It’s official! Pioli is the Chiefs’ new GM

The Kansas City Chiefs made Scott Pioli’s hiring official about an hour ago — before Pioli (pictured hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy) could change his mind — in a news release. Team owner Clark Hunt was clearly ecstatic. 

“We are very excited to welcome Scott to the Chiefs,” Hunt said in the official release. “With his proven tack record of success, Scott is the finest player personnel executive in the NFL, and we look forward to his leadership in building a championship organization.”

The five-year plan begins after the jump.