If you really have to know, Marrone was angry that Whaley dropped a steamer in his office bathroom and didn't flush again
Brandon is just there for the laughs
I'm not so sure this is the only move they make.
Palmer is useful for week one game planning but he is really not a better player than Baddeus or Fool. Better QBs will be available on the cut to 53 so you may see another move.
The bad stuff always gets reported about these guys....here's a good story. Bravo kid
http://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/uscnow/la-sp-usc-josh-shaw-rescues-nephew-20140825-story.html