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Originally Posted by Laz
If the Chiefs pass on a QB, when they are in such dire need, and the top QB prospect goes on to have success the Chiefs would play the fool FOR YEARS to come. Each time the Chiefs lost and Smith/Barkley won an announcer would bring up 'The chiefs had a chance to draft ....'
in fact, Geno Smith, Matt Barkley and Tyler Wilson might ALL be used to talk shit about the Chiefs choice if they have the #1 pick.
The only way the Chiefs could avoid it would be to acquire a legit veteran QB before the draft so they didn't have the QB pressure. But even then it would only lesser the embarrassment a little, unless they win significantly with the veteran QB.
The Hunt family cares about not being embarrassed more than anything except making money. I still think Carl Peterson was fired as much for the 'Monday Night Meltdown' as he was not winning games.
Hunt families top priorities
1. make money
Pioli has done an excellent A+ job. He's made the Hunt family 100-200 million dollars since he got here.
2. Prestige (Don't embarrass the family)
Pioli was fine until this year. The most effective part of the fans rebellion was the media embarrassment it created. The not ever having a lead in a game was an issue too.
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3. win games
Not nearly as important to the Hunts as it is the fans but winning games is tied to #1 and #2, so it makes the list (Pioli is 22-37 i think)
4. win a super bowl
vanity reasons for the Hunts more than anything imo ... if would be a feather in their hat.
5. Hire respected coaches
6. acquire a star QB
#5 and #6 are on the list only because they help towards the other priorities. Note it says 'respected' and 'star' not a great ... appearances are huge.
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Good post Laz, I agree. We need them to dust off 4 , 5 and 6.