Matt Cassel Traded to the Chiefs!
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Birdman
Ready For Some Football
In my humble opinion Matt Cassel is (at best) a small upgrade over Damon Huard and Brody Croyle. The Patriots have yet again duped another team into believing they found a diamond in the rough etc. and KC bit because they were desperate. Cassel is nothing special. He is a mediocre NFL QB.
mills
Well-Known Member
In my personal opinion, he is a downgrade from Thigpin who showed plenty of upside last season... especially with what he was working. Not really sure why getting someone to replace Thigpin was such a priority but I don't think Cassel is going to be the guy. And with all of the pressure now placed on Cassel to produce and no where near the line to throw behind, I see Thigpin back in before the first half of the 2009 season
GlennsPatriots
Meatwhistle
... and don't be shocked if the Pats trade this #34 pick for a 2010 1st.
GlennsPatriots
Meatwhistle
What all of you "conspiracy theorists" are missing is the fact that Cassel is a franchised player. He is only locked up for 1 season and at a rediculously high salary. At the end of next season KC could be left high and dry if they can't sign Cassel to a deal.
When you are able to step back and look at the whole picture it's basicly a one year rented player for the #34 pick. I think the Pats did well considering the guy was schedualed to be an unrestricted free agent this season.
ExperiencedRookie
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Even though I've been absent from this place for months now, I must jump back in and clear this whole mess up. As a big KC fan, I must say that I am very excited to have a young franchinse QB come to town. This deal was amazing for both sides. The Chiefs get a young guy at QB and a great leader on defense for a cheap pick. The Pats get rid of a high salary backup QB and gain and extra draft pick.. Win win.
With that aside, I want to address those of you who are Cassel hating right now. Birdman is claiming that Cassel is nothing special, and isn't much better than Huard or Croyle. This couldn't be any further from the truth.
Post season 08 Scott Pioli and Josh McDaniels both leave NE. Pioli to the Chiefs and McDaniels to the Broncos. These are 2 guys who have worked extensively with Matt Cassel. These guys get into the 1st few days of free agency and they are both HOT after Cassel. McDaniels was ready to give up a proven young stud in Cutler to bring Cassel in. What does that tell you? These guys see something special in Cassel. I think they probably know more about him than any of us.
ExperiencedRookie
Well-Known Member
Working 2 jobs dude. Plus I just bought a PS3 with Madden 09...so my life is pretty consumed.
I had to get back on here after KC made a big move though. It was just as I suspected too. Lots of haters who needed to hear the truth.
Runnik's Hambones
Active Member
Always hatters man. I agree with you, I think Cassel is a good QB and I wish him all the success in KC (especially since I just drafted him for my dynasty league next year).
Good to see you posting though, try and stick around a bit if you can.
Why is it when we have legit concerns we are haters?
The man had probably some of the best Wrs he could have in NE. Add to that a team that was set up to protect him and not force him to win.
Has he got that in KC? Yes he has Bowe. OL still needs help. Gonzales may or may not be there. RB? L.J. still there?
I would feel a whole lot better about Cassell had he done what he did with lesser talent, like he will this year.
The man had probably some of the best Wrs he could have in NE. Add to that a team that was set up to protect him and not force him to win.
Has he got that in KC? Yes he has Bowe. OL still needs help. Gonzales may or may not be there. RB? L.J. still there?
I would feel a whole lot better about Cassell had he done what he did with lesser talent, like he will this year.
It is my new look for champion success. The Buffalo symbol over the Ohio State buckeys.
Can't get much more successful then them in big championship games.......................................................................................................................:biglaugh:
GlennsPatriots
Meatwhistle
I'm sure they're confident they can sign him. No way a team gives up the #34 pick otherwise.
But for those here that think the Pats "gave away" Cassel are mistaken.
His value was only for the 2009 season. He's a free agent beyond that no matter what team ended up with him. If for some reason Cassel chooses not to sign with KC? Then a rented player for the #34 pick seems like NE got a steal.