Chiefs Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract

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.

seclark · 07-14-2009, 11:25 AM

anyone know anything about this guy?
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**DeezNutz** · 07-14-2009, 11:25 AM

There went that conspiracy theory.

Big risk. Hope Pioli is right.

KC native · 07-14-2009, 11:26 AM

There goes the Pioli is patient and wants to see what he has theory.

Fish · 07-14-2009, 11:27 AM

Doomed.

JD10367 · 07-14-2009, 11:27 AM

I dunno. At first I thought it was imperative that the Chiefs sign Cassel long term right away. However, as the months have passed and the economy has tanked, I started liking more and more the idea that the Chiefs should just pay him for one year and see what he's got. If he'd proved to be the real deal, they could then offer him the big bucks. If he didn't prove to be the real deal, they could cut their losses and let him go. And, as a lot of people are thinking, if Cassel only has a so-so year due to the new schemes and the talent level around him, the Chiefs could've lowballed Cassel and said, "Well, gee, you didn't do really great, so howzabout we offer you a few mill per season"?

**dirk digler** · 07-14-2009, 11:28 AM

I hope he is everything that Pioli thinks he is

**DeezNutz** · 07-14-2009, 11:28 AM

We're still not sure that he's the starter.

**dirk digler** · 07-14-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

We're still not sure that he's the starter.

I think this deal seals it.

**DeezNutz** · 07-14-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

I think this deal seals it.

Silence! /Pioli/

JD10367 · 07-14-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

We're still not sure that he's the starter.

Apparently they're sure, LOL.

JD10367 · 07-14-2009, 11:29 AM

Of course, it all depends on what the contract is. If they managed to talk him into a reasonable contract, that's different. Gotta see the numbers.

Chiefnj2 · 07-14-2009, 11:30 AM

Does this mean they won't go after Sanchez?

**dirk digler** · 07-14-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Does this mean they won't go after Sanchez?

This is just a prelude to the big trade. be patient

Simply Red · 07-14-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Does this mean they won't go after Sanchez?

07-14-2009, 11:23 AM	Topic Starter
journeyscarab SHOCKERS BABY! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Casino cash: $3643555	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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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	I dunno. At first I thought it was imperative that the Chiefs sign Cassel long term right away. However, as the months have passed and the economy has tanked, I started liking more and more the idea that the Chiefs should just pay him for one year and see what he's got. If he'd proved to be the real deal, they could then offer him the big bucks. If he didn't prove to be the real deal, they could cut their losses and let him go. And, as a lot of people are thinking, if Cassel only has a so-so year due to the new schemes and the talent level around him, the Chiefs could've lowballed Cassel and said, "Well, gee, you didn't do really great, so howzabout we offer you a few mill per season"?
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dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3134644	I hope he is everything that Pioli thinks he is
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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	Of course, it all depends on what the contract is. If they managed to talk him into a reasonable contract, that's different. Gotta see the numbers.
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