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**Tribal Warfare** · 08-20-2009, 11:55 PM

Seeds have been planted for a QB controversy
JASON WHITLOCK COMMENTARY

You don’t need a legitimate backup to manufacture a quarterback controversy.

What you need is an overpriced starter, a reckless head coach, a frustrated fan base and bored, ratings-starved journalists and broadcasters.

Without question, the necessary ingredients are in play in Kansas City.

OK, Matt Cassel, The Sixty Million Dollar Man, is the Chiefs’ unquestioned starting quarterback. First-time head coach Todd Haley might be disappointed by Cassel’s training-camp play, but Cassel and his bionic contract will take the opening snap on opening day.

Brodie Croyle is not going to beat out The Sixty Million Dollar Man. Haley’s lip-flapping about all positions being competitive is just that — meaningless lip-flapping.

That does not mean we won’t be treated to a quarterback controversy.

The seeds have been planted, and they can take root tonight when the Chiefs take on the Minnesota Vikings in KC’s second preseason game.

Thanks to Haley’s immature decision to play Kansas City’s best offensive player, receiver Dwayne Bowe, with the second unit last weekend, the door has been opened for reporters, fans and players to wonder about The Sixty Million Dollar Man.

Haley followed up Cassel’s mediocre performance against the Texans by acknowledging that Cassel has done nothing to distinguish himself from the Chiefs’ injury-prone, winless former quarterback of the future, Brodie Croyle.

You can call me a pot-stirrer, but Haley brought the pot from the pantry and placed it on the stove. Forgive me for reaching to turn the fire on.

We can put the pot away if Cassel puts together a decent showing tonight against one of the league’s top defenses.

Oh, boy. Cassel’s first important game in a Chiefs uniform is at the Metrodome on Brett Favre Night, featuring Jared Allen, The Williams Wall and Vikings fans believing tonight is the launching of their Super Bowl bandwagon.

Oh, boy. Quarterback controversies start out tiny, build a life of their own and become these all-encompassing, massive, uncontrollable snowballs.

It’s tiny right now. All it will take is a tiny nudge to get this thing really rolling.

I can’t for the life of me understand why Haley sent The Sixty Million Dollar Man out into Arrowhead Stadium without his best weapon. It was foolish.

Did ABC ever send Steve Austin out on camera without his bionic right arm and left eye? If the network had, the show would’ve been called The Two Million Dollar Man.

Matt Cassel without a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver is a career backup. What we might learn this season is that Matt Cassel without Randy Moss and Wes Welker is a career backup.

We’ll have a little bit more information after tonight’s game. We might get an early indication on whether The Sixty Million Dollar Man is overpriced.

If he is, that’s a strike against Scott Pioli, not Todd Haley. Pioli masterminded the Cassel acquisition.

Last week, when Bowe made Brodie Croyle look like a competent NFL quarterback, I wondered what Pioli thought of Bowe’s use. More than likely, Pioli agreed with Haley’s get-tough policy with Bowe.

But there’s a chance Pioli was most interested in how Bowe’s use influenced the play of the quarterback Pioli sweet-talked Clark Hunt into giving $30 million in guarantees.

Football teams operate like every other business. The people in charge largely do what’s in their own best interest. If they hire someone and their credibility is attached to the new hire’s success, then they’ll do whatever is ethical or unethical to see that their new hire shines.

If it would help Cassel, Pioli would spring O.J. Simpson from the joint and line him up 7 yards deep. It’s hard for me to believe that Pioli thinks Bowe’s practice habits are so poor that the only way to get him to perform is demote him to third team, especially when The Sixty Million Dollar Man is stuck throwing to Terrance Copper.

Cassel doesn’t need to post big numbers tonight. He just has to sustain a drive or two, put a couple of field goals on the board. The Minnesota defense is really good. And the Metrodome is going to be electric with Favre in the house.

beach tribe · 08-21-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I guess you define a QB controversy differently than we do.

KC QB Controversy: A spirited but respectful competition to see who is the best player at QB regardless of contract.

Denver QB Controversy: Sending the franchise QB to another team and bringing in a QB who throws the ball to the other team.

SenselessChiefsFan · 08-21-2009, 10:29 AM

Something that isn't talked about when Bowe was demoted was that the Chiefs were able to take a better look at some of the lower guys.

Now, I don't believe that was the primary motivation, but it is another positive that no one seems to bring up.

58kcfan89 · 08-21-2009, 10:29 AM

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OK, Matt Cassel, The Sixty Million Dollar Man, is the Chiefs’ unquestioned starting quarterback.

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If he's the unquestioned starting QB, then there's not a controversy. Dumbass. I stopped reading as soon as I read that. I assume the rest was yapping about how Cassel is a bust because KC is paying him so much & he didn't go 10-10 & 400 yards with 6 TDs in his first preseason game?

**petegz28** · 08-21-2009, 11:15 AM

IF Bowe would do better in practice perhaps he would be on the 1st string? Just a thought...

**petegz28** · 08-21-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 58kcfan89

If he's the unquestioned starting QB, then there's not a controversy. Dumbass. I stopped reading as soon as I read that. I assume the rest was yapping about how Cassel is a bust because KC is paying him so much & he didn't go 10-10 & 400 yards with 6 TDs in his first preseason game?

crazycoffey · 08-21-2009, 11:23 AM

I still can't get all the way through his articles, "forgive me if I turn on the fire"? last line I read. Shitlock still sucks....

BarrySPAMAID · 08-21-2009, 11:29 AM

I have one simple message for JAson Whitock. It's episode 15 of my video blog. He was my inspiration behind that episode. Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2FPLLr0lRw

ChiefaRoo · 08-21-2009, 11:45 AM

JWhit's article is as cynical and manipulative as an Obama healthcare speech.

SenselessChiefsFan · 08-21-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

JWhit's article is as cynical and manipulative as an Obama healthcare speech.

But, at least Whitlock's is a little more factual.

ChiefaRoo · 08-21-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

But, at least Whitlock's is a little more factual.

penchief · 08-21-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

JWhit's article is as cynical and manipulative as an Obama healthcare speech.

Oooh, touche'. But don't you mean about as cycnical at the righties who are willing to outright lie in order to sabotage an honest debate about health care.

penchief · 08-21-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

But, at least Whitlock's is a little more factual.

About as factual as right wing lies about death panels, health care for illegal immigrants, and abortion provisions in the health care bill?

penchief · 08-21-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

Hammock Parties · 08-21-2009, 12:37 PM

Whitlock should try planting some seeds and eating what they produce.

OH SNAP!

CoMoChief · 08-21-2009, 12:41 PM

1. KnowMo makes a couple pointless n reeruned posts about the Chiefs when Denver's been the laughingstock of the NFL this offseason

2. KnowMo gets owned by the entire board

3. KnowMo leaves thread

Rinse, wash, repeat

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Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $892813	Whitlock: Seeds have been planted for a QB controversy Seeds have been planted for a QB controversy JASON WHITLOCK COMMENTARY You don’t need a legitimate backup to manufacture a quarterback controversy. What you need is an overpriced starter, a reckless head coach, a frustrated fan base and bored, ratings-starved journalists and broadcasters. Without question, the necessary ingredients are in play in Kansas City. OK, Matt Cassel, The Sixty Million Dollar Man, is the Chiefs’ unquestioned starting quarterback. First-time head coach Todd Haley might be disappointed by Cassel’s training-camp play, but Cassel and his bionic contract will take the opening snap on opening day. Brodie Croyle is not going to beat out The Sixty Million Dollar Man. Haley’s lip-flapping about all positions being competitive is just that — meaningless lip-flapping. That does not mean we won’t be treated to a quarterback controversy. The seeds have been planted, and they can take root tonight when the Chiefs take on the Minnesota Vikings in KC’s second preseason game. Thanks to Haley’s immature decision to play Kansas City’s best offensive player, receiver Dwayne Bowe, with the second unit last weekend, the door has been opened for reporters, fans and players to wonder about The Sixty Million Dollar Man. Haley followed up Cassel’s mediocre performance against the Texans by acknowledging that Cassel has done nothing to distinguish himself from the Chiefs’ injury-prone, winless former quarterback of the future, Brodie Croyle. You can call me a pot-stirrer, but Haley brought the pot from the pantry and placed it on the stove. Forgive me for reaching to turn the fire on. We can put the pot away if Cassel puts together a decent showing tonight against one of the league’s top defenses. Oh, boy. Cassel’s first important game in a Chiefs uniform is at the Metrodome on Brett Favre Night, featuring Jared Allen, The Williams Wall and Vikings fans believing tonight is the launching of their Super Bowl bandwagon. Oh, boy. Quarterback controversies start out tiny, build a life of their own and become these all-encompassing, massive, uncontrollable snowballs. It’s tiny right now. All it will take is a tiny nudge to get this thing really rolling. I can’t for the life of me understand why Haley sent The Sixty Million Dollar Man out into Arrowhead Stadium without his best weapon. It was foolish. Did ABC ever send Steve Austin out on camera without his bionic right arm and left eye? If the network had, the show would’ve been called The Two Million Dollar Man. Matt Cassel without a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver is a career backup. What we might learn this season is that Matt Cassel without Randy Moss and Wes Welker is a career backup. We’ll have a little bit more information after tonight’s game. We might get an early indication on whether The Sixty Million Dollar Man is overpriced. If he is, that’s a strike against Scott Pioli, not Todd Haley. Pioli masterminded the Cassel acquisition. Last week, when Bowe made Brodie Croyle look like a competent NFL quarterback, I wondered what Pioli thought of Bowe’s use. More than likely, Pioli agreed with Haley’s get-tough policy with Bowe. But there’s a chance Pioli was most interested in how Bowe’s use influenced the play of the quarterback Pioli sweet-talked Clark Hunt into giving $30 million in guarantees. Football teams operate like every other business. The people in charge largely do what’s in their own best interest. If they hire someone and their credibility is attached to the new hire’s success, then they’ll do whatever is ethical or unethical to see that their new hire shines. If it would help Cassel, Pioli would spring O.J. Simpson from the joint and line him up 7 yards deep. It’s hard for me to believe that Pioli thinks Bowe’s practice habits are so poor that the only way to get him to perform is demote him to third team, especially when The Sixty Million Dollar Man is stuck throwing to Terrance Copper. Cassel doesn’t need to post big numbers tonight. He just has to sustain a drive or two, put a couple of field goals on the board. The Minnesota defense is really good. And the Metrodome is going to be electric with Favre in the house.
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