Chiefs Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract - Page 11

journeyscarab · 07-14-2009, 11:23 AM

http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/855

By KENT BABB
The Kansas City Star

Kansas City has the player it sees as a potential franchise quarterback, and now the Chiefs have Matt Cassel locked into a long-term deal.

The Chiefs have signed Cassel to a multi-year contract, a source told The Star on Tuesday. Terms of the deal have not been released, although the team is expected to announce the deal today.

Kansas City acquired the 27-year-old Cassel in March when it traded this year’s second-round draft pick to New England. The Chiefs also acquired linebacker Mike Vrabel in that deal.

Cassel had signed a one-year, guaranteed contract earlier this year with New England – the Patriots tagged the quarterback their franchise player before the trade – that would have paid him upward of $15 million for the 2009 season.

Cassel, a seventh-round draft pick in 2005, took over in Week 1 last season for the injured Tom Brady after the former NFL MVP suffered a season-ending knee injury. Cassel started 15 games, and New England won 11 contests in 2008.

shitgoose · 07-14-2009, 03:21 PM

I don't give two shits and a **** about what they are paying Cassel. With the money we have spent on absolute garbage over the last 19 years this actually feels good. Its not my money and it doesn't put us in any bind with the cap. This is one less distraction that Cassel has to deal with coming into a new team and organization as a first time starter.

DTLB58 · 07-14-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

By NFL rule, July 15 is the deadline to reach multi-year contracts with franchise players. After the 15th you can only sign them to 1 year contracts. There was some dispute as to whether the rule applied to Cassel since the Pats signed him first. In any event, it really isn't a surprise given the deadline.

It didn't apply to cassel because after the trade he was no longer a franchise player.

kstater · 07-14-2009, 03:28 PM

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Simply Red · 07-14-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Does this mean they won't go after Sanchez?

HypnotizedMonkey · 07-14-2009, 03:39 PM

I'm pretty excited about this... he's a tough guy and I think he's going to have luck on his side.

**Shaid** · 07-14-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HypnotizedMonkey

I'm pretty excited about this... he's a tough guy and I think he's going to have luck on his side.

I don't understand the luck comment but thanks for stopping by.

Mr. Krab · 07-14-2009, 04:20 PM

They better not have ****ed up. This is hard to say but if Cassell doesn't work then Pioli probably needs to hit the door with him.

Reerun_KC · 07-14-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

They better not have ****ed up. This is hard to say but if Cassell doesn't work then Pioli probably needs to hit the door with him.

Agree...

No need to play pussy foot for 20 years like with Carl.... IF Cassel bombs, so does Pioli... Pioli's legacy is riding on this signing...

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 04:34 PM

I haven't read through this thread but I am not a fan of this contract, one of the reasons that the people that liked Cassel gave for him over a drafted player was the money...well that isn't the case now.

That's alot of money for this situation.

Red Dawg · 07-14-2009, 04:34 PM

60 Mil deal says NFL.com. 28 mil signing bonus. DAMN!

kstater · 07-14-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

60 Mil deal says NFL.com. 28 mil signing bonus. DAMN!

Not a chance in hell it's a 28 million signing bonus.

Dumbass.

talastan · 07-14-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Agree...

No need to play pussy foot for 20 years like with Carl.... IF Cassel bombs, so does Pioli... Pioli's legacy is riding on this signing...

That is refreshing to say, Pioli is nothing like Carl. No safe picks and taking risks necessary IMO to get a championship. I hope it pays off, till then I'll trust Pioli's judgement.

**The Bad Guy** · 07-14-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Agree...

No need to play pussy foot for 20 years like with Carl.... IF Cassel bombs, so does Pioli... Pioli's legacy is riding on this signing...

Yeah, the NFL exec of the century's legacy is riding on this one signing. Riiighhtttttttt.

orange · 07-14-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

I agree. Some people think Pioli is going regress into some kind of King Carlian dumbassery ... My favorite is the responses at Bob Gretz.com ... some think "Pioli and Haley put their jobs on the line" ... Amazing.

This guy makes up for it all, though:

July 14, 2009 - jimbo says:
I heard the KC Chiefs were Involved in a High Stakes Poker Game.
Matt Cassel was waiting patiently for his hand to be dealt.
No other players were present or for that matter even invited…
The rules of the game were simple.
Matt had to promise to stay healthy, to live & breathe KC Chiefs, to stay out of trouble, to turn the franchise around by completing (at least)65% of his passes, 4,000 yds. passing, 30 touchdown passes, per season for just 6 years. There would be additional money rewarded for winning playoff games, divisional titles & 1 or more Super Bowls.
In return the KC Chiefs would agree to pay him 60 plus million dollars with incentives, bonus’s & guaranteed money.
After much negotiating the terms were agreed by both parties.
The cards were dealt quickly & quietly. 5 card stud, no extra cards, no more betting. Winner takes it all.

Whoa.. hold on a moment. What do you mean the winner takes it all, Just who is the winner anyhow? Yikes… that’s a good question.

Why of course… The winner is the loyal fans. Yes, You & me & all our friends in Chiefs Nation.

Why is it that all of these well intended negotiations & promises make us feel a little bit uneasy. We have absolutely no control of the future or any decisions being made.
Our participation is vital. The team needs us, (now more than ever). Now is the time to have a little faith & belief that all is well.
We now have to believe that the new guys in town, have gotten rid of the pestilence that has plagued this city for two generations. Maybe they can see into the future. Maybe they can pull all the right strings. Maybe they can show us the way.
Maybe,in time, They will bring the Lamar Hunt trophy back home again…. Go Chiefs

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Yeah, the NFL exec of the century's legacy is riding on this one signing. Riiighhtttttttt.

****ing up on a QB is the kind of thing that gets people fired....Cassel has to be good otherwise this off season will be remembered poorly, especially if Sanchez is good.

07-14-2009, 11:23 AM
journeyscarab SHOCKERS BABY! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Casino cash: $2833555	Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/855 By KENT BABB The Kansas City Star Kansas City has the player it sees as a potential franchise quarterback, and now the Chiefs have Matt Cassel locked into a long-term deal. The Chiefs have signed Cassel to a multi-year contract, a source told The Star on Tuesday. Terms of the deal have not been released, although the team is expected to announce the deal today. Kansas City acquired the 27-year-old Cassel in March when it traded this year’s second-round draft pick to New England. The Chiefs also acquired linebacker Mike Vrabel in that deal. Cassel had signed a one-year, guaranteed contract earlier this year with New England – the Patriots tagged the quarterback their franchise player before the trade – that would have paid him upward of $15 million for the 2009 season. Cassel, a seventh-round draft pick in 2005, took over in Week 1 last season for the injured Tom Brady after the former NFL MVP suffered a season-ending knee injury. Cassel started 15 games, and New England won 11 contests in 2008.
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HypnotizedMonkey usually hooplah is involved Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Casino cash: $10004925	I'm pretty excited about this... he's a tough guy and I think he's going to have luck on his side.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $1237050	I haven't read through this thread but I am not a fan of this contract, one of the reasons that the people that liked Cassel gave for him over a drafted player was the money...well that isn't the case now. That's alot of money for this situation.
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