The Facts:
With a simple proclamation, Cassel tried to put to rest any doubt he would be the Chiefs starting quarterback Sunday in their regular season opener against Buffalo at Arrowhead Stadium. “I’m good,’’ Cassel said when he was asked after Monday’s practice how he felt. “I’m ready to roll.’’
Reported by the Kansas City Star
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Cassel suffered a rib injury in Thursday night’s final preseason game in Green Bay. Most of the signs on Monday pointed toward Cassel playing against the Bills -- including the fact he was a full participant in Monday's practice. But as Star staffer Adam Teicher notes, the process may not be quite that simple. The decision rests with HC Todd Haley, who predictably wouldn’t say whether Cassel’s assessment of the situation was correct. “I won’t talk about any of those things,’’ Haley said. “I’m assuming. He was out there at practice. He was moving around. I thought he did a good job. ..." Cassel wore a protective vest under practice jersey. The Chiefs under NFL rules don’t have to publicly disclose injuries until Wednesday, when they have to file an injury report with the league. But they don’t have to list Cassel unless there’s a chance, no matter how slim, that he won’t play against the Bills.
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