Chiefs Spinoff: Is the Chiefs organization distancing itself from Matt Cassel?

Dante84 · 02-27-2012, 06:59 PM

Here's the facts:

- The Chiefs have never touched the subject of acquiring a new starting Quarterback outside of Matt before this offseason.... last week, even.

- Pioli reiterated that there "will be competition at the quarterback position. (That being said, he also said that Brodie, Thigpen, and Palko were 'competition' in the past).

- Romeo has spoken out twice in the past week about potential game changers like RG3, and Peyton Manning. He has also beat the drum for Kyle Orton and what he did last season.

- A story leaked last week regarding the Chiefs' rumored interest in acquiring Peyton Manning should he be available.

- The Chiefs interviewed the top 3 QB's at the combine (Luck, RG3, Tannehill).

- On the front page of the official Chiefs website, there is an interview with Greg Cosell, who essentially says that the Chiefs can't fully compete with Cassel at the helm. Again, this is on the Chiefs website...

Those facts considered, it appears that the organization might be attempting to untie the knot between Cassel and the starting QB spot. This is a major shift from the past. It brings to light a few questions:

1. Why?
- To win the media/public back?
- To attract/retain potential free agents that don't want to play with Cassel? (Bowe, TE's, Oline)

2 Why NOW?
- What strategic advantage does it pose to float these thoughts to the public?
- Does this hurt our case in FA or the draft, by showing our hand early?

And finally,

3. Will Pioli actually sack up and make a game-changing move?

02-27-2012, 06:59 PM	Topic Starter
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-1898004 VARSITY	Spinoff: Is the Chiefs organization distancing itself from Matt Cassel? Here's the facts: - The Chiefs have never touched the subject of acquiring a new starting Quarterback outside of Matt before this offseason.... last week, even. - Pioli reiterated that there "will be competition at the quarterback position. (That being said, he also said that Brodie, Thigpen, and Palko were 'competition' in the past). - Romeo has spoken out twice in the past week about potential game changers like RG3, and Peyton Manning. He has also beat the drum for Kyle Orton and what he did last season. - A story leaked last week regarding the Chiefs' rumored interest in acquiring Peyton Manning should he be available. - The Chiefs interviewed the top 3 QB's at the combine (Luck, RG3, Tannehill). - On the front page of the official Chiefs website, there is an interview with Greg Cosell, who essentially says that the Chiefs can't fully compete with Cassel at the helm. Again, this is on the Chiefs website... Those facts considered, it appears that the organization might be attempting to untie the knot between Cassel and the starting QB spot. This is a major shift from the past. It brings to light a few questions: 1. Why? - To win the media/public back? - To attract/retain potential free agents that don't want to play with Cassel? (Bowe, TE's, Oline) 2 Why NOW? - What strategic advantage does it pose to float these thoughts to the public? - Does this hurt our case in FA or the draft, by showing our hand early? And finally, 3. Will Pioli actually sack up and make a game-changing move?
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