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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan
Which is why the fan base will be appeased with a game manager so long as he was had for a second instead of a 1st.
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But they won't be appeased, that's the problem.
We didn't trade a 2nd-round pick for just anybody. We traded a 2nd-round pick for the guy that our new GM has been evaluating for FOUR YEARS. They're not going to be happy with Cassel being a game manager.
Besides, we didn't JUST spend a 2nd-round pick. We also acquired a QB, which most likely precludes us drafting a QB at #3. In terms of TEAM value, we didn't give up the #3 and that's good.
But in terms of the fans WANTING a QB, we DID trade that #3 for Cassel, unless of course we do the unthinkable and draft one anyway.
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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan
Most of the fanbase isn't looking at all this nearly as closely as we do. If the Chiefs manage to duplicate their 90's run with just a little more playoff success, then Pioli will be hailed by the average fan.
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The only way the Chiefs duplicate the 90's with just a little more playoff success is if Cassel pans out. Therefore, this point is moot.
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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan
And, you can't say anything about this situation with "100% unequivocal certainty". There are too many variables. If the Chiefs win a Super Bowl, and Cassel is merely a game manager... or EVEN if Thigpen were to beat him out.... most fans wouldn't give a flying flip what the Chiefs gave up for Cassel.
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You honestly mean to tell me that if Thigpen wins the starting job over Cassel, the fans aren't going to riot? What? If you're suggesting a hypothetical where Thigpen winning the job is overshadowed by us winning a Super Bowl WITH THIGPEN AS THE STARTER, please dispense with the hypotheticals from here on out. They only work when they're at least partially based in reality.
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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan
As with most things, time will tell. I just think you are a little misguided about what most fans think.
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You're entitled to think that. 30 years of listening to the fans bitch says I'm right.
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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan
And, the Chiefs aren't tied to Cassel like they would be with a rookie at #3, IMO.
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No, the team isn't. But Pioli and his reputation are.