Chiefs I think its time for the Cassel doubters to eat their crow - Page 8

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.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-19-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Cassel isn't Brady and Haley isn't BB. I am not naive enough to think otherwise. We need more talent. 99% of teams do.

Dumb correlation.

Welp, that was easy.

One guy is a franchise QB that won a SB with very little around him

The other is a guy that everyone says needs more around him.

And for what it's worth, I was impressed with his toughness and leadership today. I'll be honest, he made some decisions and throws that had he been 100%, I'd be disappointed with. But considering his condition, he got the job done today.

But I didn't see anything that changes my mind about him being capable of winning a SB. Not sure why today is the day people should be eating crow.

Good win, time to get two more and get this young roster some playoff experience.

Marcellus · 12-19-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I have zero clue why someone thinks this team couldn't win a playoff game.

Have you seen some of the shit these other teams do from week to week?

Dude we all watch every game in sports bars every week and know what every team is doing. Wake up.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-19-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

The Patriots were a complete team. That defense with Seymour, McGinest, Bruschi, Vrabel, Milloy, Hamilton, Phifer, and Law?

We weren't talking about the defense, now were we?

We were talking about the talent (or lack of) on the offense.

**Bugeater** · 12-19-2010, 04:25 PM

Sorry if I'm not jumping for joy because the guy is finally doing what he's paid to do.

Hootie · 12-19-2010, 04:25 PM

Cassel is every bit as good this year as Tom Brady was the year the Pats won their first Super Bowl..

that much is fact

Frankie · 12-19-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Nope. Not gonna believe until he bounces one off the jumbotron for a TD completion.

Only one bounce?.... Nah! It has to ricochet off of at least three obstacles before I'm sold.

Frankie · 12-19-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

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

That day will come.

Marcellus · 12-19-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Welp, that was easy.

One guy is a franchise QB that won a SB with very little around him

The other is a guy that everyone says needs more around him.

And for what it's worth, I was impressed with his toughness and leadership today. I'll be honest, he made some decisions and throws that had he been 100%, I'd be disappointed with. But considering his condition, he got the job done today.

But I didn't see anything that changes my mind about him being capable of winning a SB. Not sure why today is the day people should be eating crow.

Good win, time to get two more and get this young roster some playoff experience.

So if Cassel isn't Brady, one of the top 10 QB's of all time he is a failure? That's what you are basically saying.

Ok.

**dirk digler** · 12-19-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I have zero clue why someone thinks this team couldn't win a playoff game.

Have you seen some of the shit these other teams do from week to week?

If it is at home sure they have a chance.

chiefzilla1501 · 12-19-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Winning one playoff game this year, can be done. Ravens or Jets would be our opponent more than likely. Both of them have QB's that are the same as Cassel. I'm not expecting a deep run at all. But one win or Cassel proving he is up to the challenge would be nice to see.

The QB I want us to draft is Nathan Enderle from Idaho in the 3rd or 4th.

I don't disagree with you here. I want to see something out of him too. But regardless of how well he plays, we're underdogs. Those teams can run the ball better than us and have a shitload more talent than us on defense. Not to mention that they have legit, consistent weapons in the passing game.

For us to win in the playoffs, more than likely Cassel is going to have to overcome the rest of our team being very outmatched. I definitely think the Chiefs can potentially win a first playoff game. But it's a lot to ask and he's going to need some help.

|Zach| · 12-19-2010, 04:29 PM

I don't really think that some on here are that far off when they evaluate the Chiefs. But some people really seem to miss the boat when they talk about how good the Chiefs are compared to other NFL teams. Its like other teams get a pass for all the stupid shit they do but if Matty C doesn't put up Madden numbers he is getting there but not quite proven he has "it" and even when he does some other bullshit excuse is made for moving the goal posts.

milkman · 12-19-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Welp, that was easy.

One guy is a franchise QB that won a SB with very little around him

The other is a guy that everyone says needs more around him.

And for what it's worth, I was impressed with his toughness and leadership today. I'll be honest, he made some decisions and throws that had he been 100%, I'd be disappointed with. But considering his condition, he got the job done today.

But I didn't see anything that changes my mind about him being capable of winning a SB. Not sure why today is the day people should be eating crow.

Good win, time to get two more and get this young roster some playoff experience.

I've been coming around because I've seen progress from Cassel in his last three starts (including today) that I never thought I would see.

He''s growing into an NFL QB.

He's showing much improved pocket presense, much improved mechanics, and making actual reads an good audibles.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-19-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

So if Cassel isn't Brady, one of the top 10 QB's of all time he is a failure? That's what you are basically saying.

Ok.

Uh, no. Quit putting words into my mouth. Again.

Nowhere have I said failure.

Milkman said he needed more talent around him.

I pointed out that franchise QB's can get it done without it. They make everyone better.

At this point, he's a good game manager. Which I'll admit, is more than I thought he was capable of.

milkman · 12-19-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Here's the thing.

We've watched as Cassel has grown before our very eyes this season, but even were he Peyton Manning, there just isn't enough talent on this team, on either side of the ball, to overcome our shortcomings against SB quality opponents, and that is no way should be a reflection on Cassel.

We saw how much Manning struggles, the guy some think is the best ever, without his full complement of talent around him.

The bottom line, QB is the most important position on the field, and we are seeing Cassel grow into the role of the leader of this team as the weeks go by, but it is still a team sport, hell, the ultimate team sport, and we just have too many deficiencies ot overcome to expect anyone to overcome them.

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

We weren't talking about the defense, now were we?

We were talking about the talent (or lack of) on the offense.

Actually path, your question was directed at the post above, and I said that there was a lack of talent, on bith sides of the ball.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-19-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I've been coming around because I've seen progress from Cassel in his last three starts (including today) that I never thought I would see.

He''s growing into an NFL QB.

He's showing much improved pocket presense, much improved mechanics, and making actual reads an good audibles.

I agree.

He made some mind-numbing decisions/throws today, but I'm not going to crucify him for them. Dude's playing 11 days after having his appendix removed.

I respect the hell out of his toughness.

I'm just wondering why today is the day people should be eating crow.

12-19-2010, 03:44 PM
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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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Cassel is every bit as good this year as Tom Brady was the year the Pats won their first Super Bowl.. that much is fact
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12-19-2010, 04:29 PM	#116
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5276768	I don't really think that some on here are that far off when they evaluate the Chiefs. But some people really seem to miss the boat when they talk about how good the Chiefs are compared to other NFL teams. Its like other teams get a pass for all the stupid shit they do but if Matty C doesn't put up Madden numbers he is getting there but not quite proven he has "it" and even when he does some other bullshit excuse is made for moving the goal posts.
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