Despite 1-4 start, jobs of Chiefs GM Peterson, coach Edwards look safe

**greg3564** · 10-10-2008, 01:12 AM

Man I hope this guy's wrong. How can Hunt expects us fans to endure more of this next season?

From Profootballweekly.com-

Despite 1-4 start, jobs of Chiefs GM Peterson, coach Edwards look safe

By Michael Blunda Oct. 9, 2008

With the Chiefs off to a 1-4 start and no indications of improvement in sight, fans and media alike are calling for heads to roll. Whether it be someone in the front office, coaching staff or both, the people of Kansas City are awaiting a public execution. The way we hear it, however, the drastic changes they’re looking for don’t appear to be on the horizon.

Chiefs president/GM/CEO Carl Peterson, the man responsible for the current makeup of the roster, would seem to be the obvious fall guy for the team’s struggles. After all, he is the one who decided that this course of action was in the best interest of the organization. But we hear Peterson made some commitments to late owner Lamar Hunt that he intends to fulfill.

Two of the major ones — guiding the franchise through its transition period and overseeing the renovations to Arrowhead Stadium — should be complete by the end of the 2009 season, which just happens to be when Peterson’s contract is up. He has expressed privately that at that point, he fully plans to retire, and if present Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is anything like his father, he will allow Peterson to do just that.

We understand that Lamar Hunt was extremely patient — sometimes to a fault — which is one of the main reasons why Peterson has remained in power for 20 seasons despite the fact that K.C. hasn’t won a playoff game since 1993. And unless Clark Hunt has a dramatically different philosophy, Peterson is not expected to be fired before his contract expires.

The same goes for head coach Herm Edwards, whom Peterson trusts to help rebuild the club. If Peterson is only planning to stick around for another season, it’s very unlikely that he would axe Edwards, a close friend of his, before he leaves town.

When Kansas City does finally decide to make changes in its front office, though, we hear that a serious overhaul can be expected. The team will not have one person handle the responsibilities of GM, CEO and president, as Peterson is doing. Instead, Hunt is likely to hire different individuals for these positions, so as not to have one man ruling over all facets of the organization. That is just one of many alterations Chiefs fans will see — beginning in 2010.

**jerhart** · 10-10-2008, 04:56 PM

....so in other words we have to put up with CP next season regardless the outcome of this season?

**Drunker Hillbilly** · 10-10-2008, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Canada

I'm sorry, but I am getting real tired of this commment. If all they cared about was money they would put a good team on the field. Become the Pats and get all kinds of bandwagon fans. I truly do not believe that they are fielding a 2-14 team with the intention of it being profitable.

ALL NFL teams make a profit EVERY YEAR!!!!!

I think the point is that Hunt is not involved in the everyday operations of the team nor does he say much when it comes to drafting players or getting involved in free agency. Despite what others have said, CP is like Bill Parcells, Jerry Jones and Al Davis when it comes to what players are going to be on this team. He takes into consideration what the coaches tell him and may even agree at times but know this, there is not one player on this team or any other Chiefs team that he has not approved! His word is FINAL!!!!!!! If he wants to be under the cap, they are under the cap!! Just like they have been for more than 75% of the 19 years he has been here which in turn means more money in his pocket!!

**rbedgood** · 10-10-2008, 07:44 PM

There are many advantages to 'revenue sharing' the 'salary cap', etc. However the huge disadvantage is that teams can be very profitable without even trying to be competitive. As such, an owner can actually make a ton of money while keeping the team's operating costs very low...if the priority is winning you can still make money, but you are risking more money, whereas if the priority is money then you can make that without risking the money on free agents, top coaches, etc.

**tornadospotter** · 10-10-2008, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by jerhart

....so in other words we have to put up with CP next season regardless the outcome of this season?

Yep! jmo

**Big Daddy Tek** · 10-11-2008, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Three7s

Then why do I keep hearing all of this about renovations? The Hunts want the stadium to look pretty so that it can attract more people to the stadium, even to the point where they keep CP around until it's finished! Not like winning games could possibly help with that......

The Chiefs HAD to renovate or get moved. You might not know it, but you almost didnt have a Chiefs team 3 years ago. They were under serious moving negotiations. Im not talking about moving across the street either.

**jtandcrew** · 10-11-2008, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by Big Daddy Tek

The Chiefs HAD to renovate or get moved. You might not know it, but you almost didnt have a Chiefs team 3 years ago. They were under serious moving negotiations. Im not talking about moving across the street either.

I really dont think we woulda lost them if the tax didnt pass. Its the Jackson county sports commision that actually owns the property, I think. Although I woulda voteed for the tax (but I dont live around there) Im disappointed we didnt get the rolling roof that Lamar wanted all along from the beginning!

**tornadospotter** · 10-11-2008, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by Big Daddy Tek

The Chiefs HAD to renovate or get moved. You might not know it, but you almost didnt have a Chiefs team 3 years ago. They were under serious moving negotiations. Im not talking about moving across the street either.

Yep, there was a new stadium and practice facilities and team office on the table, Money to build in place! Like Lamar was going to let that happen! Arrowhead was never in danger of being lost! Hunts have to many other ties in Kc, Chiefs would not ever move, from KC area!

**hermhater** · 10-11-2008, 08:35 PM

I wanted the sliding roof to pass so that we could host a SB.

**hardcorechiefsfan** · 10-12-2008, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Big Daddy Tek

The Chiefs HAD to renovate or get moved. You might not know it, but you almost didnt have a Chiefs team 3 years ago. They were under serious moving negotiations. Im not talking about moving across the street either.

I thought the new stadium plans were so KC could host a superbowl.