Chiefs Chiefs’ Quinn has rib injury; Crennel says Stanzi is ‘possibility’ for Sunday - Page 2

**Tribal Warfare** · 12-18-2012, 02:59 AM

Chiefs’ Quinn has rib injury; Crennel says Stanzi is ‘possibility’ for Sunday
By SAM McDOWELL
The Kansas City Star
A physical Oakland Raiders defense took its toll on the Chiefs on Sunday for the second time this season.

Once again, quarterback Brady Quinn was one of the victims.

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel revealed Monday that Quinn emerged from the 15-0 loss in Oakland with an injury to his ribs, leaving his status for Sunday’s home finale against Indianapolis in doubt — and leaving the Chiefs’ quarterback situation familiarly muddled.

“He stood in there pretty tough and took a beating basically,” Crennel said.

Crennel said Quinn’s injury would be reevaluated Tuesday, but whether he gets the call under center won’t necessarily depend exclusively on his health. Asked who would start Sunday if Quinn is healthy, Crennel was noncommittal.

He was similarly vague when presented with the hypothetical of Quinn’s absence, allowing for the possibility that Ricky Stanzi could be in line to make his NFL regular-season debut against the Colts.

“There’s a possibility,” Crennel said of Stanzi playing Sunday. “Like I said last week, there’s a possibility, and I mentioned injuries as one of the reasons. We’ll see what Brady looks like, and then we’ll make some decisions and go from there.”

The severity of Quinn’s injury is unknown, though he was able to finish Sunday’s game in Oakland, completing 18 of 32 passes for 136 yards, only 4.3 yards per attempt.

He was sacked four times and forced out of the pocket numerous others while the Raiders’ defensive line physically dominated the Chiefs’ offensive line.

“Everything,” offensive lineman Eric Winston responded Monday when asked what went wrong offensively. “You can’t point the finger at one guy. We didn’t open up (running lanes) at all. We didn’t (pass) protect at all.”

That left Quinn forced to hurry several throws. He was hit particularly hard on a fourth-down incomplete pass to Jon Baldwin with more than nine minutes left.

Quinn’s rib injury comes seven weeks after he departed a 26-16 home loss against the Raiders because of a concussion — a game in which he attempted to continue playing before players and coaches spotted his symptoms. He missed the following two games, in San Diego and Pittsburgh, and Matt Cassel started in his place.

With Quinn under center, the Chiefs have accumulated seven straight scoreless quarters since Jamaal Charles’ 80-yard touchdown run on the first play of a 30-7 loss to Cleveland a week ago.

The Raiders have presented a particularly bad matchup for the Chiefs this season. After entering Sunday allowing a league-high 31 points per game, they shut out the Chiefs, holding them to 119 total yards.

“They haven’t exactly lit the world on fire,” Winston said, “but for whatever reason, we haven’t fared too well against them.”

Whoever lines up under center Sunday against the Colts will require an improved performance from a receiving corps that left much to be desired against the Raiders. After Dexter McCluster, who caught seven passes, the remaining Chiefs wideouts — Devon Wylie, Jamar Newsome and Baldwin — combined for two catches on 10 targets.

“(Separation) seems to be the problem with all of our receivers — against the Raiders anyway,” Crennel said.

BoneKrusher · 12-18-2012, 06:52 AM

does RAC know how the injury happened?

**mdchiefsfan** · 12-18-2012, 06:53 AM

thanks gochiefs

'Merica!!

King_Chief_Fan · 12-18-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sodcat

Wow! Poor Stanzi. I wonder who the 4th string qb is and next in line for a beatdown with our o-line!

o line excuses won't cut it. They don't work for the others they won't work for Cantzi. Here is to his major failure next week. If he does well, Pioli will think he has his QBOTF.

rabblerouser · 12-18-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneKrusher

does RAC know how the injury happened?

I really don't think he knows much of anything...I really think he just reads the paper that they put in front of his microphone at the pressers.

Like when he called Russ Hochstein 'Rick...Rich Hockensteen' yesterday, I about spit Naked Juice all over the dash of my truck, because he literally doesn't know how to enunciate his own player's names.

Prolly one of the first times he'd seen Hochstein's name in print, and realized who he was talking about...after he tried to spit the name out a couple times.

RAC doesn't know how Brady Quinn got injured unless the paper in front of the mic says how.

**mdchiefsfan** · 12-18-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Driving Wheel

I really don't think he knows much of anything...I really think he just reads the paper that they put in front of his microphone at the pressers.

Like when he called Russ Hochstein 'Rick...Rich Hockensteen' yesterday, I about spit Naked Juice all over the dash of my truck, because he literally doesn't know how to enunciate his own player's names.

Prolly one of the first times he'd seen Hochstein's name in print, and realized who he was talking about...after he tried to spit the name out a couple times.

RAC doesn't know how Brady Quinn got injured unless the paper in front of the mic says how.

NTTATWWT

**bevischief** · 12-18-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I'm officially worried. Fantasy football championship is this weekend and my opponent has Indy's defense on his team.

Your screwed.

rabblerouser · 12-18-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

NTTATWWT

Why would there be??

Deberg_1990 · 12-18-2012, 07:32 AM

Stanzi lights it up!

330 yards, 3 TDs and 1 pick.

Chiefs win 27 -21 and miss out on Geno.

displacedinMN · 12-18-2012, 07:48 AM

Can't be worse than Palko or Croyle

We have nothing left-give him a shot.

displacedinMN · 12-18-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Stanzi lights it up!

330 yards, 3 TDs and 1 pick.

Chiefs win 27 -21 and miss out on Geno.

A good conspiracy to let Stanzi keep his job.

**mdchiefsfan** · 12-18-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Stanzi lights it up!

330 yards, 3 TDs and 1 pick.

Chiefs win 27 -21 and miss out on Geno.

This would be our luck

TEX · 12-18-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

This would be our luck

No chance. Stanzie does not belong in the NFL.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 12-18-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

No chance. Stanzie does not belong in the NFL.

Well he's the 3rd QB in the worst collection of QB's on the worst team in the NFL... maybe in years... so his status as an NFL player is really nothing more than a technicality.

Otter · 12-18-2012, 08:18 AM

Like being starting genral for the Polish in 1939.

Dayze · 12-18-2012, 08:27 AM

Have we locked up the #1 pick yet?

12-18-2012, 02:59 AM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $922813	Chiefs’ Quinn has rib injury; Crennel says Stanzi is ‘possibility’ for Sunday Chiefs’ Quinn has rib injury; Crennel says Stanzi is ‘possibility’ for Sunday By SAM McDOWELL The Kansas City Star A physical Oakland Raiders defense took its toll on the Chiefs on Sunday for the second time this season. Once again, quarterback Brady Quinn was one of the victims. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel revealed Monday that Quinn emerged from the 15-0 loss in Oakland with an injury to his ribs, leaving his status for Sunday’s home finale against Indianapolis in doubt — and leaving the Chiefs’ quarterback situation familiarly muddled. “He stood in there pretty tough and took a beating basically,” Crennel said. Crennel said Quinn’s injury would be reevaluated Tuesday, but whether he gets the call under center won’t necessarily depend exclusively on his health. Asked who would start Sunday if Quinn is healthy, Crennel was noncommittal. He was similarly vague when presented with the hypothetical of Quinn’s absence, allowing for the possibility that Ricky Stanzi could be in line to make his NFL regular-season debut against the Colts. “There’s a possibility,” Crennel said of Stanzi playing Sunday. “Like I said last week, there’s a possibility, and I mentioned injuries as one of the reasons. We’ll see what Brady looks like, and then we’ll make some decisions and go from there.” The severity of Quinn’s injury is unknown, though he was able to finish Sunday’s game in Oakland, completing 18 of 32 passes for 136 yards, only 4.3 yards per attempt. He was sacked four times and forced out of the pocket numerous others while the Raiders’ defensive line physically dominated the Chiefs’ offensive line. “Everything,” offensive lineman Eric Winston responded Monday when asked what went wrong offensively. “You can’t point the finger at one guy. We didn’t open up (running lanes) at all. We didn’t (pass) protect at all.” That left Quinn forced to hurry several throws. He was hit particularly hard on a fourth-down incomplete pass to Jon Baldwin with more than nine minutes left. Quinn’s rib injury comes seven weeks after he departed a 26-16 home loss against the Raiders because of a concussion — a game in which he attempted to continue playing before players and coaches spotted his symptoms. He missed the following two games, in San Diego and Pittsburgh, and Matt Cassel started in his place. With Quinn under center, the Chiefs have accumulated seven straight scoreless quarters since Jamaal Charles’ 80-yard touchdown run on the first play of a 30-7 loss to Cleveland a week ago. The Raiders have presented a particularly bad matchup for the Chiefs this season. After entering Sunday allowing a league-high 31 points per game, they shut out the Chiefs, holding them to 119 total yards. “They haven’t exactly lit the world on fire,” Winston said, “but for whatever reason, we haven’t fared too well against them.” Whoever lines up under center Sunday against the Colts will require an improved performance from a receiving corps that left much to be desired against the Raiders. After Dexter McCluster, who caught seven passes, the remaining Chiefs wideouts — Devon Wylie, Jamar Newsome and Baldwin — combined for two catches on 10 targets. “(Separation) seems to be the problem with all of our receivers — against the Raiders anyway,” Crennel said.
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