Giants mull prying Pioli from Pats - New England Patriots Forums

***Patters*** · 12-29-2006, 03:25 PM

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/fo...p-407419c.html

Scott Pioli, one of the architects of the New England Patriots' dynasty, is emerging as a wild-card player in the Giants' search for a new general manager. But the Giants have not ruled out hiring an internal candidate, such as VP of player evaluation Chris Mara or director of player personnel Jerry Reese.

The 41-year-old Pioli, in his seventh season as the Pats' vice president of player personnel, is still under contract in New England, but according to two people familiar with the Giants' GM search, the Giant owners have discussed contacting him before they make a hire. According to several sources, Pioli - from Washingtonville, N.Y., about 60 miles north of Manhattan - has always coveted the Giants job.

If the Giants get serious about Pioli, they could only interview him after the Patriots are eliminated from the playoffs or in the week after the wild-card round. According to NFL rules, the Giants could hire him without having to compensate the Patriots if they give him "final say" over all personnel matters - something he does not have in New England.

However, according to league source, the Patriots could try to present a reasonably strong case to block Pioli from leaving, though it's hard to believe they would if he really wanted to go. The Giants also could offer the Patriots compensation, such as a lo

Flying Fungi · 12-29-2006, 03:40 PM

wow

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denverpatsfan · 12-29-2006, 04:04 PM

That's great news. ANOTHER key person will be leaving or at least considering leaving the Pats front office or coaching staff. As I mentioned before, how many assistants and FO personell left those 49, Steelers and Cowboy teams??
Not even getting into players. It gets tougher and tougher every season.

Does SP have any kids? Would he want to uproot his family after 7-years in NE??

Is is all about the money?? Couldn't Kraft offer him a raise if it comes down to it? This does not count under the cap obviously.

The NY media has nothing else to talk about this week?

arrellbee · 12-29-2006, 04:13 PM

One interesting side note is, that as far as I can see, the Patriots do not technically have a 'GM'. Jonathon Kraft is President. Ray Sullivan is Chief Operating Officer, but I don't think we have ever heard that position, or any other top management positions, as having anything to do with the actual game operations.

Denism · 12-29-2006, 04:17 PM

Hopefully this is Just a Rumour, Like what denverpatsfan says, Its just the NY Media Filling Newspapers (I Hope!)

And i Read somewhere aswell that IF Pioli goes, he will try and Bring BB with Him!!!!!

***BelichickFan*** · 12-29-2006, 04:20 PM

I hope we don't lose Pioli but after the discussions the past few days as long as Belichick is still with the Patriots next year I'll be happy.

***BelichickFan*** · 12-29-2006, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denism

And i Read somewhere aswell that IF Pioli goes, he will try and Bring BB with Him!!!!!

That's where we have to hope Belichick is signed beyond 2006. If so he can't go or will require compensation.

Digger44 · 12-29-2006, 04:31 PM

same dumb rumor came up last time the giants needed a gm. sp could have gone then. money really isnt the issue either. bk will match a giant offer. he did before and extended sp.