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Chiefs GM Scott Pioli remains on payroll but Clark Hunt takes reins of power
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KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - Scott Pioli remains on the Kansas City Chiefs payroll, but Chiefs owner Clark Hunt literally and figuratively shoved his general manager to the sidelines this week. And in doing so, Hunt took steps this week to take greater control over his family's NFL franchise that was founded 50 years ago by his legendary father, Lamar Hunt, who died in 2006.
Hunt made clear Monday that it was he, not Pioli, who decided to fire head coach Romeo Crennel after the team ended 2-14 and clinched the first pick in the NFL draft. "It was my decision, although it was one that Scott agreed with as well," Hunt said.
He also made clear that he, not Pioli, would select Crennel's replacement. "We are going to have a search committee. I am not going into the dynamics of the search committee," Hunt said, adding it would have "internal and external" members. "We are very well organized."
But two decisions by Hunt could perhaps reveal more about Pioli's future in Kansas City than anything else. For the first time in franchise history, Hunt said the coach will report to the owner rather than the general manager.
When it came time to tell the players about Crennel's firing, Hunt let Crennel first break the news, and then he spoke. Pioli wasn't in the room and has made no public comments this week.
Some believe Hunt hasn't dismissed Pioli yet because they are working out a severance deal, but Pioli's departure will come by Feb. 1.
In an interview with KCTV sports anchor Michael Coleman, Hunt said he is seeking a proven leader to replace Crennel. He said he wants a coach with integrity, strong football knowledge and one who will hold himself and his team accountable.
Hunt said he like the fans wants to return to a packed Arrowhead crowd lustily cheering their team in the playoffs.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/20480591...l-but-clark-hunt-takes-reins-of-power-from-gm
Excerpts from the story:
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - Scott Pioli remains on the Kansas City Chiefs payroll, but Chiefs owner Clark Hunt literally and figuratively shoved his general manager to the sidelines this week. And in doing so, Hunt took steps this week to take greater control over his family's NFL franchise that was founded 50 years ago by his legendary father, Lamar Hunt, who died in 2006.
Hunt made clear Monday that it was he, not Pioli, who decided to fire head coach Romeo Crennel after the team ended 2-14 and clinched the first pick in the NFL draft. "It was my decision, although it was one that Scott agreed with as well," Hunt said.
He also made clear that he, not Pioli, would select Crennel's replacement. "We are going to have a search committee. I am not going into the dynamics of the search committee," Hunt said, adding it would have "internal and external" members. "We are very well organized."
But two decisions by Hunt could perhaps reveal more about Pioli's future in Kansas City than anything else. For the first time in franchise history, Hunt said the coach will report to the owner rather than the general manager.
When it came time to tell the players about Crennel's firing, Hunt let Crennel first break the news, and then he spoke. Pioli wasn't in the room and has made no public comments this week.
Some believe Hunt hasn't dismissed Pioli yet because they are working out a severance deal, but Pioli's departure will come by Feb. 1.
In an interview with KCTV sports anchor Michael Coleman, Hunt said he is seeking a proven leader to replace Crennel. He said he wants a coach with integrity, strong football knowledge and one who will hold himself and his team accountable.
Hunt said he like the fans wants to return to a packed Arrowhead crowd lustily cheering their team in the playoffs.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/20480591...l-but-clark-hunt-takes-reins-of-power-from-gm
