chiefsblog.kansascity.com - 7/14/2009
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By KENT BABB
The Kansas City Star
Kansas City has the player it sees as a potential franchise quarterback, and now the Chiefs have Matt Cassel locked into a long-term deal.
The Chiefs have signed Cassel to a multi-year contract, a source told The Star on Tuesday. Terms of the deal have not ...
arrowheadaddict.com - 7/14/2009
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arrowheadaddict.com —
We all knew this was going to happen
eventually. If you believe in a quarterback as much
as the Pioli Trinity obviously does in Matt Cassel, you don’t risk letting him walk after one season. Nobody likes a “wham, bam, thank you, ma’am.” Well, unless it happens to the ...
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Matt Cassel, Chiefs Agree To Long-Term Deal
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eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com - 7/14/2009
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eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com —
The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Matt Cassel
have agreed to a six-year contract worth $63 million
, according to John Clayton of ESPN. Per Clayton, Cassel will earn $40.5 million over the first three years of the contract and is guaranteed $28 million over the life of the ...
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Chiefs, Cassel agree on 6-year, $63 million deal
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Kansas City Chiefs Sign Matt Cassel to a Long-Term Contract
Arrowhead Pride —
I thought this might be coming today.
The Chiefs have signed Cassel to a multi-year contract, a source told The Star on Tuesday. Terms of the deal have not been released, although the team is expected to announce the deal today.
July 15th was the deadline for teams to sign franchise players to long-term contracts. The language in the current CBA indicates a player can not sign a long term deal with the "prior club" after July 15th. Inquiries to the league office regarding whether Cassel's prior club is Kansas City or ...
Chiefs Finally Sign Cassell
Obsessed With Sports —
... specifics of the deal today. There is a report that claims that the deal includes $36 million guaranteed over six years. PFT is confirming this deal to be legit. That would seem like a fair deal for both parties.
While the Jets and Lions are waiting on their young QB draft picks to develop, the Chiefs expedited the process and got a player that has proven his worth at the NFL level. Another brilliant move from Pioli is completed with Cassel’s signing today.
Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract [Kansas City Star]
Matt Cassel, Chiefs Agree To Long-Term Deal
Arrowhead Addict | A Kansas City Chiefs Sports Blog —
... We all knew this was going to happen eventually. If you believe in a quarterback as much as the Pioli Trinity obviously does in Matt Cassel, you don’t risk letting him walk after one season. Nobody likes a “wham, bam, thank you, ma’am.” Well, unless it happens to the Broncos. That’s why the Chiefs have signed Cassel to a long-term contract. ...
Report: Chiefs sign Cassel to long-term contract
Projo Pats Blog —
According to the Kansas City Star, the Chiefs have locked up former Patriots QB Matt Cassel with a long-term contract, terms undisclosed. Click here for more. ...
Matt Cassel Inks Long Term Deal With Kansas City Chiefs
FanHouse —
... was already a very rich man when he signed a one-year franchise tender with the Kansas City Chiefs that paid him nearly $15 million for the upcoming season. And now, it appears as if he will be really, really rich as word on the street is that he's signed a multi-year deal with the Chiefs. ...
Cassel cashes in with KC
Extra Points —
... , that Cassel's deal is for $63 million over the six years, $28 million guaranteed. News of a long-term deal was first reported by the Kansas City Star. The 27-year-old Cassel was scheduled to play this season under the franchise tag, which the Patriots placed on him following the 2008. The franchise deal was a one-year contract that would have paid Cassel $14.65 million this season. This new deal rips up and replaces the franchise tag contract. The Patriots traded Cassel to the Chiefs, along with outside linebacker Mike Vrabel, for a 2009 second-round pick on Feb. 28. The ...
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Kansas City Chiefs Sign Matt Cassel to a Long-Term Contract
arrowheadpride.com 7/14/2009 — I thought this might be coming today .
The Chiefs have signed Cassel to a multi-year contract, a source told The Star on Tuesday. Terms of the deal have not been released, although the team is expected to announce the deal today.
July 15th was the deadline for teams to sign franchise ...
Cassel cashes in with KC
boston.com 7/14/2009 — Former Patriots QB Matt Cassel has agreed to a six-year, $63 million deal with the Chiefs.
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arrowheadpride.com 7/14/2009 —
The early reports coming from ESPN are indicating the Kansas City Chiefs signed Matt Cassel to a six-year deal worth over $60 million.
John Clayton of ESPN says :
The deal is for $63 million, with $28 million guaranteed, according to a source. He's going to make $40.5 million in ...
Cassel Signs $63 Million Contract With Chiefs
downswinging.com 7/15/2009 — F ormer Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel signed a 6-year, $63 million contract with his new team this week, the Kansas City Chiefs. The length and amount of money that he signed for was surprising to some, as the floundering Chiefs decided to commit a lot to the man with just one year of NFL ...
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As you may have already heard, the Kansas City Chiefs just signed Matt Cassel to an extended six-year contract worth over 60 million dollars, with 28 million of that guaranteed.
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