Whitlock- It’s OK to question Pioli and the Chiefs

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I dissagree. I think that the QB at #3 would have to be a franchise QB... but I see what you are saying.

I don't think Cassel was a risky move. I think he will be a serviceable QB at worst that will give the Chiefs a chance to compete as they continue to draft and develop young QB's looking for the next great one.

Cassel has already played a season at a high level against NFL defenses, so from this point, he may not 'ascend' much more. So, I can see why he doesn't have too much upside.

But that is more because Sanchez and Stafford have proven nothing, so even getting to where Cassel was last year.... would be a tremendous achievement.

You're confusing the risk of the move to the team, aka wins and losses vs. the risk to Pioli's reputation in KC, aka being compared to Carl.

If Cassel doesn't come in here and become a Pro Bowl-caliber, playoff winning QB, Pioli will be "Carl Peterson II" for perpetuity.

Hell, there's ALREADY people making the comparison.