Hughley, Rowley and Reid earn weekly AFL honors
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07/21/2010 -
Tulsa, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tulsa wide receiver JEFF HUGHLEY,
Spokane quarterback KYLE ROWLEY and Dallas defensive back
DELENALL REID have been named the JLS Ironman, Russell Athletic
Offensive Players and Riddell Defensive Player of the Week,
respectively, for Week 16 of 2010. In addition to these three
awards, the AFL is also highlighting the player who makes the
best Catch of the Week, the Playmaker of the Week and the
Highlight of the Week. The Cutters Catch of the Week Award for
Week 16 goes to Cleveland wide receiver VICTOR WILLIAMS, while
Jacksonville quarterback BERNARD MORRIS has been named the
Playmakers of the Week. The Highlight of the Week award has
gone to Iowa fullback RODNEY FILER.
JLS IRONMAN OF THE WEEK
Hughley (5-8, 175, Averette) was a vital component in the third
road victory for the Talons this season, clinching the Southwest
Division. Hughley registered one touchdown for the Talons in
the second quarter. In the fake extra point attempt, Hughley
exploded through Alabama's defense, scoring a two-point
conversion. Later in the fourth quarter, Hughley added his second
touchdown of the night with a 34-yard reception. Hughley boosted
his individual rankings with four kickoff returns for 116 yards,
claiming the third spot in total kickoff returns (1,371) and all
purpose yards (2,484) this season. Oklahoma City's Xavier Lee
is an honorable mention for Ironman with one rushing, passing
and receiving touchdown against Cleveland.
RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Rowley (6-1, 205, Brown) battled the Barnstormers to give Spokane
its tenth straight win this season. With a 70 percent completion
rating, Rowley threw for 299 yards and six touchdowns, surpassing
the single season Spokane franchise record for touchdown passes
(89). In the first quarter, Rowley rushed for a 9-yard touchdown,
gaining a 13-0 lead. This was also Rowley's fourth straight game
without an interception.
RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Reid (5-10, 180, Houston) threatened Chicago's offense throughout
the night with a spectacular ending for the Vigilantes. The epic
moment came in overtime when Reid caught his second interception of
the night, returning it for the winning 50-yard touchdown. Reid's
first interception came in the first quarter and lead to an
offensive touchdown. The shocking night ended well for Reid with
three pass breakups and 8.5 tackles in the 65-52 upset road victory.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
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Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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