let Tony Gonzalez break his record at home.

Kansas City actually won that game.

That's beside the point. He still played not to lose.

 

[mustangj17]

A ray of hope, perhaps. I think Clark Hunt knew he needed to get either Pioli or Cowher, and with the Chin staying at CBS, Hunt did well.

Herm wasn't put in an enviable position, but this team never really got better. They couldn't finish worth a ****, as evidenced by losses against the Jets, Bucs and Chargers times two.

Plus, the defense was the worst its ever been, which, considering its track record this decade, is absolutely apalling.

No matter. Job one is getting a new coach... job two is drafting a quarterback. I believe you have to go back to Todd Blackledge to find a KC-drafted QB who played as frequently as Tyler Thigpen did this season. Yuck.

They couldn't finish worth a **** because:

* Herm has the poorest clock-management skills in football (pro or amateur)

Obviously you never saw any Detroit Lions games under Rod Marinelli (don't feel bad, few others did, either).

Hey there's a minute and 21 seconds left in the half. We have the ball, and three timeouts. Lets run it for -2 yards with Aveoin Caseon.

Wait wasn't he cut?

Yes. Like 9 times.