Ken Whisenhunt Describes His Quarterbacks As 'Knuckleheads' At Times

by David Fucillo on Feb 19, 2012 4:44 PM PST in NFC West

While this is a 49ers blog, there is enough going on around the NFC West that it is worthwhile to get some content related to the 49ers divisional competitors. And when a coach describes his quarterbacks as showing at times that they are knuckleheads, well we can't pass that up!

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt was discussing his quarterbacks on the radio a couple days ago. He stated that he did think the team was better at the position than they were a year ago, but he basically pointed to their inconsistencies as the primary issue:

"They've shown at times that they can do things very well, they've shown at times that they are knuckleheads and it's our job to get the players that are there on our team to play better. That's what we're going to do and we're excited about that."

This came a few days after GM Rod Graves said it was likely that the team would have Kevin Kolb on the roster when a March 17 roster bonus came do. However, his comments about Kolb were interesting in their lack of long term commitment:

"There's no reason to think at this particular point that we wouldn't proceed with ... seeing the contract through, but things change as we go down the road."

The Cardinals have been mentioned as a team that might pursue Peyton Manning if he is released by the Indianapolis Colts. However, they have a sizable commitment to Kevin Kolb (both in money and the draft picks dealt), which leaves them in a bit of a pickle. Do they just roll with Kolb hoping he can develop some consistency? How long do they stick with Kolb if he struggles moving forward?

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lol

Gotta love when a division opponent has a knucklehead of a coach calling his own players knuckleheads.

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by Effage on Feb 19, 2012 5:29 PM PST reply actions

Though Kolb was there Savior

According to all the media the cardinals did great by signing Kolb and gave them the division. I don’t understand how they don’t get negative press when they just spent all that money and gave away a player and a pick to acquire Kolb. Every offseason Wisenhunt plays QB carousel and doesnt get any crap from media.

by STR8CASH..HOMIE on Feb 19, 2012 5:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions

OT

Ed Donatell wasn’t the only coach we declined to be interviewed by the Bucs.

So was Tomsula.

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by mikeinsp on Feb 19, 2012 7:03 PM PST reply actions

Not sure why everyone thinks P Mannning can still play ....

guy should just retire and stop being favre…

by Aazoba Yuzuki on Feb 19, 2012 8:04 PM PST reply actions

stop being Favre?

I don’t think there is anything remotely similar in both the kind of people they are and how their situations have played out. Yes there is a lot of media without much real news happening, but Manning has done nothing to be brought down to Favre’s level.

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by David Fucillo on Feb 19, 2012 9:25 PM PST up reply actions

true that

Nor has Manning fake retired a bunch of times. Fail comparison.

by mrg80 on Feb 20, 2012 4:28 AM PST up reply actions

Sounds like a nice way of seeing

“Oh God, we have the worst QB play in the NFC West. What have I done?”

by Gitaroo_Dude on Feb 19, 2012 8:06 PM PST reply actions

Eh… the Rams were worse.

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by howtheyscored on Feb 19, 2012 11:47 PM PST up reply actions

I wonder how far back you’d have to go to find another team that threw for single digit touchdowns in a full season.

The whole team. Not just one quarterback. The St. Louis Rams entire team threw a grand total of 9 touchdowns in 2011. Quite probably the most pathetic passing game of the modern era.

And I say that despite actually liking Bradford as a player, which I know is not popular.

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by howtheyscored on Feb 19, 2012 11:50 PM PST up reply actions

I think it would be great if the Cards signed Manning.

But then, I’m usually one to look for the humor in any situation. If they get Manning, then the Cardinals will have the trifecta of funny at the quarterback position: a young backup who can’t play very well in Skelton, an overpriced veteran who may be worse in Kolb, and a hall-of-famer who may or may not be able to throw the ball anymore, doesn’t really want to be there, and gets paid more than the other two quarterbacks combined (Manning). Way to take the “wise” out of Wisenhunt, and take the “hunt” out of playoffs for Arizona.
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by f p soft on Feb 19, 2012 8:58 PM PST reply actions

I'd rather not chance it

I thought Warner was washed up with a bum arm after watching him in NY, then look what happened. Even if Manning isn’t 100%, he’ll throw a ton of TDs to Fitz for as long as he’s in there.

by mrg80 on Feb 20, 2012 4:29 AM PST up reply actions

HAHAHAH KLOLB SUCKS!

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by afrikabamboodle on Feb 19, 2012 9:25 PM PST reply actions

Both Kolb and Skelton show alot of promise

Kolb moving teams, trying to learn what Kurt Warner called " a very difficult and complex" offense that “puts more responsibilities on the QB then any system he ever played in”, having no offseason and fighting through injuries. At worse he will be Alex Smith.

Skelton has intangibles that only a few QBs in the NFL have. His pocket presence, awareness, ability to scramble, strength make him very interesting. I mean he did lead us to a 7-2 record. He just needs to work on his accuracy and timing and he can be very good. He has never had a real offseason to prepare or work on his game, he’s basically learned in real game situations. He can be special.

Either way both these guys have a bright future and its impossible to judge Kolb off 1 season. The talent is certainly there though. Same with Skelton.

Worse QB play in the west definately goes to TJax BTW.

by cgcardzfan on Feb 19, 2012 10:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions

KLOLB

The Eagles sure sold high on the guy. “Legitimate NFL QB?” The Cardinals got robbed.

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by doubleteapot on Feb 19, 2012 10:59 PM PST reply actions

Way to early to say that

And DRC wasn’t exactly the player everybody thought he could be.

by cgcardzfan on Feb 19, 2012 11:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

All this laughing at the Cards, at least give Kolb 3 years, he had a lockout plagued offseason just like Smith and his was actually worse. No one knows what they have in Kolb, and if you believe in Alex, you’re pretty much a hypocrite!

Gonna make the WR position relevant again? When?

by rlott#42 on Feb 19, 2012 11:25 PM PST reply actions