Matt Cassel

Week 1 (Sept. 10) at M&T Bank Stadium: Ravens 44, Cincinnati Bengals 13 The Ravens began the 2012 season on a strong note, blowing out the Bengals in convincing fashion on Monday Night Football. Quarterback Joe Flacco threw for 299 yards and two...

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...

A week after being let go as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Andy Reid resurfaced Monday when he was officially named as the new coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Reid, who played football at Glendale Community College from 1976-77 and earned All-...

The Kansas City Chiefs were in shambles after the worst season in franchise history, and chairman Clark Hunt promised their devoted followers that better ways were ahead. That was on Monday. By Friday, he had delivered Andy Reid. While only the future...

Following their second 2-14 finish in five seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly fired head coach Romeo Crennel. ESPN reported the firing on Monday, adding that general manager Scott Pioli would not be dismissed according to sources. Crennel...

The Chiefs had the ball back late in the fourth quarter Sunday, and were facing fourth down in Denver territory with just over 6 minutes left on the clock. Coach Romeo Crennel thought about going for it - indeed, thought hard enough that he called a...

It's commonly known as Black Monday around the NFL; the day after the regular season, when Head Coaches and General Managers are generally let go, or resign. The biggest one so far in the midwest is the firing of Romeo Crennel by the Kansas City Chiefs....

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers reader questions on the Ravens' 16-13 overtime win ove the San Diego Chargers. Eric in Jacksonville: Mike, give it to us straight:  Did the San Diego defense just play inspired or did the Ravens offense...

Jay Cutler was the last of three quarterbacks to get knocked out of a game because of a concussion Sunday, which brings trouble and questions. How much are Cutler’s capacities diminished? How much is his upcoming contract value diminished? How...

1. 49ers (1 last week): There isn't much not to like about the 49ers. At this point, the only question is who is No. 2? 2. Packers (4): Cut them some slack for losing to 49ers. They still are one fine football team. 3. Falcons (5): The defense is...

Last week's rankings in parenthesis. 1. Cardinals (1): They have won eight in a row at home. Even if a lot of the victories have been ugly, they still count. 2. Falcons (2): Successful teams always catch breaks. The Falcons caught one Sunday, and then...

1. Falcons (2 last week): They aren't getting any style points for the way they have been winning lately, but they are the NFL's only unbeaten. 2. Texans (1): There is no disgrace to losing to Aaron Rodgers when he's on his game like he was Sunday. 3....