This far in, would you say Cassel was the only option for the Chiefs?

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

If Brodie Croyle wasn't made of glass I still to this day would rather have him at QB

He is though, so it's irrelevant. If nothing else... when we actually become a decent to good team, he'll be a high quality back up that can get us through a game or three, without much of a drop-off.

I agree with everyone that Cassel's looked bad at times. But I think a lot of that is the product of the team around him. He's shown some nice flashes of what his future with this team could be like.

As for the thread title... Would I say he was the only option? Of course not. But I don't know that any of the other options would have done any better, given the situation.

You've gotta give the guy (and the HC, and GM) some time.

(And give the QB some time, literally.)

[el borracho]

Oh, yes! Cassel was the only choice. How could we ever have achieved 3-7 with any other QB?

And OMG! The rookie QB is throwing interceptions? Irrefutable proof that he sucks, sucks hard and will always suck. Yep... no denying it.

[MahiMike]

All you need to know about Cassel is the 30 yd pass from to Lance Long in the most pressure situation he's been in all year.

[OnTheWarpath15]

So by my math, Aaron Rodgers has fumbled once every 6.14 sacks, while Matt Cassel has fumbled once every 3.7 sacks.

I'd say that's pretty significant.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

So by my math, Aaron Rodgers has fumbled once every 6.14 sacks, while Matt Cassel has fumbled once every 3.7 sacks.

I'd say that's pretty significant.

while we are making up stats...I guess it should be pointed out that Brady has a 3.5 sack/fumble ratio. Manning a 4.0 sack/fumble ratio. And Sanchez with a 1.9 sack/fumble ratio

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Lemon_Pie

while we are making up stats...I guess it should be pointed out that Brady has a 3.5 sack/fumble ratio. Manning a 4.0 sack/fumble ratio. And Sanchez with a 1.9 sack/fumble ratio

Great.

What does that have to do with this, again?

Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

When you're sacked this often, that is going to happen.

Just pointing out that getting hit isn't an excuse for coughing up the ball - and that a fumble a game is unacceptable.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Great.
Just pointing out that getting hit isn't an excuse for coughing up the ball - and that a fumble a game is unacceptable.

you'd be hard pressed to find anyone to argue there. It's pretty obvious Cassel has fumbled too much. That said, there's no reason to make up a stat at the mere suggestion of a correlation unless you're just looking for ways to shit on Cassel.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Great.

What does that have to do with this, again?



Just pointing out that getting hit isn't an excuse for coughing up the ball - and that a fumble a game is unacceptable.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

But I don't remember many instances of Cassel fumbling the ball.

I think a lot of those fumbles were due to miscues on either the snap or handoff. Last week was the first time in a long time I remember him coughing the ball because he didn't protect the ball well.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by MahiMike

All you need to know about Cassel is the 30 yd pass from to Lance Long in the most pressure situation he's been in all year.

He's thrown that particular pass well all year. He threw it to Long with pinpoint accuracy and he's thrown it to Wade at least twice. He threw a similar pass to Bowe for the tying TD against Dallas.

I look at that and don't miss Thigpen a bit.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I look at that and don't miss Thigpen a bit.

The fact that this skeleton ****er is even being discussed by fans isn't a real positive sign about Cassel's play thus far.

[TheGuardian]

Sanchez sucks, and will always suck. The guy is missing some real key ingredients to being a really good QB. Field awareness being the main one. Not only that, but the guy doesn't feel pressure around him at all. These aren't "learned" things, these are instincts much like a running back has instincts to make a guy miss or see the proper lanes. The fact is, Sanchez is missing some real key ingredients to becoming a top QB. He's never going to be one. Save my post, I don't care. I won't be wrong.

Cassel, much like last year in NE, has started slowly and looks better. And honestly, the guy has been pretty good in clutch time. And for whatever reason, you either have that or you don't. He seems to actually do better in those situations than when he's asked to be a game manager. I think because of this being Haley's first year with him, he'll get better at knowing what Cassel does best and call plays accordingly.

Either way, I wouldn't take Sanchez over Cassel at all. Sanchez is a bust in the making. Stafford is living up to his draft hype however. So good for him.

[LanceHunter]

I wish we could have had Thigpen's rushing yards (386) 6.2 yds. per carry and 3 TD's this season though lol. We might have picked up some crucial first downs for a couple more wins. Well for any Tyler fans maybe we'll get to see him if Miami trades him to Oakland in the off season, they could use a mobile QB lol.