Football Shawn Zobel: Lions are in serious dealings with Cassel - Page 2

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-20-2009, 09:30 PM

Inside Info

February 20th, 2009 Shawn Posted in Zobel's Blog |

I had the chance to speak with one of my sources down here in Indianapolis. Here’s what he had to say:

- The Lions are currently seriously considering dealing for Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. According to my source, New England is “actively looking to deal him.”

- Malcolm Jenkins’ 40-yard dash is going to be one of the biggest of the Combine. If he runs a 4.5 or slower, many teams will feel that his best fit at the next level will be safety. There’s talk that he could slide to the middle-to-late first round.

- The Broncos new staff is not going to continue to draft the smaller, quicker offensive linemen. They are looking to get somewhat bigger along the offensive line.

- If Knowshon Moreno runs a 4.4 40-yard dash or faster, he could be the first running back taken…followed by Pitt’s LeSean McCoy.

- Andre Smith’s stock is dropping. Teams are not happy that he decided not to work. Based solely on today, Jason Smith is beginning to look like one of the top tackles in this year’s draft.

- The Vikings talking about keeping both Gus Frerotte and Tarvaris Jackson could mean that they plan on drafting another quarterback this year. With Josh Freeman creeping into the first round discussion, he could be an option.

**notorious** · 02-20-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

I stopped reading here.

This ****er needs sources to tell him that the Pats are looking to deal Cassel?

No S@#$.

In other news the sky is blue, water is wet, and women have secrets.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 02-20-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

I stopped reading here.

This ****er needs sources to tell him that the Pats are looking to deal Cassel?

That means Brady's knee is on schedule. I'd guess they would deal him for the right price no matter what, but they might not be shopping him if Brady's knee wasn't going according to plan.

CaliforniaChief · 02-20-2009, 10:03 PM

Exactly....we all know "The Patriots Way" and it doesn't involve telling "sources" what you're actively trying to do. They're probably just leaking out something to get the bidding started.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-20-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

No S@#$.

In other news the sky is blue, water is wet, and women have secrets.

Not everyday we get a "The Last Boy Scout" reference.

Nice.

ChiefsCountry · 02-20-2009, 10:04 PM

I would assume that the Lions would then take Monroe first overall. Rams would be pissed off.

Mecca · 02-20-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Not everyday we get a "The Last Boy Scout" reference.

Nice.

Hey that is one of the best movies ever.

**notorious** · 02-20-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Hey that is one of the best movies ever.

Absolutely. Perfect mixture of one liners and action. Flawless.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-20-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Hey that is one of the best movies ever.

Yep. Underrated.

Rarely get a reference from that flick.

keg in kc · 02-20-2009, 10:17 PM

Happy, happy, joy, joy if they trade for cassel and draft a tackle.

blueballs · 02-20-2009, 10:35 PM

They better have a deal worked out with the Pats first
or expect to give up some draft picks

**DeezNutz** · 02-20-2009, 10:44 PM

There would be some great Stafford vs. Sanchez threads if this were to go down.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 02-20-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

There would be some great Stafford vs. Sanchez threads if this were to go down.

Stafford....thread over.

**pr_capone** · 02-20-2009, 10:50 PM

Either way... the Lions are desperate for a quarterback (Culpepper is DONE) and the Pats know it.

Even with Millen gone, I would not be suprised if the Pats come out with the 1st pick overall.

blueballs · 02-20-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

There would be some great Stafford vs. Sanchez threads if this were to go down.

YOU BASTARD
don't wake those dogs
Thigggy mutts will follow

ChiefsCountry · 02-20-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

Even with Millen gone, I would not be suprised if the Pats come out with the 1st pick overall.

No way in hell.

02-20-2009, 09:30 PM
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CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10495899	Exactly....we all know "The Patriots Way" and it doesn't involve telling "sources" what you're actively trying to do. They're probably just leaking out something to get the bidding started.
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pr_capone THREEPEAT!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NWMO Casino cash: $9948214	Either way... the Lions are desperate for a quarterback (Culpepper is DONE) and the Pats know it. Even with Millen gone, I would not be suprised if the Pats come out with the 1st pick overall.
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