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Bengals vs. Chiefs: Matt Cassel’s internal clock isn’t working

Oh Matt ...

Matt Sullivan
James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

It's important for players to show a sense of urgency and prove their internal clock is working as if influenced by a higher power. Toda,y Matt Cassel proved that even his one-win team were going to show that apathy wasn't in the cards -- what a shame he didn't realize what was going on.

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Cassel is motivating his offense, getting behind them every step of the way, willing them to the line for one last shot ... then he realizes the Chiefs have called a timeout. Watch the clock, it never moves -- but kudos to you, Matt, for showing that your flailing only resembles a dead fish in the physical sense.

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