Chiefs Props to Cassel for converting on some key 3rd downs - Page 3

PunkinDrublic · 10-24-2010, 03:31 PM

If you're going to pile on when he ****s up you gotta credit him when he plays well. Our run game was dominant, but I'm stoked Cassel was able to complete some key third down passes when the game was still close.

Pitt Gorilla · 10-24-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Cassel played decent today, and I hope we're seeing a long-term rise in performance. I still worry about accuracy, witness the TD pass to Bowe that ended up requiring an official review. Bowe made a great catch on a badly overthrown ball when he was wide open and it wasn't a long pass. If they can solve Cassel's overthrowing tendency I think he could be serviceable.

I may be completely wrong (as I'm only going by my memory of the game), but I think Cassel threw that ball early as a defender was closing in. It could have been a much better pass, but I don't recall him standing in a perfect pocket to make the play.

RedThat · 10-24-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

I'm all for replacing Cassel with an upgrade, but it does appear to me that he's gaining some confidence the last few weeks and has definitely made mo betta throws the last few games. Yeah he's always going to have some WTF throws, but I will take what he's done the last couple of weeks. I also see him playing with some passion and I like that.

QB position really comes down to confidence. Doesn't it?

I mentioned this previously, that is exactly what he needed. They're doing the right thing with him, and I like their approach in how they're bring him along slowly. I think it's crucial that he eases way into the position.

He has all the components in place to make him a successful quarterback. Great running game, solid defense, good coaching, etc.

Teams will be gearing up and game planning around our run game now, and I think that'll benefit him as it will open up the passing game. Running game is a quarterbacks best friend.

**Rain Man** · 10-24-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I may be completely wrong (as I'm only going by my memory of the game), but I think Cassel threw that ball early as a defender was closing in. It could have been a much better pass, but I don't recall him standing in a perfect pocket to make the play.

I'll cut him a break if that's the case, but it was still a case where the TD was the result of the receiver more than the QB. Like the Moeaki TD against SF.

But hey, a TD is a TD, so cheers to him on those plays.

Pitt Gorilla · 10-24-2010, 06:28 PM

He's currently ranked 9th in QB rating, just ahead of Brees.

RedThat · 10-24-2010, 06:29 PM

One thing I've noticed about Cassel is, he seems more poised and comfortable in the pocket. Last year we all witnessed the opposite of that.

Otter · 10-24-2010, 06:30 PM

He seems to be improving. That's about as much as I'm willing to commit to right now.

LaChapelle · 10-24-2010, 06:30 PM

Being a top 10 backup is not a slam
he'll make millions for years

Pitt Gorilla · 10-24-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'll cut him a break if that's the case, but it was still a case where the TD was the result of the receiver more than the QB. Like the Moeaki TD against SF.

But hey, a TD is a TD, so cheers to him on those plays.

It was a great play by Bowe. It's also a play where if it is underthrown (when he releases it), it could be a pick 6. I'd much rather him overthrow than underthrow in those situations.

Micjones · 10-24-2010, 06:30 PM

Cassel played well today. That's 2 weeks in a row.
Weis is finally earning his keep. He's helping him play efficiently.
All we can ask for.

Hoover · 10-24-2010, 06:31 PM

He looks to be more comfortable and has some zip on the ball.

Imagine if he could play like he did in NE a couple years ago with our running game.

**Ming the Merciless** · 10-24-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Imagine if he could play like he did in NE a couple years ago with our running game.

Last couple games he has played better IMO.

Way less sacks, better passer rating (less INTS, more TDS).

You don't really have do imagine, it is happening. He didn't play AMAZING with NE. And, it was his 1st season. It would not be that hard to imagine him having a better season this season, which he is quietly doing.

Rigodan · 10-24-2010, 06:40 PM

Has anyone else noticed that we hardly ever do play action passes?

Is Cassel incapable of reading the defense after carrying out the fake or something? With our running game we should be doing play action passes all the time and it'e bothering that we almost never do. Has anyone else noticed this too?

Marcellus · 10-24-2010, 06:51 PM

Haven't watched the DVR yet but I was at the game today and it looked to me like he actually stepped up into the pocket today and took time going through his reads.

Of course the Jags defense is shit so it is grading on a curve. He has looked like a starting QB the last few weeks against bad defenses.

milkman · 10-24-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigodan

Has anyone else noticed that we hardly ever do play action passes?

Is Cassel incapable of reading the defense after carrying out the fake or something? With our running game we should be doing play action passes all the time and it'e bothering that we almost never do. Has anyone else noticed this too?

The guy can't make reads simply on dropbacks, and can only make a couple of reads from the shotgun, and you want him to turn his back to the D?

Aside from that, his play fake wuldn't fool Ray Charles.

KC kid · 10-24-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

He looks to be more comfortable and has some zip on the ball.

Imagine if he could play like he did in NE a couple years ago because of our running game.

Fixed your post

10-24-2010, 03:31 PM
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10-24-2010, 06:29 PM	#35
RedThat Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	One thing I've noticed about Cassel is, he seems more poised and comfortable in the pocket. Last year we all witnessed the opposite of that.
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Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-1951821	He looks to be more comfortable and has some zip on the ball. Imagine if he could play like he did in NE a couple years ago with our running game.
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Rigodan Starter Join Date: Dec 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	Has anyone else noticed that we hardly ever do play action passes? Is Cassel incapable of reading the defense after carrying out the fake or something? With our running game we should be doing play action passes all the time and it'e bothering that we almost never do. Has anyone else noticed this too?
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10-24-2010, 06:51 PM	#43
Marcellus Diablo Negro Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $-317338	Haven't watched the DVR yet but I was at the game today and it looked to me like he actually stepped up into the pocket today and took time going through his reads. Of course the Jags defense is shit so it is grading on a curve. He has looked like a starting QB the last few weeks against bad defenses.
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