[KC Chiefs.com] The Chiefs stuck by Todd Haley’s quarterback plan at practice Wednesday. Tyler Palko was first in line during position drills, and the Chiefs said he took about 60 percent of the starter’s snaps, with the rest going to Kyle Orton.
Haley again indicated Palko would start Sunday’s game against the Bears in Chicago. But Haley also said that he won’t hesitate to change quarterbacks during the game if events warrant and he believes the recently acquired Orton is ready to play.
“We’ve got to get ready to win a big game,” Haley said. “We’ll do it by whatever means possible. If it takes playing three quarterbacks and going wildcat 20 plays, we’ve got to do that.”
Realistically, Haley’s choices are down to Palko, who started the last two games for the injured Matt Cassel and committed seven turnovers, and Orton, who joined the Chiefs last week. That Haley split the starter’s work almost 50-50 in practice between Palko and Orton indicates he’s having trouble deciding between the two.
“The number one task is to get Tyler to continue to improve and eliminate some of the things that he’s done that need to be better,” Haley said, “and at the same time to get Kyle ready to go in a limited amount of time in this offense and with these offensive players.”
Stop starting Palko!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He’s horrible!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by dds1388 — December 1, 2011 @ 4:11 pm
Let’s see some Stanzi!
Comment by chiefsfan67 — December 1, 2011 @ 5:32 pm
we need to see Stanzi and Orton, but Palko probably gives us the best chance to win and mathmatically we’re still in it. Orton isn’t ready and will only look bad if he gets in there this week (against a very good defense). I agree with playing Palko this game and then if we lose, playing Stanzi and Orton the rest of the way.
Comment by Jeff in VA — December 1, 2011 @ 8:35 pm
Ummm….if Palko has 2 turnovers by halftime he’s gone…got to be gone…
“Isn’t ready”…LOL!!! Not ready for what? Our intensely complicated precise offense??!!?! LMFAO!!!!!!!!!! I’m sure he can read defenses better than Cassel and Palko could ever do with a friggin’ blindfold on!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Tammy H — December 1, 2011 @ 9:07 pm
I just am so frustrated with our offense!! Our defense has been so outstanding–it’s a damn shame we can’t play better for them. I am so frustrated!!
Comment by Tammy H — December 1, 2011 @ 9:31 pm
PALKO IS TERRIBLE, shouldn’t even be in the NFL. Its time for Stanzi or Orton
Comment by golfer — December 2, 2011 @ 8:40 am
Tammy, your right, Orton can probably read a defense better than Cassel and Palko. But this is a new offense with new plays to him. In one week he probably only learned a 1/3 of our lame offense. That’s what I meant by not ready.
BTW…Ortons numbers over the years are nearly identical to Cassels with a lower winning percentage, so I wouldn’t expect too much. But here, he’ll have the best receivers he’s ever had. Could be interesting.
Comment by Jeff in VA — December 2, 2011 @ 7:04 pm