Chiefs Sign Fourth QB, Waive Former K-State DE Jeffrey Fitzgerald
by Joel Thorman on Aug 17, 2010 10:17 AM CDT
in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Preseason
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PrintOn Monday the Kansas City Chiefs dressed assistant coach Nick Sirianni in full uniform tricking some of us into thinking that the Chiefs had signed a fourth quarterback.
On Tuesday, they actually did sign a fourth quarterback.
Former Pittsburgh QB Bill Stull returns to Kansas City, according to Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com. He worked out for the Chiefs in their rookie minicamp in May. Since it was a rookie/first year camp, Stull was the only guy taking snaps so the Chiefs have seen plenty of him.
To make room for him, the Chiefs released former K-State DE Jeffrey Fitzgerald.
Stull's arrival is likely due to the injury suffered by Brodie Croyle. It doesn't appear serious because he practiced some on Sunday but on Monday he was seen with a brace on his arm. My guess would be that after this week the Chiefs will make a decision as to whether to carry four quarterbacks.
Generally teams need three quarterbacks in practice so maybe this is an admission that Croyle will be out for a few days.
The quarterback rotation will now be Matt Cassel followed by a combination of Tyler Palko and Stull.
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Woo Hoo!!!!!!
Not.
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
Is Colt Brennan still available?
If we sign another QB, I think he’d be worth a shot. Probably better than either Palko or Stoill.
And now our QB depth looks shakey
I would say that with Brodie healthy we look good on paper, but if Cassel goes down then Brodie has a chance of being right behind him. And I for one am not liking Palko and or Stull. Kind of scarey.
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
Brodie would maybe make 1 game as a backup
Even if he was healthy….
by groundedchevy on Aug 17, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
We should...
take whoever Miami cuts. White or Thigpen.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Aug 17, 2010 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
This is why I've been saying that Brodie is the 2nd most important player on the team.
I wish they would post some details of the injury. It’s making me really nervous.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
I was hoping Jeff Fitzgerald made strides
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
at what point....
is enough, enough for Croyle and his fraile body?
Probably just a precaution
he did step in and do well against Baltimore last year. I don’t have confidence in Croyle to go all year, but at least he got this injury now, before the season starts and can heal properly. He will always be a decent backup for us.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
definately a gifted arm
But just doesn’t have a football body.
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
by fleetmarine on Aug 17, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Boy I hope they are planning on giving Cassel a lot of reps vs TB
I don’t know if I can watch 3 quarters of football where Palko and Stull are the QBs for us.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
Hand it off to McCluster enough and I might stay interested...
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 17, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
didn't they do some wildcat in camp with him already?
just as long as Castille isn’t back there tossing the ball downfield.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
by jrcnc on Aug 17, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
dont think they will tip their hand that early
likely we wont see any wildcat till the regular season
Well, don't want to sound like a dick or nothin', but, ah... it says on your chart that you're f*cked up. Ah, you talk like a fag, and your shit's all tarded.
Let's trade Brodie now before he turns to dust.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 17, 2010 10:45 AM CDT reply actions
I hear the Bears are interested in Chiefs QBs...
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 17, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Colts could always use a better backup
watching their game this weekend with my wife I told her we should trade Brodie to them
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
But, what exactly can you get for a back-up QB that can't stay healthy?
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
A few dozen movie tickets and a gift card for concessions?
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 17, 2010 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
It would be a lot smarter to make Croyle the starter and dump Cassell and
with the money saved, buy two ILB’er a WR and a NOSE TACKLE.
Since one is as good as the other.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
Y'all Are Nuts...
in this same post, everyone is worried about having Stull and Palko as backups. Now we’re saying trade our only, somewhat dependable, backup? Doesn’t make much sense unless we can get another, more dependeable, QB in return. If Cassel was to shit the bed, we’d be effed in the A..
2010 Chiefs are on the rise. This is the most excited I've been since 'Nam...
by kcchiefsfan72 on Aug 17, 2010 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard you say Tommy.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
We'd be trading the potential to go to a Superbowl in the next 3 years along with it.
Smell the coffee man.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
I'm actually intrigued by Stull.
Davey O’Brien Award finalist, put up very good numbers in a pro style offense under a coach with a ton of NFL experience.. I’m interested in seeing him.
Palko and Stull
No thanks. At least go back and get Matt Gutierrez. He knows the system and I remember him looking pretty decent in last years preseason.
"Wow! Eric Berry can do anything!"
agreed
I thought Gutierrez was a decent 3rd string qb. He looked good in the preseason last year against the vikes. I was confused when they let him go for Falco Palko
Well, don't want to sound like a dick or nothin', but, ah... it says on your chart that you're f*cked up. Ah, you talk like a fag, and your shit's all tarded.
Man
Enough with the inexperienced backup QB’s. If Cassel went down (pray he never does) and Brodie is hurt, where are we? We would be hurting bad.
How about atleast a veteran guy who knows the league already. A Damon Huard kind of guy. A career floater. Someone who could step in and atleast have game experience…
"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.
"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."
by Matt_Grbac on Aug 17, 2010 10:51 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
ahhh, not so bad as long as they know how to hand off to Charles or Dex, right?
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
not very many available.. Im suprised this signing wasnt St.Pierre.
http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#players-tab-set-1:players-grid-container-position
those are the free agent QBs and you can scratch Brunell off of that list
Collins,Culpepper.McCown and St.Pierre are the only ones I would consider vets that are available..
Chiefs Will
From nflfanhouse in 09
Even if the Cardinals hadn’t tried to re-sign St. Pierre, new Chiefs head coach (and former Arizona offensive coordinator) Todd Haley wanted to bring him to Kansas City. I point this out because nobody is beating down Leinart’s door — either as a starter or a backup — which makes me think that Whisenhunt will give St. Pierre a legit shot at the No. 2 job.
"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.
"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."
by Matt_Grbac on Aug 17, 2010 11:09 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yep and check this out as well.. I still wont be suprised if he lands in KC
Haley trusts bright third-string quarterback Brian St. Pierre so much that he told him he could choose when to call their reverse/throwback-to-the-quarterback/bomb that the Cards had practiced all week. St. Pierre gave him the thumbs-up on a first-half first down from the Arizona 38, and the play worked to perfection, with Warner throwing a TD pass to Fitzgerald.
Chiefs Will
oh and I forgot this... I was going to make a fanpost on St.Pierre but decided against it
“Todd is very vocal and not afraid to show his emotions, but a
great coach,” St. Pierre said. “I love Todd. He’s done an
incredible job this year. I can’t believe he didn’t get any
interviews to be a head coach, but I’m sure that’s on the very near
horizon. He’s a big part of why we’re going to the Super Bowl.”
Chiefs Will
Agree, Matt G.
I seem to recall having to use our #3 QB for most of the year……..
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
A Matt Cassel kind of guy, maybe?
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
Tyler
Th…Th…Palko
"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.
"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."
by Matt_Grbac on Aug 17, 2010 11:17 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Well...that's the problem. We don't have one.
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
When are we going to cut Brodie loose?
These recurring injuries are not flukes or conicidences. He has looked decent in one game in his career.
I really really dislike him being on the team. It gives people a false sense of security, knowing we have a “good backup” that is ready to replace Cassel. Or better yet, a “better option” than Cassel that can take over if Cassel struggles.
by Boots 58 on Aug 17, 2010 10:56 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Agree!
I would suspect that considering our 1 year tender for Croyle this season, we fully expect him to be gone in 2011. Bringing in these young, inexperienced QBs seems like it’s a look to the future for our backup QB, hoping to a solid contributor and someone we can keep on the roster for an extended period of time to learn the offense and step in if need be, as long as he can STAY HEALTHY
If the Chiefs win on MNF, I'm not changing my underwear until they lose
"I'm not superstitious. I'm a little-stitious"-Michael Scott
Rec'd
If the Chiefs win on MNF, I'm not changing my underwear until they lose
"I'm not superstitious. I'm a little-stitious"-Michael Scott
Typical Brodie Croyle Injuries!
This should hopefully shut all of the" Brodie should be a starter" fans up! Yeah, he has a cannon, but his wife is tougher than him! He gets hurt all the time, and that is definately no good to a franchise….
Cassel added like 10 more pounds this offseason, and he can take the hits, and showed it last year. We would have had 3 different QB’s play last year if Cassel wasn’t in.
Brodie can throw...and Cassel is durable. Can we combine them?
Paging Dr. Frankenstein, please.
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
Hate to sound like a broken record...
(actually I dont) but c’mon ya’ll…..DENNIS DIXON!
Dude is ready to BALL! Pittsburgh is gonna fuck it up and go with Bad Touch Ben, and Leftwhich. Dixon could be a had at a low price and we all know Dixon>Brodie>Casshole
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
Sounds viable. But there will be a pretty big crop of potential thirds to bring in.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
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