A Case Of The "What Ifs"

Clinton, you forget that Chan Gailey had sort of the same thing in Pittsburgh with Kordell Stewart, aka Slash. A versatile quarterback who played receiver (and did it very well I might add) was a regular package in Chan's game-plans. It could happen, and honestly I hope he does have something up his sleeve like that. Secondly.. as for quarterback situations, has anyone thought about this scenario: Chris Simms, from the Bucs, since they have, what, 57 quarterbacks on their team now, including Jeff 'Crazy-legs' Garcia? Chris Simms played through extraordinary pain in years past, with his appendectomy on hold, and still played well. Also, he's a lefty, so Jake Long (should we pick him up) could play at LT, and thereby become our "RT" (since Simms is a southpaw) If we then picked up a RT such as Olivea, or someone else that's competent, he would become our "LT", and do fine. Jake Long (or Tackle X, since we don't know who will be there) will still face the best pass-rush specialists the others team have, but it wouldn't be from Simms's blind side. I see a few kinks in this plan, but either way, that linemen will either face lesser pass-rushers, and therefore hold up better, or he will face the best, but Simms would see a rush coming and be able to avoid it. He's experienced enough that our team could rally around him, but young enough that he's able to adapt, and sit on the bench a year and soak in our offense. He's more mobile than what we're used to seeing (besides Casey Printers) in a red uniform, but he's also got the strength to play through injuries, grind it out, sit in the pocket and deliver the ball. I like Croyle, and think he'll do fine, but competition does breed results, and I think Damon is just now starting to show his age. In a couple of years, if that, he will be done, and we need an insurance plan pronto. Any thoughts on that?

Clinton - one can always dream. ;)

Double D, how ever much I would love to see a play like that, I am not so sure Chan Gailey has it in him.

If he's deemed healthy enough, I say we take Dennis Dixon in the 5th or 6th round to use as a 3/4th WR plus serve as QB-backup. Four receiver set, double reverse with a flea-flicker finale. :)

Steven, nice article, but I would suggest that the question is What if BC is NOT and above average QB? Then what do we do? Thigpen? Bring back Steve Bono? Maybe at least if we do draft Run DMC maybe he can be Throw DMC too.

Ok Adam. I have a suggestion for future articles.

For the last 10, or so, years, I would like to see how hard it is to pick up a good OT v. a good DT. Make one of those things, like ive seen here and other places, showing probowlers and busts each year. If it turns out, that most probowl DTs are taken in the top 10 and probowl OTs, say, in the top 30, we should give serious consideration to taking one of the 2 DTs over Long. Since we are in a long term rebuild, and all.

If Kansas City doesn't tap at least 3 O-linemen in this draft, I would consider it poorly evaluated. I would expect to see 3 OL, 1DT, 2CB, 1QB then anything else they want.

Adam:

It seems like you and I are really crossing swords time and time again. My point is that I do not believe that Ryan is a good QB prospect and you do. That really is not a big deal. now, let's get to something you said I agree with "We can get a good OT in round two and a good OG in round three." I agree wholeheartedly. Now, when we draft a stud LT in round one, we will have the makings of an excellent line.

Damon doesn't get rid of the ball and is too immobile. He might be the easiest QB to sack I've ever seen. I haven't seen that much tucking since the drag queen convention, er...

We can get a good OT in round two and a good OG in round three.

ADAM, I dont care who the qb is , If the o-line sucks as bad as last year, they are dog meat for a pack of hungry wolves. Every time I hear Croyle is to fragile, I cant help wonder why the same doesnt apply to Damon. He got hurt just like Brodie(running for his life). And looking over our free agent pick-ups ,They havent fixed the line one bit.

Adam,

I think the Chiefs would be wise to possibly try to pick up another young quarterback if there is a plan to adequately deal with the o-line problems, and cornerback, etc. The Chiefs could spend a draft pick on a young quarterback and let the four Croyle, Huard, Thigpen,and the new guy battle it out before the season. Best three stay, the odd man out gets a real big "see ya later" and best of luck.

Well, well, well...let's say Brodie is a good QB, a huge, ginormous "what if," fringing on the verge of being a big fish story I can't believe I'm even considering. I'll go to the car analogy again. Fine, we found ourselves a Porsche at a bargain-basement price, but it's a lemon. It can't stay on the road and is in the shop all the time. Better have another vehicle, because if you only have this set of wheels to depend on you and your family are screwed.

As for the Peyton Manning comment. There is a Peyton type in, oh, about one of every 15 drafts, so...I just don't understand that logic.

That's all I'm talking about, give the man a chance. Let him play this year, you've already made the commitment. IF he doesn't show improvement this year with an improved team (hopefully) then it's time to go back to the chalk board...Whether Herm will be the man going back to the chalkboard will be another issue.

I am willing to give Brodie a chance, and always have been. I think he looked pretty good when he had the time to throw. If the Chiefs don't take Ryan at #5 then good. I will be ok. If they do take him, then good, I will be ok too. I am not so concerned about the QB situtation as I am the O-line situtation. I beleive with out protection, no QB will succeed. We need an O-line! Has anyone heard any news whatsoever on Shane Olivea (RT)?????????

I'd say draft a guy in the later rounds such as Kevin O'Connell in the 5th or 6th round and give Brodie Croyle one full year of opportunity. Then if it doesn't work out then we worry about QB in the next draft. Let's get a good O-Line while the gettin is good.

Good thoughts guys. I don't see the point in drafting QB's in round 3 and higher if we are only going to give them 6 games in a bad situation to show what they can do. Sounds like it has high potential to be a repeat trend if we go that direction this year.

With Brodie, we just don't know. I am with you. I think we should roll this year with him and see how he develops. As you noted, without a line and a decent running game, it is hard to any QB to develop. The only reason folks are promoting Ryan is that there isn't a Payton Manning in the draft. In any decent QB crop, he is a marginal first rounder at best.

My, my, my. Brodie's detractors are ready to pitch him when he hasn't even had a chance to play with a decent line and running back at the same time. Brodie didn't even have that great of protection when he played at Alabama. Doubtless Brodie has suffered some injuries simply because he stood in the pocket and attempted to do his job. Brodie is a man who HATES LOSING!!!! He has a good arm, he is learning, and I for one believe that if given the chance Brodie could be a GREAT quarterback. Alabama has a history of producing some very fine quarterbacks. Who is to say Brodie won't be the next in that line of quarterbacks?

No I'm not sold on Brodie Croyle. He's been injured just about every year that he has played football, including high school. He did play six games last year and never accomplished a foothold on the team. I agree that Matt Ryan is not the answer, but if he was a mediocre college quarterback then what was Brodie Croyle. Which was a reach in the third round.