Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel Not Playing; Brodie Croyle to Start
by Joel Thorman on Sep 13, 2009 10:32 AM CDT
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Josh Looney is reporting that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel will be listed as inactive for today's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in M&T Bank Stadium.
That means we will not see Cassel today. The Chiefs instead will rely on a trio of quarterbacks: Brodie Croyle, Tyler Thigpen and Matt Gutierrez. Croyle has been named the starting QB.
It's been widely speculated that if Cassel can't go, Croyle will take over the reigns. The latest depth chart has Croyle listed at No. 2.
This is surprising to me. He was on the field with a knee brace on throwing with the other quarterbacks just a bit ago.
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Good...
I’m glad he wasn’t rushed
There you go everyone who said “start him noone is ever 100%” yadda yadda….
The knee isn’t ready, and he isn’t playing….good call Haley.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 13, 2009 10:34 AM CDT reply actions
Brady was rushed back last year and we saw how that went
but still… for today… fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/9/12/1022729/your-official-arrowhead-pride
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 13, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I am happy about this.
I did not want to watch Cassel get killed today.
(I also posted a similar sentiment in NJ’s FanShot…sorry about the double comment)
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
"All praise Chiefus."
Same
Had Cassel been healthy or if we had a better O-line I’d say definitely start (obviously he is our starter). But too me given the Raven’s defense proficiency, and their reputation for being a little “aggressive” (read will try to injure people), it’s just not worth it.
by Scaryclouds on Sep 13, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
What is the over and under on how long until Brodie gets hurt?
I think he will actually play pretty well, and think we will suprise some people today. I say Ravens 13 Chiefs 16
Wow
I really believed he was going to start. Well, I have to say I am disappointed a little.
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
From ESPN
11:30 a.m. ET — Matt Cassel inactive — ESPN’s John Clayton reports that Matt Cassel (questionable, knee) is inactive. Expect Brodie Croyle to start. Croyle doesn’t warrant fantasy attention, and his presence as well as the matchup makes Dwayne Bowe a less attractive play.
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
I'm glad...
our offensive line has yet to prove themselves, so I’d rather not have the QBOTF die while playing a great defense
If true
This is the right call. Brodie just needs to be smart and not break because I don’t want to see Thiggy’s decision making against these guys.
No Kidding..Brodies never thrown for two td's in a game period..
We’re screwed..
by CALIFAN1986 on Sep 13, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Never...
is in the past. Today is the beginning of a new era. I don’t know guys, I think today is the day Brodie steps up his game. I think everybody will be pleasantly surprised at the end of this game. At least I hope so…
Put this in your pipe and smoke it:
1. Chiefs will be at least 8-8 and vie for division champs
2. DJ will break out and finally have his year
3. LJ returns to form
4. DBowe drops will reduce
by kcchiefsfan72 on Sep 13, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I honestly think theres an unaccounted pride factor that may come into play today for the oline.
You have a bunch of oline guys who have been shuffled around and basically been called crappy for the last six months. All week all anyone talks about is how the Ravens will kill our QB with their pass rush. Now theres a backup QB back there. These guys are just as competitive as anyone else on the field and I think they’ll go out and use all that motivation and have a good game. There will be issues here and there I’m sure but in general I bet we see a good game from the oline.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
I thought he was ready to go?
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 13, 2009 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I just hope all the people that like Brodie are right that he is better now
Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!
by bringbacktheglory on Sep 13, 2009 10:43 AM CDT reply actions
Ouch
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
by Jason Shore on Sep 13, 2009 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Id take our WR and RBs over theirs all day long.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 13, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
get that shit outta mt face
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
I agree
Cassel should not play, if his knee isn’t feeling as good as it needs to be I would rather watch him rest an extra week instead of taking the chance of him getting pounded and injured worse due to the fact he can’t move as good or as fast as he needs to in order to escape that viscous D baltimore has.
KCChiefs.com
INACTIVES ARE IN
September 13th – 10:44 AM CST
Chiefs
Matt Gutierrez is the 3rd quarterback
Brandon Flowers
Dantrell Savage
Andy Alleman
Jake O’Connell
Turk McBride
Pierre Walters
Matt Cassel
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Great.
Who the hell is fielding punts? Please not leggett the worst thing that could happen is Leggett and starting on our 2 against this D 3-4 times in the game.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 13, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
With good reason
We really need all hands on deck today.
Thought
they had Q Lawrence returning punts and Charles returning kicks, no?
Put this in your pipe and smoke it:
1. Chiefs will be at least 8-8 and vie for division champs
2. DJ will break out and finally have his year
3. LJ returns to form
4. DBowe drops will reduce
by kcchiefsfan72 on Sep 13, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't wait till next week.
Today is going to be ugly
And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Sep 13, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
yes
today is going to be really ugly i think, i hate to say it but with all the people we have out its gonna be a TOUGH ONE!
by soldierguy38 on Sep 13, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I've had a gut feeling all week that we were going to squeek one out.
No Cassel, no Flowers, no punt returner just changed that feeling.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Lawrence or Charles?
Has either returned a punt?
wow ... consider this another preseason game .....
win or not
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
No Flowers?
Royally fucked.
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/9/12/1022729/your-official-arrowhead-pride
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 13, 2009 10:55 AM CDT reply actions
yup
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
Woah woah woah Chiefs fan...
Let’s not give up hope just yet….They still have to play 4 quarters of football.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 13, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree
they still have 4 quarters of football to play BUT we have to be honest with ourselves as football fans, its not looking good for us as we stand now, still hoping and praying we do good i mean im missing sleep just to listen to this game online
by soldierguy38 on Sep 13, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
The only way we pull this out is something goofy is going to happen
Multiple pick-6’s or fumble for TD. Orrrrr, Flacco has to play REALLY poorly
And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Sep 13, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
well flacco already plays poorly
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
This is the right decision
Cassel and Flower’s health is whats important. Its going to be a long season guys
I don't want no Yo-Yos
Chin up boyz (and gurlz)
The rook did ok last week. Missed a few but over all he did ok. If we can get a pass rush, he will do ok this week as well!!
Chiefs!!!!!!
Yea I'm less worried about the Flowers replacement then the QB.
Washington is a gamer and has all the physical tools and hopefully the practice version of colclough shows up.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 13, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Josh Looney:
RAMIFICATION OF CASSEL’S ABSENCE
September 13th – 10:57 AM CST
The Chiefs declined to name a starting quarterback prior to today’s game, simply announcing that Cassel would be inactive and Matt Gutierrez would serve as the third quarterback. That leaves the Chiefs two active QBs as Brodie Croyle and Tyler Thigpen. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Chiefs sport a game plan that features both.
The big news that’s been overshadowed by Cassel’s inactive status is the injury to CB Brandon Flowers. Flowers injured his shoulder against Seattle this preseason and was thought by many to be a go heading into Sunday.
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Open thread is up
Inactives are there.
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/9/13/1028273/the-kansas-city-chiefs-kick-off
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OL?
If Alleman is inactive, then we’re playing with only 7 OLs? Or did they move someone up from the practice squad?
by Offense of the 70s on Sep 13, 2009 11:34 AM CDT reply actions
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