Cassel makes a list....

[Scaga]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spt--ta...write-off.html





...Tax Day is always a nightmare as American taxpayers complete their annual gymnastics routine of somersaulting over regulations, squeezing through loopholes and then trying to stick clean landings on their financial mats. But as painful as mailing those checks to the U.S. Treasury can be, we can only imagine what it must be like to gaze at the balance sheets of team owners who must file Form 1040 LFAS – Lousy Free Agent Signings.

You have to figure Arte Moreno will soon have a new appreciation for depreciation. That 10-year contract for Albert Pujols will cost the Angels owner $254 million over 10 years. And with Pujols earning only $12 million and $16 million in the first two years, the deal is backloaded so much that Moreno will be writing Pujols a check for more than $30 million in the year the deal expires just shy of the slugger's 42nd birthday. Can Moreno write this off as a gambling loss? Greece and Fannie Mae might wind up looking good by comparison.



Slideshow: Players owners wish they could write off

If we itemized all the ways Adam Dunn torpedoed the White Sox last year while pulling down $12 million to hit .159 with 11 home runs and 42 RBIs, we might crash the IRS computers. After Lamar Odom's brief but disastrous stint in Dallas ended with the 6-foot-10 forward averaging 6.6 points and shooting 35.2 percent, the Mavericks are only too grateful that he can now file as a nonresident. John Lackey's 6.41 ERA and 1.62 WHIP proved such a capital loss that many Red Sox fans are glad he's out for the season after Tommy John surgery. Maybe the Red Sox can deduct the cost of all that clubhouse beer and chicken as a business expense.

Some other expensive acquisitions are continuing to collect huge paychecks for very little production. Barry Zito, after signing the richest free-agent contract as a pitcher in 2007, was left off the playoff roster entirely during the Giants' 2010 run to the World Series. Greg Oden was finally cut loose by the Portland Trail Blazers after spending five seasons to play a total of 82 games (and keep in mind Portland selected him over Kevin Durant). And Wade Redden is playing for the New York Rangers all right … in the minors. Yep, he's making over $6 million a season playing in Hartford in the AHL.

It's true that, in sports and in life, you have to spend money to make money. No one knows this more than sports franchise owners. And we're betting that their accountants would agree with this list of the top 10 players owners wish they could write off.

The list:

10. Lamar Odom, Dallas Mavericks -- Mavericks on the hook for $8.9 million
9. Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs -- Has a six-year, $62.7 million contract
8. John Lackey, Boston Red Sox -- Has a 26-23 record, and a 5.26 ERA with Boston
7. Scott Gomez, Montreal Canadiens -- Scored 11 points in 38 games this season
6. Vernon Wells, Los Angeles Angels -- Batted .218 last season
5. Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers -- Played 82 games in five seasons
4. Barry Zito, San Francisco Giants -- Left off Giants' 2010 playoff roster
3. Rashard Lewis, Washington Wizards -- Earned roughly $22 million for low production this season
2. Wade Redden, New York Rangers -- see the details
1. Adam Dunn, Chicago White Sox -- see the details

[Monty]

Worse than Lamar Odom...hehehe

Please note MC is the only NFL representative.

[tredadda]

LOL. It is good to see that the media sees what the fans here have seen for years now.

[Okie_Apparition]

Matt Cassel at peace with offseason
April, 18, 2012 Apr 1810:00AM ETBy Bill Williamson | ESPN.com

Matt Cassel is not focusing on whom the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t add this offseason. Instead, he is concentrating on whom the team brought in.

Much was made of the Chiefs’ attempt to pursue Peyton Manning. In the end, Manning chose to focus on other teams, and the Chiefs plan to move forward with Cassel.

The Chiefs added several pieces, including key offensive players such as right tackle Eric Winston, running back Peyton Hillis and tight end Kevin Boss.

Speaking to reporters during Chiefs offseason workouts, Cassel expressed excitement about the talent added to an already-explosive offense.

“I’m excited about all of the additions that we’ve made this offseason, especially offensively,” Cassel said. “Eric Winston is a guy that’s been a proven right tackle in this league for a long period of time. You’ve got Peyton Hillis that is going to give us more depth at the running back position and Boss is coming in at the tight end position as well. … I’ve gotten a chance to meet these guys over the last few days and they’re hard workers and you can tell that they’re eager to get started themselves.”

Asked about how he dealt with the news that the Chiefs were interested in Manning, Cassel praised general manager Scott Pioli for the way he handled the situation.

“It was one of those things where the Kansas City Chiefs were very open with me,” Cassel said. “Scott Pioli and everybody were open with the fact that they were going to reach out to Peyton. For me, I don’t take any disrespect in it. Peyton Manning is Peyton Manning, and he’s one of the best quarterbacks to ever play this game, so how can you take disrespect in that? The fact is he didn’t end up here, and we’re going to be competing against him twice a year, which will be fun and I’m looking forward to the competition. It’ll be fun.”

Especially with all of his new toys.

[mr. tegu]

Did anyone else see or hear how the Chiefs are giving authentic jerseys to all the season ticket account holders? This act shows that the front office is really seeing the frustration and anger of the fans regarding the team as well as the perception that they are cheap.

[Epic Fail 007]

who knows maybe matt can be decent under romeo. im sure haley must wear on anyones nerves.

[BoneKrusher]

Originally Posted by Okie_Apparition

Speaking to reporters during Chiefs offseason workouts, Cassel expressed excitement about the talent added to an already-explosive offense.

yeah the offense could be explosive with a decent QB, Matt Cassel doesnt qualify.

[Epic Fail 007]

Originally Posted by Okie_Apparition

Matt Cassel at peace with offseason
April, 18, 2012 Apr 1810:00AM ETBy Bill Williamson | ESPN.com

Matt Cassel is not focusing on whom the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t add this offseason. Instead, he is concentrating on whom the team brought in.

Much was made of the Chiefs’ attempt to pursue Peyton Manning. In the end, Manning chose to focus on other teams, and the Chiefs plan to move forward with Cassel.

The Chiefs added several pieces, including key offensive players such as right tackle Eric Winston, running back Peyton Hillis and tight end Kevin Boss.

Speaking to reporters during Chiefs offseason workouts, Cassel expressed excitement about the talent added to an already-explosive offense.

“I’m excited about all of the additions that we’ve made this offseason, especially offensively,” Cassel said. “Eric Winston is a guy that’s been a proven right tackle in this league for a long period of time. You’ve got Peyton Hillis that is going to give us more depth at the running back position and Boss is coming in at the tight end position as well. … I’ve gotten a chance to meet these guys over the last few days and they’re hard workers and you can tell that they’re eager to get started themselves.”

Asked about how he dealt with the news that the Chiefs were interested in Manning, Cassel praised general manager Scott Pioli for the way he handled the situation.

“It was one of those things where the Kansas City Chiefs were very open with me,” Cassel said. “Scott Pioli and everybody were open with the fact that they were going to reach out to Peyton. For me, I don’t take any disrespect in it. Peyton Manning is Peyton Manning, and he’s one of the best quarterbacks to ever play this game, so how can you take disrespect in that? The fact is he didn’t end up here, and we’re going to be competing against him twice a year, which will be fun and I’m looking forward to the competition. It’ll be fun.”

Especially with all of his new toys.

But I ask what new toys?? lol. Its not like they went and signed 3 pro bowl wrs.

[Epic Fail 007]

I would not be shocked at all if cassels the back up http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...el-questioned/

[The Bad Guy]

Kevin Kolb's deal is worse actually.

[threebag]

**** The Matt Cassel.

[whoman69]

Originally Posted by eric007

But I ask what new toys?? lol. Its not like they went and signed 3 pro bowl wrs.

Best sign was Winston. Hillis is a definite upgrade from Jones, but right now it looks like he'll be playing FB.

[Hammock Parties]

Cassel makes a list every Sunday:

Things to do today:

1. Shit my pants in the pocket.
2. Overthrow receiver by 5 yards on 3-yard slant.
3. Run into sack and blame it on OL
4. Miss receiver running wide open to attempt hilariously difficult pass
5. Execute epic fist-pump after 1-yard TD pass.
6. ***BONUS*** Hit crossbar on potential game-winning hail mary.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by eric007

who knows maybe matt can be decent under romeo. im sure haley must wear on anyones nerves.

keep dreamin

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

Cassel makes a list every Sunday:

Things to do today:

1. Shit my pants in the pocket.
2. Overthrow receiver by 5 yards on 3-yard slant.
3. Run into sack and blame it on OL
4. Miss receiver running wide open to attempt hilariously difficult pass
5. Execute epic fist-pump after 1-yard TD pass.
6. ***BONUS*** Hit crossbar on potential game-winning hail mary.

Throw interception on screen pass, then misses his own head with his hat when setting down.