Chiefs hire Pioli as GM

BOSTON, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Scott Pioli is leaving the New England Patriots' front office to become general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, The Boston Globe reported Wednesday.

Pioli, the Patriots' vice president of player personnel, will replace Carl Peterson, who resigned a few weeks ago after serving as the team's president, general manager and chief executive officer since 1989.

The Globe, New England's director of player personnel, Nick Caserio, would replace Pioli.

"We are very excited to welcome Scott to the Chiefs," team Chairman Clark Hunt said. "With his proven track 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."

Pioli helped the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles and six division championships. The Chiefs had a franchise-worst 2-14 in 2008 and will have the third overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft.