VIDEO: Matt Cassel 2008 Highlights
by Chris Thorman on Feb 28, 2009 2:34 PM CST
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I haven't chimed in fully yet on the trade but my feelings are a lot like what I've been reading in the comments- shock, excitement and optimism. I'm also very impressed how Scott Pioli pulled this off.
Right now, I'm as excited as I've ever been about the Kansas City Chiefs. And we haven't played a down of the 2009 season.
Life is good. In Pioli we trust.
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My two cents
Looking at this video, I am all of a sudden of the opinion that the Kansas City Chiefs are going to look seriously at O-Line to protect this guy. These highlights are pretty sic, but he’s not going to do all of that for us without better protection than he’d get if we went live today.
Vae Victis!
Good point
He doesn’t have a bit of Thigpen’s mobility.
by Chris Thorman on Feb 28, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
He sure does have a nice laser beam, doesn't he.
This is exciting as hell. This was an absolutely amazing trade. I hope everyone can relax now. Pioli is is a real magician all of a sudden huh? Hey DJ, you like this deal or Stafford better? :)
Vae Victis!
If Pioli is convinced he is a franchise guy I will bow to his expertise
I’m not in love with Stafford per se, I’m in love with the idea of the Chiefs getting a franchise QB. I liked Stafford because I watched him last year and think he can be good in the NFL. Aside from the time the Pats played the Chiefs, I never watched Cassel.
The main thing that was important to me is that the Chiefs got a QB that they thought was going to be good and built the team around him from here on out. Apparently Cassel is that guy so now I’m ready to move forward with him in mind.
Cassel Took Awhile To Adjust
But once he did he was a very good QB. The biggest concern, however, was his tendency to disappear at time against bigger competition, leading some to speculate that he was a QB who could beat bad teams but not good ones. Of course they said that more before he put up consecutive 400 yard passing games against New York and Miami…criticism died down pretty quickly after that.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
On that same note
I guess the spread/pistol offense is out the window.
by Chris Thorman on Feb 28, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah exactly!
The entire team has a new perspictive all of a sudden. Huge ramifications for our next moves. This is gonna make for some good speculation FUD.
Vae Victis!
NE ran alot of plays out of the shotgun/spread formation
so did Arizona. I think it will still be an integral part of the offense going forward.
Exactly, NE's record breaking offense in 2007 was a spread offense. Almost every throw was shotgun.
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
by DThomasReigns on Feb 28, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
I was just thinking the same thing....
I won’t be surprised to see some more acquisitions via free agency by the chiefs to shore up the O-Line. Is there any O-Line talent out there?
Before we traded away our 2nd round pick
I was sure we’d go for a center. Mack or Unger. I have no idea how to fill that gap now.
Vae Victis!
Hat's off to all you Brown fans out there
that move would have proven pretty handy right about now! :)
Vae Victis!
Eric Wood is a possibility in the 3rd round
tough guy that finishes plays. i think he fits the mold of what we are trying to do.
Willis out of Seattle or Stinchomb from New Orleans @ RT.
Couple of guards were recently released because of salary cap implications. We could fill our need at center thorugh the draft as its an especially deep class.
Randy Moss
Lets go get him too ;-)
If you go out and you’re looking for the girl to wink at you and she hasn’t winked at you before 12 she isn’t going to. You might as well go home.
by craig in calgary on Feb 28, 2009 2:43 PM CST reply actions
I'm only going to say this once and one time only....
What a fucking stupid trade
by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 28, 2009 2:44 PM CST reply actions
on our part?
maybe you were the no on that poll??
I like Cassel but we need a legitimate O line to protect him. He’ll become the next David Carr if we cat protect him.. I think were looking to free agency
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
agreed I think Willis @ RT
makes alot of sense for us. Plus one of these guards that were recent salary cap casualties. I think we will fill our need of a center in the draft now that Brown and Saturday have signed elsewhere. Overall look for a much more stable, powerful offensive line.
How is this NOT doing NE a favor?
We essentially gave up a late 1st round pick for an aging veteran who probably would have been cut next season and a system QB. I can understand Chiefs fans being hungry for change and improvement but Matt Cassel? Seriously? Yes, he played well last season but that was behind a team that virtually went undefeated the season before. I can think of no better personification of a system QB than Matt Cassel. On the trade value chart, whats the score for a 7th round QB and close to over the hill LB? Talk about being well played and the kicker is most people think we got the sweet end of the deal.
Pioli’s shown ability to develop a system and draft players that succeed within it. There’s no reason we couldn’t have found our Brady or Cassel equivalents in late rounds. Instead we lose a very important pick that could have vastly upgraded our offensive line our LB corps thats in disrepair
We got fleeced and don’t even know it yet….
by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 28, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
The ONLY silver lining to this cloud
is if we draft a bookend tackle @ #3 like Monroe or Jason Smith. If so, I can come to peace with this awful (IMO) decision
by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 28, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
the idea of picking up a big time OT appeals to me
as does picking up Curry or drafting Raji, 3 very appetizing sceanrios.
We picked up a QBOTF in Cassel and a starting OLB in Vrabel w/ the 2nd round draft pick. Id say thats outstanding value, we filled two needs with one pick.
Well the line in general IS broken...
And Branden was not outstanding at LT…just good….
He can move anywhere we need him…
Besides
Pioli has proven himself capable of drafting gems of OLineman in late rounds. Only his LT in NE was a first rounder, but functionally a second as the 31st pick.
Add to that the depth of T in this draft, and I think we’re golden. Ideally though, we trade down for a mid first and second and snag another LB (Cushing or Clay maybe?) and Unger or Mack in the second.
Now that is true...
Though I would not classify it as significantly “deep” but that there are many elite tackles but after that there is a bigtime drop off in talent…
But I am confident in Pioli’s drafting…
Plus Bill Muir is a good O-Line coach…not a good OC…but a good O-Line coach haha
You don't pay attention well
- for a LT. New to the boards? No, you’re not. Because we’ve had this conversation many times over yet you still don’t remember
by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 28, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
You are the only person i have heard such things from sir...
As far as the “system QB” theory….
You know…id like to redeem that idea a little…This is not just any system he is coming from. There was a great deal of talent around him, yes, but he also was immersed in the “system” of the greatest coach of our generation. Do you honestly think just anyone could go out there and throw to Randy Moss and look like Cassel did? no chance…Do you think he didn’t learn what it takes to be a pro QB from the best coach and the best QB of this era….
thats a joke…
Good points
There is a difference between being a “system” player and being a very well coached player.
to be fair...
…I’m realistic. It’s fair to point out that Cassel went 11-5 QB-ing a team that went 16-0 a year prior, but I’m not expecting us to go 11-5 next year either. I’m not even expecting us to have a winning season in 2009.
But I DO think it’s a step in the right direction. KC has not had a true franchise QB in several years.
by jbj8609 on Feb 28, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
"The quickest way to a man's heart is with my fist"- Chuck Norris
holy shit!
my first +1! Am I in an exclusive club now? Do I get a gold jacket? And secret handshake?
We still don't
We want franchise material, we could have grabbed Stafford. Cassel though good, will never be Peyton Manning, Jay Cutler, or Philip Rivers matieral. We may possibly never have a franchise QB with our history
by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 28, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
YOU HAVE NO IDEA
how good he will be. Nobody does. Same with Stafford. Just smile and be glad somebody in KC is actually TRYING to win again. :)
When I fist heard about the trade...
I was in my car on my way home. I didn’t get the detail of the tade. I thought that we must have given up our first round pick. I was pissed. Then when I found out that it only cost us a 2nd rounder for two starters I felt much better. This was a good value trade. Check out Primetime’s post on the homepage.
How good of a deal is this for the Chiefs? NBC pointed out two other quarterbacks who were traded for a 2nd round pick:
Daunte Culpepper (with a shot knee)
A.J. Feeley
We got two starters for ours. Thats great value!
"The quickest way to a man's heart is with my fist"- Chuck Norris
Hopefully this puts to rest
any doubt about the competence in the Chiefs front office.
Chiefs rock always have but now are starting to show signs of life again. Its like Hulkamania is going wild on Kc.
I like the story behind Thigpen and thought him and Cassel were comparable, even wrote a couple of times on it, but after researching and then comparing it to Thigpen’s stuggles in the second half of games in addition to how he played in the last 2 games Cassel is just on another level. We have our QBOTF, time now.
A few things after watching that video
- I’m impressed with his scrambling and running ability. He’s definitely not afraid to tuck it down and go get a first down.
- Colquitt better watch out for his punting job with that last pooch kick he made.
-Lastly, Randy Moss and Wes Welker are really good and we need some other receivers because Cassell has been spoiled.
by I need more Esteban on Feb 28, 2009 2:50 PM CST reply actions
OT but did you hear that German got DFA'd
Unlike GMDM I refuse to trade my EL CD avatar until Jacobs proves his worth.
Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Feb 28, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven’t been over to RoyalsReview yet today!
Welll I was kind of getting tired of him anyway by now, the question will be do I have to change my s/n now.
by I need more Esteban on Feb 28, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
I say stick with it
At least that’s what I’m doing even though the Chiefs have parted ways with Price Chopper, I mean it’s basically the same thing, right?
by Chiefs n Chopper on Feb 28, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
What I really like about those highlights
The receivers rarely had to adjust to the throw. Granted many of those throws were screens, but nearly all the others were in stride.
Have I mentioned how freaking excited I am yet? :)
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
The mood in Chiefs Nation is changing.
Thank you Scott…
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Thank you Clark
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Agreed.
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
by DThomasReigns on Feb 28, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
I can't wait to play Madden 2010 now... Ha!
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
I Had Cassel For The Chiefs On Madden 09
He couldn’t outperform Thigpen so I traded him to Minnesota for Brian Cushing and a first rounder. :)
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
How did they have Brian Cushing?
Did you import a draft class or something?
by LTownChiefsFan on Mar 5, 2009 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
+1
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
by DThomasReigns on Feb 28, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
I could see D.Bowe doing all the stuff that Moss does
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
We need a speedster WR
thats my opinion. I love Crabs but he’s not that fast. What I saw in those highlights is: great OL play and YAC. Yeah Cassel tossed great passes, but the WR finished the plays.
We have some speedsters.
Mark Bradley can be that guy if he can stay healthy. Will Franklin can fly too.
Nice icon... Already.
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
I bet New England takes Ray Lewis
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
That would make a lot of sense.
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
by DThomasReigns on Feb 28, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Yup
They have money and they need to fix their D…. And they LOVE the vet LBs
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
So it's kinda like, because of US
THEY get Ray Lewis… If that DOES go down.
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Why not?
He still has like 2-3 more years in him
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
He's not a good fit
Our ILB stay in their gaps and have to stack and shed offensive linemen to make the tackle. That’s something Ray Lewis doesn’t like to do.
Hmmmmm
That is interesting…
He also defies coaching from time to time which I dont think Belichick would like…
NEsilver is correct
Ray Lewis is not NE’s type of linebacker. That won’t happen.
Lets get Mike Nugent..
He’s turned down offers from the Jets
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
That'd be retarTed
Reggie Bush and LT… Dumb.
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
This looks good
I was pulling for Thigpen but I think Cassell has shown he is ready to be a professional quarterback, I know he had a great team around him but he still threw for 3,600+ yards last year and 21 touchdowns. That puts him over any quarterback we could get in the draft this year in my book…I am excited to see what happens
Boomer Sooner!
and
Go Chiefs!
"Meat-man... ever since my son was... never born, because I've never had consensual sex without money involved... I've always kind of looked at you as... a thing, that I could live next to... in accordance with state laws." - Carl
I agree..
Cassel is way better than any qb in the draft. He would be the 1st overall pick if he was in the draft and we got him and a much needed linebacker for a 2nd rounder. What a steal!
I love it
Yahoo.com’s front page?
Matt Cassel to the Chiefs!
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Steak dinner
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Nice video...
….but to whomever made it (no one here, I presume). i would have rather just had master audio feed from the networks than that shitty music. ;)
Oh, and yes, great QB but we need to invest some money/draft picks in protecting him if we want to see those results here. Still, I’m excited, and have all the faith in the world that Pioli knows what he’s doing. Why wouldn’t you?
Anyone else realize we just got Josh McDaniels' Playbook hand delivered with a Matt Cassel Bow?
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Feb 28, 2009 3:52 PM CST reply actions
Wow!!
Didn’t even put that one together. NICE!
"The quickest way to a man's heart is with my fist"- Chuck Norris
The Chiefs still MUST spend $35 million
The salary floor is $106 mil and the cap is $123. The max the Chiefs can be over is $17 mil. With these numbers, the Chiefs still have to spend another $35 mil just to get to the league minimum.
I’m pumped. I’m friggin ecstatic about Vrabel and Cassel. Now the question comes…who’s next….
Matt Cassel Video...
This one shows him at home. He seems like a goof ball….doesnt take himself too serious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQEeIDx2iUg&eurl=http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/2/28/775637/video-matt-cassel-2008-hig&feature=player_embedded
Uhhh, guys...
Lauren Cassell > Kelli Croyle, IMO.
Wowwee Wow.
-cw
"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds
That Might Very Well Be
The coolest thing you have ever said. :)
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
Further Proof...
That Matt Cassel is a giant goof ball!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaq3G4utKWE&eurl=http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/2/28/775637/video-matt-cassel-2008-hig&feature=player_embedded
Good job, Pioli!
I was rooting for Thigpen but after checking out this clip, I’m feeling pretty dang good about Cassel. That very first clip still stung a little, too.
Anybody considered an Anquan Boldin acquisition? I’m sure Haley’d love to get his hands on Crabtree, but I’m not sure that’s where our 1st pick would be best spent.
One thing I’m relieved over is the fact that we won’t be looking at Stafford.
Great arm, but the video shows he's throwing on a lot of 1st reads
There are a lot that aren’t, but he’s getting it to the 1st guy quick.
Hopefully it’s just cuz the DBs are idiots.
-cw
"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds
Packer Fan In KC Here
Packers are my big team, but I love the Chiefs almost as much and the way Pioli has already changed this team has got me VERY excited for 2009. I daresay for the first time in years, I’m more excited about the Chiefs than the Pack, and that is a VERY big deal.
Love this trade, by the way.
Gravity Says: Is it baseball time yet?
Tribute or fullblown mancrush?
Ok, I admit I didn’t watch the entire clip but the whole manlove thing with not-so-subtle Queen background track was creeping me out some. Still, it looked to me like a Cassel is a strong-armed QB who is quick to bolt the pocket and who benefited from a whole lot of yards-after-catch. But honestly, I’d bet even Whitlock’s BFF, Jeff George, would have actually done well with Welker and Moss on the other end of his passes.
I just don’t get why everybody is so pumped by this trade.
The Chiefs have needs all over the field, but at one of the few positions where they were finding some stability, namely QB, they decide to bring in a new guy. Forget that the offensive line got the fragile Croyle killed and could barely get out of its own way on running plays, let’s bring in a QB. Never mind that Johnson won’t ever mature and has already had his last 1000yd season with the team, let’s bring in a QB. The defensive line and the linebackers are record-setting bad but just ignore all that, let’s bring in a QB.
And all it cost was the 34th pick in the draft. And what is it, 14mil? That’s a huge investment in upgrading one position on the roster. It’s no wonder Pioli likes the guy as he was one of the braintrust that drafted him but did he really make a good move? One season does not a QB make. The names Grbac and Bono come quickly to mind. I fel as though I even have to wonder whether he was working in the best interest of the Chiefs.
You have to admit it, this trade sure works out well for the Pats. They get out the awkward situation in which they would find themselves once Brady returns, the likes of which they haven’t seen since Bledsoe was on their roster. They get what amounts to a low 1st round pick and they save some serious bank. Don’t let anybody tell you that Pioli pulled one over on his old boss. It’s more likely that it worked out the other way around.
I hope Cassel is great. I hope he is so good that he magically makes the defense better, turns Bowe into an All-Pro and helps Larry find his give-a-damn. Yeah, I have lots of hopes. I’m just not putting my blinders on.
Hey Lenny
Chill out and let the season play out. I think Cassel will surprise you & have a great year.
+1..
…and who said Free Agency was over? Who said we’re not still going after other people as well. You’re acting like this is the only off-season transaction the Chiefs will make this year. There are going to be other moves made before FA ends to help build a team around Cassel. They’re just not going to be the Washington Redskins and buy the best player from every team and then assume they’re going to the Super Bowl.
And even then Cassel STILL probably isn’t going to have a season like he did with NE last year, but NO realistic Chiefs fan should be asking that of him. We can HOPE for an Atlanta/Miami situation, but no one should realisticly be expecting it.
What a Punt
Colquitt better watch the F out!
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
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