According to NFL.com Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have traded for New England quarterback Matt Cassel. Former Patriots employee now Chiefs GM Scott Pioli orchestrated the trade for both Cassel and Mike Vrabel for a 2ND round draft pick.Cassel who started 15 games for the Patriots after Tom Brady went down with an knee injury. Cassel was placed with the franchise tag by the Patriots during the off season, will likely now sign a new deal with the Chiefs.
I like this move for the Chiefs. I didn't see Brodie Croyle or Tyler Thingpen as future NFL starters. Cassel is still unproven and was benefited with a great supporting cast in New England. At least with the Chiefs though he will probably have tight end Tony Gonzalez, receiver Dwayne Bowe, and offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. So he will be provided with some weapons with the Chiefs.
Just a good move all around for Kansas City. They get an NFL ready starting quarterback, a veteran linebacker, and they didn't have to give up their 1st round pick for them.
Agreed. This is a very good move for the Kansas City Chiefs. The supporting cast will be less for Cassel so he probably won't be as good as he was last year in New England, but from the Chiefs standpoint, it should be better than Brodie Croyle and/or Tyler Thigpen.
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