Denver Broncos Offered More For Matt Cassel Than The Chiefs, But Were Turned Down
FanIQ Blog —
... totally possible that this move had already been agreed to by Pioli and Belichick, and then they also were presented with the opportunity to dick over McDaniels in the process, which they did. It works for Belichick, because he doesn't want to see any of his assistants become a better coach than he is, and it helps Pioli because the Broncos are in his division. Something smells pretty rotten in this deal, if you ask me. And I'm not the only one. Jay Mariotti, who I don't really like, thinks the NFL should investigate this trade, and I actually agree. ...
Jay Mariotti Calls Shenanigans On Matt Cassel Trade [Duan!]
Deadspin —
... winning out. There's more, of course, and Mariotti does sound a bit paranoid ... but that doesn't mean people aren't out to get him. Cassel is almost certainly being overrated, but one lousy second-rounder for a guy that other much dumber teams would have gladly overpaid for? Plus another player to fill a roster spot thrown in? It does seem rather generous, especially for New England. Could Jay actually be the voice of reason here? Fascinating, if true. Kansas City's Sweetheart Deal for Cassel Warrants NFL Probe [Fanhouse] * * * * * ...
Jay Mariotti Wants NFL to Investigate Chiefs - Pats Trade
Arrowhead Pride —
... team to keep getting younger. Still, all of that is overwhelmed by the fact his deal was with Pioli. It looks like an orchestration, and if the Chiefs recover from a lengthy futility streak that has bottomed out with 23 losses in their last 25 games, you'll be hearing plenty next season about Belichick's grand assist.
Seems to me like Mariotti is a little too parnoid over this whole ordeal, and the other TradeGate rumors just aren't necessary.
Fanhouse: Kansas City's Sweetheart Deal for Cassel Warrants NFL Probe
Jay the Joke
Comments on: Rotoscoop.com —
... Truly awful article written by Jay Mariotti today, with the basic premise being Bill Belichick traded Matt Cassel to Kansas City at a discount because he’s friends with Scott Pioli. Here’s an excerpt: ...
The Monday Love Fest
The Love of Sports —
... him 46 on the season. Dude is incredible.
Spreading the Love
Washington Nationals GM Jim Bowden resigns amid “false allegations.” [ESPN]
Writer’s Note: Uh, Jim.. if they’re false, why you quitting? Kinda like why no one sued Jose Canseco…
Shaq verbally bitch slaps Chris Bosh. [Sports and the City]
Mariotti thinks the NFL should look into the Matt Cassel trade? [AOL Fanhouse]
(Got any links you think we’d like? Send ...
Speed Read: McDaniels Gets Mangini Treatment?
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... , could become a lot more plausible if the Patriots land Julius Peppers — was so out of character that some writers have called for an investigation into why the Patriots made it. FANHOUSE columnist Jay Mariotti is the biggest name among that group, and (somewhat shockingly) he makes some decent points as to why something is clearly fishy with the deal. ...
Astounding allegations: Bill Belichick did something friendly
Shutdown Corner —
... The thinking is that Belichick traded Cassel to the Chiefs at a discount as a
favor to his old pal Pioli. At least three people have outright accused
Belichick of it, or at least hinted at it: Jay
Mariotti compares the trade to Spygate and thinks Roger Goodell needs to
take action, ...
The Week in Sports Columns, Vol. VIII
RealClearSports - Blog —
A look back at the week that was in sports, through the voices that tell the stories. Did we miss a column? Let us know in the comments.
Top Columns of the Week, Feb. 23-Mar. 1, 2009
1. Cassel Trade is a Loud Statement - Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe
2. Cassel Deal Warrants NFL Probe - Jay Mariotti, FanHouse
3. Eagles Blindsided by McNabb's Demands - Clark Judge, CBS Sports
4. Andre Smith is NFL Combines Biggest Loser - Darren Rovell, CNBC
5. Calhoun Owes Answer, Not Refund - Jeff Jacobs, ...
Weekend Recap
Amphibious Sports Duo —
... Jay Mariotti cries foul in the Matt Cassel deal. Does anyone not understand Belichick, he would not compromise the winning potential of his team for his own son's life. Speculate all you want, but when Cassel has a so-so year next year do not be surprised. [AOL Fanhouse] ...
Jay Mariotti calls for NFL investigation of Cassel deal
Projo Pats Blog —
Online columnist and TV talking head Jay Mariotti has written that the Patriots' trade of Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to Scott Pioli's Kansas City Chiefs is a "sweetheart deal" that should be investigated by the National Football League. Mariotti writes: First it was Spygate, the espionage caper that left a permanent cheating smear on [Bill] Belichick's legacy after the Patriots illegally videotaped opponents' defensive signals. Now we have the Pioli Scheme, a suspicion that Belichick's relationship with his close pal and dearly departed partner in dynasty glory, new Chiefs ...
Is Matt Cassel Part Of Dallas Belichick’s Dowery?
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... I’m going to go with “C”, on this one. As such, I’m in the rare position of having to offer genuine credit to AOL Sports’ Jay Mariotti, who raised this very point two days before Mortensen. ...
AA Greeting: Welcome To Haterville
Arrowhead Addict | A Kansas City Chiefs Sports Blog —
... to and reading? I’ve heard just the opposite. But screw hearsay; Cassel made a believer out of me late last season, when he went 4-0 down the stretch and posted ridiculous numbers. I understand, Borges — you’re a Bill Belichick apologist. He’s obviously got your balls in his Darth Vader-like vice grip. Even Colin Farrell’s performance in In Bruges didn’t make me laugh as much as your column. You’re a funny guy, Borges.
The Readerless - Jay Mariotti
I’d listen to just about anybody ...
More On Cassel Deal
Comcast SportsNet New England » Wicked Good Sports —
... chastised the Patriots for being too quick on the trigger, believing that had they waited a bit, they could have improved the compensation from a second round pick to a first rounder.
As more news came to light, deals from the Buccaneers and the Broncos could have improved New England’s take, but those deals weren’t without risk. In the end, the Patriots chose a bird in the hand philosophy
Here are a few notable reactions from the web:
Jay Mariotti called for an investigation ...
THE CALL-OUTS
The Sports Bank —
... Belichick is supposed to be some sort of genius but he just gave up a franchise tagged quarterback and a veteran linebacker for a second round pick and I’m not supposed to smell some sort of terrible backhanded deal with his buddy Scott Pioli? I hate agreeing with Jay Mariotti almost as much as I hate reading Rick Reilly’s terrible similes on Twitter (they are really horrendous) but I am pretty much obligated to do so in this situation. Someone in the NFL offices needs to poke their nose around a bit to make sure that there isn’t any collusion going on. Why would ...
Cassel to the Chiefs: Why the Patriots Settled for Less
Reckless Abandon Sports —
... The fact that Cassel was traded is neither suspicious nor a surprise. The fact that he was traded to Pioli's new team in a bundle with LB Mike Vrabel for a measly second-round pick is what has raised so many eyebrows. In a column for Fanhouse, Jay Mariotti calls it a "sweetheart deal" and thinks commissioner Roger Goodell should get involved. ...
The Morning After: March 3, 2009
Sparty and Friends —
... beating Rodney King, who had been pulled over for reckless driving, and driving under the influence. The brutality of this video still resonates today.Was that too grim of an opening? I got the idea from Miz. Usually he does this day in history openings, so I decided to follow that lead.
Whosyomomma completely over estimated his value, and is heading to the pacific northwest to continue his career.
Is there any chance that there can be a probe on on FanHouse and their hiring of Jay Mariotti?
After searching 16,000 square miles, the ...
Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 3/03/09
Pats Pulpit —
... early deals.
John Czarnecki (Fox Sports) Reviewing the first weekend of free agency.
Michael Blunda (ProFootball Weekly) Pioli hits the jackpot bringing ex-Pats Cassel, Vrabel to KC.
Eric Edholm (Pro Football Weekly) Cassel trade means Patriots will be big players in the draft.
Kansas City Chiefs site (kcchiefs.com) Q & A with Matt Cassel.
Jay Mariotti (NFL Fanhouse) Kansas City's Sweetheart Deal for Cassel warrants NFL probe.
Matthew J. Darnell ...
Cultural Power Rankings: The Pistons move up big and we slip in a reference to the View
It's Just Sports —
... : I met a few of their staffers during a conference at the Poynter Institute so I can't say this surprises me, but they have done some damn good multi-media journalism with the tragic Corey Smith/Marquis Cooper/Will Bleakley/Nick Schuyler boating accident. This is generally how multimedia discussions go at newspapers: 16) New England Patriots (NR) : Because they did not really just give away Matt Cassel did they? Bill Belichick definitely has something up his sleeve, no way is he letting Jay Mariotti get the last word . 15) Boston Bruins (NR) : We are huge fans of major mental ...
More Jay Mariotti Comments!
Not Qualified To Comment —
... A couple things on these gems. First, mikereason2b seems to have the right idea here: comment early and often. Second, that last comment is the kind that I like the best. Short and to the point, no need for vulgarity, with a blunt insult at the end. The next post, which was published a while earlier created a lot of mind-numbing flaming, but there were plenty of great digs at the writer; here Jay implies impropriety in the Cassel trade. ...
Ray’s Rapid Ramblings
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
... the deal with airline peanuts?” in terms of topicality and freshness in his breakdown of the Matt Cassel trade: “[Belichick would] cheat in a game of Connect Four against a poor orphan child” (As opposed to rich orphans, of whom Belichick is actually quite fond). Count on Jay Mariotti to ruin the fun of orphans and board games by going all crazy town. “First it was Spygate, the espionage caper that left a permanent cheating smear on Belichick’s legacy,” writes Mariotti on his new blog , quite possibly the first Web site that makes it seem like your computer is screaming at ...
Wouldn’t You Like Peppers To Be A Patriot Too
Josh Q. Public —
... Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go! Remember when Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel got traded to Kansas City for a bag of balls? Remember folks like Jay Mariotti said stuff like, “Sorry, but something smells here, and it’s not the beans and potato salad.” Remember that? Well, that bag of balls, those beans and potato salad, are about to land a ...
