Sounds like the Kansas City Chiefs are about to lose a member of their front office.
Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the Chicago Bears are closing in on Phil Emery as their next general manager:
The Bears on the verge of hiring Chiefs dir. of college scouting Phil Emery as GM. NFL sources said just a matter now of dotting the i's.
McGinn's got a terrific reputation around the league for these sorts of reports so unfortunately the Chiefs are probably going to end up losing Emery.
He came here in 2009 along with GM Scott Pioli after previously working in Atlanta for the Falcons. He was also an area scout for the Bears before that so he has that Chicago connection.
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I hope this doesn't mess with our draft too much.
Tarkus - January 23, 2012
Congrats to Phil
Spreading that talent scouting system out even more in the league. It’s sad to see him go but it feels good one of our guys was good enough to take on this job.
Spiderwomn69 - January 23, 2012
I hope we pick before them in every round
and he leaves all his draft notes at 1 Arrowhead Drive!
ArrowheadHunter - January 23, 2012
I'm sure Phil is ecstatic about
getting out from under the
dictator Scott.
neiowakcfan - January 23, 2012
Omg, the turnover at Arrowhead is getting worse
…
Justin Bopp - January 23, 2012
yay the guy who knows what we're doing come april is going to the bears. woo hoo
darnit
SDChief - January 23, 2012
The Chiefs don't even know what they are doing come tomorrow
Let alone April – I don’t think even Emery knows what in the hell is going on.
Ren - January 23, 2012
Figures that the Rams can put together their coaches in 2 weeks
were on 2 months and counting – and we have additional people leaving like rats off of a sinking ship.
Ren - January 23, 2012
1. The Rams' new OC sucks.
2. Emery is leaving for a much better job. He’s not leaving a sinking ship.
Tarkus - January 23, 2012
Knock out 2 birds with one stone
1. get promoted (or better job due to point 2, below)
2. no longer get phone calls bugged
Ren - January 23, 2012
One would think this would actually be a validation of Pioli and our regime: we have guys that other teams covet.
But nope, it’s just one more reasona Pioli sucks…
MNchiefsfan - January 23, 2012
Congratulations!
Unfortunately, Pioli won’t have any more candy wrappers for “teachable moments.” Now Chicago can take advantage of Phil’s candy cravings.
ChiefConcern - January 23, 2012
Dear Clark Hunt,
Right when the Bears make their offer to Emery, make an offer 50k higher and put him in Pioli’s spot.
Conclude by firing Pioli and give him and his 21 wins in 3 years a big punch in the face.
If you are wondering, Carl had 31 wins and a playoff win his first 3 years.
His first draft pick was Derrick Thomas, Pioli’s was Tyson Jackson.
Enough said.
ausin5858 - January 23, 2012 via mobile
jeez people
This isn’t rats leaving a sinking ship. This is a worthy staff member getting a great opportunity. Not only is it a good thing for Phil, bit it reflects positively on the Chiefs organization when other teams look to them for top brass recruits. Congrats to You Phil!
Buck'O - January 23, 2012 via iPhone app
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