According to NFL.com's Steve Wyche, the
Kansas City Chiefs are expected to retain general manager Scott Pioli despite a disastrous season, according to a source briefed on the situation. Coach
Romeo Crennel won't be as fortunate. The source said Crennel likely will be fired, although no final decision has been made on the coach's future.
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Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has strong feelings for Pioli and wants to give him another shot to get things right, the source said.
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport points out that Pioli could go after Iowa's Kirk Ferentz. Rapoport hears that Iowa coaches are calling around inquiring about jobs.
There's no buyout in Ferentz's contract.
Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli expected to keep job - NFL.com