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Originally Posted by Messier
No he does not, you're give Haley too little power in this analysis. How do you know Vermeil wanted Banks to start? Who told you that, Vermeil? Did you read it? You don't know any of this. You're a fan that decided Haley got screwed. The GM signs players and retains players, yes he kept Palko on the roster, but he does not make game day starting decisions.And it wasn't his decision on the depth chart. As far as I'm concerned Pioli thought Palko was a third string, practice squad QB, and nothing more.
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There are plenty of reports that said Vermeil wanted Banks, Martz is the guy who wanted Green, and Vermeil also didn't want Marshall Faulk.
If Pioli thought Palko was a third string practice squad QB, then you are saying he was comfortable walking into the season with a fifth round rookie in a strike-shortened season as the backup should Cassel get injured. None of that looks good.
I don't know what's so hard about this. The GM decides who the team signs. He's the guy who has ultimate authority over the final roster. In the end, he gets input from Haley, but he's the guy who makes the final decision. The fact that the Chiefs walked into last season with the 3 QBs they did is very largely on Pioli.