Matt Cassel was as advertised

[65fastback2plus2]

And Aikman said the pick 6 was on Williams as well.

 

[Idgit]

I give him a pass because its his first game with new WR's and new scheme and playbook.

If he is playing like that after 10 games, then ya, he's the problem. But first game? Nah, too early.

That makes no sense to me. Three second half picks are three second half picks. I don't give passes for stuff like that.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

What Matt Cassel has now done is force himself to be perfect the next three games because the only way this season is salvaged is if Cassel wins the next three games.

I don't see us beating Seattle at all.

But maybe with wins over Philly and Tampa we can have just enough at 4-5 for Romo to pull some serious magic after he returns.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

That makes no sense to me. Three second half picks are three second half picks. I don't give passes for stuff like that.

You dont give passes for timing errors that take QB's entire seasons to get down right? You want that perfect within the first game?

 

[Idgit]

You dont give passes for timing errors that take QB's entire seasons to get down right? You want that perfect within the first game?

I didn't say perfect. But then I don't say the picks were timing errors, either.

 

[JohnsKey19]

And Aikman said the pick 6 was on Williams as well.

DRC was all in our playbook yesterday. Remember, he came off his man and jumped on the Beasley out-route that very easily could've been another pick-6. He ran a better route than TWill on that pick-6. Then did a good job seemingly baiting Cassell on the 2nd INT.

 

[hornitosmonster]

I was more impressed with Cassel in a loss then Weeden in a loss. We moved the ball much better, he took shots downfield, and made some good throws. Casel gives us the better shot to win until Romo returns.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

I didn't say perfect. But then I don't say the picks were timing errors, either.

I'm not saying they all were. But the first one to Twill (the pick 6) where Twill is completely stopped was an evident route/timing problem.

 

[links18]

He might have been talking about the pick 6. That wasn't a good route by Williams, but I didn't care for the throw either.

But the pick that was thrown and caught at the Giants 1-yard line was all Cassel. Williams got open and Cassel was late and threw an awful pass.




YR

No, he blamed Williams for not knocking the ball down. At least, that's what I think he said. AM radio was a little scratchy....

 

[Yakuza Rich]

No, he blamed Williams for not knocking the ball down. At least, that's what I think he said. AM radio was a little scratchy....

It would have been a tough knock down.

Williams had to gather himself to get back to the ball and he got whacked by the corner's arm which impeded his progress back to the ball. I will say at first it looked like a bad play on the ball by Williams. But when they showed the replay it was clearly Cassel's fault, even Aikman admitted as such.





YR

 

[calicowboy54]

The deep throw was awful...just a flutterball.

Aikman was giving him a pass on the pick 6. He totally blamed T Will. Not sure how I feel about that one.

I watched the those picks a dozen times last night. on the pick 6 if williams does not hesitate at top coming out of route he catches that ball. he would have to fight for it as cromartie is crazy fast. but could have had it. once he stuttered at the top coming out of the break cromartie knew what was coming and just drove on the ball out hustled williams. his fault. other 2 int all on Matt. lame duck pass to the end zone and under thrown 3rd pick.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Picks sucked. Everything else was great. The team looks much better with him out there and going forward figuring out the QB and RB can't hurt. Got to get the special teams fixed now.

He should have started as soon as he got here.
We lost every friggin game anyway.

He would have his "sea"-hawk legs by now

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

No, he blamed Williams for not knocking the ball down. At least, that's what I think he said. AM radio was a little scratchy....

Im not sure... i think he eventually got around to saying it was both of their faults... at two different times

 

[Bleu Star]

Matt Cassell represents hope. He will do better once he has had a week to review/critique his own footage in a new system.

Brandon Weeden represents despair.

 

[CyberB0b]

nothing. as sheeety as a position we are in at our QB position Cassel is unfortunately our best option at this point. We can at least score more than just FGs with him. but i didnt see an official advertisement about the guy. i just wanted to see the official listing. apparently its floating around here somewhere.

Here's the advertisement:

It pretty much tells you all you need to know. He's a career loser, on his 5th NFL team. He's capable of winning some games, but also just as capable of losing them.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Matt Cassell represents hope. He will do better once he has had a week to review/critique his own footage in a new system.

Brandon Weeden represents despair.

Since Cassel was worse than Weeden in just about every measurable way possible, I'd say your post is what represents despair.

 

[KJJ]

That was Weeden's first start and once defenses figured out he was not a threat in the passing game it became easy to stop the run.

Randle was running well before he left the game as well.

DMac had a great game but he had some holes to run in accordingly.

Everyone knows that by having a passing attack, it opens up the running lanes, sure the OL and backs contributed but so did passing more than 10 yards.

I doubt they go to Moore even if Cassel continues to sputter but you never know with this team.

Defenses already knew Weeden wasn't a threat in the passing game his history in Cleveland told them that plus he didn't have Dez Bryant. Randle only had 2 carries when he left the game he always comes out of the blocks fast before fading. Naturally a passing attack helps open up the run but Cassel only passed for 227 yards and had a 1 to 3 TD to turnover ratio which led to a dismal 62.3 passer rating. I wouldn't expect the Cowboys to go with Moore due to zero starting experience but if Cassel has another game like Sunday they may start considering it. They might want to find out if he has a future with the team as their backup and this may be an opportunity. Weeden is definitely gone after this season and if Cassel can't help the team win a game he won't be in their future as the backup.

We have to have a backup QB who we can win some games with if Romo goes down. Moore has never been given a chance and there could be something there with this kid. The Cowboys have already matched their loss total from last season and we're only 6 games in. A 5th loss before we even reach the midway point will pretty much doom their chances with the schedule they have remaining. It's not going to be easy for Cassel to turn things around against Seattle's defense but the Cowboys have to find some way to win that game because at 2-5 their chances of making the playoffs will be slim and none.

 

[Bleu Star]

Since Cassel was worse than Weeden in just about every measurable way possible, I'd say your post is what represents despair.

Why thank you kind sir. I'll stick with a Cassel that will have a better understanding of the nuances of every play (like where guys typically will be when a play breaks down) vs the guy that has been in the system for multiple years and still can get past the checkdown level.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Defenses already knew Weeden wasn't a threat in the passing game his history in Cleveland told them that plus he didn't have Dez Bryant. Randle only had 2 carries when he left the game he always comes out of the blocks fast before fading. Naturally a passing attack helps open up the run but Cassel only passed for 227 yards and had a 1 to 3 TD to turnover ratio which led to a dismal 62.3 passer rating. I wouldn't expect the Cowboys to go with Moore due to zero starting experience but if Cassel has another game like Sunday they may start considering it. They might want to find out if he has a future with the team as their backup and this may be an opportunity. Weeden is definitely gone after this season and if Cassel can't help the team win a game he won't be in their future as the backup.

We have to have a backup QB who we can win some games with if Romo goes down. Moore has never been given a chance and there could be something there with this kid. The Cowboys have already matched their loss total from last season and we're only 6 games in. A 5th loss before we even reach the midway point will pretty much doom their chances with the schedule they have remaining. It's not going to be easy for Cassel to turn things around against Seattle's defense but the Cowboys have to find some way to win that game because at 2-5 their chances of making the playoffs will be slim and none.

In CLE he actually tried and threw countless picks, in Dallas he became check down Charlie, he even said this was his audition for 31 other teams and he did not want a pick fest on tape.

Weeden is on the bench, Cassel needs to tighten up in his decision making process and accuracy.

Moore will not see the field.

I think we about covered the matter.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Why thank you kind sir. I'll stick with a Cassel that will have a better understanding of the nuances of every play (like where guys typically will be when a play breaks down) vs the guy that has been in the system for multiple years and still can get past the checkdown level.

Except Cassel displayed none of that... he just stared down receivers, attempted throws he doesn't have the arm to make and turned the ball over three times, posting the worst QBR and QB rating of any Cowboy QB this season. Cassel has now thrown 7 interceptions in the last 2 games he has finished going in to a matchup with Seattle's secondary. I'll look forward to your next week's analysis of why his 4 interceptions fillled you with hope.