I think everyone is being too reactionary to this loss period.


We still will probably only win 9 games or so which is better than expected for the most part.

The fast start and good defense has changed the expectations a bit early.

Bullshit. He would be benched.

Euphemism, apparently, for fans pissing down their legs with fright.

He's awesome! He sucks! He's awesome! He sucks!

Keep picking that daisy, boys. Let me know how that last petal fairs.

Plus the fact our WR's don't have many catches to begin with. Bowe is on pace for 28 receptions this year. Chambers - 20. That's an even bigger problem at this point.

My stance in the off-season was 8-8 or GTFO. I think we'll do this, at least, so put me steadfastly in the "progress" camp, and I'm not going to piss myself b/c we lost on the road in IND.

That said, it's disappointing, yet oddly encouraging, because we should have won the sonofabitch.

Cassel completed 16 passes, 2 of which went to Dex one was when he was in the slot IIRC. He caught everything thrown to him unlike other players that remain nameless

Why does that matter?

I'm not asking for much. I'm asking for a glimpse or two.

Not a punt return. Not a ****ing swing pass.

A ****ing wide receiver play.

The fact he hasn't made one is disappointing. That's all I'm saying. Hard to argue, don't you think?

I bet Manning wishes he could do it like Cassel and not even have to look at them then. I wonder why it is if he doesn't stare down the WR he plans on throwing it to before its snapped, then why doesn't he ever hit another guy that gets open?

Not that they are always getting open, but it does happen.

THIS.

THREAD.

SUCKS.

Honestly, I think this says it all. This team is not throwing the ball downfield, period.

This is pretty much it.

Can't make chicken salad out of Cassel shit.

I think that sums it up.

Your perception doesn't affect reality. :D

But seriously, it's a combination of both. Yes, he needs to be better, but he's only a rookie. He's played 4 NFL games to this point. I think a little slack is allowed at this point, especially when his situation is compounded by the fact that Cassel sucks.

Good QBs elevate the play of people around them. Cassel can't do that.

I sai it earlier.

The loss today doesn't bother me.

It just pisses me off that we're stuck with Cassel.