kcchiefs.com - 7/14/2009
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Jul 14, 2009, 1:25:00 PM casselsigns The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that QB Matt Cassel has signed a multi-year extension with the club. The Chiefs acquired Cassel in a trade with New England on February 28th.“We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel ...
arrowheadaddict.com - 7/14/2009
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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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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 ...
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Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract
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Chiefs Owner Hunt, GM Pioli Confirm Cassel Long-Term Contract
Arrowhead Pride —
The wait is over, Kansas City Chiefs fans. The Kansas City Star reported that the team has agreed to a long term contract with QB Matt Cassel. The team has now confirmed the Star's report.
Chairman and owner Clark Hunt:
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come. His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
GM Scott Pioli: ...
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel Signs Contract Extension
Digital Sports Daily —
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that QB Matt Cassel has signed a multi-year extension with the club. The Chiefs acquired Cassel in a trade with New England on February 28th.
“We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come,” stated Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt. “His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization.”
General Manager Scott Pioli echoed Hunt’s sentiments. “We are happy to announce that the Chiefs and Matt have entered into a multi-year commitment,” said Pioli. “Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has ...
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel Signs Contract Extension
Nationalsportsreview.com Blogs —
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that QB Matt Cassel has signed a multi-year extension with the club. The Chiefs acquired Cassel in a trade with New England on February 28th.
“We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come,” stated Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt. “His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization.”
General Manager Scott Pioli echoed Hunt’s sentiments. “We are happy to announce that the Chiefs and Matt have entered into a multi-year commitment,” said Pioli. “Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has ...
Matt Cassel Gets Six Years, $60 Million
Every Morning Quarterback —
For a quarterback who has only played in 30 games in his National Football League career, Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel is very fortunate. Thanks to his impressive performance (3,693 yards, 21 TDs) in relief of an injured Tom Brady in New England last season, Matt was able to sign a six-year contract worth over $60 million (with $28 million guaranteed) today. And while he’s technically still competing for the starting quarterback spot with Brodie Croyle and Tyler Thigpen, this hefty contract pretty much supersedes anything that might happen in training camp. ...
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Despite not having played a down for them yet, the Chiefs have made quarterback Matt Cassel a very rich man. Reports say that the Chiefs have given Cassel, who was acquired from the Pats this offseason, a long-term deal. “We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt ...
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Despite not having played a down for them yet, the Chiefs have made quarterback Matt Cassel a very rich man. Reports say that the Chiefs have given Cassel, who was acquired from the Pats this offseason, a long-term deal. “We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt ...
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According to a report by the Boston Globe , the Chiefs signed quarterback Matt Cassel to a six-year, $63 million contract, which also includes $28 million in guaranteed money. He’ll receive $40.5 million in the first three seasons.
Considering he has just 15 starts in his career, this is ...
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arrowheadpride.com 7/15/2009 —
The reported compensation package for the highest paid player in Kansas City Chiefs franchise history is in. $10.5 million per year if he plays out the life of the deal or about $13.5 million in the first three years.
Not bad for a nine year backup, is it?
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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 ...
Chiefs Sign QB Cassel To Long Term Deal
mkrob.com 7/14/2009 —
Matt Cassel, a career backup in college and in the pros, parlayed a great 2008 season into a lucrative franchise tag. Now, he’s locked himself into a deal to be the long-term quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs .
Cassel and the Chiefs worked out a six-year deal that will ...
Chiefs, Cassel agree on 6-year, $63 million deal
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com 7/14/2009 —
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 ...
Chiefs extend Matt Cassel
rfor6.blogspot.com 7/15/2009 — The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that they have signed quarterback Matt Cassel to a long term extension. The deal is six seasons land and the money goes up over 60 million dollars. Cassel was rumored to sign the deal on draft day, but it turned out to be just that. Cassel was traded by the ...
Matt Cassel: The New Chief Player in Kansas City
sportsofboston.com 7/16/2009 — Former Patriots backup and 2008 starting quarterback Matt Cassel has signed a six-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He will be paid $63 million over the six years, with $28 million guaranteed. This lucrative agreement is certainly due to Cassel’s breakout 2008 season and the franchise ...
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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.
Signing a still relatively unproven quarterback with Matt ...
