Matt Cassel

NFL draft is a real passing game for quarterbacks

2013-04-27 19:01:00

NEW YORK — Say this for the 2013 quarterback class: They've learned how to slide. Four of them were selected in the fourth round Saturday, two of whom — USC's Matt Barkley and Syracuse's Ryan Nassib — were widely believed to be first-...

Former Trojan Matt Cassel released by Chiefs

2013-03-14 08:43:00

In a move that surprised no one, former USC quarterback Matt Cassel was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday with two years left on his contract. News broke weeks ago that Kansas City had agreed to trade for former San Francisco 49ers starting...

Trade of 49ers QB Alex Smith 'effectively complete,' report says

2013-02-25 07:54:00

Alex Smith's career with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over. A tweet from CBS' Jason La Canfora on Sunday said that a deal that would send the 49ers' former starting quarterback to another team is "effectively complete." Such a transaction,...

Outgoing Chiefs GM Scott Pioli apologizes to team, fans

2013-01-04 10:58:00

Scott Pioli had four years as the Kansas City Chiefs general manager to try to turn around the franchise's fortunes. During that time period, the team notched just one winning season while Pioli missed the mark on several draft picks and free-agent...

Coaches are in the spotlight this week in the NFL

2012-10-23 00:00:00

All around the NFL, this figures to be a landmark week for the men who carry clipboards and draw up Xs and O's. Joe Vitt has returned to the New Orleans Saints as interim coach, his six-game suspension behind him. Carolina's Ron Rivera is facing...

Three quarterbacks are walking a tightrope

2012-10-05 00:00:00

Their passes might sail high, but three NFL quarterbacks have landed far short of expectations. Kansas City's Matt Cassel, Seattle's Russell Wilson, and the New York Jets' Mark Sanchez aren't the only starting quarterbacks who are struggling —...

Colts' upset of Packers packs emotional punch

2012-10-08 00:00:00

There is no statistic for emotion. No index for inspiration. No chart for heart. And Sunday, there was no stopping the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts, with cancer-stricken Coach Chuck Pagano watching from a local hospital, overcame an 18-point deficit at...

Tom House gets calls from quarterbacks

2012-09-13 19:16:00

Tom House spent eight years in the majors as a relief pitcher, but he is best remembered for catching Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. The ball sailed over the fence and into the bullpen, and House ran under it. Now, almost four decades later...

Patriots' Matthew Slater turns versatility into something special

2011-12-29 20:11:00

Who should be the next coaches for the Chiefs and Dolphins?

2011-12-14 16:34:27

Romeo Crennel named head coach of Kansas City Chiefs

2012-01-09 16:34:07

Tim Tebow leads Denver Broncos to another win — somehow

2011-11-13 16:33:31

to a combined 124 passing yards and forced four turnovers (two interceptions and two fumbles). KEY NUMBER: 6 -- Number of trips the two teams made into the red zone without scoring a touchdown. RAVEN OF THE GAME: Tucker.

2012-10-08 00:00:00

' offensive ineptitude. Kansas City committed four turnovers and the Ravens' defense stiffened after allowing 179 rushing yards in the first half. Leading by three with 4:34 to play, the Ravens ran out the clock, thanks largely to a 16-yard Flacco scramble on third-and-15.

2012-10-07 00:00:00

Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel throws a pass against the Ravens.

2012-10-07 00:00:00