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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?”

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-02-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Great point.

We should also consider sending NE our 3rd rounder for Pioli. Just because.

He's gotta be worth at least our 3rd AND 4th.

Reerun_KC · 02-02-2009, 10:37 AM

I cant wait until we draft a QB at the 3 spot...

It will be priceless to watch all the Carl/Marty clones meltdown, because they just are sold on a 1st round QB, when we should of taken a RT...

This is going to be the best offseason ever!

PhillyChiefFan · 02-02-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

We should trade our #1 for Cassel, then trade our 2nd round pick for Derek Anderson.

Get off the computer Herm. You're drunk again.

**The Franchise** · 02-02-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

He's gotta be worth at least our 3rd AND 4th.

Sweet and then with our 5th round pick we should grab Chase Daniel and with our 6th we should take Chase Patton and then in the 7th.....we can grab Cullen Harper.

GREATEST DRAFT EVAR!!!1!111!!!!1

PhillyChiefFan · 02-02-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

Sweet and then with our 5th round pick we should grab Chase Daniel and with our 6th we should take Chase Patton and then in the 7th.....we can grab Cullen Harper.

GREATEST DRAFT EVAR!!!1!111!!!!1

No Rhett Bohmar??

**The Franchise** · 02-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyChiefFan

No Rhett Bohmar??

We've already traded our 3rd and 4th round picks for Scott Pioli.

PhillyChiefFan · 02-02-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

We've already traded our 3rd and 4th round picks for Scott Pioli.

Ah my mistake.

3rd and 4th? Man we are good people. Pats need all the help they can get.

**DeezNutz** · 02-02-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

He's gotta be worth at least our 3rd AND 4th.

The next time we trade a pick for someone who is not a player, whether he be a HC or a water boy, you're going to see me on the evening news.

PhillyChiefFan · 02-02-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

The next time we trade a pick for someone who is not a player, whether he be a HC or a water boy, you're going to see me on the evening news.

Shotgun in tow?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-02-2009, 10:44 AM

The only thing missing from this thread is random picture time.

I'll start:

Molitoth · 02-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

“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.”

YES!

Monty · 02-02-2009, 10:55 AM

I don't want Cassel at all. Not because I don't believe that he's a decent QB, but his former OC is the HC at Denver now. If anyone would know his tendencies, weaknesses, it's Josh.

Next.

Micjones · 02-02-2009, 10:59 AM

I'd gladly take Cassel for the right price.

Frankie · 02-02-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

What if we swap first round picks with NE for Cassel? Would that be too much or too little?

I'd do that if they would also take LJ out of our hands for a 3rd or a conditional 4th.

Cassel + NE1 + NE3 <-------> LJ + KC1

keg in kc · 02-02-2009, 11:16 AM

I can't imagine the Chiefs making any deals with New England. There'd be too much of a risk of "nepotism" complaints, conflict-of-interest.

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FloridaMan88 Mahomes: We Are All Witnesses FloridaMan88's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, FL	And so the "Matt Cassel to KC" Rumors Begin... 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?”
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