Chiefs Chiefs trying to trade Matt Cassel, may cut him today if they can’t

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-13-2013, 10:14 AM

Chiefs trying to trade Matt Cassel, may cut him today if they can’t
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 13, 2013, 12:12 PM EDT
Matt Cassel AP

Matt Cassel won’t be a Chief for much longer, but the question in Kansas City is whether the team can get anything for the quarterback.

NFL Network reports that the Chiefs are trying to trade Cassel, who became expendable when the Chiefs formally acquired Alex Smith in a trade with the 49ers. As we noted yesterday, the Vikings, Buccaneers and Cardinals have all shown some interest in Cassel, and it’s possible that one of them would give up a late-round pick to acquire him.

Of course, no team would be willing to give up anything for Cassel unless they first work out an agreement to dramatically reduce the $7.5 million base salary on the contract that the Chiefs signed him to when they decided to overpay him after one good year with the Patriots. And the teams interested in Cassel may just figure they can hold off on offering anything for him in a trade because he’ll become a free agent at some point this offseason, as the Chiefs are obviously going to cut him.

So, while Andy Reid was a master at trading backup quarterbacks in Philadelphia, he probably won’t be able to repeat that feat in Kansas City.

And, according to NFL Network, if the Chiefs don’t find any takers in a trade, they could cut him as soon as today.

jd1020 · 03-13-2013, 10:15 AM

Hey! We are going to cut this guy today but we'll take any offers to trade him!

Molitoth · 03-13-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Hey! We are going to cut this guy today but we'll take any offers to trade him!

The Chiefs have done a terrible job at showing their hand at the QB position.
Every team knows Cassel won't be retained.
Every team knows the Chiefs aren't drafting Geno Smith, therefor the best trade partner will be the Jaguars.

Masterchief · 03-13-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

The Chiefs have done a terrible job at showing their hand at the QB position.
Every team knows Cassel won't be retained.
Every team knows the Chiefs aren't drafting Geno Smith, therefor the best trade partner will be the Jaguars.

KCDC · 03-13-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

The Chiefs have done a terrible job at showing their hand at the QB position.
Every team knows Cassel won't be retained.
Every team knows the Chiefs aren't drafting Geno Smith, therefor the best trade partner will be the Jaguars.

Every team knew that the 49ers would not keep A. Smith (not at his salary)
Every team knew that only ARZ had an interest in him
Everyone knew that ARZ was not willing to give a high pick for him

Therefore, we gave up TWO high picks for him.

Using the same logic, if we can find a new GM as horrible as ours, we ought to be able to get a 4th rounder for Cassel.

Unfortunately, there are no fools as bad as our fool. A pity.

Still, it is possible we get a 7th rounder for Cassel.

Chief Pote · 03-13-2013, 10:15 AM

trade?

Chief Pote · 03-13-2013, 10:16 AM

I swear to God if that happens I will love this day forever.

DTLB58 · 03-13-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefButthurt

I swear to God if that happens I will love this day forever.

Pablo · 03-13-2013, 10:16 AM

Trade. That's funny.

**bevischief** · 03-13-2013, 10:18 AM

DenverChief · 03-13-2013, 10:23 AM

I see how the trade could work - its a guarantee you get him - with three teams showing interest - if it was just one team, sit and wait for the cut - with three teams in the mix a team like Arizona that desperately wants him will pony up the small "fee" to make sure they get him

HolyHat · 03-13-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

Chief Gump · 03-13-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

Otter · 03-13-2013, 10:29 AM

I wish Al was still alive.

Imon Yourside · 03-13-2013, 10:31 AM

Trade him for a six pack of generic? Some old Quittin' time beer would do.

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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1196009	Chiefs trying to trade Matt Cassel, may cut him today if they can’t Chiefs trying to trade Matt Cassel, may cut him today if they can’t Posted by Michael David Smith on March 13, 2013, 12:12 PM EDT Matt Cassel AP Matt Cassel won’t be a Chief for much longer, but the question in Kansas City is whether the team can get anything for the quarterback. NFL Network reports that the Chiefs are trying to trade Cassel, who became expendable when the Chiefs formally acquired Alex Smith in a trade with the 49ers. As we noted yesterday, the Vikings, Buccaneers and Cardinals have all shown some interest in Cassel, and it’s possible that one of them would give up a late-round pick to acquire him. Of course, no team would be willing to give up anything for Cassel unless they first work out an agreement to dramatically reduce the $7.5 million base salary on the contract that the Chiefs signed him to when they decided to overpay him after one good year with the Patriots. And the teams interested in Cassel may just figure they can hold off on offering anything for him in a trade because he’ll become a free agent at some point this offseason, as the Chiefs are obviously going to cut him. So, while Andy Reid was a master at trading backup quarterbacks in Philadelphia, he probably won’t be able to repeat that feat in Kansas City. And, according to NFL Network, if the Chiefs don’t find any takers in a trade, they could cut him as soon as today.
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