It looks as if the 49ers are going to sign a veteran quarterback today, after all. Quarterback...

It looks as if the 49ers are going to sign a veteran quarterback today, after all.

Quarterback Damon Huard, whom the Chiefs recently released, is close to signing a deal with the 49ers, according to multiple league sources.

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Huard is going to be like Morten Anderson

and play until he’s 50 years old.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Mar 4, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions

true american hero

by SayHeyWerd on Mar 4, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions

I'd love to see the board

in their War Room…..

1.) Kurt Warner
2.) Damon Huard
3.) Richard Bartel

by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 4, 2009 3:59 PM CST reply actions

J.T O'Sullivan

is apparently the greatest quarterback Mike Martz has ever worked with (according to Mike Martz) is it worth anything?

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 4, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions

And a graduate of the University of California, Davis

which, as you might have guessed, is my proud alma mater.

by Sudden on Mar 4, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions

Martz Isn't There Anymore

He got fired this offseason.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 4, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions

So O'Sullivan's Probably Gone

He looked really good in preseason, though. :)

Predictions for 2009

by UCrawford on Mar 4, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions

4) Uncle Rico

Uncle Rico: Back in ‘82, I used to be able to throw a pigskin a quarter mile.
Kip: Are you serious?
Uncle Rico: I’m dead serious.

by LTownChiefsFan on Mar 4, 2009 11:26 PM CST up reply actions

I vote for Pedro

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 5, 2009 8:32 AM CST up reply actions

I hope there's an Office Max near San Frans facilities

so Damon can get his choice of his favorite clipboards

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 4, 2009 4:09 PM CST reply actions

+1

by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 4, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions

49ers are opening up a senior center..

first they only want to run the ball like caveman and now they have no qbs worth a damn. And their coach runs no system im would be scared if i was a 49er fan

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Mar 4, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions

I wish him well

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Mar 4, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions

I agree

He busted his ass and worked hard for the team. I hope everything goes well for him.

Call me Pacman...cuz I MAKE IT RAIN!

by mistamic on Mar 4, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions

ya damon

does bust his ass he is a pro for sure.

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Mar 4, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions

Yup

I’m glad he got himself another gig…now that the Cards have signed Warner, Huard may very well have a shot at a starting job for a year or two. Hopefully his new coach will have more brains about offense than Herm did.

Predictions for 2009

by UCrawford on Mar 4, 2009 6:25 PM CST up reply actions

He's not good enough to start

in the NFL. He proved that here. He’s a game manager at best. Too old and never had the arm in the first place. I don’t believe he is any better than Shaun Hill or a healthy Alex Smith

by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 4, 2009 8:00 PM CST up reply actions

Kerry Collins

is a game manager, Trent Dilfer was, won himself a superbowl. Game managers can be effective starters in the NFL, just not on the 49ers. I agree that Shaun Hill is better and Alex Smith deserves another shot.

"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi

by Shawn on Mar 4, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions

He doesnt want to start

He would rather stand on the sidelines all game.

by paratrooper on Mar 5, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions

Remember

Tuck and roll

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Mar 4, 2009 4:48 PM CST reply actions

Good for Damon.

Hope he works out there. As long as he’s got a good line in front of him, I think he’s still a pretty solid QB. Better than many people in KC gave him credit for.

by jbj8609 on Mar 4, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions

2006!

He played extremely well and I still feel that Herm made the wrong decision by going with Post-Concussion Green than Huard. Huard was playing lights out.

by ilamuku on Mar 4, 2009 6:00 PM CST up reply actions

In 20 years...27 QB's played for the Chiefs

…and they couldn’t get ONE to take us to a SB. That’s a lot considering Trent played 5 years, Damon played a few, as well as Montana a couple.

Thanks Damon for the work, but you’re one of the 27. A statistic.

We desperately needed a change in management that valued the QB as a cornerstone to build an Offense. This org. will never be scared away from getting a QB that fits that description.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 4, 2009 8:59 PM CST reply actions

And?

If Cassel starts next year, he’ll be one of 28. Does that mean they’ll all suck unless they can win a Super Bowl? Because, frankly, I have a hard time putting either Trent Green or Joe Montana in the ‘tehy suck, they’re just a statistic’ category you seem to be laying out.

by JacinB on Mar 5, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions

There is only ONE goal and that's the SB

I NEVER said “suck”, you just assumed incorrectly Jacin. Quit putting words in people’s mouth’s. Carl and Herm’s “Brodie decision” typifies the Herm supporters illogical conclusions.

We have become so “content” and lathargic when it comes to having a QBOTF that we have shyed away from the potential for the last 20 years. QBOTF was never a goal in that administration.

Kietz said it best, the attitude has always been that the QB position wassn’t all that important. Thankfully, that mindset is changing with the Pioli regime.

Acquiring Cassell is a step in the right direction and I’m not saying he’s the asnwer, but I bet if he doesn’t work out, that Pioli won’t pull the same attitude Carl did and shy away.. QB will ALWAYS be a major factor in the new Pioli regime considering it was the first big move he made.

TrINT was OK and Montana was passed his prime, ergo the 2 seasons for Joe and concussion’s by both.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 5, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions