Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks:
However, that doesn't matter in this instance because Reid is the one making all of the personnel decisions. Veach will handle the finances and contracts, much like Dorsey did.
Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks:
Walter Football gives the hire a B+.
The good news: Walter Football usually hates every single move the Chiefs make.
The bad news: Walter Football doesn't know their asses from a hole in the ground.
Chiefs hire GM Brett Veach: B+ Grade
The Chiefs weren't expected to fire John Dorsey, but this move was more predictable. The Kansas City Star's Terez Paylor reported that Brett Veach was expected to be named Kansas City's new general manager, and that's exactly what happened.
Veach is a fine hiring. To be more precise, the Chiefs actually promoted Veach, as he was the co-director of player personnel. Veach has worked with Andy Reid for many years; he was once a top scout for the Eagles, so it's nice that the two have an extensive relationship.
In a vacuum, I'd say there were better candidates to be Kansas City's general manager. However, that doesn't matter in this instance because Reid is the one making all of the personnel decisions. Veach will handle the finances and contracts, much like Dorsey did.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/coachfireh...gq4S3QQJCqI.99
I almost put those sentences in bold. They literally run a football-related website without having the slightest clue about anything relating to football. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks:
I almost put those sentences in bold. They literally run a football-related website without having the slightest clue about anything relating to football.
You have to think a guy that pounded the table for guys like Cox, DJax, and McCoy in Philly before learning from Dorsey/Ballard has the potential to be a really good one.
Can't wait to see how he does in his first draft without a 1st. [Reply]
Wtf Reid has no say in this at all. Veach will run the show while Reid coaches. They might discuss a player or two here and there but Reid does not make the decisions [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
I highly doubt it will go to shit, but it's going to be tough to match Dorsey's.
Being a successful GM is collaborative effort.
While Dorsey's gone, most of the scouts still remain, as does Borgonzi.
They hired Chris Shea as salary cap and legal executive, and Tim Terry as director of pro personnel.
They also promoted Brandt Tilis to director of football administration (replacing Trip MacCracken), Ryan Poles to director of college scouting, Ryne Nutt to assistant director of college scouting, Dan Zegers to college scouting coordinator, Jim Noel to be a pro scout and Daniel Ricci to be a player personnel assistant.
Even if they hadn't fired Dorsey, there was a big front office shake up. [Reply]
