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SenselessChiefsFan · 03-03-2009, 07:35 AM

I read in Gretz's column this morning that the Chiefs are trying to prevent all the fans from thinking that Cassel is the second coming of Len Dawson. He went on to say that it was impossible, because Chiefs fans already think that.

I am wondering who? Who really thinks that? I like the move because it gives us a good prospect for a second round pick. I like the move because I feel like Cassel is at the very least, a John Kitna type QB who can manage the game. That is a nice 'starting' point. It solidifies the position. They aren't under any pressure to draft a guy early to try to 'solve' a problem. Now, they can draft guys late at the QB position in hopes of developing them down the road.

I don't even look at Cassel as the absolute starter on opening day. Yes, I think it is likely that happens. However, if Thigpen takes a big step forward, and Cassel doesn't look great, then Thigpen 'could' be the guy.

In other words, I don't think that Cassel is the next Len Dawson. I 'hope' Cassel is the next Len Dawson. I think Cassel is still ascending in his career.

Heck, I hope that Cassel is the next Trent Green. Seriously, if Cassel can be as effective in this system as Green was in Saunder's system... then the Chiefs made a great move. Especially considering that Cassel would be able to play for a decade here, or nearly twice as long as Trent Green.

Anyways, I don't get the sense that the Chiefs fans think this guy is the next Len Dawson. Am I wrong? Do you think he is the next Len Dawson?

HypnotizedMonkey · 03-03-2009, 09:02 AM

What # will Cassel wear?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-03-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I read in Gretz's column this morning that the Chiefs are trying to prevent all the fans from thinking that Cassel is the second coming of Len Dawson. He went on to say that it was impossible, because Chiefs fans already think that.

I am wondering who? Who really thinks that? I like the move because it gives us a good prospect for a second round pick. I like the move because I feel like Cassel is at the very least, a John Kitna type QB who can manage the game. That is a nice 'starting' point. It solidifies the position. They aren't under any pressure to draft a guy early to try to 'solve' a problem. Now, they can draft guys late at the QB position in hopes of developing them down the road.

I don't even look at Cassel as the absolute starter on opening day. Yes, I think it is likely that happens. However, if Thigpen takes a big step forward, and Cassel doesn't look great, then Thigpen 'could' be the guy.

In other words, I don't think that Cassel is the next Len Dawson. I 'hope' Cassel is the next Len Dawson. I think Cassel is still ascending in his career.

Heck, I hope that Cassel is the next Trent Green. Seriously, if Cassel can be as effective in this system as Green was in Saunder's system... then the Chiefs made a great move. Especially considering that Cassel would be able to play for a decade here, or nearly twice as long as Trent Green.

Anyways, I don't get the sense that the Chiefs fans think this guy is the next Len Dawson. Am I wrong? Do you think he is the next Len Dawson?

And I got MY ****ing thread-start privileges yanked?!

Good God...

SenselessChiefsFan · 03-03-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

And I got MY ****ing thread-start privileges yanked?!

Good God...

Why did you get yours yanked?

Mr. Arrowhead · 03-03-2009, 09:11 AM

So anyone thinking that Cassel is the next Len Dawson is saying that he is a Hall of Famer, that is a little bit unreasonable expectation. How bout lets start by getting something we havent gotten in 16 years and thats a playoff win.

talastan · 03-03-2009, 09:13 AM

Has the potential to be maybe Trent Green. There will never be another person like Lenny Dawson to the Chiefs. I hope Cassel is able to begin his own Chiefs legacy.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-03-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Why did you get yours yanked?

For being stupid.

And that said, stupid comes in many nuances and flavors.

Garcia Bronco · 03-03-2009, 09:15 AM

The next Len Dawson will have to come by at some point. Why not now.

ChiefRon · 03-03-2009, 09:21 AM

Hey, at this point I'll be happy as long as he's not the next Scott Mitchell.

Well, err...not really.

EyePod · 03-03-2009, 09:26 AM

I think either him or Thigpen can be. Thigpen would have had a MUCH better season last year had we put out an actual defense.

Reerun_KC · 03-03-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRon

Hey, at this point I'll be happy as long as he's not the next Scott Mitchell.

Well, err...not really.

This....

Chiefnj2 · 03-03-2009, 09:40 AM

Based on his one year as a starter I think Cassel is good enough to be a systems QB that can get KC into the playoffs and win a game or two.

StcChief · 03-03-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tipford

Lets not jump off the deep end here. I don't want Cassell to be the 2nd coming of Len Dawson. I just want him to be himself, and first help lead the Chiefs back to the playoffs. That should be our first concern. Once there, then we can worry about him leading the Chiefs to the promiseland of the Superbowl.

this.

don't judge early, why don't arm chair GM's here let Pioli run the team and see what happens.

**rockymtnchief** · 03-03-2009, 09:54 AM

A better thread would've been, "Who thinks LJ is the next OJ?"

Cassel has a lot to prove before he can be compared to any Hall of Famer.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-03-2009, 09:57 AM

It's good to know that Mecca and Hamas will turn every Cassel thread into a Stafford love fest.

SenselessChiefsFan · 03-03-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

A better thread would've been, "Who thinks LJ is the next OJ?"

Cassel has a lot to prove before he can be compared to any Hall of Famer.

I am much closer to believing that LJ would kill his exwife than Cassel would be a Hall of Famer.

With LJ's history of domestic abuse, it isn't much of a leap.

03-03-2009, 07:35 AM
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Who thinks Cassel is the next Len Dawson? I read in Gretz's column this morning that the Chiefs are trying to prevent all the fans from thinking that Cassel is the second coming of Len Dawson. He went on to say that it was impossible, because Chiefs fans already think that. I am wondering who? Who really thinks that? I like the move because it gives us a good prospect for a second round pick. I like the move because I feel like Cassel is at the very least, a John Kitna type QB who can manage the game. That is a nice 'starting' point. It solidifies the position. They aren't under any pressure to draft a guy early to try to 'solve' a problem. Now, they can draft guys late at the QB position in hopes of developing them down the road. I don't even look at Cassel as the absolute starter on opening day. Yes, I think it is likely that happens. However, if Thigpen takes a big step forward, and Cassel doesn't look great, then Thigpen 'could' be the guy. In other words, I don't think that Cassel is the next Len Dawson. I 'hope' Cassel is the next Len Dawson. I think Cassel is still ascending in his career. Heck, I hope that Cassel is the next Trent Green. Seriously, if Cassel can be as effective in this system as Green was in Saunder's system... then the Chiefs made a great move. Especially considering that Cassel would be able to play for a decade here, or nearly twice as long as Trent Green. Anyways, I don't get the sense that the Chiefs fans think this guy is the next Len Dawson. Am I wrong? Do you think he is the next Len Dawson?
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03-03-2009, 09:11 AM	#34
Mr. Arrowhead MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $10015708	So anyone thinking that Cassel is the next Len Dawson is saying that he is a Hall of Famer, that is a little bit unreasonable expectation. How bout lets start by getting something we havent gotten in 16 years and thats a playoff win.
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Garcia Bronco No Keys, No Problem Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Denver Casino cash: $1693136	The next Len Dawson will have to come by at some point. Why not now.
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03-03-2009, 09:26 AM	#39
EyePod Forgetting 2013 season end. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Around Casino cash: $9995735	I think either him or Thigpen can be. Thigpen would have had a MUCH better season last year had we put out an actual defense. __________________ I did not believe in Mahomes until week 1. I've been woke ever since. I'm on board this freight train.
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $6654388	Based on his one year as a starter I think Cassel is good enough to be a systems QB that can get KC into the playoffs and win a game or two. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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rockymtnchief Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Crazys of Montana Casino cash: $10018968 VARSITY	A better thread would've been, "Who thinks LJ is the next OJ?" Cassel has a lot to prove before he can be compared to any Hall of Famer.
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03-03-2009, 09:57 AM	#44
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