It's clear now. Huard got beat to hell. The Chiefs aren't going to let Brodie get beat to hell. They will do everything in their power to prevent it.

That never happened.

I will concur until that the offesive line is fixed and we can run the ball to open it up more for Brodie. Until then I don't think we will see what Brodie can truely do. Well that and get rid of Solari and Curl.

I think he would say, film study. Clearly, our line sucks and Brodie isn't going to change that directly.

However, the argument could be made that a QB who can get the ball out faster, deeper, and with greater velocity and who gives us the threat of a rollout and, generally, more mobility under center would translate into improved line play.

Herm won't see it that way, though. Right now, it sounds like he's found a comfortable excuse that he's not going to put Brodie at risk. That doesn't explain the playcalling during Downfield's tenure, though. And, I promise you this ... Brodie doesn't want Herm to protect him from jack.

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You are painting funny pictures.

Herm might be the most stubborn man alive.

Maybe.

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Am I? That's how I interpret Herm's comments.

The playcalling CHANGED in Indianapolis. We were MORE conservative than usual.

I've been trying to tell everyone this for two days now. I wrote about it.

They are coddling Brodie. They didn't coddle Huard.

Will they coddle him the rest of the season or open up the playbook sunday and hope we get 13 points this time?

Why would they change?

They don't want Brodie to get beat up.

It's obvious now. We're gonna run 30 times a game from here on out. No sense in letting Brodie throw too much!

This is great column fodder. Priest is the new Pinata!!!

Bingo! That is exactly what I was doing, interpretting the picture the way I see it. That is all any of us can do, because we only have the information they give us, or is leaked. Connecting the dots and drawing your own conclusion is half the fun and all we can do. For what it is worth, I tend to agree with you on this. However, I am extremely skeptical of Herm for the reasons already cited.

Thanks for the correction... Started 9-0 and ended 13-3 I believe. I still don't see Herm ever getting close to that type of record.

I find it amazing how a QB change reveals what the real problem on offense is?

I just remember last week, or a couple of weeks ago how many were bashing Huard. Croyle showed us he is better then Huard, and has upside, but just look how that shows and reveals who the real problem is?

Amazing.

I actually think he's saying this today to confuse Oakland. I predict we see significantly more downfield passing with Croyle at home. We'll see.