Chiefs Someone IS "pushing" Matt Cassell...and it AIN'T Tyler freaking Thigpen - Page 4

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!

B_Ambuehl · 08-18-2009, 08:21 PM

This doesn't surprise me much. When you factor in his college career Croyle has played a whole lot more football than Cassell. He has a stronger arm and probably has more natural talent. I'd hazard he coulda done a pretty good job running New England's offense and probably would have quite a bit of success getting the ball deep to Moss. His problem is he just can't take a hit so you really can't start him regardless of how good he looks at times.

**CosmicPal** · 08-18-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

We should trade Brokie before he explodes after his first sack.

For what? Nobody would be interested, nor would they offer us anything better than a 7th round pick.

Frazod · 08-18-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

For what? Nobody would be interested, nor would they offer us anything better than a 7th round pick.

A 7th round pick would be better than a glass quarterback who can't make it thought a half of football without getting hurt.

**Skip Towne** · 08-18-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KcChiefsKing

Did WPI even send anyone to training camp?

Nope. GoChiefs told me they couldn't afford to go this year. Then I found out they lost their press credentials

Reerun_KC · 08-18-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

You're not 'realizing' anything. You're claiming without knowledge. Now, that's fine when it comes to Cassel's talent. You're more than welcome to form whatever opinion of that makes you feel better. However, this thread is not about Cassel's talent. It's about someone writing that Croyle is/may be pushing Cassel for the starting QB spot. They are two different issues.

If Croyle is pushing for the spot? What does that say about Castle's talent?

Castle signed a contract proving his talent, yet and injury prone QB is pressing him to play to his contract talent level?

Looks like the same issue to me, just how you want to precieve it...

**DeezNutz** · 08-18-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicPal

For what? Nobody would be interested, nor would they offer us anything better than a 7th round pick.

Deal.

May I interest you in an athletic, well...the roster says he plays "quarterback"?

Simply Red · 08-18-2009, 08:27 PM

tree-limb go snap,

listopencil · 08-18-2009, 08:27 PM

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

That's sig worthy. If I were a douche like Gochiefs I'd rush over to the Mane and make a thread based solely on that quote.

Silock · 08-18-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea if the Chiefs benched Cassel after he got that contract everyone would call the front office a bunch of babbling monkeys.

Maybe they are.

Marcellus · 08-18-2009, 08:30 PM

Amazing this comes up the day Croyle is pulled from practice for a while for screwing up.

CCU2000 · 08-18-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

OK, cheap shot at Thigpen, 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!

Babb just praised about Thigpen on saturday, aug. 15 on his twitter, wtf , his comment if thigpen would make the them is from aug. 8, morons!

Marcellus · 08-18-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Maybe they are.

Can't be any worse than the last group of monkeys swinging from the rafters at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

Mecca · 08-18-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Maybe they are.

It's quite possible.

DTLB58 · 08-18-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 58kcfan89

I didn't think it was possible, but my man-crush on Haley has now grown to man-love. Lost at the end of the article was this:

No Favre crap, no sugarcoating, he pretty much said they suck. I love it.

As far as Cassel/Croyle/Thigpen goes, is Bowe running with the 1st team? Because if he's not, that would explain why Cassel isn't doing well in scrimmages... Maybe...

He actually did comment on Favre, this is misleading because this reply is in response to a question they asked Todd about a question that was asked to Vrabel about a player showing up in the middle of camp and Vrable said I don't think that would go over well here. That's when Haley made his response above.

He answered the initial question about Favre with the norm, (not verbatim here) he is one of the best of all time, we had a lot of problems with him up there in the Meadow lands last year, so I don't have to good of memories watching him.

Mecca · 08-18-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCU2000

Babb just praised about Thigpen on saturday, aug. 15 on his twitter, wtf , his comment if thigpen would make the them is from aug. 8, morons!

Your avatar is either the funniest or saddest thing I have ever seen, I'm not sure which.

08-18-2009, 07:29 PM
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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B_Ambuehl Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Casino cash: $9805405	This doesn't surprise me much. When you factor in his college career Croyle has played a whole lot more football than Cassell. He has a stronger arm and probably has more natural talent. I'd hazard he coulda done a pretty good job running New England's offense and probably would have quite a bit of success getting the ball deep to Moss. His problem is he just can't take a hit so you really can't start him regardless of how good he looks at times.
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Marcellus Diablo Negro Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $2822662	Amazing this comes up the day Croyle is pulled from practice for a while for screwing up.
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