Pioli and Haley—A Self Fulfilling Prophecy?

When discussing the diatribes of Chief GM Scott Pioli and Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley, a Chief fan must never take what they say with a grain of salt. Its more appropriate to listen while under the influence of Jack Daniels, or at least a few beers. Alcohol numbs the senses and makes you feel like everything makes sense. Believe me, I am not an advocate of getting drunk, but when it comes to the Kansas City Chiefs, it may be a good place to start.

My beloved Kansas City Chiefs have lost 29 of their last 31 games which is quite a feat. It is the worst stretch in Professional Football. We are just 3 games into the season and fans have seen it all: Management change, coaching and scout firings, players playing positions they've NEVER played before, bags on heads, and a revolving door of comings and goings unlike anything I've ever seen. I think its safe to say things are a mess.

I will have to say this much however: It's funny how things come full circle. Pioli and Haley are straight shooters. Never have innocent superficial remarks come back to bite its sources the way it has with these two

When Scott Pioli was hired, he stated that he was not interested in "acquiring talent" only building a team. He has accomplished this very well, building a team with very little talent. Bravo!!

Someone forgot to tell Scott Free Agency began in March. Adding players now is like putting a band aid on a gunshot wound.

Then there's his sidekick Todd. It was reported that before the preseason, Haley had an unpleasant encounter with Brian Watters stating that he could get 53 guys "off the street" and still win two games this year.

Since the preseason and thru the first three weeks he has signed nine players "off the street". Over a 16 game season, he's on pace for 48 on a 53 man roster, and the way its looking two wins may be a pretty good prediction. Bravo again!!!

What was once a joke is now a fact.

Its hard to believe in their propensity to "make true" on remarks from the Id but both have managed quite nicely. Somehow, I don't think this was planned, but its amazing how it has come to fruition. Yes, these guys tell it like it is, and boy do I wish they were wrong.

Listen, I know the argument. They both have great credentials, they have a direction they are taking and they are making everyone work hard to keep their jobs (more appropriate for a city like Pittsburgh than Kansas City). They are trying to truly upgrade this team, but with what?

Players nobody wants.

Kansas City's roster is in perpetual motion right now, one day a guy is your teamate and the next day he's nowhere to be found. For a team that prides itself on team chemistry you would need a chemist to solve this one. How can you have continuity when players are in constant change? Ask Rudy Niswanger. The "musical chairs" going on with the Offensive Line certainly doesn't help.

So how much more losing can the fans take? Kansas City is a city that prides itself on the success of its sports franchises for self esteem. With the Chiefs and the Royals I'm sure the depression is kicking in