Bill was a Chiefs scout in the late 70's, worked with Marv, Steadman and Schaaf.

Personally, I think it's bullshit and hope that Clark is more "creative", but who knows.

At least Bill Polian values the QB position.

Except Polian drafted possibly the greatest QB of all-time. And won a Super Bowl with Colts, got the Panthers close

And took the Bills to 3 super bowls

Polian was fired after the 3rd.

He didn't "take" them, Jim Kelly did.

And he was drafted 3 years before Polian arrived.

Weird idea, how about a coach with more control instead of another control hungry GM? It doesn't seem to have worked well with the last two.

Yeah, that makes total sense.

Give the head coach ALL the power and responsibility.

History has proven that always works out well.

He certainly played a huge part in building a team that went to 3 super bowls saying otherwise would be dishonest.

Please explain.

Kelly was drafted in 1983 but didn't report until 1986.

Bruce Smith was chosen in 1985.

Polian's wasn't hired as GM until 1986. His tenure only lasted until 1993 and he left the team in shambles, much like his stint in Carolina and later, Indy.

I was too young to remember much of his years in Buffalo beside the last few. I know he drafted Thurman Thomas who played a huge part in Buffalos success. Didn't he hire Levy too?

Indy went to shit when his son took over. His drafts were usually pretty solid until about 2006.

He's not a long term answer but in the short term (3-4 years) he's one of the better choices. I just hope that if he does come here the head coach is able to get Chris Polian kicked out of here when Bill's time is over.

Clark wants a long term solution. In light of that, and the bad rep that Chris has, here is how I see it, with odds:

a) Clark sticks to his plan and doesn't hire the Polians because of Chris (50%)
b) Clark likes Chris, hires them, Chris is a disaster like everyone thinks, and 8 years from now everyone is cursing this hire (35%)
c) Clark likes Chris, hires them, Chris turns the corner, and the Chiefs become a dynasty (5%)
c) Clark likes Bill, but is weary of Chris, hires them as a short term fix against his preference, and re-evaluates Chris when Bill is done. (10%)

Dane. I love you, but that's a bullshit double standard.

I may have missed something, but I didn't see where Russ said give "all" power and responsibility, but the opposite sure isn't working in KC.

If Mike McCoy leaves I wouldn't be surprised to see Tom Moore replace him. Tom Moore (and Bill Polian actually) both were guests of the Broncos in the game at Carolina. And Tom Moore spent a week at Broncos training camp this year.

At least Polian has been there done that. Pioli didnt. KC was his first gig and we've seen he's a fraud.

the way i see it, the Polian's have gotta be an upgrade over the last 4 years.