Chiefs, GM Scott Pioli Part Ways The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that the club and General Manager Scott Pioli have mutually agreed to part ways. “After several productive conversations, we made the difficult decision to part ways with Scott Pioli and allow him to pursue other opportunities,†Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “Scott has been an invaluable member of the Chiefs family since joining us in 2009, and we sincerely appreciate his tremendous contributions over the last four years. “I know that this was a difficult decision for Scott as well. He has a great deal of appreciation for the history of this franchise, for our players, coaches and employees, and especially our great fans. “There is no way to overstate the level of respect and admiration I have for Scott on a personal level. His character, loyalty, integrity and commitment to a team are extraordinary, and throughout the last four years, he has consistently put the best interests of the Chiefs ahead of his own. I know he will go on to enjoy further success in the National Football League, and I certainly wish him the best in the future.†Pioli, 47, was named the Chiefs General Manager on Jan. 13, 2009 and has served in that position for four seasons. During his stint with the Chiefs, the club earned its first division title and home playoff appearance since 2003 and Pioli earned NFL Executive of the Year honors from national media outlets in 2010. Pioli released the below statement on parting ways with the club: “I would like to thank Norma, Clark and the Hunt Family for the opportunity that they gave me four years ago. I’d also like to thank the players, coaches, scouts and countless other employees, throughout the organization and at Arrowhead Stadium that have worked so hard during my time here. I would also like to genuinely thank Chiefs fans. “The bottom line is that I did not accomplish all of what I set out to do. To the Hunt family – to the great fans of the Kansas City Chiefs – to the players, all employees and alumni, I truly apologize for not getting the job done.†Source: The Redzone
The Chiefs have fired general manager Scott Pioli, according to ProFootballTalk. Pioli was unable to find a long-term solution under center in Kansas City and such is thought to be a partial impetus for the move. Kansas City is reportedly close to signing on Andy Reid as their head coach and Reid enjoyed full control over his roster in Philadelphia, so it makes sense that the coach would want final say on football decisions. The Chiefs will now have to look for a new general manager and John Dorsey, a Reid-approved candidate, is an option for the team. Kansas City has offered Dorsey the job, according to ProFootballTalk. Dorsey has been an executive in the Packers organization and will allow Reid to have control over personnel moves, which the coach covets. He could be a good replacement for Scott Pioli. It figures to be a colorful offseason for the Chiefs, who have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. We have Kansas City taking Geno Smith in our first official mock draft. The post Chiefs Fire GM Scott Pioli appeared first on Nachmany Football.
the pioli firing was announced prior to the reid hiring ................ i think there was more excitement in the city after the pioli firing than the reid hiring ................ haha.
Yeah. That had to be done before Reid was hired. The GM spot whether it is Heckertt or the other Reid approved guy Had to be open before Reid was hired.
i wonder if pioli's plane has landed in foxborough already .................. yet another failed Brady disciple that will limp back to the patriots with his tail between his legs ................
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