Chiefs Training Camp: Why The Fourth Quarterback?

by Joel Thorman on Aug 17, 2010 2:49 PM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Preseason

The Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday added a fourth quarterback in Bill Stull. He was previously part of the Chiefs rookie mini-camp so he understood the basics of what the Chiefs were trying to do.

The reason for his signing was an injury to Brodie Croyle. We're not sure what's up with him but he had a brace on his arm before practice on Monday.

Chiefs coach Todd Haley confirmed that the move with Stull was made because the team can't go through practice with just two quarterbacks.

"Whether this is one month, one week or one day, we had to get an arm in here," Haley said when talking about the Croyle's injury and bringing in another arm.

"Part of that is finding somebody that knows how we do things and a little bit about the terminology and he was a guy that through the rookie camp we were pretty encouraged about and actually recommended...we went out of our way to help the guy. He was a logical choice for us at this time."

But then that brings up the question: Why not Matt Gutierrez?

He spent much of the 2009 season with the Chiefs and seemingly would know the playbook better than Stull.

A UFL team reportedly acquired his rights so it's unclear what his future plans were. Haley said last week that getting rid of Gutierrez was not an easy decision.

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Why the fourth QB?

Because the first 2 are bums and the other is Brodie.

by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 17, 2010 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

come on HIV your slipping

I expected at least a Casshole out of you on that one!

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by jrcnc on Aug 17, 2010 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions

That was actually pretty damn funny, HIV.

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by Scott B. on Aug 17, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions

brodie?

You mean that guy that got injured from just throwing the ball?

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by Jux on Aug 17, 2010 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe?

This signing could indicate a couple of different things: Croyle’s injury is more serious than thought, possibly keeping him out at least the rest of training camp and/or the preseason or Haley isn’t happy with Palko’s training camp so far, and will probably cut him with the 1st moves. With Croyle’s history and the level of Palko’s playing, neither one would surprise me

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by FalconMF27 on Aug 17, 2010 2:58 PM CDT reply actions

I think its common knowledge they are less than pleased with Palko

as for Croyle he was throwing Sunday. Regardless you want at least 3 throwing arms in camp and if Croyle is to be out any extended period of time, today, tomorrow, or a week, someone has to get those reps in.

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by jrcnc on Aug 17, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions

I think they didn't bring back Guit

because Croyle won’t be out long. If this is a short term fix withouth the real possibility of the QB making the roster, they probably don’t want to cost Guit the chance to sign elsewhere.

That being said, I think they should cut Palko and bring back Guit.

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by Patrick Allen on Aug 17, 2010 3:00 PM CDT reply actions

or with Palko not looking all that great... Bring Guilerrez in, and cut Palko once Brodie seems to be healed.

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by ravenhawk on Aug 17, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions

They know what they had in Guit

I think not signing Guit and signing an unknown shows that they want to try to develop a player that could possibly develop into something more than just a backup. Guit probably didn’t give them that option

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by FalconMF27 on Aug 17, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions

"Palko not looking all that great"

That’s like saying the Great Wall is a little long.

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by MNchiefsfan on Aug 17, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

THIGGY

by KeyboardGato on Aug 17, 2010 3:06 PM CDT reply actions

Which arm?

Is it Croyle’s throwing arm that is in a brace?

by groundedchevy on Aug 17, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions

His right, throwing arm.

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by Marty-Ball on Aug 17, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Croyle's hurt?!

No way, that’s never happened.

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by Chiefsdad on Aug 17, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions

umm

think brodie will be ready for the BUC’S?

by KCCHIEFS4EVA on Aug 17, 2010 5:55 PM CDT reply actions

because we need him he’s a decent back-up behind cassel…

by KCCHIEFS4EVA on Aug 17, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Brokie Strikes Again

I have no idea what you guys that back Brokie see in the guy.

His arm is stronger, but he takes more risks trying to ‘squeeze it in there’ and ends up getting picked.
He gets rid of the ball faster, but his throws are not nearly as accurate.
He seems to have better pocket presence, but he breaks like a champagne flute subjected to a high C note.

He’s a college QB. Maybe we could turn him into a coach. After all, those who can’t do…….

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by Texas Chief on Aug 17, 2010 9:54 PM CDT reply actions