He didn't look sloppy, he looked like his normal self. The Saints have an attempt at a brend/don't break defense. They typically are happy to let you move down the field on them and they tighten up in the red zone, limiting you to a field goal attempt. This works fine for them because when their offense is clicking, they are putting up 40 points. So yeah, he sustained drives against a defense designed to allow it.
I agree with you on this. Cassel was a great big part of it. Without Cassel they wouldn't have been so far behind.
I guess to 2 of 6 Succop field goals in the first half don't count. Don't get me wrong, I love the flash back to the Nick Lowry days but I balk at applauding the QB for his inability to lead the offense into the end zone.
I don't understand the Cassel defender/apologist reflex.
I don't dislike Cassel, I don't think anyone questions his desire.
What is also unquestionable is that he lacks the abilities that a team needs in a starting QB. Forget the superbowl, this team isn't going to win a playoff game with him at the helm.
The Chiefs are not doing themselves or us any favors trying to pretend otherwise.
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