Chiefs Teicher: Cassel never felt ‘entitled’ to be Chiefs’ starter - Page 3

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-11-2012, 05:54 PM

Didn't see this posted yet. Sorry for the weird format. If it is a repost, then...boobs....all boobs.

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11...titled-to.html

Cassel never felt ‘entitled’ to be Chiefs’ starter
BY ADAM TEICHER

DAVID EULITT
Matt Cassel looked on from the sidelines as replacement quarterback Kyle Orton led the Chiefs to a 7-3 win on Jan. 1 at Denver.
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Since making the trade with New England for Matt Cassel three years ago, the Chiefs committed to him in a way that teams do for a franchise quarterback.

They rewarded Cassel with a long-term contract before he’d ever taken a snap in Kansas City. They haven’t brought in a serious threat to take his job.

Cassel said through it all, he never believed he was entitled to be the starter. He also indicated he would be willing to compete for the job if that’s what the Chiefs ask him to do.

“There’s competition every year,’’ said Cassel, who will turn 30 in May. “If you play this position, there’s always competition. You’re competing against yourself, you’re competing against somebody else. Whoever they bring in, you always compete and you always have to go out and try to get better.

“I look at it that way. I look at it from a football standpoint. I’m a football player and I’m always trying to get better and trying to do whatever I have to do to put the best product on the field. From year one to year two, our team made great strides. We won the AFC West and we went to the playoffs. Last year, we were in the middle of the playoff race and I broke my hand so there’s not much I can do about that.

“I’m motivated. I’m eager and excited about getting back to work this off-season and getting us back to the position where we can go to the playoffs and win championships.’’

Cassel’s 2011 season ended at midyear when he broke his passing hand late in a loss to the Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. The hand was surgically repaired with three screws placed into the broken bone, but Cassel indicated it wouldn’t be a problem when the Chiefs begin practice in the spring.

“I don’t believe so,’’ said Cassel, who had missed only two games his first two seasons with the Chiefs. “It’s healed up quite nicely so far. I’ve got all the range of motion back and all of those things.

“It was definitely a different year for me. It challenged me in different ways. At the same time, I think for the most part I did a good job of going into the stadium every day Wednesday through Saturday during the week. I stayed as involved as I possibly could. I think that was good for me because I wasn’t away from the game. I felt like I was still involved. I was in the meetings, going through all of that. It kept me in a good routine. It kept me mentally sharp doing all of those things that I needed to do to continue to get better.

“It was interesting to be able to step back and see things from a different perspective. One of the games, the Steelers game, I sat up top in the coach’s booth and saw how that whole aspect of it works, how the calls go in.’’

Cassel is returning to a different world than the one he left. To help their playoff push, the Chiefs acquired veteran quarterback Kyle Orton. He started the final three games, winning two, but the Chiefs wound up one victory short of winning the AFC West championship.

Orton’s contract will expire in March, which would make him an unrestricted free agent. The Chiefs have given no indication they intend to re-sign him to either take Cassel’s job or at least compete with him.

After the season’s final game, a victory over the Broncos in Denver, Orton sounded like he didn’t intend to re-sign, saying in effect the Chiefs are Cassel’s team.

“I can’t comment on that,’’ Cassel said. “I don’t have any clue whether he’s coming back or not. I think he’s a great quarterback. He did a great job for us. I wish him nothing but success wherever he goes.’’

During Cassel’s absence, the Chiefs also fired head coach Todd Haley and replaced him with Romeo Crennel. Crennel has yet to commit publicly to any particular quarterback but seemed to indicate ah this week’s introductory news conference that the Chiefs probably wouldn’t re-sign Orton.

Asked about Cassel, Crennel said, "Matt Cassel has won here. We’ve been to a playoff with Matt Cassel. I don’t think that Matt Cassel has fallen off the wagon overnight. I think he’s a good talent. He’s a good quarterback and he’s taken us to a playoff. So I anticipate that he can do it again."

For his part, Cassel joined the legion of Chiefs players who praised the promotion of Crennel, their defensive coordinator the past two seasons.

“I’m really excited about Romeo being our head coach,’’ Cassel said. “Our team obviously responded very well at the end of the year. Being in the meetings, seeing how he conducts himself and controls the room and how he approaches the job, everybody to a man respects him and wants to play for him.

“When (Haley was fired and Crennel named the interim coach), we sat down and we talked. I just wanted to know in what capacity I could go in and help. I asked him his advice on it. He said he’d love to have me at practice, be there and be as involved as possible and helping out. He even had me break down some film and do that kind of stuff. He really kept me involved. It was great for me because I was able to feel a part of the team and enjoy those last three weeks, especially because our team was playing really well.’’

Marcellus · 01-11-2012, 06:34 PM

Nothing but a fluff article with a bunch of what else where they supposed to say.

I think at this point The Star is writing articles just to see the meltdown here.

Cassel sucks, we know it, Teicher knows it, and Crennel likely knows it, hell Cassel probably knows it.

The issue is Pioli apparently doesn't know it.

**petegz28** · 01-11-2012, 06:34 PM

Cassel is a good guy and very likeable. I don't ever question his heart or effort....just his talent

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-11-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

Because I figured MOST of the members had the aptitude to figure it out.

Sorry for your struggles.

I just figured you wanted to give the self proclaimed great editor something to do.

Apparently he doesn't like text just video.

Sannyasi · 01-11-2012, 06:36 PM

Aside from the obligatory Cassel bashing, does anyone else get rubbed the wrong way by these comments? Cassel is such a wimp, he wants to "compete" for the starting job? I never want to hear that shit from my starting QB. He should have said "I want the job. This is my team." And of course all of us would have laughed at him, because that's what we do, but you WANT a quarterback with some confidence, not this "I just want to help the team, I'll do whatever they ask me" crap.

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-11-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Cassel is a good guy and very likeable. I don't ever question his heart or effort....just his talent

Maybe those three screws they put in his hand will make him a better quarterback. He is now the 6 million dollar man.

rico · 01-11-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Cassel is a good guy and very likeable. I don't ever question his heart or effort....just his talent

And sadly, his lack of talent makes him less likeable. I agree though... in interviews he does seem like a nice guy with an exception of his smug, lack of self-awareness, "I think I graded out perfectly" types of comments.

whoman69 · 01-11-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

Maybe those three screws they put in his hand will make him a better quarterback. He is now the 6 million dollar man.

Will that mean he'll be able to move coverages and make his progressions?

whoman69 · 01-11-2012, 06:42 PM

I totally agree Check Down was never entitled to be the starter.

Fish · 01-11-2012, 06:42 PM

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Cassel said through it all, he never believed he was entitled to be the starter. He also indicated he would be willing to compete for the job if that’s what the Chiefs ask him to do.

Isn't that a little contradictory?

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-11-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

Will that mean he'll be able to move coverages and make his progressions?

Probably not. However he might throw a pass over 20 yards now.

**notorious** · 01-11-2012, 06:47 PM

I will never hate Matt Cassel. He is just trying his best (which isn't worth shit).

I hate Pioli for thinking he is an NFL QB.

teedubya · 01-11-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega

I figured it out just fine.

Doesn't change the fact that you suck, and failed.

No shit. Someone take away Mr. Tomahawk's thread starting privileges.

Epic Fail 007 · 01-11-2012, 06:50 PM

Cassel go back and ride the bench in NE

**petegz28** · 01-11-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

Will that mean he'll be able to move coverages and make his progressions?

I'm not totally convinced yet that the checkdowns en masse were all him. I have a feeling it was a lot to do with Haley as well. I say that only because there were games were we spent the entire first half checking down and in the 2nd half when presumably the coaches had no choice but to open it up he didn't do too bad. He didn't do great but he wasn't terrible either.

We will see come next season. NE wasn't exactly a "check down" offense and he executed in that. He can say that much..yes the talent around him there was better but he still won them 11 games. I'll be curious to see how things have changed offensively with Haley and Muir out of the picture and hopefuly more talen on the o line

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-11-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sannyasi

Aside from the obligatory Cassel bashing, does anyone else get rubbed the wrong way by these comments? Cassel is such a wimp, he wants to "compete" for the starting job? I never want to hear that shit from my starting QB. He should have said "I want the job. This is my team." And of course all of us would have laughed at him, because that's what we do, but you WANT a quarterback with some confidence, not this "I just want to help the team, I'll do whatever they ask me" crap.

I don't know how this didn't portray any confidence in your eyes. He stated that he's never had to compete. He would be willing to compete. If I wasn't sure of myself than why would I risk losing something in a competition.

01-11-2012, 05:54 PM
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $-9474	Teicher: Cassel never felt ‘entitled’ to be Chiefs’ starter Didn't see this posted yet. Sorry for the weird format. If it is a repost, then...boobs....all boobs. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/11...titled-to.html Cassel never felt ‘entitled’ to be Chiefs’ starter BY ADAM TEICHER DAVID EULITT Matt Cassel looked on from the sidelines as replacement quarterback Kyle Orton led the Chiefs to a 7-3 win on Jan. 1 at Denver. Join the discussion in the forums. More News Cassel never felt ‘entitled’ to be Chiefs’ starter Red Zone \| What to do about the Chiefs' free agents Chiefs GM Pioli: 'We are going to win' Chiefs turn to Crennel’s experience Crennel good for Chiefs — if Pioli changes his ways It’s official: Crennel is Chiefs’ new coach Chiefs sign practice squad player Crennel seemed to be players’ choice Poll: Is Crennel the right call as the Chiefs' head coach? Chiefs' Crennel talks about QB situation Chiefs have work to do on player contracts Broncos stun Steelers with TD on first play of OT Giants rout Falcons Chiefs poised to make Crennel their next head coach Shields, Roaf on final ballot for Pro Football Hall of Fame Johnson first-team All-Pro; Hali second-teamer Promoting an assistant to NFL head coach can be risky Chiefs shift six players from taxi squad to offseason roster Del Rio joins Chiefs’ list Chiefs reportedly interview the Packers' Joe Philbin Since making the trade with New England for Matt Cassel three years ago, the Chiefs committed to him in a way that teams do for a franchise quarterback. They rewarded Cassel with a long-term contract before he’d ever taken a snap in Kansas City. They haven’t brought in a serious threat to take his job. Cassel said through it all, he never believed he was entitled to be the starter. He also indicated he would be willing to compete for the job if that’s what the Chiefs ask him to do. “There’s competition every year,’’ said Cassel, who will turn 30 in May. “If you play this position, there’s always competition. You’re competing against yourself, you’re competing against somebody else. Whoever they bring in, you always compete and you always have to go out and try to get better. “I look at it that way. I look at it from a football standpoint. I’m a football player and I’m always trying to get better and trying to do whatever I have to do to put the best product on the field. From year one to year two, our team made great strides. We won the AFC West and we went to the playoffs. Last year, we were in the middle of the playoff race and I broke my hand so there’s not much I can do about that. “I’m motivated. I’m eager and excited about getting back to work this off-season and getting us back to the position where we can go to the playoffs and win championships.’’ Cassel’s 2011 season ended at midyear when he broke his passing hand late in a loss to the Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. The hand was surgically repaired with three screws placed into the broken bone, but Cassel indicated it wouldn’t be a problem when the Chiefs begin practice in the spring. “I don’t believe so,’’ said Cassel, who had missed only two games his first two seasons with the Chiefs. “It’s healed up quite nicely so far. I’ve got all the range of motion back and all of those things. “It was definitely a different year for me. It challenged me in different ways. At the same time, I think for the most part I did a good job of going into the stadium every day Wednesday through Saturday during the week. I stayed as involved as I possibly could. I think that was good for me because I wasn’t away from the game. I felt like I was still involved. I was in the meetings, going through all of that. It kept me in a good routine. It kept me mentally sharp doing all of those things that I needed to do to continue to get better. “It was interesting to be able to step back and see things from a different perspective. One of the games, the Steelers game, I sat up top in the coach’s booth and saw how that whole aspect of it works, how the calls go in.’’ Cassel is returning to a different world than the one he left. To help their playoff push, the Chiefs acquired veteran quarterback Kyle Orton. He started the final three games, winning two, but the Chiefs wound up one victory short of winning the AFC West championship. Orton’s contract will expire in March, which would make him an unrestricted free agent. The Chiefs have given no indication they intend to re-sign him to either take Cassel’s job or at least compete with him. After the season’s final game, a victory over the Broncos in Denver, Orton sounded like he didn’t intend to re-sign, saying in effect the Chiefs are Cassel’s team. “I can’t comment on that,’’ Cassel said. “I don’t have any clue whether he’s coming back or not. I think he’s a great quarterback. He did a great job for us. I wish him nothing but success wherever he goes.’’ During Cassel’s absence, the Chiefs also fired head coach Todd Haley and replaced him with Romeo Crennel. Crennel has yet to commit publicly to any particular quarterback but seemed to indicate ah this week’s introductory news conference that the Chiefs probably wouldn’t re-sign Orton. Asked about Cassel, Crennel said, "Matt Cassel has won here. We’ve been to a playoff with Matt Cassel. I don’t think that Matt Cassel has fallen off the wagon overnight. I think he’s a good talent. He’s a good quarterback and he’s taken us to a playoff. So I anticipate that he can do it again." For his part, Cassel joined the legion of Chiefs players who praised the promotion of Crennel, their defensive coordinator the past two seasons. “I’m really excited about Romeo being our head coach,’’ Cassel said. “Our team obviously responded very well at the end of the year. Being in the meetings, seeing how he conducts himself and controls the room and how he approaches the job, everybody to a man respects him and wants to play for him. “When (Haley was fired and Crennel named the interim coach), we sat down and we talked. I just wanted to know in what capacity I could go in and help. I asked him his advice on it. He said he’d love to have me at practice, be there and be as involved as possible and helping out. He even had me break down some film and do that kind of stuff. He really kept me involved. It was great for me because I was able to feel a part of the team and enjoy those last three weeks, especially because our team was playing really well.’’
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Marcellus Diablo Negro Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $-337338	Nothing but a fluff article with a bunch of what else where they supposed to say. I think at this point The Star is writing articles just to see the meltdown here. Cassel sucks, we know it, Teicher knows it, and Crennel likely knows it, hell Cassel probably knows it. The issue is Pioli apparently doesn't know it.
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01-11-2012, 06:36 PM	#34
Sannyasi Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Casino cash: $9963714	Aside from the obligatory Cassel bashing, does anyone else get rubbed the wrong way by these comments? Cassel is such a wimp, he wants to "compete" for the starting job? I never want to hear that shit from my starting QB. He should have said "I want the job. This is my team." And of course all of us would have laughed at him, because that's what we do, but you WANT a quarterback with some confidence, not this "I just want to help the team, I'll do whatever they ask me" crap.
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