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Something that I remembered from previous years. The Pats have allowed Pioli to interview with any and all teams. And Pioli has turned them down.
Also, The Browns asking for permission means that Pioli is still under contract with the Patriots.
We'll probably see a similar statement like this one soon: Statement from Patriots V.P. of Player Personnel Scott Pioli
If Pioli didn't leave and take $3 mil per year for 5 yrs from the Seahawks and he didn't take the job from the team he grew up following (NY Giants), I don't see him going anywhere this time either. I'm also assuming that he signed a 5 yr deal w/the Pats back in 2005 when Seattle came calling: Patriots ink extension with Pioli
Pioli and BB have constantly driven in the point to their players that it's not about money, it's about winning and working with people you respect. I think Brady illustrates that point in this piece: All Things Scott Pioli: Story Archive
Not For Love Or Money
06-Sep-2006, Boston Herald
"[Tom] Brady was asked recently how the players view the Pats organization in relation to the often tough stances it takes at contract time. '…The most important reason for me why I play here is to win,' Brady said. 'I realize I'm not going to be the highest-paid player, and that's fine. I'm not going to feel the most love from my coach … but you know you're going to win. So I feel like I can deal with everything else, because that's what I want. … We're trying to build something special, and it's not about who spends the most money. There are a lot of teams that spend a lot of money that don't perform well. We consistently perform well.'"
Imo, Pioli stays.
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