Comments on: MORT BACKS OFF ON SHANAHAN-TO-CHIEFS

By: Pea Tear Griffin

Pea Tear Griffin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:08:21 +0000

Mort’s leg just fell asleep.

By: jwhite411

jwhite411 — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:16:55 +0000

This was false info. given to Mort. Adam Sheftner was a reporter in Denver for years. I think he knows whats going on in this particular subject. Shanny will not coach the Chiefs! Bank on it!

By: ChewbaccaforSix

ChewbaccaforSix — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:31:02 +0000

C’mon guys, lets give Mort a break… the books in his backdrop during TV segments are fake, so it’s not like he could read up on journalistic integrity. I think the only book there that isn’t fake is by ESPN, “Never admit your wrong unless the story is hot, wait what?.”

By: bengalfan09

bengalfan09 — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:29:08 +0000

Just ask Al Davis…Mort is a liar.

By: espnsux

espnsux — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:21:12 +0000

Mort is now reporting that according to a source 2+2=5. Run the scroll on all espoopn channels. Wait-breaking news, Mort is now reporting that 2+2 is eyeing 5 but may now be unlikely.
Jackass.

By: patbowlensfurcoat

patbowlensfurcoat — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:10:45 +0000

Get out the tape measure: Adam, about five feet tall, Mort, no stats. John Clayton has yet to grow a neck. Seriously. And there’s that rumor about a John Clayton ponytail…
But really seriously, why would Shanahan go to KC? There is nothing there for him. He can have pick of the litter and he’s going to go – post haste – to Kansas City? Mort, Mort, Mort…HORRIBLE JOB OF REPORTING.
Jay Glazer getting to you, scoop-wise?

By: Vox Veritas

Vox Veritas — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:59:17 +0000

hahah Mort pulled a werder. pwned.

By: esafille

esafille — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:55:39 +0000

Well, the ESPN blog was still citing the Mort report within a couple hours of this posting: http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-4-1111/Edwards-goes-out-with-class.html It's at the end

By: North Killadelphia

North Killadelphia — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:22:33 +0000

Schefter is all heart. Huge beauty.

By: randall

randall — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:52:33 +0000

Florio, there needs to be more blasting of Mort on here. He’s been wrong way too often. Plus anyone dumb enough to go up against Mike’s good friend, Adam Schefter, deserves a little lambasting.
Besides Shanahan to the Chiefs is so unlikely it’s not even funny. He wants to go to a contender and win a Super Bowl.
Anyone think the Chiefs are near that level? Naw didn’t thinks so.
Besides, pass up potential jobs with Dallas, SD and maybe even Minnesota for 2 or more years of rebuilding in KC? Why?

By: 5280sports

5280sports — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:34:16 +0000

Schefter is the man. No doubt the best insider in the league.

By: BarryinStlouis

BarryinStlouis — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:36:31 +0000

By: BarryinStlouis

BarryinStlouis — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:35:30 +0000

CHIEF fan here…
Listen, I dont think either one of these guys has a clue. I think that Chan Gailey and Mike Shanahan DID NOT work so well in the past, and further, I think there is still another HOMERUN by Clark Hunt in the making. Having said that, If Shanny comes to KC, he will want to call his own plays. That wont happen if they still have Gailey, who has NOT been given persmission to interview elsewhere. I think Scott Piolo, and Clark Hunt want to Keep Chan. So who does that make the next CHIEFS coach? Well Neither one of them are talking about the guy who could land the job. Bill Cowher. Stay tuned.

By: dremmel

dremmel — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:19:08 +0000

I have a hunch that Mort may actually have the story right, but reported the story too soon. He didn’t give the Chiefs time to perform the obligatory Rooney Rule requirements prior to hiring the individual they really want. So, the reporter friend of the person that the Chiefs really want to hire issues the “it can’t possibly be true” story to keep up appearances. “Hey Mort, Ixne on the oopsce!”

By: BadOne88

BadOne88 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:03:41 +0000

Afam is dat man everything he says is always true….. I think i have a man crush on him hehehe

By: ragin

ragin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:50:06 +0000

Maybe mort should have called the chiefs to confirm the story!!! But they lost that privledge…

By: superBROWNS 69

superBROWNS 69 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:44:20 +0000

EXPECTED. i trash Florio and the rest of PFT on a regular basis but…… SUCK IT ESPN

By: brauneyz

brauneyz — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:34:26 +0000

Good for Adam. Never had any doubt. Though I still would like to see Shanny work it out with Pioli and take KC by storm…

By: pfitz

pfitz — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:32:46 +0000

Not the first time Mort or any one else at ESPN went on air with out comfirming the facts.ESPN never lets the facts get in the way of a good story and this isnt the first kick at the wrong can for Mort

By: dvinder

dvinder — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:28:17 +0000

This is becoming a habit for Mort. Can’t seem to get a story right these days.

By: Eddie Drycleaner

Eddie Drycleaner — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:18:50 +0000

you are a funny man florio… very… very… very… funny. stop by the Bickley and MJ booth (xtra 910 from Phoenix) on press row if you get a chance. we’d love to hear you here in Phoenix.

By: aec4

aec4 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:11:33 +0000

Mort pulled a Len Pastabelly!

By: Favre2012

Favre2012 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:10:59 +0000

War Adam Schefter.

By: cowboys00082

cowboys00082 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:39:06 +0000

office!!!!!!

By: Ghosty

Ghosty — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:38:47 +0000

Well Played.
He Deserved to win by leaving his note and tricking him with the Prius.

By: Pro Football America

Pro Football America — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:34:31 +0000

Was there ever any doubt?
However, ESPN’s report still says a deal was near:
“One source claims there have been negotiations with Shanahan and that a deal was near but another said Chiefs owner Hunt has targeted Shanahan without a clear-cut result. “

By: jjared1101

jjared1101 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:34:29 +0000

The Office reference was genius