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

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Originally Posted by Laz

I'm beginning to think we will move after Payton Manning.

1. The Hunt family has be open to grabbing the veteran QB in the past

2. 31 million in cap space already and they rolled over 20 million more

3. I believe that Pioli detests the idea of trading away draft picks. He believes that the draft is the life blood of a team and it's HIS BABY. He would rather be kicked in the face then trade away a bunch of picks so his next step is Orton or Manning. They have the money for Manning

4. They haven't committed the big money to Carr or Bowe ... why? A few possible reasons: 1.) Bowe/Carr don't want to sign yet for whatever reason 2.) Chiefs just don't think they are worth it and won't overspend 3.)Chiefs are waiting for something. They could be waiting for Carr and Bowe to see their price drop after unrealistic expectations in free agency or they could be waiting to see how much money they need for Manning before signing Bowe/Carr. Signing Manning might also lead to players signing cheaper with KC.

5. cone of silence is gone ... a few years ago how shocked would everyone of been to hear anything out of Arrowhead. Now you hear the HC talk about Manning specifically.

6. Pioli and Crennel are both very familiar with Manning by playing against him so often in New England. Crennel did pretty good against him but he still has to have a pretty good feeling about how effective Manning can be.

7. Goes along with #3 ... signing Manning would allow Pioli to continue with his plan of sticking big picture and drafting a team by using front-loaded money. They can improve the team short term without screwing anything up long term.

8. lack of viable options ... Luck/RGIII will be extremely difficult. Orton and Henne might be upgrades but aren't that dramatic. If healthy, Manning brings instance viability to the offensive side of the ball for a defensive head coach.

So i think the Chiefs go after Manning ... if they can't get Manning they sign Orton.

Every time you post, I get a little more hope.

Either you're going to turn me back into a homer or I'm gonna be super pissed at you when Cassel is the starter next year.