Chiefs Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract - Page 19

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.

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

who knows what happens from college to the NFL, sometimes the talent just doesnt translate. no one knows thats why they call the draft a crapshoot

It's a matter of finding the guys who blend the physical talent with the head for the game, that's why I feel Sanchez will succeed. That guy just has "it". We'll see if Cassel does or if Sanchez loses that factor.

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

Did you really just equate Brady's 40 time as the reason he didn't play much at Michigan and why NFL teams all passed on him?

yep thats why NFL teams shy away from a "good college qb"

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

Did you really just equate Brady's 40 time as the reason he didn't play much at Michigan and why NFL teams all passed on him?

It hurt his draft stock he was considered to be immobile because of it.

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's a matter of finding the guys who blend the physical talent with the head for the game, that's why I feel Sanchez will succeed. That guy just has "it". We'll see if Cassel does or if Sanchez loses that factor.

EVERYONE who has dealt with cassel has said he has the "it" factor. you dont believe it, that doesnt make it not be there

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 06:07 PM

I know a hell of alot more about Mark Sanchez than I do Matt Cassel, I don't follow the Patriots like I follow my favorite college team...

**SAUTO** · 07-14-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I know a hell of alot more about Mark Sanchez than I do Matt Cassel, I don't follow the Patriots like I follow my favorite college team...

thanks for finally admitting it

Mecca · 07-14-2009, 06:09 PM

Come to think of it...a lot of Michigan's pro style QB's were not highly thought of NFL prospects...the only one that was, was Henson.

Ebolapox · 07-14-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I know a hell of alot more about Mark Sanchez than I do Matt Cassel, I don't follow the Patriots like I follow my favorite college team...

so you're telling me that you know/remember almost nothing from the years of being a trojan fan whilst cassel was the backup? I'd assume if you follow your trojans like most hardcore fans follow their teams, you'd be at least a BIT up on cassel the trojan.

Mr. Krab · 07-14-2009, 06:20 PM

Wow, it's a trip to know that the stupid Sanchez argument is going on again and not be able to see it.

Thanks VBulletion Management Iggy!!!!

Just Passin' By · 07-14-2009, 06:21 PM

I see the Sanchez kneepad brigade is breaking out again. How quaint.

Halfcan · 07-14-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

I see the Sanchez kneepad brigade is breaking out again. How quaint.

I am sure it will come up again the first time Matt throws an INT.

wild1 · 07-14-2009, 06:50 PM

He's not going to have the supporting cast here right away, but think what it will do for our offense just to have a coherent coach, a coherent system and a coherent quarterback.

And a defense that won't be good yet, but at least won't be on the field 3/4 of the game.

**DeezNutz** · 07-14-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wild1

He's not going to have the supporting cast here right away, but think what it will do for our offense just to have a coherent coach, a coherent system and a coherent quarterback.

And a defense that won't be good yet, but at least won't be on the field 3/4 of the game.

I don't know if any of these things will be the case. Might. Might not.

Jethopper · 07-14-2009, 07:02 PM

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/7...ssels-contract

here ya go fellers.

Halfcan · 07-14-2009, 07:07 PM

wow that is a lot of $$$$

and the Cheaps are STILL way under the cap.

07-14-2009, 11:23 AM
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