Whitlock - No Hookup: A breakup for backup - Page 2

Hammock Parties · 11-16-2006, 07:06 AM

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Damon Huard failed the booty-call test.

We’ve all been there, trying to turn a friends-with-benefits relationship into the real thing. It rarely works.

Herm Edwards put an end to his fling with Kansas City’s backup quarterback because Huard performed poorly once Herm broached the subject of taking their relationship to the next level.

Trent Green is KC’s No. 1 stunna, again. Edwards made the announcement on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after saying he’d make the announcement on Sunday and a full week after raising the possibility that Huard would retain the job.

Why the quick reversal?

Because experienced coaches think much the same way as experienced playas.

You don’t give your last name to the girl you wouldn’t initially give your home number. Not without putting her through a battery of excruciating, unfair tests. Huard’s rigged obstacle course came in Miami. The Chiefs scored 10 points, which surely caused Herm to reread his playabook.

Backup players often excel in a backup role, then quickly regress when given the responsibility of being a starter.

“I do what I do for a reason,” Edwards said of his last-week insinuation that Huard might keep the job. “I know why I did what I did, and it was for a purpose. It served its purpose, believe me.”

Edwards wanted to see Huard perform under the pressure of being a starter. It’s a different pressure from being a fill-in, especially at quarterback.

Against Miami, Huard looked like a backup. No doubt, the pass protection was terrible, the receivers played poorly and the play-calling was suspect, but Huard failed to elevate any aspect of Kansas City’s offense. He didn’t alleviate the pass-rush pressure by sidestepping a defender for an extra half-second to throw. He didn’t turn a bad play-call good by improvising. He didn’t verbally light into his receivers and inspire them to play at a higher level.

I’m not ripping Damon Huard. He’s earned much respect. He’s proved that he’s a viable backup quarterback in this league. He’s proved me wrong. I’m just trying to share with you why I believe Edwards is backpedaling and returning the team to Green.

Starting quarterbacks fix problems. Even in chaos, they elevate, they mask weaknesses. Against the Raiders this weekend, Huard might have done all those things and more. But you get only one shot to do it when the guy you’re filling in for has earned $50 million and has proved that he can elevate, improvise and lead.

It’s like dating a girl you know isn’t quite over that five-year relationship that ended with no real hard feelings. You know he’s out there lurking, just one I-miss-you drunk dial away from destroying two months of hard work.

You know you can’t be late for anything. You have to return every phone call or text message. You have to pretend you like all her friends. You have to do everything possible to give her the strength to stand strong when she inevitably talks to him again.

Trent Green stopped by Herm’s house Tuesday night around 8:30. Edwards said they “just talked.”

You’ve heard that one a million times: “We just talked. Nothing happened. I swear. … OK, I gave him a hug, but that was it. … Oh, that’s my brother’s XXL T-shirt on the bedroom floor. He came by to use my shower.”

I’m sure Green told his coach that he wanted his job back. He didn’t want to ease back into the lineup off the bench. In all likelihood, Green threw on the Jagged Edge song “Let’s Get Married” and told Herm to meet him at Arrowhead in his red vest; the Chiefs ain’t getting no younger and they might as well do this.

Herm, I’m sure, insisted that he first break it off with Damon, his rebound quarterback.

You can shed tears for Damon today, I guess. But he knew what the relationship was from the beginning. Herm never lied. He played the game the way it’s supposed to be played.

Brock · 11-16-2006, 09:14 AM

This article is a turd wrapped in burning hair.

jwhit · 11-16-2006, 09:29 AM

you guys are a piece of work...

stevieray · 11-16-2006, 09:33 AM

Jason, how is this situation bad for the Chiefs?

**DeezNutz** · 11-16-2006, 09:39 AM

I think you guys are being a bit too hard on Whitlock. Analysis doesn't always have to be serious to be effective, and there are several good points in this column. Chill out.

Hammock Parties · 11-16-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

Jason, how is this situation bad for the Chiefs?

Is he saying it is? I don't think so.

Hootie · 11-16-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jwhit

you guys can't be serious. the column was fun.

I liked it. It was right on...hilarious.

One drunk-dial away from losing two months of hard work, hilarious.

I've totally agreed with your last month's worth of work.

Your column after the Miami game was right on. 100% agreed. I was going to post it on here, but I got lazy.

Hootie · 11-16-2006, 09:48 AM

It is funny, though...

No matter what Whitlock writes, the same cast of idiots is all over him. It's stupid.

It's like when GoChiefs and I kept telling everyone how well Huard was playing...I knew that as soon as he faltered I was going to hear about it all week long.

It's amazing though...

Because I will GUARANTEE Green isn't going to do any better if our offensive line doesn't learn how to pass protect.

No QB, not even Peyton friggin' Manning would've been successful in Miami with the pressure Huard was facing.

Of course, I was wrong to think Huard should be our starting QB. I can admit that. I got caught up in the moment.

DJJasonp · 11-16-2006, 09:48 AM

Article was interesting....but he lost me when he insinuated man-love with Trent and Herm at Trent's house.....

Hootie · 11-16-2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

Article was interesting....but he lost me when he insinuated man-love with Trent and Herm at Trent's house.....

he was making a comparison...

It was a pretty good comparison if you ask me.

If you've been through the whole thing, on both sides of it, like many of us have...it was pretty funny.

DJJasonp · 11-16-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pootie

he was making a comparison...

It was a pretty good comparison if you ask me.

If you've been through the whole thing, on both sides of it, like many of us have...it was pretty funny.

I "got it"....and found it funny.....just seemed a bit creepy thinking of a late night booty call by Herm over at Trent's house.....but then again, wasnt Trent voted sexiest man in the NFL a few years back??? Maybe his powers transcend genders....

Hootie · 11-16-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

I "got it"....and found it funny.....just seemed a bit creepy thinking of a late night booty call by Herm over at Trent's house.....but then again, wasnt Trent voted sexiest man in the NFL a few years back??? Maybe his powers transcend genders....

Trent was voted sexiest man in the NFL a few years ago?!

Really?

Huh.

Hammock Parties · 11-16-2006, 10:00 AM

No, that was Elvis Grbac. Which was even stranger.

Hootie · 11-16-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GoAway

No, that was Elvis Grbac. Which was even stranger.

Wow...

I must have horrible taste in dudes.

R&GHomer · 11-16-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

This article is a turd wrapped in burning hair.

Now that's a pretty picture.

Redcoats58 · 11-16-2006, 10:20 AM

Hey Fatlock! Stick with what you know.... Food! Everyone here knows you don't know the first thing about getting some ass.

11-16-2006, 07:06 AM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4370478	Whitlock - No Hookup: A breakup for backup http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/16022860.htm Damon Huard failed the booty-call test. We’ve all been there, trying to turn a friends-with-benefits relationship into the real thing. It rarely works. Herm Edwards put an end to his fling with Kansas City’s backup quarterback because Huard performed poorly once Herm broached the subject of taking their relationship to the next level. Trent Green is KC’s No. 1 stunna, again. Edwards made the announcement on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after saying he’d make the announcement on Sunday and a full week after raising the possibility that Huard would retain the job. Why the quick reversal? Because experienced coaches think much the same way as experienced playas. You don’t give your last name to the girl you wouldn’t initially give your home number. Not without putting her through a battery of excruciating, unfair tests. Huard’s rigged obstacle course came in Miami. The Chiefs scored 10 points, which surely caused Herm to reread his playabook. Backup players often excel in a backup role, then quickly regress when given the responsibility of being a starter. “I do what I do for a reason,” Edwards said of his last-week insinuation that Huard might keep the job. “I know why I did what I did, and it was for a purpose. It served its purpose, believe me.” Edwards wanted to see Huard perform under the pressure of being a starter. It’s a different pressure from being a fill-in, especially at quarterback. Against Miami, Huard looked like a backup. No doubt, the pass protection was terrible, the receivers played poorly and the play-calling was suspect, but Huard failed to elevate any aspect of Kansas City’s offense. He didn’t alleviate the pass-rush pressure by sidestepping a defender for an extra half-second to throw. He didn’t turn a bad play-call good by improvising. He didn’t verbally light into his receivers and inspire them to play at a higher level. I’m not ripping Damon Huard. He’s earned much respect. He’s proved that he’s a viable backup quarterback in this league. He’s proved me wrong. I’m just trying to share with you why I believe Edwards is backpedaling and returning the team to Green. Starting quarterbacks fix problems. Even in chaos, they elevate, they mask weaknesses. Against the Raiders this weekend, Huard might have done all those things and more. But you get only one shot to do it when the guy you’re filling in for has earned $50 million and has proved that he can elevate, improvise and lead. It’s like dating a girl you know isn’t quite over that five-year relationship that ended with no real hard feelings. You know he’s out there lurking, just one I-miss-you drunk dial away from destroying two months of hard work. You know you can’t be late for anything. You have to return every phone call or text message. You have to pretend you like all her friends. You have to do everything possible to give her the strength to stand strong when she inevitably talks to him again. Trent Green stopped by Herm’s house Tuesday night around 8:30. Edwards said they “just talked.” You’ve heard that one a million times: “We just talked. Nothing happened. I swear. … OK, I gave him a hug, but that was it. … Oh, that’s my brother’s XXL T-shirt on the bedroom floor. He came by to use my shower.” I’m sure Green told his coach that he wanted his job back. He didn’t want to ease back into the lineup off the bench. In all likelihood, Green threw on the Jagged Edge song “Let’s Get Married” and told Herm to meet him at Arrowhead in his red vest; the Chiefs ain’t getting no younger and they might as well do this. Herm, I’m sure, insisted that he first break it off with Damon, his rebound quarterback. You can shed tears for Damon today, I guess. But he knew what the relationship was from the beginning. Herm never lied. He played the game the way it’s supposed to be played.
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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	It is funny, though... No matter what Whitlock writes, the same cast of idiots is all over him. It's stupid. It's like when GoChiefs and I kept telling everyone how well Huard was playing...I knew that as soon as he faltered I was going to hear about it all week long. It's amazing though... Because I will GUARANTEE Green isn't going to do any better if our offensive line doesn't learn how to pass protect. No QB, not even Peyton friggin' Manning would've been successful in Miami with the pressure Huard was facing. Of course, I was wrong to think Huard should be our starting QB. I can admit that. I got caught up in the moment.
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