Shawn Zobel: Lions are in serious dealings with Cassel

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by FAX

I hate to repeat myself, but I'm sincerely impressed by the way NE has hyped up Cassel as having such high value. You would think he's the second coming of Fran Tarkenton the way they've handled this deal. Franchising the guy was a promotional piece de resistance. Amazing.

FAX

What's going to be fascinating to me is watching which teams break down and make a play for him. I figure the following teams all might:

SF
KC
Minn
Detroit
TB
Chi
Car

I could also see a scenario where the Rams make a play, but I'd consider that a longer shot because they've got so much tied up in Bulger. Also, if it becomes public that Kansas City is making a play for him, that could open the floodgates. Other teams might figure that since Pioli knows him and made the play for him, Cassel's quite likely for real.....