Chiefs I think its time for the Cassel doubters to eat their crow

RedThat · 12-19-2010, 03:44 PM

The kid deserves some respect.

After todays game Im starting to believe in the guy as our quarterback. He just displayed a true testament of toughness out there and leadership.

To some people I understand its about him leading us to the playoffs and winning the superbowl in order for them to be satisfied...yada yada yada

Im not going to go by that mindset at all. I look at this game and I see the way he played and it tells me a lot about his character. We should be proud. We got a pretty good quarterback folks. That 2nd round pick we gave up was well worth it.

I think composure, toughness, and leadership are key attributes for a quarterback. Cassel has those qualities and I also love the fact that he plays with passion too.

However, I believe the number one attribute as a quarterback is the ability to respond under pressure. So now I don't want to jump the gun here and say he has that capability, but I will say, after coming back from an appendectomy and performing the way he did, is a great sign and a step in the direction towards performing well under pressure. So far so good Matt. Keep up the good work

you sure as heck got my support.

|Zach| · 12-19-2010, 03:45 PM

Who even gives a shit. Lets just keep winning.

Goldmember · 12-19-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Who even gives a shit. Lets just keep winning.

I do. The guy has a ton of character. He'll probably never be one of the "elite" QBs of the league, nobody can question his grit and character and that counts a lot when you are the team's leader and can sometimes overcome athletic ability.

|Zach| · 12-19-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldmember

I do. The guy has a ton of character. He'll probably never be one of the "elite" QBs of the league, nobody can question his grit and character and that counts a lot when you are the team's leader and can sometimes overcome athletic ability.

Getting a bunch of basement dwelling sports message board haters convinced of something that is obvious isn't a big deal.

mnchiefsguy · 12-19-2010, 03:45 PM

Cassel showed grit, leadership, and toughness today. He played far better than Ben R. did when he came back from surgery. Cassel was definitely a big difference today, the guys responded to him.

siberian khatru · 12-19-2010, 03:46 PM

Even after a week off, he continues to do the positive things he wasn't doing the first half of the year, and in much more consistent fashion.

**petegz28** · 12-19-2010, 03:46 PM

I will admit that I am of a different opinion of him over the last few weeks than I was the first few. He looks like he is starting to "get it". Threw his 1st pic in forever today and took his first sack that was HIS fault today in a long time as well. Last year that spelled a loss. Today he played through it, played through some adversity and injury and led his team to a must win on the road.

Pants · 12-19-2010, 03:48 PM

I'm here to eat my crow, but he can still improve. I now think that winning a playoff game with Matt as our QB is possible.

**petegz28** · 12-19-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

I'm here to eat my crow, but he can still improve. I now think that winning a playoff game with Matt as our QB is possible.

It would be nice to seem him with a group of good WR's and a little better line.

Frankie · 12-19-2010, 04:26 PM

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It would be nice to seem him with a group of good WR's and a little better line.

That day will come.

Wallcrawler · 12-19-2010, 03:54 PM

That run he took off on, took the hit and popped up with the fist-throw and scream was pretty sweet. He's becoming a leader on the field, for certain.

How can you not get behind a guy like that.

**The Bad Guy** · 12-19-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

That run he took off on, took the hit and popped up with the fist-throw and scream was pretty sweet. He's becoming a leader on the field, for certain.

How can you not get behind a guy like that.

Because of the overwhelming need for a lot on here to try to be "right".

|Zach| · 12-19-2010, 03:55 PM

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Because of the overwhelming need for a lot on here to try to be "right".

Or miserable.

Goldmember · 12-19-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

I will admit that I am of a different opinion of him over the last few weeks than I was the first few. He looks like he is starting to "get it". Threw his 1st pic in forever today and took his first sack that was HIS fault today in a long time as well. Last year that spelled a loss. Today he played through it, played through some adversity and injury and led his team to a must win on the road.

And that pick probably wasn't his fault. Either Bowe or Moeakai ran the wrong route because they were both at the same spot. He's playing with probably the worst receiver group in the NFL that constantly seem to be making mistakes and dropping the ball.

tmax63 · 12-19-2010, 03:47 PM

Taking that hit in the 2nd qtr from Long and not even wincing/flinching showed me alot today. I think it showed more to his teammates than us fans as well.

12-19-2010, 03:44 PM	Topic Starter
RedThat Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	I think its time for the Cassel doubters to eat their crow The kid deserves some respect. After todays game Im starting to believe in the guy as our quarterback. He just displayed a true testament of toughness out there and leadership. To some people I understand its about him leading us to the playoffs and winning the superbowl in order for them to be satisfied...yada yada yada Im not going to go by that mindset at all. I look at this game and I see the way he played and it tells me a lot about his character. We should be proud. We got a pretty good quarterback folks. That 2nd round pick we gave up was well worth it. I think composure, toughness, and leadership are key attributes for a quarterback. Cassel has those qualities and I also love the fact that he plays with passion too. However, I believe the number one attribute as a quarterback is the ability to respond under pressure. So now I don't want to jump the gun here and say he has that capability, but I will say, after coming back from an appendectomy and performing the way he did, is a great sign and a step in the direction towards performing well under pressure. So far so good Matt. Keep up the good work you sure as heck got my support.
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\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5306768	Who even gives a shit. Lets just keep winning.
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mnchiefsguy MVP Join Date: Dec 2003 Casino cash: $3466206	Cassel showed grit, leadership, and toughness today. He played far better than Ben R. did when he came back from surgery. Cassel was definitely a big difference today, the guys responded to him.
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siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $2504950	Even after a week off, he continues to do the positive things he wasn't doing the first half of the year, and in much more consistent fashion.
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petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2754127	I will admit that I am of a different opinion of him over the last few weeks than I was the first few. He looks like he is starting to "get it". Threw his 1st pic in forever today and took his first sack that was HIS fault today in a long time as well. Last year that spelled a loss. Today he played through it, played through some adversity and injury and led his team to a must win on the road.
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Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5669900	I'm here to eat my crow, but he can still improve. I now think that winning a playoff game with Matt as our QB is possible. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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Wallcrawler How tall is this thing? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ground 0 for enema of US. Casino cash: $4222912	That run he took off on, took the hit and popped up with the fist-throw and scream was pretty sweet. He's becoming a leader on the field, for certain. How can you not get behind a guy like that. __________________ She did not open her eyes this morning. I don't know what else to say.
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tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $3200400	Taking that hit in the 2nd qtr from Long and not even wincing/flinching showed me alot today. I think it showed more to his teammates than us fans as well. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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