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cardken · 08-28-2010, 08:01 AM

I'm all for a new option at quarterback, but given Kansas City's history, they have never successfully fostered a QB. Dawson was a defector from the NFL to the AFL Texans and was a five year veteran. Mike Livingston=FAIL, Steve Fuller=FAIL, Todd Blackledge=FAIL, Bill Kenney had a few modestly successful years. The chiefs have this reoccurring nightmare of trying to force Squared back up Quarterbacks into Round Starting Quarterback holes. Steve DeBerg a career journeyman was great duct tape. Dave Kreig was a busted reclamation project. Joe Montana was successful because lets face it he was Joe, the confidence he inspired had the Chiefs playing way beyond their means.
Steve Bono=Fail, Elvis Grbac=Fail, we let a future Pro Bowler and AFC MVP in Gannon go in Lew of Grbac. Trent Green for all practical purposes a back up given the starting job on the recommendation of a former employer (Rams/ Vermeil). And Tyler, who knows we didn't give it much of a run?
Croyle is a "China Doll", has tons of talent but no durability. And once again Cassel, a back up given the job on a "loaded" past resume. The Chiefs have to understand, you have to scout a "blue chip" prospect and let it develop. The Colts didn't have instant karma with Peyton , they gave him time he gave them talent. So frustrating to see the Chiefs continue to use the same busted mentality. And granted most all the examples sited, from Kreig to Green were "King Carls" quick fixes, to insure his "five year" plan to the Super Bowl.
But they really need to put a
"best foot forward" in addressing this problem in the future. IMHO.

08-28-2010, 08:01 AM	#10
cardken Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	I'm all for a new option at quarterback, but given Kansas City's history, they have never successfully fostered a QB. Dawson was a defector from the NFL to the AFL Texans and was a five year veteran. Mike Livingston=FAIL, Steve Fuller=FAIL, Todd Blackledge=FAIL, Bill Kenney had a few modestly successful years. The chiefs have this reoccurring nightmare of trying to force Squared back up Quarterbacks into Round Starting Quarterback holes. Steve DeBerg a career journeyman was great duct tape. Dave Kreig was a busted reclamation project. Joe Montana was successful because lets face it he was Joe, the confidence he inspired had the Chiefs playing way beyond their means. Steve Bono=Fail, Elvis Grbac=Fail, we let a future Pro Bowler and AFC MVP in Gannon go in Lew of Grbac. Trent Green for all practical purposes a back up given the starting job on the recommendation of a former employer (Rams/ Vermeil). And Tyler, who knows we didn't give it much of a run? Croyle is a "China Doll", has tons of talent but no durability. And once again Cassel, a back up given the job on a "loaded" past resume. The Chiefs have to understand, you have to scout a "blue chip" prospect and let it develop. The Colts didn't have instant karma with Peyton , they gave him time he gave them talent. So frustrating to see the Chiefs continue to use the same busted mentality. And granted most all the examples sited, from Kreig to Green were "King Carls" quick fixes, to insure his "five year" plan to the Super Bowl. But they really need to put a "best foot forward" in addressing this problem in the future. IMHO. __________________ This country can't be knocked out in one punch. We get right back up again and when we do the world is going to hear the roar of our engines. Yeah. It's halftime, America. And our second half is about to begin. Last edited by cardken; 08-28-2010 at 08:06 AM..
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