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Conflicting reports on future of Pioli, Crennel

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11:53 AM ET 12.20 | Former Kansas City-area sports talk radio host Nick Wright reported via Twitter on Wednesday evening that both Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli and head coach Romeo Crennel have been informed they will not be back in 2013. The Chiefs were quick to deny the report with several reporters citing league sources denying the report. Despite that, Pioli and Crennel are both believed to be on the hot seat.

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Scott Pioli, Romeo Crennel, Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Scott Pioli, Romeo Crennel, Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
December 20, 2012  11:56 AM ET

Going to be a new chapter with Clark Hunt running the show there. It's going to be interesting from afar to see how he implements his philosophy.

December 20, 2012  12:09 PM ET

Romeo is a class act and a great defensive coordinator. Unfortunately he hasn't had much success as a head coach. His handing of the Belcher incident was superb. I can't even imagine how difficult that must have been.

December 20, 2012  12:10 PM ET

I will be very surprised if they stay after the season

December 20, 2012  12:13 PM ET

Despite that, Pioli and Crennel are both believed to be on the hot seat. But not at the same time one would hope.

December 20, 2012  12:27 PM ET

Romeo good guy not very good head coach good luck in the future it just wont be with the chiefs

December 20, 2012  12:44 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Romeo is a class act and a great defensive coordinator. Unfortunately he hasn't had much success as a head coach. His handing of the Belcher incident was superb. I can't even imagine how difficult that must have been.

This.

With that in mind, it might seem to be a much tougher decision to cut Crennel loose than it would be to cut Pioli loose. Business is business, though. Romeo won't be unemployed for long.

December 20, 2012  01:14 PM ET

The head coach always gets wacked when the team do's not perform......maybe they ought to think about replacing the Offensive and Defensive Coordinators since it is they who put the game plan together and call the plays.

December 20, 2012  01:14 PM ET

Up with Romeo! Down with Pioli...

You can't blame Romeo for the lack of talent they have on that squad.

December 20, 2012  01:21 PM ET

and we don't just ask the darn owner to verify or not? Why? He would be the only one to make the decision.

December 20, 2012  01:22 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Romeo is a class act and a great defensive coordinator. Unfortunately he hasn't had much success as a head coach. His handing of the Belcher incident was superb. I can't even imagine how difficult that must have been.

I agree, a nice guy, a defensive guy but probably not head coach material.

December 20, 2012  02:03 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Up with Romeo! Down with Pioli...You can't blame Romeo for the lack of talent they have on that squad.

Exactly !!! You cannot coach a donkey to be a thoroughbred .

December 20, 2012  03:13 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

Exactly !!! You cannot coach a donkey to be a thoroughbred .

...you can't polish a turd.

December 20, 2012  03:27 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

The head coach always gets wacked when the team do's not perform......maybe they ought to think about replacing the Offensive and Defensive Coordinators since it is they who put the game plan together and call the plays.

I'm sure everyone will be shown the door.

December 20, 2012  08:28 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

The head coach always gets wacked when the team do's not perform......maybe they ought to think about replacing the Offensive and Defensive Coordinators since it is they who put the game plan together and call the plays.

Unless you are the head coach of the Jets, or the Lions. If you are the HC of the Jets, the QB gets whacked. If you are the HC of the Lions, well, everyone just looks the other way.

 
December 20, 2012  09:45 PM ET

Bring Back Marty!!!

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