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I think this is a big game for the Chiefs. (Duh.) But I think it's very specific. Your D looks much improved. Special teams are solid. I have faith in Pioli, Haley, and Crennel (and even Weis, but not as much). The lynchpin is Cassel. As much as I think he played well in New England, and as much grief as I get here for having his balls bouncing off my chin, this is really the put-up-or-shut-up game for him. He looked crappy in the opener, but had the usual excuses (the O-line "ole!" blocked on three of his first four attempts IIRC, receivers weren't holding onto the ball, then the weather went into the crapper). The forecast for Sunday in Ohio is 25-40% chance of light showers. Cleveland's D is mediocre. With the running game and defense and coaching, there's no excuses. The Chiefs should win, and Cassel's stat line should look much improved. If it isn't... He's dead to me.
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