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Broncos vs. Chiefs: Matt Cassel wants to be a wide receiver

With quarterback not going well, Matt Cassel tries his hand at WR.

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.

Since Brady Quinn took over it's been a rough few weeks for Matt Cassel as he ponders his future in the NFL. Once believed to be the Kansas City Chiefs' franchise QB, now he's trying to forge a future as a receiver, which is probably a good thing, because it means Quinn's errant passes are accurate.

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There are a few things Matt really needs to work on. He did a good job high-pointing the ball, but he really needs to concentrate on that body control. A simple torso twist isn’t going to get it done in the NFL.

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