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Originally Posted by Marcellus
2009? Cassel was going to make $15MM this year whether he was here or in NE or wherever due to the franchise tag. Why do we care about the 2009 $?
All the smart people that think Cassel has the worst contract we have handed out have short memories as well. You need to go look at Pat Surtain (also gave up a 2nd round pick), Ty Law, and Kendrell Bell's contracts vs contributions.
Cassel still has a chance to earn his money. If he doesn't it will be a 2 year deal. Big whoop.
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I hope your right about the two year deal, but I'd be shocked if Pioli cut him after 2010. If that thought had ever entered his mind, there would have been no reason to sign him to a long-term deal. He could have played this year under the tag, and we could have been done with him.
And FWIW, the QB is the most important position on the field, so contract/contributions are much more heavily weighed regarding QB's.