Yeah, Pioli loves Cassel too much; but, let's face it, Cassel IS the starter going into training camp. He doesn't want to create false expectations for BQ coming in. We don't need a QB controversy yet. Let preseason games decide whether Stanzi, BQ, or the QB we draft this year outplays Cassel. If he does, then we'll see what happens.
Just so you know, the odds are that Cassel is going to have a good 2012 (for him). Expect him to play like he did in 2010 as JC and Moeaki return, he has a real RT, Hillis and Boss to help. As much as CP hates Mattie, I'm thinking he's going to surprise a lot of Chiefs fans by playing above average (like Alex Smith did). He won't be great, but he will become a solid system QB this coming year. Sadly, that means that Pioli will feel it less necessary to find a franchise QB next year, but who knows?
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