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FloridaMan88 · 02-02-2009, 09:59 AM

As if they hadn't started already...

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/f...&position=also

Matt Cassel draws interest

TAMPA - They might not have been one of the two Super Bowl participants last night, but the Patriots [team stats] still generated a lot of talk on Radio Row during the week.

With Matt Cassel making the rounds, there was plenty of speculation on how much interest he would draw should the Pats apply the franchise tag and then trade him.

The pundits’ top pick to land Cassel in that scenario is Kansas City. Obviously, the Scott Pioli factor weighs heavily in that choice, with the Pats former vice president of player personnel now calling the shots for the Chiefs.

“I’d really look at Pioli down there in Kansas City. Why wouldn’t he want him?” Sirius NFL radio analyst Jim Miller said. “He knows what the kid is capable of doing. So I think he’d be on their radar.”

Miller, like most analysts, doesn’t see the crop of quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft as particularly appealing. That boosts the draw for Cassel, especially if Pioli decides he’s not satisfied with the collection of QBs he inherited after taking over the job.

“I don’t think this is a strong quarterback draft. Everybody is saying Matthew Stafford of Georgia and Mark Sanchez of USC are going to go in the Top 10. I don’t believe that,” Miller said. “I don’t think those guys are ready. And I don’t think you’ll see the type of success guys like Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco had. They just haven’t played enough. So I can’t see teams wanting them.

“But if Kansas (City) were to make that deal, that’s their Matt Ryan. That’s their Joe Flacco. Unlike a Sanchez, for instance, they know he’s playing at a starter’s level. So to them, I think it’d be worth it to do. They’d get their starting quarterback, they know what he’s capable of doing, and they’ve seen him win games at the NFL level.”

Other experts, meanwhile, aren’t sure Pioli would want to deal with his former boss right out of the gate.

Some other teams figuring to make a pitch for Cassel include the New York Jets, Detroit, Minnesota, San Francisco, Carolina, Tampa Bay and Chicago.

As for what Cassel would land in a trade, there were differing opinions. Miller, for one, thought he would cost a second-round draft choice.

The decision to trade or keep Cassel will ultimately depend on Tom Brady [stats]’s health. While reports have him on target to play in the season opener, he still has a few hurdles to clear before that point following reconstructive surgery on his left knee and a subsequent staph infection.

“I think a lot is going to depend on where Kevin O’Connell is in his development. If they feel they can move Matt to benefit their team, they’ll do it,” said Miller, a one-time Pats backup quarterback. “It’s rolling the dice on Tom and whether he’s healthy, and two, can they do it with Kevin O’Connell? The question they have to ask is if O’Connell is as capable of what they have in Matt Cassel?”

Luke the Drifter · 02-03-2009, 06:50 PM

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“But if Kansas (City) were to make that deal, that’s their Matt Ryan. That’s their Joe Flacco. Unlike a Sanchez, for instance, they know he’s playing at a starter’s level. So to them, I think it’d be worth it to do. They’d get their starting quarterback, they know what he’s capable of doing, and they’ve seen him win games at the NFL level.”

After reading everything about this bright young man. In my opinion (oops IMO)
he would be a good fit for us. Then we could use our #1 pick for say an offensive lineman. But hey I'm just a newbie. Sure enjoy reading all the posts from you vets. Thanks for posting.

splatbass · 02-03-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

You can't argue with the resident reeruns.

In my old age I've learned that people who call those that disagree with them names like "reerun" and "dumbass" generally don't know nearly as much as they think they do.

theorangelion · 02-03-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke the Drifter

After reading everything about this bright young man. In my opinion (oops IMO)
he would be a good fit for us. Then we could use our #1 pick for say an offensive lineman. But hey I'm just a newbie. Sure enjoy reading all the posts from you vets. Thanks for posting.

Uhh yeah but can you be just a little more gushy. Cmon gag me with a spoon.

**the Talking Can** · 02-03-2009, 06:55 PM

threads like this make me wish genocide upon the kc fan base....

kstater · 02-03-2009, 06:57 PM

No way Luke isn't a dupe.

**SAUTO** · 02-03-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

In my old age I've learned that people who call those that disagree with them names like "reerun" and "dumbass" generally don't know nearly as much as they think they do.

very true, they use name calling to make it seem as though they're right

Mecca · 02-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Name calling happens because we get tired of having the same argument every damn day.

There's not much else you can say to someone who doesn't want a QB regardless of who it is, people desiring to rebuild the 90s team are stupid period.

**SAUTO** · 02-03-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Name calling happens because we get tired of having the same argument every damn day.

There's not much else you can say to someone who doesn't want a QB regardless of who it is, people desiring to rebuild the 90s team are stupid period.

no it happens because the name caller thinks they are better than the one who's being called names just because some disagrees with you doesnt mean they are WRONG, it's all supposition right now. NONE of us know how things will ACTUALLY work out, so there's no reason to call names

bevis369 · 02-03-2009, 08:09 PM

Hemorrhoids make him a winner...

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-03-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

no it happens because the name caller thinks they are better than the one who's being called names just because some disagrees with you doesnt mean they are WRONG, it's all supposition right now. NONE of us know how things will ACTUALLY work out, so there's no reason to call names

You neglect to realize that when I call someone a name it's a good indication that he or she is wrong and that I am better than him or her.

**SAUTO** · 02-03-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

You neglect to realize that when I call someone a name it's a good indication that he or she is wrong and that I am better than him or her.

you might just THINK so prettyboy

Mecca · 02-03-2009, 08:18 PM

I'm pretty sure CoMo has earned the right to be called names.

ChiefsCountry · 02-03-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm pretty sure CoMo has earned the right to be called names.

Yeah he is just a dumbass, nothing more can be said for him.

Frankie · 02-03-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Chiefscountry loves to play Ed McMahon to the other football gods' Johnny Carson.

"Yes sir.... Funny you are sir."

Frankie · 02-03-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke the Drifter

After reading everything about this bright young man. In my opinion (oops IMO)
he would be a good fit for us. Then we could use our #1 pick for say an offensive lineman. But hey I'm just a newbie. Sure enjoy reading all the posts from you vets. Thanks for posting.

You mean to sign him outright as a FA. Right?

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