Chiefs Top 10: Regrettable NFL Offseason Decisions - Page 10

Pneuma · 08-26-2009, 02:11 PM

No.1 - Kansas City Chiefs trade for Matt Cassel

A silent alarm should have sounded for the Chiefs when the New England Patriots sold off “franchise” Matt Cassel for such a cheap price. Getting good value from Bill Belichick is like getting a good deal from a greasy used-car salesman: you’re lucky if you get what you pay for.

Cassel looked shiny and nice while he was on Belichick’s lot, but so have many players. Belichick makes his squad into overachievers and then sells high, only to see his parts fail elsewhere. See: Deion Branch, David Givens and Ty Law.

The Chiefs also signed Cassel to the richest contract in franchise history before he even played a snap, which may have been premature. A simple six-month test drive wouldn’t have hurt.

He has ”bust” written all over him and his early struggles in training camp are just the early evidence that the Chiefs got a lemon.

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/sports/...decisions.html

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While I don't agree with the long term signing, I don't think it deserves #1.

**Bwana** · 08-26-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

BTW, have people's signatures been getting messed with randomly?

Hmm? I would email DaFace chop chop and ask him WTF is going on!

Coach · 08-26-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Hmm? I would email DaFace chop chop and ask him WTF is going on!

Well, this is what yours said:

"I'd have to say that my favorite uncle was Uncle Caveman. We called him Uncle Caveman because he lived in a cave and occasionally he'd eat one of us. Later, we found out he was a bear."

**Bwana** · 08-26-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

Well, this is what yours said:

"I'd have to say that my favorite uncle was Uncle Caveman. We called him Uncle Caveman because he lived in a cave and occasionally he'd eat one of us. Later, we found out he was a bear."

That would be correct. A few lines by Jack Handy.

Casselvania · 08-26-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyPhuD

Ok here's where the article is 110% wrong, he could be a huge bust and it still wouldn't be anywhere near the worst offseason decision? Why? Cassel's signing by the chiefs directly caused the bronco's implosion....

That alone is a great outcome.

Agreed 100%

milkman · 08-26-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Casselvania

Agreed 100%

I knew a user name like this would inevitably pop up.

salame · 08-26-2009, 11:06 PM

what a shit article

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-26-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LOCOChief

Let's see, named NFL exec of the year for consecutive years vs. ?

I'm with Pioli, he see's something that some here must be unable to.

Colin Brown, 5th round

Donald Washington, 4th round (when Leggett, Carr & Flowers are on the roster).

I'm not with Pioli until he proves he knows something we don't.

DBOSHO · 08-27-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Colin Brown, 5th round

Donald Washington, 4th round (when Leggett, Carr & Flowers are on the roster).

I'm not with Pioli until he proves he knows something we don't.

i will agree with you there. the washington pick left me confused and angry.

SenselessChiefsFan · 08-27-2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

The reason Cassle is number 1 on that list is becuase if he fail's Scott Pioli wold literally have set the chiefs franchise back 5-10 years.

Perhaps if this was still CP.... but Pioli is willing to accept mistakes and move on.

It's not like the Chiefs struggled to get this contract under the cap. It's not like the Chiefs can't cut him and take the cap hit after one year. It's not like there won't be QB's in every draft that will have 'potential'.

Their first move was getting a QB..... a somewhat proven QB that the GM knows well.

Not the worst move. Not even close....

**SAUTO** · 08-27-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Sorry, but that's not an excuse.

Ben Roethlisberger won a ****ing Super Bowl behind a TERRIBLE offensive line last year.

And Cassel himself was successful last year getting sacked more than any other QB in the league.

wonder what the steerlers would have done last year had they had a top 5 defense

**SAUTO** · 08-27-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Exactly as I called it just after the trade.

The excuses have already started.

Everyone is getting them ready early, that way when we go 3-13 all the blame is deflected away from the supposed franchise QB.

funny how you INSIST on ignoring the fact that football is a TEAM SPORT

TFG · 08-27-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Sorry, but that's not an excuse.

Ben Roethlisberger won a ****ing Super Bowl behind a TERRIBLE offensive line last year.

And Cassel himself was successful last year getting sacked more than any other QB in the league.

Ben was "successful" solely because Ben was able to escape DL hits, hands, and arms in the pocket. The Cards should have had 12 sacks, but 6 or so would be "sacks" Ben got away and made big plays. The Steelers won despite their OL because they had a QB who could turn what would be a sack for 90% of NFL QBs into a big play. Cassel cannot do that. If you want to define the Pats season last year as a "success," be my guest. The only thing "successful" about Cassel for the Pats was that they were able to snake away a high Second for him from yet another really dumb franchise obsessed with acquiring anyone and everyone who ever stood next to Belichick. The current Chief obsession with becoming "Pats Light" should result in yet another top 10 Draft pick in April...

HC_Chief · 08-27-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TFG

Ben was "successful" solely because Ben was able to escape DL hits, hands, and arms in the pocket. The Cards should have had 12 sacks, but 6 or so would be "sacks" Ben got away and made big plays. The Steelers won despite their OL because they had a QB who could turn what would be a sack for 90% of NFL QBs into a big play.

Doesn't hurt that Roethlisberger is as big as many DEs. He's not exactly easy to tackle.

TFG · 08-27-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Doesn't hurt that Roethlisberger is as big as many DEs. He's not exactly easy to tackle.

Nor did it hurt to have the NFL's #1 defense... and a supporting cast on offense of Hines, Turdio, Heath Miller etc...

CHIEFS58 · 08-27-2009, 08:33 AM

trading cassel to us alleviated concerns the pats had about a "qb controversy", squashing it before it started. i know that sounds ridiculous, but the media would have taken it and run with it. belichick is a shrewd football man, and you have to respect that. he knew.

08-26-2009, 02:11 PM
Pneuma Titles Suck Join Date: Aug 2006 Casino cash: $9788321	Top 10: Regrettable NFL Offseason Decisions No.1 - Kansas City Chiefs trade for Matt Cassel A silent alarm should have sounded for the Chiefs when the New England Patriots sold off “franchise” Matt Cassel for such a cheap price. Getting good value from Bill Belichick is like getting a good deal from a greasy used-car salesman: you’re lucky if you get what you pay for. Cassel looked shiny and nice while he was on Belichick’s lot, but so have many players. Belichick makes his squad into overachievers and then sells high, only to see his parts fail elsewhere. See: Deion Branch, David Givens and Ty Law. The Chiefs also signed Cassel to the richest contract in franchise history before he even played a snap, which may have been premature. A simple six-month test drive wouldn’t have hurt. He has ”bust” written all over him and his early struggles in training camp are just the early evidence that the Chiefs got a lemon. http://www.askmen.com/top_10/sports/...decisions.html ___________________ While I don't agree with the long term signing, I don't think it deserves #1.
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salame Under the Sofa Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $10010607	what a shit article
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08-27-2009, 08:33 AM	#150
CHIEFS58 Smoke a turd. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western North Carolina Casino cash: $10004930	trading cassel to us alleviated concerns the pats had about a "qb controversy", squashing it before it started. i know that sounds ridiculous, but the media would have taken it and run with it. belichick is a shrewd football man, and you have to respect that. he knew.
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