Chiefs In Talks With Daunte Culpepper

If you're wondering why the Kansas City Chiefs would be interested in a "retired" quarterback that hasn't been effective since 2004, let me give you a short list. Brodie Croyle, Damon Huard, Tyler Thigpen, and Ingel Martin. Those are the four quarterbacks on the 1-5 Chiefs roster. Is it starting to make sense?

Just a day after losing Croyle for the season with torn knee ligaments, Kansas City talked with Daunte Culpepper about possibly coming to the rescue at the most uncertain position on the field for the Chiefs.

Culpepper is the type of quarterback that might help a stagnant offense, using his legs (yes, he can still run a little) to make plays when the routes aren't there. The 2004 season, when Cupepper was with the Vikings, was his career best, but even his last season with the Raiders wasn't horrible. Daunte started six games, throwing five touchdowns (and rushing for three) to only two interceptions, more touchdowns than the three Kansas City quarterbacks have tossed combined in the first six games.

If Culpepper came to the Chiefs, he'd be welcomed by a young, athletic reciever in Dwayne Bowe and a veteran tight end in Tony Gonzalez that is smart enough to help out his quarterback.

With the recent troubles of running back Larry Johnson, the Chiefs offense needs something to give it a boost for the remainder of the season and Culpepper might be the answer.

Until more is reported about Daunte, the Chiefs plan on bringing Bruce Gradkowski in for a workout this week.

[PFT]