Chiefs Someone IS "pushing" Matt Cassell...and it AIN'T Tyler freaking Thigpen

Hammock Parties · 08-18-2009, 07:29 PM

OK, cheap shot at Thiggy, but this is intriguing. At the very least it should serve up a huge plate of crow to ANYONE who ever bashed Croyle backers. The kid can flat PLAY. He ALWAYS had the ability.

If a miracle happens and he stays healthy...who knows?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...n-kansas-city/

Croyle making a move in Kansas City?

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 18, 2009 8:23 PM ET

Over the weekend, we almost wrote a post on Brodie Croyle appearing to pass Tyler Thigpen on Kansas City's quarterback depth chart. Ultimately, it didn't make the cut.

On Tuesday, Kansas City Star writer Kent Babb wrote that he thought Croyle was playing so well, "he's threatening [Matt] Cassel's job."

Now that's a post.

Babb's bold declaration -- on Twitter, not in the newspaper -- defies logic. Not only did the Chiefs trade for Cassel to be the starter, they handed him a huge contract only a month ago.

Seeing Cassel on the bench would be the most surprising development of a preseason in which Michael Vick became Donovan McNabb's teammate.

Then again, Chiefs coach Todd Haley didn't douse water on the notion Tuesday. Asked if Cassel has been the best quarterback in camp, Haley said: "I'll hold off on answering that."

We've read that Cassel has been inconsistent at times, but overall the reviews of his camp performance have been positive. Croyle played well in Kansas City's preseason opener, but it's hard to believe that would be enough to threaten Cassel.

It is clear, though, that Tyler Thigpen is the forgotten man in Kansas City. Babb wonders if Thigpen will even make the team.

It's also clear that Chiefs coach Todd Haley thinks his team needs some tough love after the Herm Edwards era. Asked Tuesday about Brett Favre's return, Haley turned the focus back inward.

"I'm just worried about this house. It's on fire, and I'm trying to keep it from burning down."

Your 2009 Kansas City Chiefs, ladies and gentlemen!

Mr_Tomahawk · 08-18-2009, 07:34 PM

...apples to oranges.

keg in kc · 08-18-2009, 07:36 PM

Riiight.

-King- · 08-18-2009, 07:36 PM

Did WPI even send anyone to training camp?

booger · 08-18-2009, 07:38 PM

Babb sucks. They should make him cover trans gendered soccer instead. He knows nothing about football except peaking over teichtards shoulder.

Mecca · 08-18-2009, 07:40 PM

They were talking about this on 610 today with Teicher.....they were all saying that Cassel hasn't looked good since the 1st week of camp and since the scrimmage he's gone downhill.

Hammock Parties · 08-18-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

They were talking about this on 610 today with Teicher.....they were all saying that Cassel hasn't looked good since the 1st week of camp and since the scrimmage he's gone downhill.

This is just making your day....now you can bash all THREE Chiefs quarterbacks for some reason.

SANCHEZ!

Just Passin' By · 08-18-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

They were talking about this on 610 today with Teicher.....they were all saying that Cassel hasn't looked good since the 1st week of camp and since the scrimmage he's gone downhill.

Thanks for sharing this. Now I know that I can ignore 610.

Reerun_KC · 08-18-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

They were talking about this on 610 today with Teicher.....they were all saying that Cassel hasn't looked good since the 1st week of camp and since the scrimmage he's gone downhill.

Wierd?

Wasnt he a 7th round draft choice?

L.A. Chieffan · 08-18-2009, 07:42 PM

if croyle wins the starters job id like everyone to know i led a good life with few regrets...

sedated · 08-18-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

They were talking about this on 610 today with Teicher.....they were all saying that Cassel hasn't looked good since the 1st week of camp and since the scrimmage he's gone downhill.

they also said that Croyle has looked even worse. The part I heard was that Cassel's bad play opened the door for Croyle, but he's absolutely NOT taken advantage.

Reerun_KC · 08-18-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Thanks for sharing this. Now I know that I can ignore 610.

No need to bury the head and say everything is OKAY...

**DeezNutz** · 08-18-2009, 07:44 PM

I don't give a **** how great Croyle looks in camp, and most reports have been that he looks like shit. Whatever. He's not an NFL player.

There's a 0 percent chance of Brodie making it through consecutive games, let alone an entire season. Thus, he's ****ing worthless.

The hit in game one last year was a perfect example of this. Most NFL QBs get up from this, but it damn near killed Croyle.

It's over. The kid has a $100M arm and a ****ing .25 cent body.

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-18-2009, 07:44 PM

Didn't Cassel have a horrible camp and preseason with NewEngland last year?

Mr_Tomahawk · 08-18-2009, 07:45 PM

..."Not enough positives in the case of QB Brodie Croyle, however. During a drill, Croyle fumbled a snap from center and then there was confusion on a play whether it was a run or pass. Haley yanked Croyle from the drill, replacing him with Matt Gutierrez. In the next portions of practice, Gutierrez worked and Croyle did not. But towards the end of practice, Croyle was back with the No. 2 offense."...

...doesn't sound too threatening.

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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4430478	Someone IS "pushing" Matt Cassell...and it AIN'T Tyler freaking Thigpen OK, cheap shot at Thiggy, but this is intriguing. At the very least it should serve up a huge plate of crow to ANYONE who ever bashed Croyle backers. The kid can flat PLAY. He ALWAYS had the ability. If a miracle happens and he stays healthy...who knows? http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...n-kansas-city/ Croyle making a move in Kansas City? Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 18, 2009 8:23 PM ET Over the weekend, we almost wrote a post on Brodie Croyle appearing to pass Tyler Thigpen on Kansas City's quarterback depth chart. Ultimately, it didn't make the cut. On Tuesday, Kansas City Star writer Kent Babb wrote that he thought Croyle was playing so well, "he's threatening [Matt] Cassel's job." Now that's a post. Babb's bold declaration -- on Twitter, not in the newspaper -- defies logic. Not only did the Chiefs trade for Cassel to be the starter, they handed him a huge contract only a month ago. Seeing Cassel on the bench would be the most surprising development of a preseason in which Michael Vick became Donovan McNabb's teammate. Then again, Chiefs coach Todd Haley didn't douse water on the notion Tuesday. Asked if Cassel has been the best quarterback in camp, Haley said: "I'll hold off on answering that." We've read that Cassel has been inconsistent at times, but overall the reviews of his camp performance have been positive. Croyle played well in Kansas City's preseason opener, but it's hard to believe that would be enough to threaten Cassel. It is clear, though, that Tyler Thigpen is the forgotten man in Kansas City. Babb wonders if Thigpen will even make the team. It's also clear that Chiefs coach Todd Haley thinks his team needs some tough love after the Herm Edwards era. Asked Tuesday about Brett Favre's return, Haley turned the focus back inward. "I'm just worried about this house. It's on fire, and I'm trying to keep it from burning down." Your 2009 Kansas City Chiefs, ladies and gentlemen!
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