You might want to check your facts on this. Peterson took over a Chiefs franchise in 1989 that previously had not been in the playoffs since 1971 when they lost to the Dolphins in the longest game in NFL history. During Peterson's tenure in KC, the Chiefs amassed a record or 176-141-1 and made the playoffs nine times in 20 years. Kansas City also won the AFC West four times.Peterson? Really? The Chiefs were always a relevant football team until that guy took over.
I'll stick with Ireland if it means changing over to Peterson . . . if you upgrade, get a "real" upgrade at GM.
It was after Peterson hired Herman Edwards from the Jets that the Chiefs began to falter.
Peterson's biggest problem during his time as Chiefs GM was that he never drafted a franchise QB. He always went with an aging veterans like Joe Montana and Trent Green.