Chiefs Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract - Page 4

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.

**Reaper16** · 07-14-2009, 11:50 AM

Good. It made no sense to have the guy unsigned.

**Bowser** · 07-14-2009, 11:50 AM

I'll trust that Pioli and Haley know what they are doing and like what they've seen, since the kid has been there everyday of the offseason. I know a guy that knows a guy (yeah, I know) that works with the team out at Arrowhead that has said Cassell is head and shoulders above both Croyle and Thigpen, and I'm pretty sure that's not breaking news.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-14-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

That's strike 4 /hamas jenkins.

**Reaper16** · 07-14-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I know a guy that knows a guy (yeah, I know) that works with the team out at Arrowhead that has said Cassell is head and shoulders above both Croyle and Thigpen, and I'm pretty sure that's not breaking news.

Nor is it even complimentary.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-14-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

What are we as far as the cap now? Still $30M + ?!?!

Who cares? There is no cap next year.

Blindside58 · 07-14-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

What are we as far as the cap now? Still $30M + ?!?!

I'll Bet it freed up more money this year. Hell, We are probably $40M under now

**Bowser** · 07-14-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Nor is it even complimentary.

Heh, touche.

Sofa King · 07-14-2009, 12:09 PM

who's Matt Cassell?

Mr. Arrowhead · 07-14-2009, 12:09 PM

to the ship!!

L.A. Chieffan · 07-14-2009, 12:09 PM

****, i thought thiggy was our man this year

**Bowser** · 07-14-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

who's Matt Cassell?

He's the subject of Josh McDaniels' wet dreams.

Sofa King · 07-14-2009, 12:11 PM

meh, Carl could've signed him cheaper...

DTLB58 · 07-14-2009, 12:16 PM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ey-for-cassel/

Posted by Mike Florio on July 14, 2009 1:55 PM
The April report from Michael Lombardi of NFP regarding quarterback Matt Cassel's long-term deal indicated that Cassel would receive $36 million guaranteed on a six-year deal.

Though we are coming up empty via traditional efforts to determine details regarding Cassel's deal, we currently believe that it's indeed a six-year package, with a base value in excess of $60 million.
That's more than the six-year deal Tom Brady signed with the Patriots in 2005, which further confirms that he's one of the most underpaid players in the NFL.

We also believe that the three-year take, one of the key factors in determining the value of a contract, is more than $42 million.

Both the team and the agent, David Dunn, likely will be disclosing no details about the contract, in keeping with the whole "nothing good comes from saying anything" philosophy that G.M. Scott Pioli brought with him from New England.

Once the contract is officially filed with the NFLPA, however, the full numbers will be leaked.

And the precise comparisons to Brady's deal undoubtedly will follow.

Quesadilla Joe · 07-14-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wild1

Source - 6 years, $36 million guaranteed

Ben Roethlisburger only got $34 million guaranteed.

Haynesworth got $41 million guaranteed.

I guess it was smart to get the contract done before Eli Manning and Philip Rivers get their new contract extensions.

L.A. Chieffan · 07-14-2009, 12:18 PM

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07-14-2009, 11:23 AM
journeyscarab SHOCKERS BABY! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Casino cash: $3443555	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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Sofa King Hello Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota Casino cash: $542096 VARSITY	who's Matt Cassell?
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Sofa King Hello Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota Casino cash: $542096 VARSITY	meh, Carl could've signed him cheaper...
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DTLB58 DT CARD COLLECTOR Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: ManCave Casino cash: $10005837	http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ey-for-cassel/ Posted by Mike Florio on July 14, 2009 1:55 PM The April report from Michael Lombardi of NFP regarding quarterback Matt Cassel's long-term deal indicated that Cassel would receive $36 million guaranteed on a six-year deal. Though we are coming up empty via traditional efforts to determine details regarding Cassel's deal, we currently believe that it's indeed a six-year package, with a base value in excess of $60 million. That's more than the six-year deal Tom Brady signed with the Patriots in 2005, which further confirms that he's one of the most underpaid players in the NFL. We also believe that the three-year take, one of the key factors in determining the value of a contract, is more than $42 million. Both the team and the agent, David Dunn, likely will be disclosing no details about the contract, in keeping with the whole "nothing good comes from saying anything" philosophy that G.M. Scott Pioli brought with him from New England. Once the contract is officially filed with the NFLPA, however, the full numbers will be leaked. And the precise comparisons to Brady's deal undoubtedly will follow. __________________ 667 Different DT cards and counting
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