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Gannon on Chiefs WRs: 'You gotta feel for Matt Cassel'

Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and current CBS announcer Rich Gannon will team with Ian Eagle in this Sunday's broadcast of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Gannon weighed in on the current four game suspension for Dwayne Bowe with the folks at 810 WHB and also touched on how the rotating group of receivers affects Matt Cassel as a quarterback.

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"Another disappointing notch on his belt for this guy," Gannon said.  "He hasn't been the player he thought he was going to be. He's been inconsistent.  I think his focus has been and down and his production has been up and down.  This is really disappointing."

I would agree with Gannon that this is disappointing but it's a stretch to say he he hasn't been the player he thought he was going to be and his production has been up and down.

His first two seasons in the NFL and he has over 2,000 receiving yards.  For a position that usually takes a little longer to develop. Bowe certainly acted (and produced) like a No. 1 receiver right off the bat.  He's definitely having a down year for now and, after the suspension, his numbers will be way down.

"And if it turns out it is a diuretic, that's even worse," Gannon continued. I was interested to hear the take of a former player on taking a diuretic.  Gannon called this an "unacceptable" mistake.

"You look at the premier receivers in the game," he said, "they take great care of themselves and pride themselves in their preparation all week.  Part of your responsibility is taking care of your body, especially at that position, all year round."

Gannon called the rotation at wide receiver a "dysfunctional" situation for Matt Cassel.  He says that his 17 years in the NFL have taught him that lots of time with your wide receivers, especially in the offseason, is critical to success.  The Chiefs could and will likely feature a set with only receivers signed within the last two months.

"You gotta feel for Matt Cassel," Gannon said.

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I would say that Matt has to make do with what he's got.

The season so far has been the Same. The O-line is in constant change.
The WR’s too. Matt will be bruised but better QB when it is over. Now, what can Matt
do to learn from this season? Throw the damn ball, Downfield occasionally. The Int’s are part of the game and just like the pass last week a Big pass might end up a completion or a directional punt. With no return!

 Would anyone care to consider whether Cassel has more upside as a NFL QB than Gannon?

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 19, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions  

Wow.

He has a point but hopefully it won’t be a problem next time. It’s not like Bowe was the only player out of shape. And now that they know what to expect (it is no longer Club Med) they hopefully will be more disciplined in the offseason.

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by woodman212 on Nov 19, 2009 8:58 PM CST reply actions  

Agreed

Im sorry D-Bowe, but get it together or get shipped out of town….dont care if that is what he wants as some will say….if he cant stay in shape, he cant be our top reciever and his drop problem becomes more concentration or lack there of

by SDChief on Nov 19, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions  

matt cassseell yeaah

you know what, maybe i just feel a little joy because we won a game, but im really excited about our future, Cassel will be fine and soo will Bowe. if you look at our whole team in general, we are very young, from our front office to the coaches to the players. i think we have a shot to be a great team, as soon as even next year(crossing my fingers we draff eric berry.) a couple big free agent signings and a good draft and were on our way to the super bowl! hopefully. well a little sad i wont get to see D-Bo or LJ play in SD, but ill be rocking my cassel jersey, probably sitting next to the extremly FAT charger fan who was just talking shit. jesus i almost got my ass beat by that whole section when Tony had that TD…

by Servando on Nov 19, 2009 9:34 PM CST reply actions  

uh...okay

...no more explicit signature...

by GanjaChief on Nov 19, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I got a question.

Who is that Jeff Webb guy? Never heard of him before.

by Matt89 on Nov 19, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions  

Just mentioned this in the other thread. Matt hasn’t got a chance. Switching offensive systems, getting injured, having a merry go round with WR’s… crappy situation.

by EyePod on Nov 19, 2009 9:49 PM CST reply actions  

You know

If every new receiver wasn’t the guy with the most targets his first week in I might be inclined to believe Gannon.
I think he’s right to a point, but the guys he’s throwing tonie have been here for a little while now. I think he’ll be ok with the recievers more than the line. However, I want Cassel, Bowe, and Albert to all be best friends.

This isn't a "kum-bye-yah" campfire! THIS IS FOOTBALL!

by IISaiNtII on Nov 19, 2009 10:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

again

Gannon is right on the money.

In team sports, you must be accountable.

All the time.

Not just when it’s convenient.

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by Peterman700 on Nov 19, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

I like D Bo

I just wish he could catch the football. That is what seperates the good from the great and the #1 receivers from the #2 receivers. I always thought of Bowe as a #2 guy ever since he was drafted— that is why I secretly hoped the Chiefs would draft Michael Crabtree but knew we wouldn’t.

Some mock drafts are saying Dez Bryant to the Chiefs in 2010? What do you say? I say only if he has H as a middle initial so we can call him DHB.

by Nick Britt on Nov 19, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions  

Inconsistent - could say the same for Cassel

The entire Chiefs’ offense has been a disorganized/under-performing mess. No one has looked particularly good all season. Tony G. at least brought credibility to the group in each game.

by xchiefsx on Nov 19, 2009 11:40 PM CST reply actions  

yeah i agree

when we got cassel i was like sweet a good qb to throw to gonzalez hey we might not be that bad this year…then gonzalez got traded ever since i haven’t enjoyed watching the game that much

by kcchiefs19 on Nov 20, 2009 1:16 AM CST up reply actions  

Cassel has struggled when he had time and what receivers he has available....

..good QB’s (see P Manning) make the rookie 3rd stringers look good.

by FrankPitts on Nov 20, 2009 7:56 AM CST reply actions  

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