Locker Room Quotes - Cassel is Pissed

[royr17]

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LOCKER ROOM QUOTES - 10/22

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QB MATT CASSEL

Q: Where did this go wrong?


CASSEL: “I think it’s a team thing. I think we all wish we could look back and would have said that we wish we had a better season up to this point. But collectively, we haven’t put it all together. I was part of the problem and so were a lot of us. We’ve got to do a better job of playing, coaching and that’s where we are right now.”


Q: There were a lot of guys that weren’t playing well, but you’re singled out. Do you feel that’s fair? Unfair?


CASSEL: “Am I going to say that I’m happy about this situation? Absolutely not. I’m frustrated, but at the same time, I’m a team captain on this team. I care about this team, and again, as we move forward, I’m a big boy. I’m not going to hang my head. I’m going to do what I’ve always done and work hard, tremendously hard. I’ve said this from day one, we’ve got a great room. My role has changed at this point. I’ll support Brady Quinn and get him ready to play. That’s my role as a teammate and as a captain of this team.”


Q: Did you try to make a case to Romeo?


CASSEL: “It’s the fruit of the situation at this point because he’s made his decision, and again, I can complain, but at the same time it is what it is. I’ll move forward and this team is going to move forward, but again, I’m going to do everything I can if my opportunity comes again.”


Q: Did Romeo give you any explanation?


CASSEL: “He told me exactly what the situation was going to be. As a player, I’m not going to sit here and say that I was happy about it, but at the same time, we’ll move forward. In this new role that I have, I’ll support Brady, and I’ll support the team. I’ll work tremendously hard if my opportunity comes up again.”


Q: Did you see this coming?


CASSEL: “I can’t tell you that I saw this coming, but at the same time, when you’re 1-5 and your team is struggling and the coach wants to find a way to spark the team, he felt like this was the best way to do it. He made that decision.”


Q: Do you expect you’ll be the backup the next 10 weeks or longer?


CASSEL: “This is the situation. Right now I am the backup. That’s my role on this team. I’ll embrace that role, and I’ll work hard and if my opportunity comes up to play, I’ll be ready to go.”


Q: What’s it like to be at practice running with the twos?


CASSEL: “Obviously, it changes the dynamics for sure. I’ve been in this role now for four or five years, and it will take a little time, little bit of an adjustment period. But, again, it won’t change my work ethic or how I work.”


Q: Will you change anything about what you do during the week?


CASSEL: “Obviously, practice will be different, but I’ll continue to work on the little things, the details. I’ll have to get more mental reps and get prepared to play in that capacity.”


Q: You’re just one play away from being back out there. Is that how you have to look at it?


CASSEL: “Absolutely. You’re not going to take the fight out of me, so I’m going to continue to fight, compete in whatever capacity that is. Again, if that opportunity comes up again, I’ll be ready.”


Q: How do you feel? Back to 100 percent?


CASSEL: “I feel fine.”


Q: Is that the first concussion you’ve had?


CASSEL: “I had one in high school, but other than that, nothing major in the pros.”


RB JAMAAL CHARLES

Q: Your thoughts on the change at quarterback?


CHARLES: “That’s not my decision to talk about the quarterbacks. Romeo, he made a decision and I’m just going out there and playing football.”


Q: Does that shake up the offense at all?


CHARLES: “No, we won’t worry about that because we were moving the ball with rhythm. He has experience already playing in the NFL as a quarterback already so we’re not going to lose any rhythm.”


Q: Is it different in the huddle with Brady rather than Matt?


CHARLES: “Oh no, it’s the same. We just go out there to make plays at the end of the day.”


Q: Have you had a chance to talk to Brady yet?


CHARLES: “I talked to him and he’s really excited that he’s got the opportunity to play, like any other player he’s got the chance.”


Q: Did the bye come at a good time for you?


CHARLES: “Yeah, I feel like everything happens for a reason. I had a long break and I chilled at home, I didn’t go anywhere, I just stayed up here and I feel ready to go.”


QB BRADY QUINN

Q: When did you find out?


QUINN: “This morning. I was informed about it by the head coach.”


Q: What was your reaction?


QUINN: “I’m excited about the opportunity. I think, especially after coming off last week, we have a lot to do. I’m excited about the opportunity of getting to play. Oakland is a great team. There is a lot of work ahead of us.”


Q: What do you take away from the Tampa game?


QUINN: “I think the one thing is, again, we just have to find a way to not have any turnovers. I think that’s been killing us, especially where it’s been happening. A lot of times it’s happening in the red zone and we’re not coming away with any points, so that’s a big key for us. The thing is for us to just continue a sustained drive, whether it’s making a play here or there. Having a bye week, sitting back watching these games this weekend I noticed guys are making plays. It’s not exactly how they draw it up, and guys are making plays. We have to put in our selfless players to be able to make the most of opportunities when we’re given them.”


Q: Did you have a feeling after the game that maybe this would be your shot?


QUINN: “No.”


Q: Romeo Crennel said he didn’t want you looking over your shoulder. Did he express that to you? And if so, how do you feel about having a seemingly long look at this?


QUINN: “He explained that to me, and really when it comes down to it, I’m not worried about anything else except just getting better each week and focusing on Oakland and the game plan. Again, they’re an extremely talented defense. I know Coach (Dennis) Allen. He’s a great coach. He’s an aggressive coach, so we have a lot to prepare for. That’s really my only focus right now.”


Q: What do you build on from the Tampa game?


QUINN: “I think I did some good things out there. There was some efficiency with passing the football, but still, there are some things that we’re still trying to work out. I think anytime you’re coming into a situation where you’re playing with a bunch of guys that you didn’t necessarily play with in OTAs, so you’re still trying to get into a rhythm with some of those wide receivers, etc. I think besides that, really, again, going back to the turnovers. You just have to eliminate the turnovers and do a better job in the red zone, coming away with some sort of points.”


Q: Last game the ball didn’t go down the field much. Was that the calls or defense? Is that something you want to stress a little bit more?


QUINN: “We tried a couple times early in the game and then really we had a few plays called there in the end, but the problem is their defense didn’t allow that to happen. We had a couple plays early, there was one to Jon (Baldwin) and a couple more. We tried to have a couple shots down the field, but their defense did a good job trying to take it away. At the end, we were in a position where we had to go down the field, but they took that away from us.”


Q: What is your strength in this offense?


QUINN: “I don’t know. I really couldn’t say right now. I haven’t been playing enough to really give you an idea.”


Q: Is there a sense of a fresh start after the bye week?


QUINN: “I don’t know. I hope so. You hope guys would be focused and ready to go. First half of football really wasn’t quite it. Right now, we’re in a 10-game season. We need to focus on one day at a time, one game at a time. This is a big one for us.”


Q: Are you ready to deal with the pressure?


QUINN: “There is always pressure. Pressure is what you make of it. As a quarterback in this league, you get used to it. We do a good job with our coaching staff and really with the players in here of rallying around each other and focusing on what’s on the field and not necessarily what’s around it.”


Q: Did you ever have any doubt that you might actually get an opportunity to be a starter for a reasonable length of time?


QUINN: “I’m not the type of guy to file hypotheticals, so I don’t let my mind wander to those thoughts. I just try to do the job that’s called upon.”

[Lumpy]

Just waiting for my sleeping pill to kick in, fellas.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by cdcox

I feel bad for him being in a situation where he is completely out of his league. I don't wish ill on him just want him to take his money, go away, and live happily ever after.

Same with Pioli.

I don't and have never wished ill will upon Cassel. The dude is living the ****ing dream. He's banked $50 million, married a hot chick and pumped out some kids, all the while starting in the NFL and living at Loch Lloyd. He sucks, but hey, he's not doing anything wrong and he's certainly been a cool guy, especially given all the shit tossed his way publicly.

Pioli, OTOH, should be sentenced to lick Bill Belichick's taint for the next 25 years. I've never disliked a Kansas City sports figure as much as I dislike Pioli.

That ****er needs to go.

[pr_capone]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't and have never wished ill will upon Cassel. The dude is living the ****ing dream. He's banked $50 million, married a hot chick and pumped out some kids, all the while starting in the NFL and living at Loch Lloyd. He sucks, but hey, he's not doing anything wrong and he's certainly been a cool guy, especially given all the shit tossed his way publicly.

Pioli, OTOH, should be sentenced to lick Bill Belichick's taint for the next 25 years. I've never disliked a Kansas City sports figure as much as I dislike Pioli.

That ****er needs to go.

this too

[BossChief]

That needs to be someones avatar.

Seriously...if my hope of getting to watch Stanzi get a shot in the NFL wasn't on it's last legs, I'd make that my avatar.

[BigMeatballDave]

I want to see Pioli, Cassel and Crennel in a real life 'Centipede movie' act.

Pioli bringing up the rear.

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by BossChief

That needs to be someones avatar.

Seriously...if my hope of getting to watch Stanzi get a shot in the NFL wasn't on it's last legs, I'd make that my avatar.

I have no problem w/ anyone using it as their avatar.

Edit: Resized...

[rico]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't and have never wished ill will upon Cassel. The dude is living the ****ing dream. He's banked $50 million, married a hot chick and pumped out some kids, all the while starting in the NFL and living at Loch Lloyd. He sucks, but hey, he's not doing anything wrong and he's certainly been a cool guy, especially given all the shit tossed his way publicly.

Pioli, OTOH, should be sentenced to lick Bill Belichick's taint for the next 25 years. I've never disliked a Kansas City sports figure as much as I dislike Pioli.

That ****er needs to go.

How much more do you hate Pioli than Stanzi?

[FAX]

Originally Posted by BossChief

His comments make it OBVIOUS that once Pioli said PUBLICLY that it's Romeos call who plays, that Romeo turned right around, got the bat phone and called Cassel and benched his ass right then and there.

Cassel had no idea this was even a possibility and that's straight up ridiculous considering his play the last two years.

You know why? Because he has been protected from above by Pioli the whole time and the second Pioli said that he isn't responsible for starting lineups, Romeo took it upon himself to take him up on that offer.

This all meshes perfectly with Romeos answers last week (before the media blitz) when asked if he thought about benching Matt and he begrudgedly answered "no"

I would love to see this team get a chance to play against Matt Cassel.

Just once.

That's sure what it looks like.

And we can thank Mr. pr_capone and the SaveOurChiefs movement.

I, for one, have never been more proud of ChiefsPlanet and more disgusted with Pioligo. He is a stain on the NFL whereas ChiefsPlanet is the pristine, freshly-laundered, and scented panty liner.

FAX

Captain Turnover isn't pissed. He's fine. He's sleeping soundly on his $50,000 mattress with his 100,000 count sheets and his hot volleyball player wife right now and when he wakes up sweating in the middle of the night he rolls over to the top drawer of the night stand and fires up his diamond encrusted iPad to look at all the zeros in his bank accounts. When he walks out there to midfield to take the flip for the Raiders game you classless and deranged fans better not boo him.

[FAX]

Originally Posted by Lumpy

Uhhh ...

He has a hat on.

FAX

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by FAX

Uhhh ...

He has a hat on.

FAX

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Captain Turnover isn't pissed. He's fine. He's sleeping soundly on his $50,000 mattress with his 100,000 count sheets and his hot volleyball player wife right now and when he wakes up sweating in the middle of the night he rolls over to the top drawer of the night stand and fires up his diamond encrusted iPad to look at all the zeros in his bank accounts. When he walks out there to midfield to take the flip for the Raiders game you classless and deranged fans better not boo him.

I listened to his interview today he was more aggressive answering the questions. He does sound pretty pissed dude is done here.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Poor little fella should be used to riding the pine. Maybe Pete Carroll should call him up for a pep talk. It's good though. For everyone who feels bad for the dude, this bullshit should perk them right the **** up.

[the Talking Can]

Cassel is still Captain

like this kid is really driving:

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by royr17

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/LOCKER-ROOM-QUOTES---1022/fdb5efd3-3eca-4931-9baf-bf1ab89d0d5b


Q: Does that shake up the offense at all?

Cassel: "I think it's a team thing."

Yea...right...it's a team thing Cassel. I want whatever drug this guy's on.


CHARLES: “No"

/interview