Chiefs Bill Williamson: What Matt Cassel's injury means - Page 2

Okie_Apparition · 11-14-2011, 09:16 PM

ESPN 7:36pm EST

Let’s look at the significant issues surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs after the news that quarterback Matt Cassel may be out for the rest of the season with a hand injury. He will require surgery and will, at least, miss several games:

What is Cassel’s future? I highly doubt we’ve seen the last of Cassel in Kansas City. He has been uneven, but the Chiefs appear to be committed to him at least for the short term. I expect Cassel to be the Chiefs’ starter in 2012.

The Chiefs’ season is likely over: This is not the time to lose your starting quarterback. After back-to-back home losses to Miami and Denver, the Chiefs are now 4-5 and enter a five-game stretch that features five 2010 playoff teams. Kansas City is struggling it is unlikely it will be able to withstand this tough stretch and stay in the AFC West race.

How much can one team take? Cassel’s injury is just another significant blow to this team. The Chiefs already lost star running back Jamaal Charles, star safety Eric Berry, and standout tight end Tony Moeaki to season-ending knee injuries. All of those injuries happened in September. These are the core players of this team.

Haley deserves a pass: There has been speculation throughout the season that Kansas City coach Todd Haley could be on the hot seat. But Cassel’s injury and the earlier major injuries have severely changed this team. The Chiefs’ record may not be impressive when the season is completed, but they are making strides, and Haley deserves to come back in 2012 with his full roster.

What should we expect from Tyler Palko? The left-handed quarterback is very inexperienced. Palko, 28, has thrown just 13 passes in the regular season since entering the NFL in 2007. He completed five of six attempts Sunday when he spelled Cassel late in the game. He was solid in the preseason, although he has had ball-security issues. Here is what Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. thinks of Palko:

The best way to describe [Palko] is this:

Coach’s son, a student of the game. Eats, sleeps and breathes it. Very coach-friendly. He’s a good athlete. He’s tough, smart. He’s a very average thrower of the football, but he has obviously worked on it quite a bit and he looks to be improving.

Is Ricky Stanzi a possibility? I think the only way we see Stanzi play this season is if the Chiefs are completely awful with Palko and fall out of the race. The impression I have gotten is the Chiefs don’t think the fifth-round pick is ready to play. But perhaps in December, we could see the Iowa product get a chance to show what he can do.

How the Chiefs can stay competitive: They are going to have to improve on defense and have a consistent running game. Let’s face it; it’s going to be very difficult for this team to win enough game to stay in the race. The 2011 season in Kansas City will be remembered as one that was ruined by injuries.

How this affects Dwayne Bowe: His numbers will likely suffer for the rest of the season, which may have a detrimental effect when he becomes a free agent at the end of the season.I think now is the perfect time for the Chiefs and for Bowe to come to a contract accord to ensure his future in Kansas City. The Chiefs need to look to the future and Bowe needs to be part of it.

How this affects Jon Baldwin: It’s been a tough rookie season for the first-round pick. He missed time due to the lockout and then a thumb injury he suffered in a reported fight with teammate Thomas Jones in camp cost him two months. If he loses his starting quarterback, Baldwin and Cassel will not be able get in sync until next spring.

**KcMizzou** · 11-14-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Hey, don't give up. You guys play against VonDoom again. Maybe they'll knock Palko out too.

That kid's gonna be a beast. He'll be a thorn in our side for years.

T-post Tom · 11-14-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Put your elbows on the table and relax.

Well I hope you are going to take me out for drinks and dinner first.

Okie_Apparition · 11-14-2011, 09:51 PM

I see now this is a bit of a REPOST
Williamson getting double play - who knew

**Ming the Merciless** · 11-14-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

If he starts another game at qb for the Chiefs I'm done. Call me a fair weather fan if you want. I don't give a shit. I'll become a Packers fan or something. They seem to have it figured out.

Well, bye.

Titty Meat · 11-14-2011, 09:59 PM

Bill Williamson doesn't know shit.

kcxiv · 11-14-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Why the **** are we commited to Matt Cassel?

This franchise is a joke.

No, its what Williamson says. He's not a member of the Chiefs FO. He's speculating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pasta Little Brioni · 11-14-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Why the **** are we commited to Matt Cassel?

Bill Williamson is a joke.

FYP

**The Franchise** · 11-14-2011, 10:23 PM

The only way that I watch this team next year with Cassel at QB.....is if we draft a QB in the 1st round.

**KcMizzou** · 11-14-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

The only way that I watch this team next year with Cassel at QB.....is if we draft a QB in the 1st round.

I'll watch and root for them no matter what. But clearly, we're going to be drafting high... and it's time. For once in my life time, I'd like to see the Chiefs go for their own franchise QB.

Akron's#1ChiefsFan · 11-14-2011, 10:29 PM

I'd say this injury means there will be a lot of happy Chiefs fans for the rest of the season. No one has bought into Cassel, and it doesn't look like anyone is going to.

As for the rest of the season being lost now, I'm not buying into that either. Only one team in the West has the same starting QB they opened the season with under center now. It's basically still a tie as far as the division race goes, and anyone can win it.

Haley stays regardless IMO. He's led them to a division title in his second season, and he's a bit of a risk taker. It doesn't always work out the way we as fans want it to, but it's far better than Herm and his philosophy: 1st, handoff. 2nd, handoff. 3rd, pass. 4th, punt. Worst football ever.

Palko isn't going to break any records, so let's be careful what we wish for. There are worse passers than Cassel—Brodie Croyle anyone?

The killer B's won't be affected too bad by this injury. It's not like Cassel was throwing 50yard bombs on a rope to Bowe to stretch the field. Should be business as usual.

Probably still won't see much, if any, of Stanzi this year.

That's my take anyway.

Tombstone RJ · 11-14-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I'll watch and root for them no matter what. But clearly, we're going to be drafting high... and it's time. For once in my life time, I'd like to see the Chiefs go for their own franchise QB.

the chefs have drafted QB's in the first round before... this year's class seems pretty deep. Peeeohlee just needs to make sure he does his homework before he pulls the trigger.

I'm of the mind that unless a team has a "franchise" qb, they should be drafting a QB every year in the late rounds 'cause you never know when you are gonna find the next Brady.

JohnnyHammersticks · 11-14-2011, 10:51 PM

Wow, didn't think about it until I read this article. Barry Richardson is now our blind side tackle.

In addition to the normal ambulance, they may want to have a hearse on standby at Foxboro next week.

Straight, No Chaser · 11-14-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

Wow, didn't think about it until I read this article. Barry Richardson is now our blind side tackle.

In addition to the normal ambulance, they may want to have a hearse on standby at Foxboro next week.

I dunno, can the Pats D put as much pressure as the two-headed VonDoom? Even after Bellicose watches game film?

We're toast if we play from behind anyway, even if it's 3-0.

Hammock Parties · 11-14-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight, No Chaser

I dunno, can the Pats D put as much pressure as the two-headed VonDoom? Even after Bellicose watches game film?

We're toast if we play from behind anyway, even if it's 3-0.

Mark Anderson and Andre Carter have been playing decent for the Patriots. Richardson gives up pressure to a cadaver.

Iconic · 11-14-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Okie_Apparition

Haley deserves a pass: There has been speculation throughout the season that Kansas City coach Todd Haley could be on the hot seat. But Cassel’s injury and the earlier major injuries have severely changed this team. The Chiefs’ record may not be impressive when the season is completed, but they are making strides, and Haley deserves to come back in 2012 with his full roster.

11-14-2011, 09:16 PM
Okie_Apparition Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: floatin cobwebs n the sky Casino cash: $10004900	Bill Williamson: What Matt Cassel's injury means ESPN 7:36pm EST Let’s look at the significant issues surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs after the news that quarterback Matt Cassel may be out for the rest of the season with a hand injury. He will require surgery and will, at least, miss several games: What is Cassel’s future? I highly doubt we’ve seen the last of Cassel in Kansas City. He has been uneven, but the Chiefs appear to be committed to him at least for the short term. I expect Cassel to be the Chiefs’ starter in 2012. The Chiefs’ season is likely over: This is not the time to lose your starting quarterback. After back-to-back home losses to Miami and Denver, the Chiefs are now 4-5 and enter a five-game stretch that features five 2010 playoff teams. Kansas City is struggling it is unlikely it will be able to withstand this tough stretch and stay in the AFC West race. How much can one team take? Cassel’s injury is just another significant blow to this team. The Chiefs already lost star running back Jamaal Charles, star safety Eric Berry, and standout tight end Tony Moeaki to season-ending knee injuries. All of those injuries happened in September. These are the core players of this team. Haley deserves a pass: There has been speculation throughout the season that Kansas City coach Todd Haley could be on the hot seat. But Cassel’s injury and the earlier major injuries have severely changed this team. The Chiefs’ record may not be impressive when the season is completed, but they are making strides, and Haley deserves to come back in 2012 with his full roster. What should we expect from Tyler Palko? The left-handed quarterback is very inexperienced. Palko, 28, has thrown just 13 passes in the regular season since entering the NFL in 2007. He completed five of six attempts Sunday when he spelled Cassel late in the game. He was solid in the preseason, although he has had ball-security issues. Here is what Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. thinks of Palko: The best way to describe [Palko] is this: Coach’s son, a student of the game. Eats, sleeps and breathes it. Very coach-friendly. He’s a good athlete. He’s tough, smart. He’s a very average thrower of the football, but he has obviously worked on it quite a bit and he looks to be improving. Is Ricky Stanzi a possibility? I think the only way we see Stanzi play this season is if the Chiefs are completely awful with Palko and fall out of the race. The impression I have gotten is the Chiefs don’t think the fifth-round pick is ready to play. But perhaps in December, we could see the Iowa product get a chance to show what he can do. How the Chiefs can stay competitive: They are going to have to improve on defense and have a consistent running game. Let’s face it; it’s going to be very difficult for this team to win enough game to stay in the race. The 2011 season in Kansas City will be remembered as one that was ruined by injuries. How this affects Dwayne Bowe: His numbers will likely suffer for the rest of the season, which may have a detrimental effect when he becomes a free agent at the end of the season.I think now is the perfect time for the Chiefs and for Bowe to come to a contract accord to ensure his future in Kansas City. The Chiefs need to look to the future and Bowe needs to be part of it. How this affects Jon Baldwin: It’s been a tough rookie season for the first-round pick. He missed time due to the lockout and then a thumb injury he suffered in a reported fight with teammate Thomas Jones in camp cost him two months. If he loses his starting quarterback, Baldwin and Cassel will not be able get in sync until next spring.
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Okie_Apparition Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: floatin cobwebs n the sky Casino cash: $10004900	I see now this is a bit of a REPOST Williamson getting double play - who knew
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11-14-2011, 10:29 PM	#25
Akron's#1ChiefsFan Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Casino cash: $10004900	I'd say this injury means there will be a lot of happy Chiefs fans for the rest of the season. No one has bought into Cassel, and it doesn't look like anyone is going to. As for the rest of the season being lost now, I'm not buying into that either. Only one team in the West has the same starting QB they opened the season with under center now. It's basically still a tie as far as the division race goes, and anyone can win it. Haley stays regardless IMO. He's led them to a division title in his second season, and he's a bit of a risk taker. It doesn't always work out the way we as fans want it to, but it's far better than Herm and his philosophy: 1st, handoff. 2nd, handoff. 3rd, pass. 4th, punt. Worst football ever. Palko isn't going to break any records, so let's be careful what we wish for. There are worse passers than Cassel—Brodie Croyle anyone? The killer B's won't be affected too bad by this injury. It's not like Cassel was throwing 50yard bombs on a rope to Bowe to stretch the field. Should be business as usual. Probably still won't see much, if any, of Stanzi this year. That's my take anyway.
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11-14-2011, 10:51 PM	#27
JohnnyHammersticks MVP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chandler AZ Casino cash: $-399996	Wow, didn't think about it until I read this article. Barry Richardson is now our blind side tackle. In addition to the normal ambulance, they may want to have a hearse on standby at Foxboro next week.
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