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Posted: 2/16/2010 11:27pm et

The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel said he understands the pressure people are putting on him to succeed because of the high salary he is receiving and the position he plays. 'There's pressure, and I understand that. That's what this position is. That's part of what we signed up for. Everybody looks to you to be the leader. I wouldn't have it any other way, you know. People have high expectations. I have high expectations for myself. I have high expectations for the Kansas City Chiefs. That just kind of goes along with the territory,' Cassel said.

The Huddle Take: Cassel will without question be under the microscope this season to justify the huge contract that he signed when he joined the team from the Patriots last year. The Chiefs have many weapons surrounding him which should only enhance his potential to succeed out of the gate.

Posted: 12/7/2009 12:07pm et

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley confirmed QB Matt Cassel will remain the team's starting quarterback in Week 14 despite being benched late during the third quarter in Week 13. "I'm very confident in Matt," Haley said. "Our first series we had a chance to make a huge play on third down. I thought that Matt prepared and was ready to go. The game didn't go the way he or we wanted it to go and then we let some negative things happen."

The Huddle Take: The Chiefs have plenty invested in Cassel and have seen what Brodie Croyle can do, so it makes sense to keep the guy they expect to be their franchise quarterback as the starter.

Posted: 12/6/2009 8:00pm et

KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said QB Matt Cassel will start in Week 14. Haley said Cassel was taken out in Week 13 because he felt that the game was getting out of hand and wanted to get QB Brodie Croyle some snaps.

The Huddle Take: If anyone is relying on Cassel in their fantasy league it likely spells trouble, but it is worth noting that he'll be playing next week and that he isn't injured.

Posted: 10/25/2009 11:07pm et

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel was 10-for-25 for 97 yards with a touchdown pass and three interceptions Week 7 against the San Diego Chargers.

The Huddle Take: What a difference a year makes and switching teams for Cassel. The talented quarterback has struggled all season to find his rythmn which looks more and more like he and the Chiefs will likely continue to score fantasy points all season long. Cassel should be considered a No. 2 quarterback worthy of starting in certain matchups only at the present time.

Posted: 9/24/2009 10:42am et

Adam Teicher, of The Kanasas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.

The Huddle Take: Cassel isn't 100 percent healthy yet, and it was evident in some of his throws that he doesn't fully trust his injured knee just yet. Todd Haley has indicated he would go with backup Brodie Croyle if necessary, so if you're looking to Cassel for fantasy help this week you'll need to keep tabs on his status.

Posted: 9/23/2009 10:45am et

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said QB Matt Cassel will be the team's starting quarterback during Week 3. However, he left the door open for a change at quarterback. "You've got to ultimately do what you think gives your team the best chance to win," Haley said. "If that means another quarterback being in there other than Matt Cassel, then sign me up." Cassel had a quarterback rating of 66.3 during Week 2, while QB Brodie Croyle had a quarterback rating of 116.1 during Week 1.

The Huddle Take: Thus far Haley has backed up his big talk with actions, such as demoting star receiver Dwayne Bowe to the third team for much of the preseason. Whether or not he'll actually bench his (very) highly paid quarterback during the regular season after a bad game or two remains to be seen.

Posted: 9/20/2009 6:47am et

The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said QB Matt Cassel's (knee) status for Week 2 will not be decided until the morning of Sunday, Sept. 20. Haley still could not guarantee Cassel's sprained left knee is healthy enough for a game-day load. 'That's the safest,' Haley said. 'This will be a deal where we will have to make sure they're good to go.'

The Huddle Take: Even if Matt Cassel does start for the Chiefs in Week 2, fantasy owners should proceed with caution since he has not played in a while and has been limited in practice. Since Brodie Croyle played well in Week 1 it would not be a surprise to see him back under center for at least one more week while the team gives Cassel more time to heal.

Posted: 9/18/2009 1:02pm et

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said he wants to see more from QB Matt Cassel (knee) in practice Friday, Sept. 18, before determining his status for Week 2.

The Huddle Take: Not that you were considering starting Cassel anyway, but he should remain on everyone's bench this week.

Posted: 9/17/2009 4:31pm et

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 17. Cassel said he was making good progress and his mobility is far better that it was last week. His status for Week 2 is uncertain.

The Huddle Take: It would probably behoove Cassel to get back sooner than later, because Brodie Croyle was surprisingly effective against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

Posted: 9/17/2009 11:04am et

Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel was limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.

The Huddle Take: Brodie Croyle was surprisingly effective in Week 1 against the Ravens, so the Chiefs wouldn't be lost if Cassel took another week to return from his knee injury.