CBD Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Sep 4, 2011 - If Nick Wright is to be believed, then Matt Cassel has suffered a cracked rib going back to the last preseason game -- a contest that also cost the Chiefs Tony Moeaki for the season among other smaller injuries. That means his status for the opening week contest against the Buffalo Bills might be in question. Everything is conjecture at this point and it's only a Twitter rumor, but it could prove more to the injury Cassel suffered where he said he simply got the wind knocked out of him. If the rumors are true, it also exacerbates the quarterback situation for KC heading into the regular season since Ricky Stanzi is obviously inexperienced as a fifth round rookie who didn't even play the last preseason game. Tyler Palko is the only other quarterback on the roster, and no Chiefs fan can feel good about him playing any role whatsoever in 2011. Simply put, without Cassel, the Chiefs have some major issues on their hands. http://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2011/9/4/2404865/kansas-city-chiefs-matt-cassel-reportedly-suffers-cracked-rib Here's the tweet from Nick Wright, who appears to work for 610am in Kansas City: @getnickwright nick wrightSCOOP - Matt Cassel suffered a cracked rib in the #Chiefs final preseason game. Status for week 1 is not yet determined. Edit, another report: Matt Cassel could miss the season opener against the Bills with a rib injury.Coach Todd Haley reportedly told backup QB Tyler Palko, "You'd better be ready to play Sunday." Cassel suffered the injury when Packers DT Howard Green planted him in the second quarter of the preseason finale. Cassel originally said he only had the wind knocked out, but it now looks more serious. With Tony Moeaki (ACL tear) also lost for the season, Haley will be second-guessed for playing his starters deep into the final exhibition game. http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/211713/football-headlines?r=1 Edited September 5, 2011 by Carey Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I remember watching Palko play in college (once live), and thinking he was going to be a good NFL QB someday. Looks like the day has come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwolf02 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Fall on him, Marcell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Fall on him, Marcell. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 It gets me deep. Maybe Ralph could petition the League to postpone the game until KC is at full strength. Nobody weeps for The Bills when the injury bug hits a starter or eight goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Never want to wish injury on anyone but that would be key. The pressure we're capable of bringing against an inexperienced Stanzi or Palko could be deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 It doesnt matter who is in there this defense is going to crush them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 It doesnt matter who is in there this defense is going to crush them That's what I like to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I think KC was something like 30th in passing yards last year. They only asked Cassell to manage the game while they ran the ball down peoples' throats. Obviously it means something when the starting QB is hurt, but is less meaningful on a team that doesn't ask the QB to do a lot. (Assuming the philosophy is the same this year as last). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Realistically, we should have a good shot of beating them -- with or without Cassel. Without Cassel, I think they are at a huge disadvantage though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 They will also be handicapped at TE, they put Moeaki on IR so hes out. If they are without Cassel also and we can stop the run game the Bills could come out of Arrowhead with a huge upset win. They will be sky high if they win this game and I think they can with or without Cassel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Tyler Palko might die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBaroo Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 It doesnt matter who is in there this defense is going to crush them Merriman is going to remind Chiefs fans of Derrick Thomas on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need therapy Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Tyler Palko might die LOL! p.s. I think it's spelled Chaplin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm excited to see what the starting D will do. KC is supposedly farther along in the rebuilding process than we are so it would be a good gauge to where we stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I wanna see Marcell crack his skull!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtippur Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Moats may have the chance to take out another QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Moats may have the chance to take out another QB. He probably won't be on the field much. Merriman, Kyle Williams and Dareus are the QB killas now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/04/3121062/chiefs-qb-cassel-has-rib-injury.html#ixzz1X291JLQk. More evidence; Palko time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 He probably won't be on the field much. Merriman, Kyle Williams and Dareus are the QB killas now. and Carrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Cassel or no Cassel, beating the Chiefs will come down to stopping the run. Even with him, the Chiefs will look to pound it down our throats all day. W/O, it would be the same just a bit harder for them to spread us out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) Cassel or no Cassel, beating the Chiefs will come down to stopping the run. Even with him, the Chiefs will look to pound it down our throats all day. W/O, it would be the same just a bit harder for them to spread us out. Which is why this game should show us just how much the run defense has really improved this season. I wish it was this Sunday! Edited September 5, 2011 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Which is why this game should show us just how much the run defense has really improved this season. I wish it was this Sunday! True that. At least we won't allow them to run the same play repeatedly like last year. I remember Weis saying something to the extent that they did so and our defense, specifically the LBs did nothing to alter their formations. Sad. But I don't see that crap happening w/ Wanny and our new backers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Stack the run on D, move the sticks on O, and walk out of Arrowhead with a W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecarter Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Chan and Nix's plan is coming together. Pray the teams QB is injured! I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstealer Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Stack the run on D, move the sticks on O, and walk out of Arrowhead with a W. Feed Freddy. Don't be stupid.( cheap hits, personal fouls) Remove the rabid crowd noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/04/report-cassel-could-miss-opener-with-rib-injury/ "The Chiefs lost their second leading receiver from 2010 Tony Moeaki for the season because of an injury in the game. Their starting quarterback is also banged up. Nick Wright of 610 Sports and Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star reports Matt Cassel has a rib injury that could keep him out of the season opener against the Bills. Wright reports Cassel has a cracked rib. And that could expose one of the shakiest backup quarterback situations in the league." Things are looking very good for us on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) you know what they say...the best defense is a bad opposing offense...or something like that... He probably won't be on the field much. Merriman, Kyle Williams and Dareus are the QB killas now. that's the plan...3 starters wear 'em down and moats comes in and ends their career... x13 different teams = fitzpatrick is the only one left standing for the probowl... Edited September 5, 2011 by madtowntobuffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 then he should've ordered the chicken... ba dum tsssssss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Schefter just speculated on ESPN that Cassell will play Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Schefter just speculated on ESPN that Cassell will play Sunday. I have a feeling they'll run the ball ALOT if he's playing injured. The Chiefs know what Williams, Dareus and Merriman are capable of. Obviously I think they'll pass when necessary, but expect a large dose of Jones/Charles if Cassel isn't 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'd expect Cassell to play Sunday with a heavy flak jacket on. That means a lot of Charles down our throats, stop the run, we stop KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just checked a couple of offshore sportsbooks...Bills-Chefs is off the board currently, which means there's significant concern over Cassel's status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Never want to wish injury on anyone but that would be key. The pressure we're capable of bringing against an inexperienced Stanzi or Palko could be deadly. thank god Jauron is not running things...when this would happen with him we wouldn't pressure the inexperienced QB- never understood that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The Chiefs know what Williams, Dareus and Merriman are capable of. I doubt it; we don't even know that yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Kansas City is beatable, and even more beatable without Cassell. It would be great to start the season with a win and would probably let other teams know we're in it to win it. I really think this team will be the definitive statement of what kind of team we have this season. I'm looking for discipline and aggressiveness on defense. No dumb penalties, aggressive pass coverage, and more than anything else, run-stopping AND pass rushing from the front seven. I think we can establish a very good running game with Jackson, open up the passing after we've done that, and hope for the best. One game at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiant Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Best case, they start Cassel, and Dareus gives him the Sports Science treatment. I guess we will find out if opponents really are afraid of our pass rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Update: Cassell practiced today: Cassel was in pads to take snaps on Monday at Chiefs practice, according to the Kansas City Star. Multiple reports in Kansas City said Cassel was at risk of missing practice; Nick Wright of 610 Sports reported Cassel has a cracked rib. Rib injuries are often a pain tolerance issue. If Cassel can throw passes at practice Monday, the odds would seem fairly good that he’d at least try to throw them Sunday against the Bills. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/05/matt-cassel-practices-following-rib-injury/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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