The Case for Cassel

**MDChiefs!** · 02-19-2010, 03:44 PM

Been hearing alot of rumors as of late, and even a couple 3 way trades involving our QB, Brady Quinn (weis connection) and the Broncos and it got me thinkin..I know this is a touchy subject with some, but I have to share my opinion...

I like Cassel, but I dont see him as our QBOTF. Last year towards the end of the season, everyone picked up their game on the offense. We were playing some pretty decent games. We got Bowe back and our WRs stepped up big time, the o-line stepped up big time with Wade Smith, BA and O'Cally looking very impressive and JC really stepped his game up and cut out most of his fumbles...Cassel is the only one we didnt see improve even with and improved line and better running game. I know some will still lay all blame on the "atrocious o-line" and our WRs, but you cant deny that we got better at those positions in the later part of the season. Its in the tape.

Bash me, or criticize me if you will, but I am only telling you what I see and hear. I am one for giving one time to develop, and I understand how that works, but this is his 7th year in the league, and the ceiling cant be too much higher for him at this point in his career. I think it was also one reason we front loaded the hell out of his contract. #1 we have the cap room now to absorb that kind of hit and #2 I think that they thought after a year or so that they would have their own hand picked coaching staff in there, which we do now. And everyone knows, the coaches are going to want their guy. With the state of the NFL cap this year, and how much we are under the cap I dont think its out of the question that Cassel could be traded. Plus Brodie is a FA and Haley really likes Brodie too...Personally I would like to keep Cassel for one more year unless we get offered something fantastic for him, but I dont think the idea id as farfetched as some might think....opinions?

**Vandelay** · 02-19-2010, 09:59 PM

I know this is not a popular opinion around here, but I still think taking everything into consideration he did a good job. Even in the second half of the year, he still never had any time in the pocket, and the few times he had the chance to look downfield, Cassel made the most of it. And one of the most important things was his additude, he actually seems to give a $h!t, something that D Bowe could learn a lesson from.

All we can do is wait and see, so far the only people here that I know are sold on him are myself, Coach, and Canada

Thats ok, we can make room on the Cassel train next season.

**Ryfo18** · 02-19-2010, 10:15 PM

Cassel was not good last year, there is no denying that. That said, the circumstances that he walked into certainly weren't favorable. I'm encouraged that he's continuing to work and study the offense into the offseason. I'm expecting big things next year though, the excuses can only last so long.

**Chiefster** · 02-19-2010, 11:33 PM

Cassel is going nowhere.

**chief31** · 02-20-2010, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by Ryfo18

Cassel was not good last year, there is no denying that. That said, the circumstances that he walked into certainly weren't favorable. I'm encouraged that he's continuing to work and study the offense into the offseason. I'm expecting big things next year though, the excuses can only last so long.

Agreed.

**MDChiefs!** · 02-20-2010, 03:20 AM

so you guys do think that Haley and Weis believe Cassel is our QBOTF...?

**pbatrucker** · 02-20-2010, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by MDChiefs!

so you guys do think that Haley and Weis believe Cassel is our QBOTF...?

Wies hasn't been on board long enough to know what he thinks. Pioli and Haley think enough of Cassel to put their reputation on the line with him being the QB to build Their team around.

**MDChiefs!** · 02-20-2010, 10:13 AM

I respectfully disagree...Cassel is Pioli's boys, not Haleys. Haley wanted to play Croyle.

**Canada** · 02-20-2010, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by MDChiefs!

I respectfully disagree...Cassel is Pioli's boys, not Haleys. Haley wanted to play Croyle.

I think Haley wanted to play Croyle to evaluate the talent we had on the field. I don't think that means he was "his guy"

**matthewschiefs** · 02-20-2010, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by MDChiefs!

so you guys do think that Haley and Weis believe Cassel is our QBOTF...?

I think that they belive in him. Otherwise he would not have been the starter at the end of the season. I no they gave him alot of money but I think if they saw signs that he was not going to get the job done then they would have made a change.