Chiefs Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract - Page 12

journeyscarab · 07-14-2009, 11:23 AM

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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.

**banyon** · 07-14-2009, 04:52 PM

I can't believe we just locked ourselves into a guy who hasn't started a full NFL season. What if we had done this last year on Derek Anderson? Cassell may not be Anderson, but it's a huge risk for a guy that we didn't draft or develop.

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by banyon

I can't believe we just locked ourselves into a guy who hasn't started a full NFL season. What if we had done this last year on Derek Anderson? Cassell may not be Anderson, but it's a huge risk for a guy that we didn't draft or develop.

And people say drafting a QB is risky.

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

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.

but 2 guys who have NEVER played a down in the nfl got more. you would be fine and dandy with that so why not like this deal?

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by banyon

I can't believe we just locked ourselves into a guy who hasn't started a full NFL season. What if we had done this last year on Derek Anderson? Cassell may not be Anderson, but it's a huge risk for a guy that we didn't draft or develop.

OUR GM DID DRAFT AND DEVELOP HIM!!!

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

but 2 guys who have NEVER played a down in the nfl got more. you would be fine and dandy with that so why not like this deal?

Stafford did, I don't remember Sanchez contract but I think it's comparable to this contract...and frankly I'd rather have the 22 year old guy than the 27 year old guy.

**The Bad Guy** · 07-14-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Stafford did, I don't remember Sanchez contract but I think it's comparable to this contract...and frankly I'd rather have the 22 year old guy than the 27 year old guy.

Shocker.

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Stafford did, I don't remember Sanchez contract but I think it's comparable to this contract...and frankly I'd rather have the 22 year old guy than the 27 year old guy.

sanchez' was reported as 5 years 28 mil guaranteed, he has never played a down cassel HAS so, frankly, we got a better deal AS OF NOW

**banyon** · 07-14-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

OUR GM DID DRAFT AND DEVELOP HIM!!!

I didn't realize that Pioi had mentored him as a QB too and taken him through practices. Man, he truly is godlike.

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Shocker.

Yea it sucks to have an opinion.

Sorry I'm not a fan of paying big dollars to a guy who's been riding the pine since high school. Maybe I'm wrong it'd be better off if I was but I don't think Cassel is going to be a franchise guy.

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

sanchez' was reported as 5 years 28 mil guaranteed, he has never played a down cassel HAS so, frankly, we got a better deal AS OF NOW

So basically your theory is any QB that's started in the NFL is better than anyone drafted that year?

**The Bad Guy** · 07-14-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

****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.

Yeah, gets them fired when they have no resume.

The guy is going to have a lot of time here to determine his legacy as a Chief GM. I guarantee he's here longer than the Cassel contract regardless if he is a flop or not.

**The Bad Guy** · 07-14-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea it sucks to have an opinion.

Sorry I'm not a fan of paying big dollars to a guy who's been riding the pine since high school. Maybe I'm wrong it'd be better off if I was but I don't think Cassel is going to be a franchise guy.

We can disagree then.

If he was riding the pine behind John David Booty, then I would wonder. But Carson Palmer and Tom Brady?

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

We can disagree then.

If he was riding the pine behind John David Booty, then I would wonder. But Carson Palmer and Tom Brady?

He rode it behind Leinart for several years and lost a competition to him, and I know how nicely everyone speaks of Leinart around here.

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

So basically your theory is any QB that's started in the NFL is better than anyone drafted that year?

where in the hell did i say that? what i have said repeatedly is that cassel went 11-5 last year and some have said he is a top 10 qb in the nfl and pioli ( the nfl exec of the DECADE) obviously thinks he is better and the draft guys said if he was in the draft knowing what we knew he would have gone #1 and with the way he leads the players even after a short time here he IS WORTH IT

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by banyon

I didn't realize that Pioi had mentored him as a QB too and taken him through practices. Man, he truly is godlike.

i'm sure he had a hand in picking who mentored him

07-14-2009, 11:23 AM
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