Former Chiefs Coach Likes the Eagles Quarterbacks
by Joel Thorman on Sep 25, 2009 9:59 AM CDT
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PrintHerm Edwards talked to the folks at 810 WHB this week about the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Herm has been impressed with Matt Cassel's mobility, particularly outside the pocket in last week's loss to the Oakland Raiders.
But he's even more impressed with the Eagles offense, which he calls potent because of a certain quarterback.
"I did their preseason games and he threw the ball very well believe it or not," Herm said on the progress of Michael Vick. "He still made some bad decisions with the ball security putting it on the ground some. He didn't have his legs under him but I think that was because he hadn't practiced in a while. Now, he's practiced for a while and he can still make plays with the ball in his hand.
"They've got a potent offense now."
But that's not the only quarterback Herm likes. He also talked about Sunday's presumed starter, Kevin Kolb, and how new signee Jeff Garcia fits in.
"He's a quick study and understands the offense," he said of Garcia. "He can throw the vertical like Kolb. Watching him (Kolb) in preseason I saw he can throw the ball down the field but he made some mistakes, turning the ball over, which hurt them. Then they got behind and couldn't run the ball.
"If he falters again, I think Andy would put Garcia in the football game. "
Uh-oh. Chiefs fans, we do not want to see Garcia in the game. He is a fine, fine player and has done very well in situations like this.
Last week, Kolb threw for nearly 400 yards but had a couple of throws he'd like to take back. Edwards talked about the progress of Matt Cassel, who showed a lot of mobility despite coming off of a knee injury.
"When he saw chances to make plays with his legs, he did it and I think that'll help them in the long run," Edwards said of Cassel. "You're right, he missed a lot of the preseason due to his injury. No different than Tom Brady - he spent a year out - and he's not the same guy he was a year ago.
Herm talked about the Eagles defense, which he calls "pretty good", even though that wasn't shown last week against the Saints because "they expose everybody." While he didn't offer up a prediction for the game (since he's a TV analyst these days) but it sounds like he likes the Eagles.
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If you do the opposite of what Herm says, it’s a pretty safe bet.
i change the channel everytime he is on
just seeing him and hearing his voice put me into a violent frenzy! After listening to all his BS for 3 years i dont even entertain the notion of his opinion. My dog has a better understanding of football than Herm does, when we play in the yard she takes the ball and keeps it away from me!
You may not like Herm, but any reasonably unbiased fan has to know that the Eagles have a LOT of weapons
… and like it or not, are a fairly “safe bet” to win this game
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
its a good thing herm likes all four philly qbs
cuz if he were coaching all four of them would be injured by week 6.
For justice we must go to Don Pioli
by Sudden on Sep 25, 2009 10:07 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
man eagles have some quality qbs
they have like 4 starters on that team its crazy spread the wealth
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
That and because we are probably going to lost almost all of the games.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 25, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
CLC...
You are the most negative “Chiefs fan” I have seen in a while.
Since you have already given up, why don’t you just tune out in 2009 and come back next year?
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 25, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow
that’s what I like about you chicks, you are always a ray of sunshine
Put this in your pipe and smoke it:
1. Chiefs will be at least 8-8 and vie for division champs
2. DJ will break out and finally have his year
3. LJ returns to form
4. DBowe drops will reduce
by kcchiefsfan72 on Sep 25, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
And while you're at it
please learn to spell. I know this is an open forum, and I respect your opinion, but if you’re going to continue to bash the Chiefs, I’d respectfully request it to be well written. Thanks…
Put this in your pipe and smoke it:
1. Chiefs will be at least 8-8 and vie for division champs
2. DJ will break out and finally have his year
3. LJ returns to form
4. DBowe drops will reduce
by kcchiefsfan72 on Sep 25, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait a gosh-darn minute
Herm actually knows what a potent offense looks like?
Vick isn't Jesus
Is it just me, or has the entire NFL world lost its collective mind. Before Vick went to prison, before he spent so much time away from the game, before he was as old as he is now, he really WASN’T VERY GOOD.
Don’t get me wrong, the guy is fun to watch, and a great athlete. But he makes so many mistakes that he hurts his team just about as often as he helps it. The argument could be made that he wasn’t that good in a traditional offensive scheme, and that he will kick everyone’s but in the wildcat offense. Maybe. But even Chiefs teams with questionable defensive units have stiffled Vick when he was with the Falcons.
It just seems like all the attention going into this game is on Vick (for some obvious reasons) but that attention is all about how he is licking his chops to pick apart the Chiefs. Maybe he will, which would be really frustrating to all Chiefs fans, but I just don’t see a history to suggest that he is all that.
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