Matt Cassel On Philip Rivers Fumble, Arrowhead And Monday Night Football

by Joel Thorman on Nov 1, 2011 4:35 PM CDT

Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel didn't get much sleep after the Monday Night Football victory over the San Diego Chargers. He was on the phone with 810 WHB's Border Patrol on Tuesday morning, only a few hours after going to bed from the Chiefs game the night before.

"I think I probably fell asleep around 3 or 3:30," Cassel said Tuesday morning. "You get that adrenaline pumping, it was a late night, for sure, but it was well worth it." (Note: Later than me. I was in bed by 2:15 a.m.).

Cassel seems to be getting more comfortable on these morning after spots with 810 WHB so it's a good listen. Here's the audio of his appearance and I snagged a few quotes from him on the show after the jump. His response to whether he feels bad for Philip Rivers is great.

On the Arrowhead crowd: "It was unbelievable. The fans were outstanding all night. I could hardly hear myself on the sidelines They were for sure the 12th man because, our defense, they helped them out all night long with the penalties and everything else. It was rockin'. It was the best atmosphere I've been at at any stadium."

On the Philip Rivers fumble: "I was actually standing on the sideline with my arms crossed, pissed off for a second, watching the game go on because I knew at that point that as long as they had the ball, they could really run out the clock and kick that field goal. All of a sudden, out of the blue, we saw that fumbled snap and our guys got on it. I said, 'This is too good to be true.' It turned out in our favor and we were able to capitalize on it."

On whether he feels bad for Philip Rivers as a fellow quarterback: "Feel bad? No. You empathize with the guy like that who plays the quarterback position. It's a routine play and unfortunately but fortunately for us it worked out in our favor. At the same time, I'm not going to feel bad about that at all. I'm excited about the fact that he did it. Let's be honest, none of us feel bad about it."

On the Jonathan Baldwin touchdown pass: "This is a play that we talked about during the week. It was a play action pass and as you can see, Jon ran a great route. It was a actually a move post is what we like to call it where you stick it in and then you push it back out a few more steps and then take it on the post, and he got Weddle to jump on that second part of the move post and he just took it over the top. I saw him break and I saw Weddle jump underneath and I was able to put it up in a position where the big boy went up and got it."

On the communication issues: "There was a little bit of communication issue with the helmet but at the same time we have to do a better job, including myself, about the personnel and everything else because in critical situations like that we can't waste plays."

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Note: Later than me. I was in bed by 2:15 a.m.).

I was in bed at 2:30 ET. And I’m feeling it today.

by kc571 on Nov 1, 2011 4:35 PM CDT reply actions

I was sleep by almost 5 am CT

I’m DEFINATELY feeling it today!

I think Thomas Jones would have better success in Bodybuilder competitions than he is havin right now in the NFL!

by LookListenLearn on Nov 1, 2011 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Same here - wrapped up the MNF game at 5:00a CST

probably didn’t actually fall asleep till 5:15 or so… rolled out of bed at 8a and down to work.

Surprisingly wasn’t feeling too terrible today – have a feeling I’m going to crash early tonight though!

by Ochophosphate on Nov 1, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Had to drive home to Fort Smith, AR after the game.

Pulled in at 6:30AM. Ridiculous.

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Nov 1, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions

that's where I was born! Sparks Hospital!

crazy!

by dbowefosho on Nov 1, 2011 6:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Got hammered off Jaeger and Oktoberfest in bed by 3

I’m definitely feeling it.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Nov 1, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions

HAHA, I love this line

Let’s be honest, none of us feel bad about it

I doubt Rivers felt bad when Cassel threw the game into the arms of Weddle the last time we played them! I imagine “f**k you San Diego” is what is in Cassel’s head.

by Spiderwomn69 on Nov 1, 2011 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Communication issues

One of the things I’ve been thinking about is whether or not Bill Muir should come down to the field (not sure about the rules on who HAS to be in the booth).

I think we all know that Haley is calling the shots. But I’m guessing that Muir is still the personnel man while Zorn deals directly with Cassel. So maybe the problem is that Haley calls a play. From there, Muir determines who is supposed to be out there, and Zorn relays to Cassel.

There often seems to be an issue with players coming out late. That means Cassel can’t call the play, because he’s still waiting on guys to get out there. That would also explain Haley’s “fuck you” into the headset. I imagine he’s getting a little tire of that.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on Nov 1, 2011 4:47 PM CDT reply actions

i mean, muir to haley, haley to zorn, zorn to cassel…i wonder what the issue might be?

by kc571 on Nov 1, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think that's quite it.

I think it’s Haley to Zorn and Muir. Zorn to Cassel. Muir to sideline.

Haley is calling the play and letting his coaches do their jobs. That’s the way it should be. Haley shouldn’t have to be the guy to make sure the right players are going out on the field. Otherwise there’s no reason to even have a staff.

I think the problem is Muir getting the personnel call back down to the position coaches on the sideline so they get the right players out there. Zorn and Cassel don’t seem to have a problem in their communication. So that really just leave Muir to the position coaches. If he’s down on the sideline (or maybe an Offensive Quality Control Coach), I think that problem goes away.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on Nov 1, 2011 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions

^ Definitly saw Haley calling the Offensive Plays from a shot of him on the sidelie early on...

You could be right RE: The Personnel .. IMO….Muir just needs to go…

by KCChef on Nov 1, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

It Looks Crazy

from our perspective behind the Chiefs bench – 4th row – some of the personnel changes look very hectic. There were a few plays where there were at least 3 Chiefs players who did not know whether they were supposed to be on the field or not.

Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrice Chopper

by KansasCityNews on Nov 1, 2011 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Anyone else listening to Doug Gottleib today?

Dont know if everyone already knew but he’s a chargers fan. He’s been ranting for almost 3 hours now about how the refs screwed the chargers out of 2 touchdowns. What an idiot.

by Shank Williams Jr on Nov 1, 2011 4:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

yeah

the Chiefs always get the calls from the refs

Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things

by jmcgoblue on Nov 1, 2011 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

Omg

Just turned the radio back on and he’s still going. Wow

by Shank Williams Jr on Nov 1, 2011 5:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Two?!

What the hell was the other besides the Gates call?

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by Scaryclouds on Nov 1, 2011 5:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

The interception by Lewis.

That shouldn’t have counted because Rivers head wasn’t in it.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on Nov 1, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions

in somethin'

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 1, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions

and wasn't the Gates call

in the series following the “worst fumble call upheld in the history of time” (McCluster)?

Or was that the “forward pass called fumble BS call” (Cassel)?

by Ochophosphate on Nov 1, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions

The second one.

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by Scaryclouds on Nov 1, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Iwas @ The Holloween OT Game vs. Buffalo last year When Mr Irrelevant brought home the Victory once before...

It didn’t stop me from sending up a li’l’ Prayer tho…

by KCChef on Nov 1, 2011 4:51 PM CDT reply actions

Ther Chiefs beat the refs last night, too, they were trying to take it from us blatently...

...the fair-weather fan seldom comprehends the value of faith or will combined with the requirements necessary of goal accomplishment: attention to a plan's details, personal fortitude developed from a consistent quality work ethic, and strengthening of character and faith, are all sweaty, time-consuming, attributes which "the sky is falling" fair-weather fan interprets as rain on their parade...

by Chiefs Fanalyst on Nov 1, 2011 4:56 PM CDT reply actions

Its probably best Muir isnt on the sideline...

Haley’d be knocking his block off or slobbering all over him as he spews F-bombs in his face!

by Chiefs Fanalyst on Nov 1, 2011 4:58 PM CDT reply actions

We have a winning record.

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 1, 2011 5:06 PM CDT reply actions

AND

We’ve beaten 2 teams with winning records.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on Nov 1, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions

It hasn't quite hit me that we actually amazingly have a winning record.

Seeing it on the screen will help it digest slow and joyfully.

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 1, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

[slowly?]......help?

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on Nov 1, 2011 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Atmosphere at Arrowhead

F yeah! Everyone rocked it last night!

I love night games.

by JaySoy on Nov 1, 2011 5:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Philip Rivers anagram = Fumble away game.

With a bunch of different letters.

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by craig in calgary on Nov 1, 2011 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

Anagram or acronym?

Be the coolest kid on the block!!

by ArrowSkull on Nov 1, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh, but he's a "franchise QB"

and Matt Cassel is not.

by neiowakcfan on Nov 2, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions

T J Whosyourmomma

Raiders just signed T J Whosyourmomma

by DanielKCh on Nov 1, 2011 5:31 PM CDT reply actions

T J Whosyourmomma

Thats T J Houshmandzadeh, in case you didnt get it.
(duh) :-)

by DanielKCh on Nov 1, 2011 5:38 PM CDT reply actions

Al Davis is rolling over in his grave

that dude is slow

Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things

by jmcgoblue on Nov 1, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

This:

I’m not going to feel bad about that at all. I’m excited about the fact that he did it. Let’s be honest, none of us feel bad about it.

Its because of stuff like this that I’m becoming more and more of a Cassel fan. Every time I ever hear him talk he seems like a real cool dude. I want to root for cats like this.

by Tomahawk29 on Nov 1, 2011 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Is that the caveman or Haley in a few weeks...

<<<<<<<<<< Yea that guy >>>>>>>>>>

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by Akr_Baby on Nov 1, 2011 5:54 PM CDT reply actions

Can't be Haley.

There’s no biohazard hat.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on Nov 1, 2011 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions

i seen someone with a cassel jersey spelled

CASTLE that was pretty funny to me

by kcpablo on Nov 1, 2011 5:58 PM CDT reply actions

Derrick Johnson won Defensive Player of the Week

He is playing like a Pro Bowler

by deli258291 on Nov 1, 2011 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Sure makes it seem like they won by luck, but so MANY plays turn on similar unforced errors.

And good teams capitalize, as the Chiefs did.

Seems like the Chiefs pounce on every loose ball quicker than the other guys. I like that.

There are many things that go to good coaching, but their 2-minute offense is not very sharp. That also goes to coaching, as do the wasted time-outs.

And it’s not just the 2-minute, but often after good/big plays, the KC offense seems to need time to gather itself more than the defense needs to gather ITself. That’s upside-down. Some provision must be made for capitalizing on plays that are successful!

Not sure I like all the complex personnel changes. Seems like they ought to be able to simplify/systematize that bit, and find some generic looks out of which they can run different things (already some of that), in addition to running the same plays out of different looks (already some of that, too).

Something I’d like to see is sticking with the same personnel for multiple plays, after you’ve found a matchup you like. Seems like they’re just running through changes, almost randomly, rather than purposefully. SEEMS like, from my perspective, reinforced by their own players’ apparent confusion. We’re approaching midpoint of the season, so “newness” is becoming less and less of a viable excuse.

And finally, I, too, had a messed-up night’s rest last night. Stayed up late (for me), kinda wired. Not as extreme as you young bucks.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Nov 1, 2011 6:38 PM CDT reply actions

I didn't get to bed until 5:00AM CST

I had to drive home to Des Moines, IA after the game. When I got there, I was still so amped up that I decided to rewatch the game on DVR.

Let’s just say, I was very tired when I woke up this morning. :)

GREAT GAME! GO CHIEFS!

by Matrix333 on Nov 1, 2011 6:47 PM CDT reply actions

You Sir....

are a stud! I made it home at 3:30, zonked by 4:30. I still need to re watch the game. Was it as loud on the broadcast as I was told it was?

You Play to Win the game!!!

by Wichita Chief on Nov 1, 2011 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions

It was really late and I was tired...

But it definately sounded louder that any other broadcast I have watched this year.

by Matrix333 on Nov 1, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice!I can't wait to watch

DVR. What a techno gift! You were kinda boned trying to tape anything over 3 hours long on a VHS machine. OT would’a been missed.

You Play to Win the game!!!

by Wichita Chief on Nov 1, 2011 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions

my girlfriend commented during the 4th quarter about how loud that chant was while the crowd was doing the chop. Was a little surprised since i hadnt heard much from her all game and she was just like “wow i cant believe how loud that stadium is”

by CWil03 on Nov 2, 2011 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions