Chiefs Cassel is ADAMANT he will play Sunday for Chiefs

Deberg_1990 · 09-08-2011, 07:24 AM

My kind of QB. One tough Hombre

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/07...iness-for.html

All doubts seemed to disappear Wednesday that Matt Cassel would start at quarterback Sunday when they open their regular season against Buffalo at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Chiefs returned to practice after a day off and Cassel was a full participant.

“No doubt in my mind,” Cassel said when asked if he would play. “I feel good. I feel like I’m ready to go.

“Come you-know-what or high water, I’m going to be out there.”

Cassel left in the second quarter of last week’s preseason game in Green Bay with a rib injury. The Chiefs were concerned that Cassel wouldn’t be able to play against the Bills.

In that case, Tyler Palko would be the starting quarterback. Palko has never started an NFL game and played in only two.

Cassel indicated he might not be at full strength Sunday but said that wouldn’t prevent him from doing his job.

“If you play this game long enough, there’s going to be bumps and bruises,” Cassel said. “If you feel good on Mondays after a game, then you probably didn’t play much on Sunday. You know when you play this game, you’re not always going to feel your best.”

Brown makes Bills roster

Colin Brown of Braymer, Mo., and the University of Missouri, is one of Buffalo’s reserves at guard and center. The Chiefs drafted Brown in 2009 in the fifth round but cut him last year at the end of training camp.

Bills coach Chan Gailey was the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator during training camp of Brown’s rookie year.

“He’s a different guy than what we had that first training camp he had back in Kansas City,” Gailey said. “He’s a lot more mature, a lot more confident. He was trying to feel his way through during the short time I was there with him. He’s moving better now. He seems to have added a step of quickness.”

Reerun_KC · 09-08-2011, 07:25 AM

Well is it time to meltdown because he is playing and not Palko or Stanzi?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-08-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Well is it time to meltdown because he is playing and not Palko or Stanzi?

I'm glad you've found an avenue to channel your obsessive tendencies since Herm was fired. Better those vaunted drafterbators rather than your wife and kids.

RippedmyFlesh · 09-08-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'm glad you've found an avenue to channel your obsessive tendencies since Herm was fired. Better those vaunted drafterbators rather than your wife and kids.

Having herm as coach would bring out the worst in anybody.

Reerun_KC · 09-08-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'm glad you've found an avenue to channel your obsessive tendencies since Herm was fired. Better those vaunted drafterbators rather than your wife and kids.

and here we go...

Oh of course Flopnut.... BTW draftabulators is the correct spelling... No need to insult FAX that way...

**1ChiefsDan** · 09-08-2011, 11:22 AM

LOL - like he is the only obsessive person on the board

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'm glad you've found an avenue to channel your obsessive tendencies since Herm was fired. Better those vaunted drafterbators rather than your wife and kids.

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Originally Posted by frazod

And hit a cameraman two rows behind him.

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Originally Posted by Laz

i have no doubt that he will play if it's physically possible.

Cassel is insecure and he will be afraid he might end up losing his starting job if he ever gives somebody else a chance to start. Plays right into the reason Pioli doesn't want any real competition for him either.

RippedmyFlesh · 09-08-2011, 07:30 AM

You can be critical of his play but can't deny his toughness.
In that respect he has a lot of DeBerg in him who was one of my favorite all time Chiefs.

yeti · 09-08-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

“Come you-know-what or high water, I’m going to be out there.”

The reality during the preseason "QB controversy".

**FRCDFED** · 09-08-2011, 07:43 AM

Tough or not....it wouldn't be any stretch of the imagination to believe that Stanzi could potentially step in (if given a chance) and create a QB controversy. In addition to maybe being "tough".........Cassel isn't stupid.

Rasputin · 09-08-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FRCDFED

Tough or not....it wouldn't be any stretch of the imagination to believe that Stanzi could potentially step in (if given a chance) and create a QB controversy. In addition to maybe being "tough".........Cassel isn't stupid.

This maybe why he wants to play just so the other QBs don't give a better showing that they should start instead of him. Could be his biggest motivator yet for him to perform like he should.

Maybe this will help him get rid of the ball quicker and take less sacks too?

beach tribe · 09-08-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

This maybe why he wants to play just so the other QBs don't give a better showing that they should start instead of him. Could be his biggest motivator yet for him to perform like he should.

Maybe this will help him get rid of the ball quicker and take less sacks too?

Don't fall into this thinking Tat. If anyone thinks that any QB on this roster is going to start over Cassel, they need to have their head examined.
People can talk shit all they want.
Cry, kick, and scream, but at the end of the day this is Cassel's team, like it or not.
If Gaither can shore up the RT spot, and Baldwin can play up to expectations, the same people bitching, and crying will be washing his bawls.

**TimeForWasp** · 09-08-2011, 05:09 PM

When we win , somebody show a sign that says.

"Me and Matt Cassel just you know what you up dog"

Pasta Little Brioni · 09-09-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Don't fall into this thinking Tat. If anyone thinks that any QB on this roster is going to start over Cassel, they need to have their head examined.
People can talk shit all they want.
Cry, kick, and scream, but at the end of the day this is Cassel's team, like it or not.
If Gaither can shore up the RT spot, and Baldwin can play up to expectations, the same people bitching, and crying will be washing his bawls.

Playing Madden, watching the Dog Whisperer, and Fantasy Football have given these fans the knowledge of running an NFL franchise, evaluating talent, and looking into the mind of a QB. That TV game tape helps too

Fish · 09-08-2011, 08:20 AM

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“Come you-know-what or high water, I’m going to be out there.”

Really Cassel? You couldn't just say "Hell"? Was that too much for you in the middle of your toughguy interview?

DMAC · 09-08-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Really Cassel? You couldn't just say "Hell"? Was that too much for you in the middle of your toughguy interview?

No shit. H-E-double hockey sticks!

09-08-2011, 07:24 AM	Topic Starter
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $104454	Cassel is ADAMANT he will play Sunday for Chiefs My kind of QB. One tough Hombre http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/07...iness-for.html All doubts seemed to disappear Wednesday that Matt Cassel would start at quarterback Sunday when they open their regular season against Buffalo at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs returned to practice after a day off and Cassel was a full participant. “No doubt in my mind,” Cassel said when asked if he would play. “I feel good. I feel like I’m ready to go. “Come you-know-what or high water, I’m going to be out there.” Cassel left in the second quarter of last week’s preseason game in Green Bay with a rib injury. The Chiefs were concerned that Cassel wouldn’t be able to play against the Bills. In that case, Tyler Palko would be the starting quarterback. Palko has never started an NFL game and played in only two. Cassel indicated he might not be at full strength Sunday but said that wouldn’t prevent him from doing his job. “If you play this game long enough, there’s going to be bumps and bruises,” Cassel said. “If you feel good on Mondays after a game, then you probably didn’t play much on Sunday. You know when you play this game, you’re not always going to feel your best.” Brown makes Bills roster Colin Brown of Braymer, Mo., and the University of Missouri, is one of Buffalo’s reserves at guard and center. The Chiefs drafted Brown in 2009 in the fifth round but cut him last year at the end of training camp. Bills coach Chan Gailey was the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator during training camp of Brown’s rookie year. “He’s a different guy than what we had that first training camp he had back in Kansas City,” Gailey said. “He’s a lot more mature, a lot more confident. He was trying to feel his way through during the short time I was there with him. He’s moving better now. He seems to have added a step of quickness.”
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