Whitlock - No Hookup: A breakup for backup - Page 3

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.

Hootie · 11-16-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Redcoats58

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

This post was REAL necessary to this thread.

I bet Whitlock is far more successful than you are.

Redcoats58 · 11-16-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pootie

This post was REAL necessary to this thread.

I bet Whitlock is far more successful than you are.

Well maybe Whitlock does know how to get some ass, the way you're acting you must be #1 on his speed dial. NTTAWWT.

Oh and I guess it depends on what you judge success on. I have a beautiful wife and child and a great paying career, that kid, is my definition of success.

**Bob Dole** · 11-16-2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jwhit

you guys are a piece of work...

Which is why you love us so.

Where else can you find comedy this timely and relevant for free?

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-16-2006, 11:33 AM

I thought this was a good article. I understood it. I wrote something kind of like it this morning for a class of mine.

Brock · 11-16-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I thought this was a good article. I understood it. I wrote something kind of like it this morning for a class of mine.

It is definitely what I'd expect to see in a community college creative writing class.

InChiefsHeaven · 11-16-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

It is definitely what I'd expect to see in a community college creative writing class.

ZING!

...actually, I've liked most of Whitlocks stuff these last few weeks...this article is a little corny for lack of a better word, but it did make me laugh.

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-16-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

It is definitely what I'd expect to see in a community college creative writing class.

Not exactly a community college...

CupidStunt · 11-16-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pootie

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

Priceless irony once again.

el borracho · 11-16-2006, 12:44 PM

This article was gayer than Christmas.

TEX · 11-16-2006, 12:45 PM

No QB could have done anything against Miami the way the O- line played.

Too bad Waters isn't playing. (Not to mention the BIG PU$$Y Kevin Sampson) Trent's gonna get hit a bunch Sunday. I wouldn't play the guy until I knew the line could protect him. In other words, I'd stick with Huard. Just my take.

underEJ · 11-16-2006, 01:00 PM

Newspapers aren't supposed to be creative writing. This is about a multi-million dollar job that everyone involved works their butts off to get and keep. He brought out the big guns to advocate for Damon keeping the starting job in what I thought was a pretty decent article even if I didn't agree with it, but this is trash.

InChiefsHeaven · 11-16-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

This article was gayer than Christmas.

Your'e going to hell.

**morphius** · 11-16-2006, 01:16 PM

The whole thing with Huard couldn't have worked out any different really. With TG, Allen and Mitchel all needing to get paid, there just isn't money to keep two QB's for starting money. Especially with an LJ contract extension at some point in the near future.

To have Green on the bench healthy could have cost him his leadership role as well, and that is just a disaster waiting to happen.

Even Herm said that he believed this was right for the "future".

TRR · 11-16-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

No QB could have done anything against Miami the way the O- line played.

Too bad Waters isn't playing. (Not to mention the BIG PU$$Y Kevin Sampson) Trent's gonna get hit a bunch Sunday. I wouldn't play the guy until I knew the line could protect him. In other words, I'd stick with Huard. Just my take.

I disagree whole-heartedly. While Huard's line didn't afford him a whole lot of time, after the first hit, Huard looked scared. He was dumping off passes when he actually had time, and if KC actually gets into the playoffs, Huard is going to get hit on the road. I've seen Green win game after game getting hit like Huard did last Sunday. To say that no QB could have done anything behind the O Line that started Sunday is a little far fetched.

**Bob Dole** · 11-16-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by underEJ

Newspapers aren't supposed to be creative writing.

Since when?

That's why they differentiate between "columnists" and "reporters".

11-16-2006, 07:06 AM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4300478	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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morphius World's finest morphius Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6785027	The whole thing with Huard couldn't have worked out any different really. With TG, Allen and Mitchel all needing to get paid, there just isn't money to keep two QB's for starting money. Especially with an LJ contract extension at some point in the near future. To have Green on the bench healthy could have cost him his leadership role as well, and that is just a disaster waiting to happen. Even Herm said that he believed this was right for the "future".
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