Weis also was the coach who helped transform New England quarterback Tom Brady from a sixth-round draft choice into a future member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. in Northridge, CA, College: Stephen Carroll Gostkowski (/ ɡ ɒ s t ˈ k aʊ s k i / gost-KOW-skee; born January 28, 1984) is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). In the first round of the 2019 Draft, the Chiefs pick up Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown. Matt Cassel: Pos: QB, Career: 107 G, 5 TD, ProBowl, Chiefs/Patriots/.. 2005-2018, born CA 1982 Gregg Rosenthal highlights the four reshaped teams he can't wait to see in action. It's been a long time since Teddy Bridgewater experienced a night like Friday. So you want to put Tebow in and only throw 6 times all game? Coach Todd Haley wound up calling the plays in Kansas City last season, and Weis figures to run a very similar offense. Here's what to watch for during Thursday's 16-game slate of preseason finales. Much like in the world we know, RGIII is initially a revolution. Manning became, well, the Peyton Manning, a Hall of Fame lock and reliable force of nature who pulled off a successful late-career Super Bowl run. Tyrod Taylor's Browns will be a completely different team in 2018 -- and they're not even done with their makeover. Reports are that Andy smelled like booze at the game, like usual, so I am going to go with option #2. And while Cassel is learning a new offense for the third time in three years -- actually the fourth time in three years considering that Chan Gailey was released shortly before the 2009 opener - the transition does not figure to pose much of a problem. The Smith v. Kaepernick battles are classics, with them trading wins until the 49ers stupidly blow up the Harbaugh regime and attempt to retool. 5 - Super Bowl Rings. The 2008 NFL season was a bad year to suck. Advertisement. Looking to bring some “stability” to the franchise with a known-quantity coach who “has been there before” and “knows how to win”, Hunt hires — wait for it — Jeff Fisher in 2012. Unless or until Cassel matches Brady's three NFL championships, no one is going to confuse the two. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Even after the 49ers manage to kill their own momentum, the Cardinals can’t quite get past Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. Another year under Nagy sees the Chiefs jump to 12-4 and make it all the way to the AFC Championship, where they ultimately fall to the Titans. See the full Round 1 order through Week 6, along with needs for each team. I personally wish that Elvis Dumerville would have picked him up, power bombed him and then pulled his dick right off. USC harrisonhits2 says: April 14, 2020 at 9:25 am They are perennial Super Bowl contenders, but never quite get over the hump. the official stats partner of the NFL. Look, I only report what is happening in these other realities. Detroit Lions QB Matt Cassel throws a dart to wide receiver Bradley Marquez for a 3-yard touchdown catch. ... and he's got three Super Bowl rings to prove it. Three Super Bowl rings. It's dress rehearsal week in the NFL as teams get ready for the start of the NFL season. Cassel, of course, isn’t in at QB. First of all, obviously the Patriots win Super Bowl 43. Please know, I am sorry. ... they won 11 games with Matt Cassel. Again, I know, it’s bad. They use these picks to add Georgia LB Roquan Smith and Alabama WR Calvin Ridley. The play where he supposedly injured his hand, wasn’t even that big of a hit, so something seems a little odd. Adam Rank explains why Bill Belichick's legacy is easily more impressive than Nick Saban's. 1 - Hall of Fame QB coached (Brett Favre '08) Playoff Record: 2-1 (including College Football Playoff) Points scored in playoff games: 69 points (including College Football Playoff) I will admit that he took several hits during the game, but most of them are his own fault, due to a lack of awareness and any sort of mobility. Marcas Grant breaks down his picks for players worth a look on the fantasy waiver wire following Week 6. So Haley is still in. First of all, obviously the Patriots win Super Bowl 43. ... Not saying he isn’t great, but with how well Matt Cassel did in that system in 2008, and now Cam, I … ( Log Out /  Find out more. With less than 100 days until the 2018 season kicks off, the Vikings are already encouraged by what new QB Kirk Cousins has shown. Where does the Class of 2016 sit after hot sophomore efforts by Carson Wentz and Jared Goff? Hunt and Dorsey bring in Reid protégé Matt Nagy to be the Chiefs’ new head coach. The Titans’ Cinderella run is vanquished by the Cardinals, who repeat as champs in 2019. While the Kansas City Chiefs offense that captured a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills Monday wasn't the offense we have been accustomed to seeing, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fine with that.  (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 45 (2118th overall since 1960). The Chiefs have two first-round picks, the eighth from their 5-11 finish and the 22nd from the Cardinals’ trade-up for Mahomes. Removed from the New York market, Sanchez doesn’t face the constant media circus he did in our reality. Meanwhile, in 2013, the Arizona Cardinals hire Andy Reid, who along with new GM John Dorsey, immediately trade for Alex Smith. After watching the Cardinals become an unstoppable powerhouse, Tom Brady opts to stay in the AFC and signs with the Los Angeles Chargers, immediately making them pre-season favorites to win the AFC West, which is something completely foreign to this universe. Two Super Bowl MVP's. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. Almost immediately after the announcement of Nagy’s hire comes a trade for Smith. Tom Pelissero dives into the rapport Cousins has built with his teammates and coaching staff. How about more Bob Davie than Rockne?). In preparation for the Buffalo Bills, the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff hasn’t really had a chance to think about how they’ll use recently running back Le’Veon Bell. 2-14, Herm Edwards fired, Todd Haley hired. I will admit that he took several hits during the game, but most of them are his own fault, due to a lack of awareness and any sort of mobility. Marc Sessler ranks all 18 quarterback draft classes of the millennium. Hunt announces Dorsey as KC’s new GM soon after firing Pioli. Instead of a new dynasty, the 2020s Chiefs are the answer to the trivia question “What dumb team traded away the chance to draft Patrick Mahomes?”. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Whether he runs, throws or just bowls the fucking ball down the field, he is going to give it his best and that’s all I ask for. “11-5 with Matt Cassel” translates pretty exactly to “Super Bowl champs with Tom Brady”. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Chiefs fans continue to watch their team make the playoffs and lose, as the quarterback they didn’t select devours worlds. 2 - Offenses ranked 28th or better. Bottom line: Expect a better Chiefs' offense all around in 2010, and lots more fantasy value from Cassel. The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Nagy helped orchestrate Alex Smith’s finest season as a Cardinal, and KC wants some of that new-wave offense. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid didn’t think he gave the Kansas City Chiefs running backs a chance to excel in last week’s loss to the Oakland Raiders. Remember the "schematic advantage" the Irish would have over their opponents? He and Nate Orchard were among the Browns' cuts on Saturday. 199 overall pick. If anything, Weis is back in a role to which he is more suited, because there's no denying that the man knows his Xs and Os -- and he's got three Super Bowl rings to prove it. That's just a few of the accomplishments that make up New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's long resume in the National Football League. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Chiefs couldn’t even lose right. The Texans waived the wideout. Four Super Bowl MVPs. Who will take center stage? Or write about sports? No timeline for his return has been given at the time which means Carolina needs to find a proven backup. Data Provided By On Monday night he did just that. Fisher’s Fisher-ness and a parade of competent journeymen, backups, and journeymen backups keep the Chiefs from hitting rock bottom again, though. His was a heartwarming story most everyone could get behind, but Devon Cajuste's chapter in Cleveland has come to a close. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. The Chiefs ironically dug their own Matt Cassel-sized hole to claw out of the moment Pollard’s helmet met Brady’s knee. What can the Chiefs do to make sure they don't drop two games in a row? Week 2 of the NFL preseason is here, giving us the opportunity to reaffirm some of the standout performances we saw from high-profile rookies and unheralded grinders last week. They were both hyped as the next big QB. The Sanchize lands in KC and everything is really bad, really fast. April 1, 2020 NFL. They were both hyped as the next big QB. They go 3-13 and are saddled once again with the third overall pick, stuck behind the Rams and Colts. Chiefs Back in the Running for Super Bowl Ring As many of us now know, Matt Cassel has supposedly sustained some sort of serious hand injury towards the end of the game Sunday. He played college football at Michigan State and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Cardinals surprisingly parted ways with GM John Dorsey in the summer of 2017, installing Brett Veach to replace him. After some scary hits from teammate and Jets, Lions QB Matthew Stafford said he's ready to go as Detroit looks to rebound. The sputtering Eagles would hold a top-10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft if the season ended today. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Draft: New England Patriots in the 7th round (230th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. Gregg Rosenthal runs through notable players in the AFC who are candidates to be released this offseason. “11-5 with Matt Cassel” translates pretty exactly to “Super Bowl champs with Tom Brady”. Are you a Stathead, too? The Chiefs' defense of the Cassel era wasn’t awful, but it wasn’t the Jets’. General manager Bob Quinn's past connection to the New England Patriots continues to have an influence on the Detroit Lions. Will Kirk Cousins be slinging the pigskin in a Jets uniform? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Clark Hunt clean-slates the coaching staff but keeps Pioli around. Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf are forever connected in NFL history. Another full weekend of preseason NFL football begins, which means another chance to evaluate players before your fantasy draft. Following a disappointing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5, the Kansas City Chiefs were able to respond in an unfamiliar way with a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday. In 2016, the Chiefs go 7-9 with Sam Bradford at quarterback. The Los Angeles Chargers take on the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round this Sunday, and Kevin Patra provides the backstory and key matchups in what figures to be a close game in Foxborough. Axel Edward Brian Hoyer (born October 13, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Everything you need to know before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills on Monday in Week 6 of the NFL season.