CBD Posted September 4, 2011 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
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 4, 2011 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...
Nanker Posted September 4, 2011 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.
bills1960 Posted September 4, 2011 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.
John from Riverside Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 It doesnt matter who is in there this defense is going to crush them
miserable_fan Posted September 4, 2011 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
hondo in seattle Posted September 4, 2011 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).
miserable_fan Posted September 4, 2011 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
Bufcomments Posted September 4, 2011 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.
BillyBaroo Posted September 4, 2011 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!
need therapy Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Tyler Palko might die LOL! p.s. I think it's spelled Chaplin.
benderbender Posted September 4, 2011 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.
cowtippur Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 Moats may have the chance to take out another QB.
BillsObserver Posted September 5, 2011 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.
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