Comments on: Chiefs president resigns

By: sullijo

sullijo — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:00:45 +0000

Does anybody realize these “great Chiefs fans” couldn’t even sellout their stadium last year?
Myth protects reality….
Thum was let go because the tickets aren’t selling – ads on TV/ Radio every day in KC.

By: JSpicoli

JSpicoli — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:04:40 +0000

Beating the Chargers on MNF opening night at home is not necessarily “Continuing to show improvement”.
One game and the Chiefs are a force. Geez. If you ask me the Chiefs are one of the franchises in the worst trouble.
Their offense was ridiculously poor and if not for a couple kick returns, would have lost a very stale game against another weak opponent.

By: Rockhawks1

Rockhawks1 — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:34:08 +0000

It is amazing that in the current NFL environment, a high level employee can stay with the same organization for 36 years. Thum is a class act and always conducts himself in a respectful manner as to not tarnish the image of the Chiefs or his family, a quality lacking in many people within the NFL today. The Chiefs organization and Kansas City will miss having a positive role model and leader for the city as well as the young people who enter the organization. My hat goes off to Thum. I am sure he was offered many different positions throughout the NFL during his tenure with the Chiefs but he chose to stick by the Chiefs and Kansas City.
@burntorangehorn: You do realize that Peterson was hired in 1989. Denny had been the organization for 15 years previous. Denny was one of, if not the last Lamar guy around organization.

By: LuvThatDirtyWatah

LuvThatDirtyWatah — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:51:15 +0000

@Terry
Why would you say Pioli is a twit? The guys done nothing but help build an elite championship franchise in New England. He’ll do the same in KC.

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:18:06 +0000

Pioli is a “twit”; but for his father in law being Bill Parcels, he wouldn’t be in football at all!

By: JMClarkent

JMClarkent — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:55:30 +0000

He did a Costanza... You have to go out on a high note. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O27RzZEOkeA

By: burntorangehorn

burntorangehorn — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:38:04 +0000

I’m glad to see another one of Carl Peterson’s cronies gone.
I’m not 100% sold on Pioli and Haley, but Lamar Hunt turned into a terrible, absentee owner in the last decade of his life, and I really hated how he kept sticking with Carl Peterson through all the mediocrity and outright failure. Clark Peterson has demonstrated a commitment to winning, and Pioli and Haley are definitely a better direction. Thum was a holdover from Peterson’s era, and while I don’t have the animosity toward him that I had for Peterson, I do wish he had found comfortable retirement a little earlier. Happy trails, and best wishes.

By: Craig M.

Craig M. — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:35:45 +0000

Thum’s ‘legacy’ project was to manage the Arrowhead Stadium renovations, that was his baby, and now that it’s done, it’s time to ride off into the sunset. He had a job as long as he wanted one, this was on his own terms . . . .

By: FinFan68

FinFan68 — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:12:06 +0000

Looking like Parcells got a heads-up on this one. He stepped away first so it would not look as bad as swapping teams mid season. If true, that is only slightly better than what Saban did.

By: SATAN

SATAN — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:10:20 +0000

Timing is a bit unusual. If your retiring from an NFL Franchise you have been with for 36 years then just after the season ends makes more sense. Could be a health problem, he would be near 60 and it could also be a family member instead of him…
Or he could have been pushed

By: Chiefforlife

Chiefforlife — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:50:45 +0000

Another GREAT move by the Chiefs! If Pioli is behind this, then I hope he gets in front of it. Pioli, El Presidente. Viva Pioli!

By: Dolfan34

Dolfan34 — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:48:17 +0000

Parcells will be there in some role with his son-in law before long.

By: Barometer

Barometer — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:33:07 +0000

As a Pats fan, I can tell you Chiefs fans that you are going to love Pioli. He’s smart, solid, and above all else, hard working… Sets an example for the entire organization. You’ll see. Crennel and Weiss were not accidents or lucky coincidences. The Man has a Plan.

By: TheWizard

TheWizard — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:31:21 +0000

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working for the best franchise in the NFL
He was also with the Patriots?

By: wtfChiefs

wtfChiefs — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:57:50 +0000

I would like to throw my hat in the ring to be the President of the Chiefs. Cassel…..you’re cut

By: Poo Flinging Monkey

Poo Flinging Monkey — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:56:56 +0000

@# ChiefsFan4Life says: September 14, 2010 8:06 PM
“Robert Eathen your an idiot pioli is not an asshole he is a winner period if anyone is an asshole i’ll give u carl cuz i agree he was a complete prick
but pioli uis far from an asshole infact he is vary likeable and is a winner so in other words your the asshole ok asshole”
Dude, do Chiefs fans a favor and change your handle.

By: DeluxeReverb

DeluxeReverb — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:42:52 +0000

chiefsfan4life is vary entertaining.

By: DeVoodoo

DeVoodoo — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:42:18 +0000

@Wrathchild:
Nice one, bro.

By: ttommytom

ttommytom — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:34:19 +0000

SpellCheck4Life….

By: WVUColumbus

WVUColumbus — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:26:20 +0000

I am a Steeler fan living in Columbus Ohio. The KC Chiefs are one of the best organizations in the NFL, despite the on field troubles in recent years. Kansas City is an underrated football town and that atmosphere last night was electric in the elements.
The Hunt family also owns the Columbus Crew franchise, which has been a solid franchise, operationally and fiscally. The Hunt family is right up there w/ some of the best in the business including the Rooneys, Richardsons (Panthers) and Adams (Titans).

By: JustDieBaby

JustDieBaby — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:24:21 +0000

Please God. Let me live long enough to see the resignation of Al Davis….
Being a Raider fan liveing in Al Davis hell is as bad as it gets…..

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:23:48 +0000

@CheifsFan4Life….no way, man.
Pioli just sits around all day with Thum up his ass.

By: LowVoltage

LowVoltage — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:22:22 +0000

Pioli was tired of having a Thum up his ass.

By: nutbuster

nutbuster — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:16:59 +0000

who?

By: ChiefsFan4Life

ChiefsFan4Life — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:06:20 +0000

Robert Eathen your an idiot pioli is not an asshole he is a winner period if anyone is an asshole i’ll give u carl cuz i agree he was a complete prick
but pioli uis far from an asshole infact he is vary likeable and is a winner so in other words your the asshole ok asshole

By: Poo Flinging Monkey

Poo Flinging Monkey — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:06:04 +0000

Bill Parcells will be working for the Chiefs soon, likely before the season ends.

By: Wrathchild

Wrathchild — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:05:03 +0000

Who own the Chiefs???

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:55:29 +0000

Thum was tired of being sat on by assholes like Peterson and Pioli.

By: Flvikesfan

Flvikesfan — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:54:53 +0000

What would they have done to the poor bastard if they had lost the game?

By: Bigbluefan

Bigbluefan — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:51:46 +0000

What happen he have a stroke after his team beat the Chargers?