Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals: 5 Things To Watch For In Week 14
By Brett Gering
2. Regular Tests For Kansas City’s Safeties
Oct 19, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Ron Parker (38) breaks up a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) in the final seconds of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Chiefs won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Drew Stanton doesn’t make the quickest of reads, and he’s far from a pinpoint passer. He’s a lifelong backup whose throws have a tendency to sail.
His coach will argue otherwise, but Stanton isn’t leading the Cardinals to anything resembling a postseason run.
Bruce Arians was asked on the possibility of replacing Drew Stanton.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 3, 2014
He was not amused. pic.twitter.com/K5qcQc5j0Y
He can, however, fling it downfield, which is a talent he’s sure to showcase this afternoon.
Kansas City’s safeties can’t afford to gamble, particularly with a speedster like John Brown darting down the seam.