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Kansas City Chiefs helmet, uniform concept design
Charles Sollers, a photographer from Missouri for Rivals.com has created a new concept design for the Kansas City Chiefs helmets and uniforms.
By now you have probably seen some of Sollers work as he also has provided images of college team helmets and uniforms.
As Nike takes over the NFL uniforms there were little changes made, but could you imagine Dwayne Bowe wearing this?
2012 NFL draft: Possible selections for the Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs finished entered the 2011 season with promise after finishing 10-6 in 2010, but instead would fall to 7-9.
The Chiefs were in last place in the AFC West but were only separated from first place by one game as the rest of the division finished at 8-8.
After a starting the 2011 season at 5-8, head coach Todd Haley would be fired and Romeo Crennel would take over.
The glaring problem for the Chiefs was the inefficiency of the offense as they would only accumulate 212 total points, last in their division.
2012 mock draft: AFC West edition
My Divisional Mock Draft breakdown continues today with the AFC West and will conclude on Friday with the NFC West.
Looking into the future of the AFC West
Denver Broncos(8-8)- Tim Tebow will be the starter going into next year despite all the media controversy that will continue. The Bronco’s came on at the end of the year, but lacked the talent to make a deep playoff run. The offense ranked #1 overall rushing the ball, however the passing game was on and off and unable to accumulate an excess of touchdowns. Defensively, the Bronco’s have promise in 1st year player Von Miller who had an outstanding year with 11.5 sacks. The LBs DJ Williams and Wesley Woodyard played well, however the defensive secondary needs improvement. Bottom line is that Tebow must develop into a more polished passer, and next year will be his time to put to rest doubters. Although rumors will start about the Bronco’s taking a QB to putt pressure on Tebow, I feel they will concentrate on other issues such as the defense.
San Diego Chargers(8-8)- Roster shake-ups are needed this offseason in order to stay competitive going into next year. The defense was alright but could get better. With several offensive players such as Jackson most likely Matthews locked in, the Chargers should concentrate on defense and protecting Philip Rivers, or picking up a big playmaker. With the exit of Marcus Mcneill San Diego needs to get an impact offensive line man and resort to some big free agency pickups outside of what’s normal for them. This team has some viable tools to make a run, however Philip Rivers must have a rebound type year and cut down on the picks.
Oakland Raiders(8-8)- For a while I thought the Raiders would make noise last year however the defense cost them late in the year. With the acquisition Carson Palmer options at QB are good, however I doubt he is the full circle answer. Offensively, Michael Bush, Darren McFadden and Heyward Bey were impressive as the Raiders were top 10 in both rushing and passing. Defensively Ronaldo Mclain had an excellent year, but the defensive line needs help and so does the secondary in order to make a stir in what should be a competitive division once again. Without a first round draft pick they will have to make up for it later in New York with quality late round choices.
Kansas City Chiefs(7-9)- With the return of Matt Cassel healthy they could be a decent team. They have the athletes to work with on offense, as Mccluster and Bowe are game breakers. The defense is led by Derrick Johnson who is in his prime in addition to Jovan Belcher, and Tamba Hali who at times played very well this past season. With the return of Eric Berry in the secondary, the Chiefs could gain a lot of ground. Going into next year given that Brandon Flowers had a great 2011 performance with 4 interceptions the DB’s should improve. With a high draft the Chiefs will most likely concentrate on defense in order to solidify a unit that showed promise. A huge win over Green Bay last year is definitely a solid place to start.
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Kansas City Chiefs: Eyes on the Players and Prize
The Kansas City Chiefs have their eye on the prize as well as all of their players. The organization has made several changes to their personnel that show their commitment to success. No-one can really blame them for their most recent season of disappointment. In Week 2, star running back Jamaal Charles was injured for the season and that’s where it began. The list of serious injuries piled and the rebuilding started. It was like they were stuck in preseason. They played third string quarterback Tyler Palko for a few games and attempted to develop what they could of their younger and inexperienced players. The season was decaying one week at a time until the real challenge came.
The energy was different when the Green Bay Packers ran on to the field at Arrowhead Stadium. The devoted Chiefs fans would have been there screaming regardless of what happened however, the atmosphere seemed fresh. With new Head Coach Romeo Crennel, the Kansas City Chiefs were fired up to prove a point. Even with most of their most crucial and consistent star players hurt, the Chiefs wanted to show everyone that they have champions inside them. It’s easy to say that about any team the Packers faced throughout the season, except when it came down to playing in KC the questions began to rise. Defense wins championships and even though the defensive numbers are merely average, the team plays another level of game at home as displayed in Green Bay’s first loss of the season.
The Chiefs roster is filled with many humbled and unselfish playmakers unlike other teams in the league. Rarely do they participate in end zone celebrations or speak poorly to the media. The discipline they have continues to grow on and off the field. With the right coaching and play calling, they could be a dangerous threat to anyone who enters the ‘sea of red’. When the season ended last year and KC had to face the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs, prior to that game Matt Cassels numbers were almost identical to those of Tom Brady whom many consider to be the best quarterback in the league today. Jamaal Charles was getting comparisons to Adrian Peterson and Wide Receiver Dwayne Bowe was statistically the best receiver last year. We knew the injured stars were capable of probowl numbers, however with their injuries, we were given a chance to see the backup players hang with the super bowl champs under the new coaching.
With the dismissal of Todd Haley, ‘The New Arrowhead’ seems refreshed. Each player is bouncing back and preparing for next season with a complete tunnel vision on success. The Chiefs have two legit starting quarterbacks in Kyle Orton and Matt Cassel in addition to their supreme running game. Coach Crenel used to be the defensive coordinator for the team. After accepting the job for head coach, it’s hard to imagine him allowing anyone to break apart the defensive unit he established in the little time he did. There are rumors today that the Chiefs have hidden cameras in their facilities which go with the assumption that every player is being watched. They have their eyes on the players and prize and they aren’t leaving the metaphoric tunnel vision until it becomes the literal tunnel that leads them to the Super Bowl.
Sam Sepanji is an NFL team writer for The Penalty Flag and can be contacted at SSepanji@ThePenaltyFlagBlog.com
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AFC West Quarterbacks: Pick Your Poison
Now that the Denver Broncos have named Tim Tebow the starter for 2012, at least going into camp, it’s time to put you in the owner’s box of the AFC West teams. Ask yourself, going into the 2012 season, which starting quarterback grants you the most confidence that your team can win the division? Your choices: Tim Tebow, Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer, or Matt Cassel.
Denver Broncos’ Tim Tebow: This season’s Mr. Controversial, setting aside the likes of Michael Vick, Terrell Owens, and Randy Moss, Tim Tebow had horrific passing statistics, but still managed a positive win-loss ratio. Although putting up most of his numbers in the waning minutes of games, Tebow has still managed a 9-7 record in his first 16 starts. Seven of those wins have come while trailing at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Tebow has a motivating factor for his teammates and the fans that gives him an emotional edge late in games. However, in regards to statistics, throwing motion, and general command of the offense, Tebow is conceivable the worst quarterback in the NFL, let alone the AFC West.
San Diego Chargers’ Philip Rivers: Once one of the most feared quarterbacks in the league, his team has diminished around him and left him mostly unprotected and alone. Free agency has taken outlet receiving backs like LaDanian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles, as well as third wide receiver Legedu Naanee. Rivers’ limited options have lured him into throwing 20 interceptions this year. Those errors, combined with an attitude you would expect to see from an impatient 12-year old, lead the Chargers to an over-inflated 8-8 team record. In contrast, Rivers had thrown for over 4,000 yards and 27 or more touchdowns in four consecutive years.
Oakland Raiders’ Carson Palmer: Palmer was thrown to the wolves in his first start with Oakland this year, resulting in three interceptions in a half. That pattern would slow, but continue nonetheless. Palmer finished his partial season with 16 interceptions. However, in nine starts, Palmer threw for over 2,600 yards and 13 touchdowns. He holds ten team, game and career, passing records for his previous team, the Cincinnati Bengals. Although Palmer is a seasoned leader, he has no playoff experience in over his nine-year career.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Matt Cassel: Arguably the most statistically average quarterback in the NFL, Cassel has neither amazed nor disappointed the Chiefs since being traded from New England in 2009. Over the past three seasons, Cassel has an average quarterback rating of 79.8 with 53 touchdowns and 38 turnovers (interceptions and fumbles lost, combined). The Chiefs are 21-27 since Cassel took over as the starter, an unimpressive record, without presenting enough impetus to make a quarterback change. On the bright side, Cassel threw 27 touchdowns to only 7 interceptions in 2010 and put the Chiefs into the playoffs as the AFC West winner.
All four starting quarterbacks have their strengths and weaknesses, and none of them seem completely detrimental to their team. However, there also seem to be no “world beaters” in the AFC West, and it’ll be a matter of time until one of them will need to shine if this division plans to return to prior glories. Now, the question falls on the owners and general managers of who increases the likelihood of winning in 2012. You decide.
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2012 NFL Free Agency: 10 WR’s That Could Make a Difference
As we inch closer to NFL free agency teams will now decide what to do with some of their top players and difference makers. There are a number of high-caliber wide receivers that could land with new teams including DeSean Jackson, Wes Welker and Stevie Johnson but also some other veteran names such as Reggie Wayne, Vincent Jackson and Plaxico Burress that could search for new teams. Here are the top 10 choices for wide receiver in 2012 free agency.
1. DeSean Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Is DeSean Jackson more trouble than he is worth? The jury still may be out but after causing a fiasco with the Eagles last season it could be the end of the road in Philly. The problem for the Eagles is that they don’t have anyone else to take his place. For a number of years the Eagles struggled at the WR position and now that they finally have someone worth something are they going to turn around and let that go? Jackson’s vertical ability has a great impact on the way defenses approach the Eagles’ offense and Michael Vick. Losing him would do more damage than just paying him the high salary he demands.
2. Wes Welker (New England Patriots)
If your name is not Tom Brady then chances of you obtaining a lucrative contract from the Patriots is very unlikely. Welker continues to set NFL records and could end his career with the Brady-led Patriots. At least that would be the smart thing to do. Previously with the Miami Dolphins Welker never produced the type of offense he does now. Is it the person throwing him the ball, or is it the system that he fits in. Welker is virtually impossible to cover out of the slot due to his quickness, intelligence, and hands. It would be hard to imagine that Welker looked elsewhere and Brady didn’t push for him to come back.
3. Stevie Johnson (Buffalo Bills)
Ryan Fitzpatrick has all but lifted up his shirt asking for Stevie Johnson to come back to the Bills but head coach Chan Gailey named a few conditions if he is to come back. There is no doubt he has talent but his actions, while funny, are hurting his team. The Bills need a flamboyant and exciting player. It is something they have not had in a good amount of time, but there is point in time to do it and Stevie doesn’t know that.
4. Dwayne Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs)
Dwayne Bow is a number one receiver that a team like the New York Jets, St. Louis Rams and Denver Broncos could use. Let’s not forget so can the Chiefs. His large stature, catching radius and work around the goal line make him a complete mismatch. He has also shown the propensity to make acrobatic catches on the fade and back shoulder passes.
5. Vincent Jackson (San Diego Chargers)
The Chargers have avoided a long-term extension with Jackson and even let him hold out with no response. Philip Rivers needs a go-to receiver and right now Jackson is the best option. Jackson turns 29 this winter and could be slapped with the franchise tag. Selected to only one Pro-Bowl during his career he also finished in the top fifteen and top ten in the NFL for receiving yards during the 2008 and 2009 seasons. After career-low numbers in 2010 he bounced back in 2011 with 1,106 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
6. Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts)
There has been talk of Reggie thinking this may be his last season in Indy, but odds are that also lies if Peyton is coming back. Hard to imagine the Colts would leave Manning without his number one target. One of the most interesting quotes from Wayne, is that he feels younger due to the lack of quarterback for the Colts. In fact, he thinks he bought himself a few more years. Reggie Wayne put on his hard hat for 11 seasons for the Colts, but the packed boxes in the locker room indicate he’s moving on.
7. Marques Colston (New Orleans Saints)
When healthy Colston is a nightmare match-up for a corner, but the Saints have proved they can win without him. Picking up Colston could be a risk with his injury history. In his sixth NFL Season in four of his. This is Colston’s sixth NFL season. In five of those years he’s gone over 1,000 yards. Teammate Roman Harper stated, “He doesn’t draw a lot of attention to himself; he goes out there and he makes the hard catches. Goes across the middle, takes the hard hits, and doesn’t complain. He makes plays for us, and he doesn’t ever cause trouble. It’s simple: If you get more players like Colston, you have a great team.”
8. Pierre Garcon (Indianapolis Colts)
Drafted in the 6th round in the 2008 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, Garcon has shown flashes of brilliance but could lack the overall number one ability. Targeted a team high 134 times in 2011 Garcon fell just short of reaching 1,000 yards.
9. Brandon Lloyd (St. Louis Rams)
Lloyd is a bit of a mystery playing for five different teams in his brief NFL career, but drafted in 2003 and traded by the Denver Broncos to the St. Louis Rams expectations were high. Lloyd was one of the few bright surprises for the Rams this season finishing with 51 receptions for 683 yards and five touchdowns since coming over from the Broncos in Week 5. What makes Lloyd’s numbers even more impressive is that starting QB Sam Bradford was injured for a large part of that 11 game stretch.
10. Plaxico Burress (New York Jets)
Burress only secured 45 of 95 targets this year, gaining 612 yards on those receptions. His eight touchdowns bailed his season out somewhat, but it’s hard to expect a repeat of that next year, given that he turns 35 in August. Someone will still take a chance on the veteran due to his size and red zone threat.
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Orton Hears a Boo, Laughs Last: No ‘Tebow Time’ in Playoffs
Jerry Brukheimer couldn’t have written a better script than this. Little did the NFL schedulers know that when they put the Denver Broncos at home against the Kansas City Chiefs on New Year’s Day that they would be producing a box office bonanza, full of drama, that would even make Hollywood blush.
First, you have the protagonist, Tim Tebow. Tebow is the hero of the story. He single-handedly rode in off the bench and saved the Broncos’ season when all appeared lost. Tebow now has his Broncos’ team on the brink their first playoff berth since 2005. In Week 17, Tebow hopes to ride off into the sunset of the NFL regular season with his Broncos at 9-7 and the playoffs just over the horizon. The only thing that stands in his way is Kyle Orton and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Orton is the antagonist. He began the season as the Broncos starting quarterback before being relieved of his duties in Week 5 by none other than the beloved aforementioned Tebow. After being benched in favor of Tebow, Orton was later released upon his request only to be picked up by the division rival Chiefs. In two starts with the Chiefs, Orton has successfully inflicted the only blemish to date on the Green Bay Packers’ otherwise perfect season and he took the Oakland Raiders to overtime before falling short in the extra period.
So now we’re in the final week of the regular season. Tebow has been the miracle man and is looking towards the playoffs while Orton has his upset minded Chiefs primed to play the role of spoiler for his former team. Who wins?
Well if it were up to Hollywood Tebow would get the victory and the girl and everyone would live happily ever after. Unfortunately for Tebow fans, myself included, this ain’t Hollywood and the NFL is about to flip the script on us. Tebow would love the victory and doesn’t care so much about the girl as his faith is stronger than his hormonal urges. Unfortunately for our protagonist, his fairytale ride comes to an abrupt end on Sunday as in this saga, Orton, the not so bad guy wins.
You see, for the Broncos a win means a trip to the playoffs but for the Chiefs and Orton this is their Super Bowl. One game, one stage, one chance, to prove that you are better than the guy they replaced you with as the NFL world watches. If you think Orton and the Chiefs got up for the Packers game a few weeks back, wait until you see what they have in store for Tebow. This game is going to get ugly real quick, but in the end Orton hears a boo from his former Mile high faithful but gets the last laugh as their will be no ‘Tebow Time” in the NFL playoffs.
Aaron Moon is the CEO and a Featured Journalist for The Penalty Flag. An active duty Navy Chief and avid writer, Aaron is a lifelong Bears’ fan who writes about his team from a critics’ point of view. You can contact Aaron on facebook or follow him on Twitter @DA_Bear_Truth. Contact Aaron directly by emailing him at amoon@thepenaltyflagblog.com.
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Romeo Crennel Makes His Case For Chiefs’ Head Coaching Position
Did interim head coach Romeo Crennel outcoach Mike McCarthy or was the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Green Bay Packers the culmination of a perfect storm? That’s really hard to answer even after watching the game.
You can make the case that the Chiefs really took it to the Packers and beat them at their own game or you may feel that the Packers played down to the level of competition they faced. After the game, most commentators were blaming the Packers loss on all the injuries they have suffered along their offensive line and the fact that the Packers were without their best receiver. Nobody was really giving credit to the Chiefs.
You could tell that Aaron Rodgers missed his favorite target Greg Jennings. None of his other receivers stepped to the plate to help Rodgers out as his top receiver on the day was Randall Cobb. Cobb caught only four passes on the day which matched his total for the three previous games before Sunday’s loss.
Crennel’s defense did do a good job of keeping pressure on Rodgers though. The Chiefs sacked Rodgers four times on the day and held Rodgers to his lowest completion percentage (48.6), lowest total yards in a game (235) and lowest yards per pass attempt (6.7) of the season.
Green Bay’s defense didn’t step up to the plate either. The Chiefs only managed 19 points against the Packers but the usually opportunistic Packers’ defense was unable to get much pressure or force any turnovers against the Chiefs. The Packers didn’t register any sacks against Kyle Orton and the Chiefs were very careful with the ball not turning the ball over even once.
Still, 19 points isn’t a bad total to hold a team to. Scoring teams like the Packers will take holding an opponent under 20 points any day since they usually score much better than that. Pretty sure they would have liked the defense to play a little better today though.
It’s possible that the Chiefs’ defensive performance was not a fluke though. Most people don’t remember that Crennel was the New England Patriots defensive coordinator during their Super Bowl years from 2001-2004. The Patriots won three championships in the four years Crennel coached there but haven’t won one since he left.
People probably don’t remember that because of how bad of a job he did as head coach of the Cleveland Browns when he coached there from 2005-2008. In four years coaching in Cleveland, Crennel’s record was 24-40. He only had one winning season and never made the playoffs during his time there.
Although most people don’t remember Crennel’s time in New England, Chiefs’ general manager Scott Pioli does. Pioli was an executive with the Patriots during the time Crennel coached there. That’s one of the reasons why people think Crennel has the inside track to be hired as the Chiefs’ head coach full-time.
Familiarity and a good resume are nice, but what better way to apply for the open position in Kansas City than to lead that team to their biggest win of the season? Regardless of how it happened, Crennel took a 5-8 team and did something that no other team in the league had been able to do up until Sunday. He beat the undefeated Packers.
It doesn’t help his chances if he loses the rest of the way though. With only two games left to play we will get a chance to see if Crennel and the Chiefs can repeat Sunday’s performance against both the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos. He’s off to a great start but let’s see if he can nail the rest of his audition.
Roosevelt Hall is an NFL Featured Journalist for The Penalty Flag and can be contacted at RHall@ThePenaltyFlagBlog.com. Follow him on Twitter @rhall_tpfb.
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One Hit Wonder: Orton 1 and Done for the Chiefs
Tyler Palko got the start on Sunday for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chicago Bears. After a scoreless first quarter and ineffective quarterback play the Chiefs called on veteran Kyle Orton to jumpstart the offense. The Chiefs had not scored an offensive touchdown in 10 consecutive quarters and recently claimed Orton off waivers to boost their QB play after he was released by the Denver Broncos. In anticipation of a possible QB change Orton had taken the majority of the snaps in practice this week.
On his first offensive play with the Chiefs Orton handed the ball to Thomas Jones. Jones approached the line of scrimmage before tossing the ball back to Orton for an attempted flea-flicker. The two former Chicago teammates hoped to take advantage of an aggressive Bears’ defense with a little trickery. Instead, Bears safety Major Wright broke through the Chiefs offensive line and hit Orton just as he threw the ball disrupting the timing of the play forcing the pass to fall incomplete.
After the hit Orton immediately went to his knees clutching his hand. He would leave the game with an injured index finger on his throwing hand. Orton’s return is questionable which puts the fate of the Chiefs in Week 13 and possibly the rest of 2011 in the hands of Palko. Wright’s hit on Orton may have sealed the deal on both the Chief’s season as well as the future of Todd Haley as the Kansas City head coach. Time will only tell.
Aaron Moon is the CEO and a Featured Journalist for The Penalty Flag. An avid writer, Aaron is a lifelong Bears’ fan who writes about his team from a critics’ point of view. You can contact Aaron on facebook or follow him on Twitter @DA_Bear_Truth. Contact Aaron directly by emailing him at amoon@thepenaltyflagblog.com
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Time to Draft A Franchise Quarterback in Kansas City
Matt Cassel was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009 and was given a $63 Million contract. Cassel became available due to him making the most of his chances when Tom Brady was injured and knocked out in Week 1 of the 2008 Season, ironically against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has done well for himself in KC, including leading them to the Division Championship last season. For Matt Cassel, his career as a Chief has been up and down, and now he is about to be on another downhill slide as his 2011 season may be done due to a significant hand injury.
That leaves Tyler Palko, an undrafted free agent taking over as the starting quarterback of the Chiefs. For as weak as the AFC West has been, it is possible Palko could lead the Chiefs to the playoffs for the second straight season. Even though we are just getting started in the wild playoff race, it’s not too off base to look ahead to the off-season and whether Cassel’s injury could lead the Chiefs to draft a new Quarterback in the 2012 Draft.
Cassel is due $5.25 Million next season, and with him returning from injury, it may make sense to find a new Quarterback to take over and lead the Chiefs. Most people will say that now Ricky Stanzi was drafted to be the future Quarterback but I don’t think the Chiefs would pass up an opportunity to draft one of the top talented Quarterbacks if they fall to them or even possibly decide to trade up for one.
It seemed they were on track to Draft one of the top Quarterbacks when they started 0-3, but then they went on a 4 game winning streak and went to 4-3 and a contender in the AFC West. Now we know they will have no chance at Andrew Luck unless they give away their entire draft and then some to get him, but there is a chance at getting Matt Barkley or Landry Jones as well. Now of course the Chiefs may end up bringing back Cassel and paying him the $5.25 Million he is due next season and everything would continue with Cassel as the starting Quarterback.
Even if the Chiefs do believe in Ricky Stanzi and keep Cassel, it won’t hurt to at the most draft a quarterback in the second round to compete with Stanzi when the Chiefs decide to move on from Cassel. Whether its next season or in a couple of years, the Chiefs should begin looking for a new franchise quarterback to build around and next years quarterback class is a great place to start.
Mike Presley is a NFL Featured Journalist for The Penalty Flag. He is a graduate of the Carolina School of Broadcasting and hosts a weekly NFL show on the schools radio station 89.3 The Storm entitled “The Front Seven.” Mike also writes for the racing website www.hardcoreracefans.com.
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Phil Simms Blasts Matt Cassel and the Chiefs
Should Kansas City Chiefs’ fans blame Matt Cassel or is it just another case of a crazy NFL season that continues to show every Sunday brings different results?
According to commentator Phil Simms of CBS Sports he says he would be surprised if Cassel continued to start for the (4-5) Chiefs.
Despite the Chiefs recent struggles they are still within striking of the Oakland Raiders and the questionable AFC West but there is no disputing there is something wrong, but benching Matt Cassel is not going to help the situation.
If the Chiefs had other viable options rather than Tyler Palko or Ricky Stanzi maybe this could be a discussion.
Tyler Palko has been on and off the practice squad of the Chiefs and has already been on four teams since going undrafted in 2007. Palko has only appeared in four games in his career only attempting 13 total passes.
Ricky Stanzi, the former stand out at Iowa was selected with the 135th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and by throwing him to the wolves is not going to help the situation.
Things aren’t going to get much easier for the Chiefs as they prepare to face the New England Patriots, Pittsbugh Steelers, and Chicago Bears.
Just because the Denver Broncos can throw Tim Tebow into the starting line-up and somehow, someway end up 3-1 during that time doesn’t mean that any team can just throw some random quarterback in and find success.
Cassel has not been healthy this season and to make matters worse his injury status is now up in the air for Week 11.
It’s hard for a quarterback to compete when his offensive line struggles to keep him upright and finding him the time to look down-field.
Cassel was hit 12 times and sacked four times by the Denver Broncos…
GB Bongiovanni is a syndicated sports writer and owner of The Penalty Flag Sports Blog and can be contacted at GBongiovanni@journalist.com and found on Facebook and Twitter @GBBongiovanni
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