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2002 Rewind: Which Chiefs QB is the Next Head Coach?

From left, Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks Matt Cassel (7),  Tyler Thigpen (4), Brodie Croyle (12) and Ingle Martin (15) practice together during NFL football training camp in River Falls, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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3 months ago: From left, Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks Matt Cassel (7), Tyler Thigpen (4), Brodie Croyle (12) and Ingle Martin (15) practice together during NFL football training camp in River Falls, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Since we're a little slow today waiting on today's lone practice....

If I asked, seven years ago, which Chiefs quarterback would be the next head coach,  I wouldn't expect many people to answer correctly.  Your options then for the 2002 squad were, in depth chart order: Trent Green, Todd Collins and Jonathan Quinn.

Back then, there's no question the argument would be between the on-field general (Green) and his ever-prepared understudy (Collins), right?  I still think Trent should/could become a candidate to enter the coaching circle.  

The right answer?  Jonathan Quinn.

Mr. Quinn is the head coach of the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers' football program.  As the offensive coordinator last year, Quinn helped the Pioneers' to 10 consecutive wins to start the season.  The end, which is all too familiar to Kansas City fans, came in a first round defeat in the NAIA playoffs.

Quinn and new Chiefs coach Todd Haley have a common philosophy.  And that's playing to through the very last whistle.

"The theme this year is to finish strong," Quinn said. "That goes for each drill, each day, each week and each month as we get ready for the season and also as the season progresses. We’re making a push to finish strong."

Interesting read from Tod Palmer of the Kansas City Star.

My question to you is, of the Chiefs current quartet of quarterbacks, which one is best suited to be a head coach?

I think the obvious and most popular answer is Matt Cassel.  Career back-up who obviously had the understanding that he had to be ready to go at all times and, when he finally did get that chance, he executed what he learned as a backup the past nine years.

But I also wouldn't rule out Tyler Thigpen.  He conducted a camp for quarterbacks and receivers over the offseason in his home state so the desire to teach is there.  He, like Cassel, came in off the bench and performed.  He had to improvise and learn on the fly to get it right.

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brodie croyle

because those who cant……teach

by dgoddard on Aug 11, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So u mean

croyle is going to be an athletic trainer with that analogy

by PSUkegreen on Aug 11, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and...

Plaxico will teach gun safety. :)

by TDubb on Aug 11, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I agree, sorta

It is highly unlikely that a highly successful (hopefully) QB or other player in the modern game will later become a coach. They simply make too much money and there is no real reason to take on that much hard work and stress. Why not just play golf, travel, pick up women, whatever.

Hopes fade once again from blue to red. Go New Chiefs!!

by kabrink on Aug 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would work too

i was just commenting on how much time he spends on the sidelines

by dgoddard on Aug 11, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Play Through

“Quinn and new Chiefs coach Todd Haley have a common philosophy. And that’s playing to the very last whistle.”

I’d like to see us play through the last whistle. Especially if the game is out of hand.

by mls21 on Aug 11, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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