Finally, Dolphins and Chiefs fans, the day that we have waited for has come. Trent Green has packed his bags and is headed to Miami to play quarterback for the Dolphins in exchange for a conditional 2008 fifth round draft choice.

All I can say about this trade is ‘what the hell took so long?’ These trade talks have been floating around for three months now, and to think that the dispute was over a conditional draft pick in the fifth round is pretty outrageous. Amongst other things, it’s just not fair for Green to be stuck in limbo. Then again, that’s the story of his career.

Trent Green loves getting replaced. Brodie Croyle has been dubbed his successor in Kansas City, and I’m not exactly sure what kind of grass Chiefs management is puffing to believe that will work out. This isn’t the first time he’s been owned. There was that one guy who took his job in St Louis as well. And it’s not like he’s going to outright win the job in Miami. Daunte Culpepper likes to believe he still has enough talent to play, and if he’s healthy his fat contract will probably earn him the starting job. Either way, new head coach Cam Cameron (don’t you love the guys who have the same first and last name?) has to pick and choose which quarterback is going to throw less interceptions for his team. Both Culpepper and Green have that timely knack to get picked when the game is on the line.

Whatever happens in Miami this season will be an adventure. Cameron has comfort knowing that they have two “quality” quarterbacks who can fill in if necessary. At least Green will have someone to throw the ball to now, as Miami at least has a decent group of receivers. As for the Chiefs…well…they’re still looking for a go-to guy not named Tony Gonzalez.