Chiefs Haley thinks Cassel's problem was the players around him - Page 9

Quesadilla Joe · 06-19-2010, 06:28 AM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...rs-around-him/

After signing a $40 million contract and leaving the Patriots for the Chiefs last year, quarterback Matt Cassel saw his passer rating drop from 89.4 in 2008 to 69.9 in 2009.

Chiefs coach Todd Haley thinks that had less to do with Cassel and more to do with the players around him.

"We had 50-plus drops last season. If those don't happen, people would look at Cassel differently," Haley told ESPN.com. "If we get the improved offensive play around him that we hope to, I think people will feel better about Matt Cassel."

Haley thinks the Chiefs have improved the talent on offense, and he says Cassel is doing the necessary work this offseason to make people feel better about him.

"This guy is making progress in a bunch of ways," Haley said. "He had a very difficult year last year, but he didn't crack. That's a good sign. He has been one of our best workers this offseason, if not the best. He's working."

Hammock Parties · 06-20-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRR

Quit acting like Joe arm chair is more talented

NO ONE is acting like that.

But compared to other quarterbacks, yes he has marginal talent.

Rasputin · 06-20-2010, 11:25 AM

So Haily is blaming the lack of tallent around Cassel, wander how that makes the rest of the team feel? Basically it's the lack of tallent that Haily inherited from Carl Peterson. Damnet Carl

If only we had tallent around Cassel, or like the scarecrow, "If only I had a brain"

Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-20-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

You are disqualified to care then.

I don't give a rat's ass as to why, because I can't do anything about it.
I can only talk about it.

I do want it fixed.

I want a QB that can play with confidence in the pocket, and run only wehn it's actually necessary.

This.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock

Using that logic, you're not a backup QB in the NFL without major talent, but the fact is most backups in the NFL suck when they actually play.

Or...they have one magical, Cinderella-like season and end up finding a home with some dumbass franchise that thrives on giving that kind of player a home...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

Relax people. Even the great, hall of famer, ****y ****erson struggled in his first year with a rebuilding team.

I love ****y.

06-19-2010, 06:28 AM
Quesadilla Joe Abolish The Salary Cap! Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $3408675	Haley thinks Cassel's problem was the players around him http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...rs-around-him/ After signing a $40 million contract and leaving the Patriots for the Chiefs last year, quarterback Matt Cassel saw his passer rating drop from 89.4 in 2008 to 69.9 in 2009. Chiefs coach Todd Haley thinks that had less to do with Cassel and more to do with the players around him. "We had 50-plus drops last season. If those don't happen, people would look at Cassel differently," Haley told ESPN.com. "If we get the improved offensive play around him that we hope to, I think people will feel better about Matt Cassel." Haley thinks the Chiefs have improved the talent on offense, and he says Cassel is doing the necessary work this offseason to make people feel better about him. "This guy is making progress in a bunch of ways," Haley said. "He had a very difficult year last year, but he didn't crack. That's a good sign. He has been one of our best workers this offseason, if not the best. He's working."
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Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $55421	So Haily is blaming the lack of tallent around Cassel, wander how that makes the rest of the team feel? Basically it's the lack of tallent that Haily inherited from Carl Peterson. Damnet Carl If only we had tallent around Cassel, or like the scarecrow, "If only I had a brain"
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