Chiefs Top 10: Regrettable NFL Offseason Decisions - Page 22

Pneuma · 08-26-2009, 02:11 PM

No.1 - Kansas City Chiefs trade for Matt Cassel

A silent alarm should have sounded for the Chiefs when the New England Patriots sold off “franchise” Matt Cassel for such a cheap price. Getting good value from Bill Belichick is like getting a good deal from a greasy used-car salesman: you’re lucky if you get what you pay for.

Cassel looked shiny and nice while he was on Belichick’s lot, but so have many players. Belichick makes his squad into overachievers and then sells high, only to see his parts fail elsewhere. See: Deion Branch, David Givens and Ty Law.

The Chiefs also signed Cassel to the richest contract in franchise history before he even played a snap, which may have been premature. A simple six-month test drive wouldn’t have hurt.

He has ”bust” written all over him and his early struggles in training camp are just the early evidence that the Chiefs got a lemon.

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While I don't agree with the long term signing, I don't think it deserves #1.

SenselessChiefsFan · 08-30-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Exactly.

That's why guys with a strong arm are coveted.

Being able to throw a 15-20 yard out and not give a DB time to jump it is crucial.

First, no one is arguing that.

Second, the throw for a 15 or 20 yard out is completely different than a 40 yard throw downfield.

Hammock Parties · 08-30-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Talking about the angle on a downfield throw is stupid.

No it's not.

Ignoring it is stupid.

That ball wasn't "laid up." The DB had tight coverage. A quarterback with a weaker arm might have had it intercepted.

SenselessChiefsFan · 08-30-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

No it's not.

Ignoring it is stupid.

That ball wasn't "laid up." The DB had tight coverage. A quarterback with a weaker arm might have had it intercepted.

First, you aren't arguing with someone who thinks Cassel is a weak armed QB.

Second, the ball PLACEMENT on that throw is what was important. Granted, had it been 'underthrown'... then that would have been a problem.... but the speed at which it gets there, other than the timing for the WR is largely unimportant.

Dexter Manley · 12-20-2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TFG

Is it just me or are the coaches and FO people from the Pats just so unbelievably arrogant that they simply believe that, whatever is on the roster, a 3-4 and a new QB are the solution? I mean, what on Earth would convince anyone that the Chiefs needed to go 3-4? A: Patriotic arrogance. Same in Denver too. Anyone and everyone ever to stand within a few feet of Bill Belichick is just an unreal genius who knows that the way to success in the NFL is to switch to a 3-4 regardless of what talent is on the roster and then give up anything and everything for a USC backup QB, including that no-good Jay Cutler.

My Chief offseason:

FIX THE OL = 1) Eugene Monroe ... and undrafteds Darryl Harris and Edwin Williams, and likely Jamon Meredith with that Round 5er. Yeah, hindsight is... OK, I would have Drafted all of those higher... and kept the 4-3, kept Jason Babin who was showing something, and grabbed Ron Brace in Round 2 to pair with Dorsey and STOP THE RUN...

The Pioli strategy has to be questioned. The OL was the overwhelming #1 need, and what... Colin Brown in Round 5, Goff as a UFA??? Man, that just doesn't exactly impress me at all. I'd call that the #1 goof or "regrettable decision" this offseason, with Cassel a Chief behind the goof of the attempt to make Cassel the Bronco...

I love archives...

Dexter Manley · 12-20-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TFG

Pats with starting QB = 16 wins
Pats with backup QB = 11 wins, no playoffs

Matt Cassel was a backup at USC for a reason. The reason is that he really does not have a strong arm. Cassel floats anything more than 25 yards or so. Good thing the Chiefs don't have any "deep threats" because they would be "decoys." Cassel is smart, has a reasonably quick release, and is better than most NFL backup QBs. The way to stop Cassel is to play tight, safeties up, jump routes, and dare him to throw it deep, because he can't zip a deep ball. Even the Raiders will eventually figure it out...

Ooooppppsss... too much truth, time to ban that TFG poster...

**notorious** · 12-20-2011, 07:32 AM

You would rather be right than watch this team win!/truefan

crazycoffey · 12-20-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobbie

Ooooppppsss... too much truth, time to ban that TFG poster...

Dane?

Dexter Manley · 12-20-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

You would rather be right than watch this team win!/truefan

I gave it a sincere try to help this Franchise from harming itself...

Nobody listened...

Hammock Parties · 12-20-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega

Too bad this was a mirage, evidently.

Dexter Manley · 12-20-2011, 07:43 AM

"Too bad this was a mirage, evidently."

No, it was a FLOATER from a WEAK ARMED QB...

Hammock Parties · 12-20-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega

WTF

Dexter Manley · 12-20-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega

WTF

That's about the range he has throwing a flat ball, assuming he can fully step into the throw...

Pasta Little Brioni · 12-20-2011, 07:47 AM

Wierd that you return after 2 years just to suck off Babin. The guy showed NOTHING in KC.

Caseyguyrr · 12-20-2011, 07:47 AM

what a shame

crazycoffey · 12-20-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega

WTF

I believe you were defending him there, said that was a frozen rope. Damn we are pitiful sometimes, wanting so much to have a good QB we can talk ourselves into believing anything.

08-26-2009, 02:11 PM
Pneuma Titles Suck Join Date: Aug 2006 Casino cash: $9788321	Top 10: Regrettable NFL Offseason Decisions No.1 - Kansas City Chiefs trade for Matt Cassel A silent alarm should have sounded for the Chiefs when the New England Patriots sold off “franchise” Matt Cassel for such a cheap price. Getting good value from Bill Belichick is like getting a good deal from a greasy used-car salesman: you’re lucky if you get what you pay for. Cassel looked shiny and nice while he was on Belichick’s lot, but so have many players. Belichick makes his squad into overachievers and then sells high, only to see his parts fail elsewhere. See: Deion Branch, David Givens and Ty Law. The Chiefs also signed Cassel to the richest contract in franchise history before he even played a snap, which may have been premature. A simple six-month test drive wouldn’t have hurt. He has ”bust” written all over him and his early struggles in training camp are just the early evidence that the Chiefs got a lemon. http://www.askmen.com/top_10/sports/...decisions.html ___________________ While I don't agree with the long term signing, I don't think it deserves #1.
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