Romeo Crennel & Scott Pioli To Be Fired

[TheImmortalGoud]

Rotoworld

A "more than reliable source" tells 610 Houston's Nick Wright that Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel and GM Scott Pioli have both been informed they will be fired at season's end.

Although he's now based in Houston, Wright is a former Kansas City radio host with a history of breaking Chiefs news. Similar to the situation in San Diego, we're unlikely to get official word on Crennel and Pioli's fate until after Week 17, but there's zero reason to believe either will be retained. Pioli has undermined an otherwise promising roster by failing disastrously in his quest to find a quarterback, while Crennel has proven every bit as overmatched as he was in Cleveland. Retaining Crennel after he guided the Chiefs to a 2-1 finish as interim coach in 2011 could end up as a job-killing decision for Pioli. His reported bizarre behind-the-scenes behavior surely did him no favors with owner Clark Hunt, who will be undergoing his second GM search in five years. For what it's worth, Wright's report has been shot down in several quarters, but that's to be expected.

 

[Maynard]

shocking news

 

[dave]

That team definitely needs new leadership. It's sad because that's such a great fanbase.

 

[Swarley]

 

[NAHSTE]

THE HERO KANSAS CITY NEEDS, IF NOT THE ONE IT DESERVES:

 

[dave]

Saban would be crazy to leave Alabama.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Saban would be crazy to leave Alabama.

Yeah, I agree with that, because I wouldn't hire him after Miami and also the recent college to NFL coaching experience anyway. If Saban isn't content with being in the National Championship hunt every year, just go find another program to rebuild. He's not an NFL coach.

I thought the writing would be on the wall for Pioli, but Crennel, I would have given another season. It's not his fault that the GM didn't get him the QB this team needed to succeed this season.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Did Pioli draft moeaki , carr , berry and the RB ? Two years ago it seemed the Chiefs had a great influx of talent. Was Piolo just loyal to the wrong guy or was he just making bad choices over there ?

 

[NAHSTE]

Saban would be crazy to leave Alabama.

He is crazy.

 

[EmpireWF]

Did Pioli draft moeaki , carr , berry and the RB ? Two years ago it seemed the Chiefs had a great influx of talent. Was Piolo just loyal to the wrong guy or was he just making bad choices over there ?

Invested in shitty QBs.

 

[Aso]

Saban would've had the Dolphins turned around but he just up and left!

They committed to Matt Cassel. Thats why they are getting fired.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Although he's now based in Houston, Wright is a former Kansas City radio host with a history of breaking Chiefs news. Similar to the situation in San Diego, we're unlikely to get official word on Crennel and Pioli's fate until after Week 17, but there's zero reason to believe either will be retained. Pioli has undermined an otherwise promising roster by failing disastrously in his quest to find a quarterback, while Crennel has proven every bit as overmatched as he was in Cleveland. Retaining Crennel after he guided the Chiefs to a 2-1 finish as interim coach in 2011 could end up as a job-killing decision for Pioli. His reported bizarre behind-the-scenes behavior surely did him no favors with owner Clark Hunt, who will be undergoing his second GM search in five years. For what it's worth, Wright's report has been shot down in several quarters, but that's to be expected.

insensitive

 

[dave]

Why are you groaning me for saying Saban would be crazy to leave Alabama, W2BTD?

Just curious.

 

[Argath]

That team definitely needs new leadership. It's sad because that's such a great fanbase.

Are you sure Crennel can't be a successful coach in the right situation?

 

[Maynard]

non stop rumors of saban coming to cleveland

 

[JeremyHight]

Saban could land any open job he wanted, NFL, NCAA, Arena Football, whatever. I doubt he's going to leave, though, but that is what Miami fans said.

As for KC, they have no solid leadership. From GM to coach to on the field, it is non-existent. They need to rebuild around their young defensive studs and their few good offensive players.

 

[NAHSTE]

Saban could land any open job he wanted, NFL, NCAA, Arena Football, whatever. I doubt he's going to leave, though, but that is what Miami fans, as well as himself, said.

FTFY.

 

[ram29jackson]

Saban failed in the pro's before, so what ? he is a Belichick protege and obviously learns from his mistakes. I'm sure he would do better then Pete Carroll who is doing well his second time around.

It takes a whole body of people and the right situation, not just one person. There were those who thought Belichick sucked when he was in Cleveland. He was just working his plan but it never panned out, wasnt his fault in so many words

 

[Blick]

That team definitely needs new leadership. It's sad because that's such a great fanbase.

It is very sad. I've never seen the fan base so angry...but they have every right to be.

I thought the writing would be on the wall for Pioli, but Crennel, I would have given another season. It's not his fault that the GM didn't get him the QB this team needed to succeed this season.

No, they both need to GTFO. Go look at Crennel's career coaching record. It's fucking abysmal. Romeo is a nice guy, but he's a terrible motivator, disciplinarian and decision maker. Letting him be the head coach is like sending your kids to visit Grandma and Grandpa for a week. They get spoiled rotten. Romeo is just happy to collect a final pay check before he retires, and is just letting the players run amok.

Did Pioli draft moeaki , carr , berry and the RB ? Two years ago it seemed the Chiefs had a great influx of talent. Was Piolo just loyal to the wrong guy or was he just making bad choices over there ?

He drafted Moeaki...ahead of Gronk and Jimmy Graham. And I think they might have traded up to get him. Too lazy to check. Moeaki is just a guy, and he's injury prone. Pretty sad that he's one of Pioli's memorable draft picks. He did also draft Berry, but that seemed like a no brainer. Berry was one of the best DB prospects to come out in years. He didn't draft Carr...but let him walk in free agency, and then replaced him with Stanford Routt, who he then waived during the season. Which RB are you talking about? Charles? No, he didn't draft him. Pioli's draft record is bad. His free agent acquisitions have been bad. It's all bad.

As for KC, they have no solid leadership. From GM to coach to on the field, it is non-existent. They need to rebuild around their young defensive studs and their few good offensive players.

Exactly. The Chiefs have some nice pieces to work with, but no leadership at the key spots of GM, head coach, and QB. There are some leaders on D, but players are afraid to speak out because Pioli has created such a toxic, secretive, paranoid working environment.

I know Lions fans will say Millen, but Pioli is the worst GM I've ever seen. He's not only terrible on the football side of things, but a first class, elitist prick as well.

 

[Tailback U]

The only reason Pioli was ever considered for another GM job is because of Tom Brady and Adam Vinatieri. Those dudes don't win 3 rings and get to 4 Super Bowls while Pioli is GM then this guy is never considered a good GM.

And exactly what Blick said, Romeo reminds me of Carl Winslow. Nice cop, good father, terrible disciplinarian as seen by Eddie's constant lack of responsibility.