Comments on: FOOT-DRAGGING BY CHIEFS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS

By: ROMO4PRES

ROMO4PRES — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:54:28 +0000

Did you look at the Rooney rule?
There are exceptions.
Hiring a ‘coach in waiting’ obviously skirts the rule. Caldwell and Mora are examples of that.
Having a minority head coach also gives you an exemption on your next hire…

By: Anonymousdolfan

Anonymousdolfan — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:59:11 +0000

Florio wrote
“Another very real dynamic this time around is the question of whether the Chiefs might be able to hire a better replacement in the 2010 cycle, when names like Cowher and Shanahan and Holmgren and Gruden could be available.”
That’s doubtful because any of those 4 guys will want some say if not total control of personnel, and since Pioli will be the one making the hire, it’s highly unlikely one of those 4 will be the coach.

By: jmorand47

jmorand47 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:03:05 +0000

Do we even need this stupid Rooney Rule anymore? How many
minority head coaches are there now? One? No. There are at
least 6. It’s a stupid rule that nobody adheres to. The best
candidate will always get the job.

By: brauneyz

brauneyz — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:27:57 +0000

Have there been any rumors linking Shanahan to the Chiefs? If I were Pioli, I’d be all over him. If I were Shanny, I’d put my control-freak ego aside and try to work with Pioli. Couple of great minds together.
Unless somebody knows something about bad blood between the two I don’t know about, one would have to assume some level of mutual respect. It could work.

By: wonderdog

wonderdog — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:22:00 +0000

“Further complicating matters is that local agitator extraordinaire Jason Whitlock is pressing the franchise to make a decision on Edwards.”
Florio – you give Whitlock WAY too much credit. He’s regarded not as “local agitator extraordinaire” in Kansas City, he’s regarded as a buffoon, a joke and a sorry excuse for a journalist. I swear he must write this crap laying on the couch in his underware, and sending it in on his blackberry. His ramblings and babbling will have exactly zero, none, nada, zippo influence on what Pioli is going to do, and when he is going to do it.

By: GregO

GregO — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:11:31 +0000

I understand Pioli has a good track record of working in the background behind a strong head coach, but I seriously doubt Pioli is going to bring in a head coach like Shanahan, Holmgren or Cowher all of whom will want final say over pretty much everything.

By: F00kFl0ri0

F00kFl0ri0 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:58:43 +0000

Interviewing Herm would only count half-way towards the Rooney Rule because he’s Half-Black and Half-White. So he’s half a minority. I love how “some” people are calling the Rooney Rule an insult to “minorities”. How would you know what is in the best interest for “minorities”?

By: Pea Tear Griffin

Pea Tear Griffin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:44:18 +0000

Keep Herm for a (painful) year. I believe his contract is up after next season anyway, then get your real head coach.
Start drafting solid players now (i.e. O-line), so when you get a real coach, he can bring in his guys and won’t be stuck with 2-14 talent.

By: tombackus

tombackus — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:05:19 +0000

Herm go 9-7? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Didn’t I suggest Haley in the comments yesterday?

By: soundmind

soundmind — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:42:25 +0000

Herman Edwards has already been through about 3 interviews, sufficing any ridiculous rule that states: “you must interview at least one elitist white male, one short guy, one fat guy, one woman, one minority, and one high school candidate – regardless of actual merit.”
That rule needs to go, reporters should stick to reporting and not speculation. We are seeing the new KC Chiefs right now. Silent and deliberate…just be patient.
My personal wish list starts with the name Ron Rivera.

By: NoKidding

NoKidding — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:33:10 +0000

Mike – with all respect due to someone who has never worked in an NFL front office, who cares what your opinion is or what Jason Whitlock’s opinion is? Whitlock HAS to write about something. That’s his job. That’s how he feeds his family. He’s not getting any info from KC so he is pitching a bitch. If either of you knew anything about running a team and what’s best for the team, you would be doing Pioli’s job – not commenting on it. KC fans want a winner. They know it will take some time. They trust that Pioli will do what is in the best interest of the franchise in the long run. If that means that we’re stuck with Herm for one more year b/c Pioli is holding out for a better coaching staff, so be it. We’ve suffered through 2-14.
As for the Rooney rule, doesn’t interviewing Herm count for anything? I didn’t know you were the final arbiter of what constitutes compliance with the Rooney Rule. You seem to have a fixation with that rule. You’re always trying to create an issue.

By: LuvThatDirtyWatah

LuvThatDirtyWatah — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:22:31 +0000

Gee, like Pioli hasn’t thought of this and more. Gimmme a break. Just because nothing’s happened externally doesn’t mean things aren’t happening internally. Pioli’s been on the job for what, a week? He’s deliberate and calculating and could care less what the media thinks of his operating procedures.

By: MaineMan

MaineMan — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:18:05 +0000

If I was Pioli, here’s what I’d do:
Use free agency and the draft to cobble together an O-line that can actually, you know, play football, and to add a couple of LBs who might know what tight ends and running backs look like.
Start praying daily that the extremely young D-line and secondary mature in a hurry.
Then allow Herm the final year of his contract to post at least a 9-7 record.
That said, it’s probably a good thing for KC fans that I’m not Pioli, eh?

By: Devils Advocate

Devils Advocate — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:08:31 +0000

This should not be regarded as foot dragging. Scott will take a measured approach as was done in New England. He does not work on your time table and does not care what your opinion is. Like New England – when they are ready to make a move – they will and then and only then will you know what will happen.
Scott is a professional and believe me he is acting like one.
KC is in lock down mode and you won’t here a peep unless they want you to.

By: ampats

ampats — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:03:32 +0000

I tend to agree with Chris Collinsworth assessment that Todd Haley will be the next HC of the KC Chiefs, the same Todd Haley that was on the staff in Dallas of a certain well known father in law whom I would think might have some input.
I agree, the time has come to end the Rooney rule. It is an insult to minorities.Blackglass3 stated it best.

By: Delta Rider

Delta Rider — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:03:08 +0000

I don’t understand, if Pioli has even a cup of coffee with Herm Edwards – wouldn’t that fulfill the Rooney rule?

By: DaMayan

DaMayan — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:58:38 +0000

If they considerd/interview Herm Edwards doesnt that count?

By: tomcous

tomcous — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:58:22 +0000

Hey they get extra consideration for being a minority …
… can I get extra consideration for being short?
I agree that prejudices still exist, but enough already …
… an interview shouldn’t hurt, but if something like this can be construed as detrimental to a team then someone needs to speak up …
Herm is a minority … his consideration for the job should fit the bill …
… I disagree with going back 2 like someone else suggested, but this issue has garnered as much negative as it has positive …
Time to grow and move on!

By: caramello1976

caramello1976 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:52:05 +0000

The “Rooney Rule” is an insult, but also neccessary. If minorities were getting a fair shot at top jobs in the first place, the rule wouldn’t exist. I think the NFL has done a good job of providing those opportunities. I think its the collegiate level that needs to look at its hiring policies.

By: tv

tv — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:47:09 +0000

They have had a minority “interview” for the past 3 years with Edwards as the coach. Why would they have to bring in another guy for an interview?
The Rooney Rule is totally unneeded anyway.

By: mcrowell

mcrowell — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:34:21 +0000

if Pioli talked to Edwards (i.e. interviewed him to keep his job), wouldn’t that constitute fulfillment of this dinosaur of a rule??

By: blackglass3

blackglass3 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:12:15 +0000

The Rooney Rule is an insult to “minorities”, period. We have a “minority” president…do we really need a rule that says we have to interview “minority” candidates?

By: mixmasterjeff

mixmasterjeff — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:03:30 +0000

The Rooney rule really is an insult to minority coaches.

By: SteelerNC

SteelerNC — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:59:55 +0000

Since they already have a minority coach, should they still have to interview another one??

By: DanSnyder

DanSnyder — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:57:22 +0000

By: Klutch

Klutch — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:56:23 +0000

1. They weren’t going to fire Herm on MLK day nor the inaguration (indoctranation).
2. They really need to get rid of the Rooney rule because I agree with Mixmasterjeff, it is an insult. If nothing else they need to change it. If a team is coming off having a minority head coach in the past 2 coaches they need to be exempt from the rule. The team obviously is willing to hire minorities.

By: bonecity7

bonecity7 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:56:03 +0000

Florio,
Your hatred of the Steelers is showing!!!