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Matt Cassel, Chiefs Agree To Long-Term Deal
Matt Cassel, Chiefs Agree To Long-Term Deal
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 ...
Matt Cassel signs long-term deal with Kansas City Chiefs
Matt Cassel signs long-term deal with Kansas City Chiefs
sports.espn.go.com — Matt Cassel, a career backup in college and in the pros, has signed a six-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. (more) Matt Cassel signs long-term deal with Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract
chiefsblog.kansascity.com — 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 ... (more) Chiefs sign Matt Cassel to multi-year contract
Chiefs, Cassel agree on 6-year, $63 million deal
Chiefs, Cassel agree on 6-year, $63 million deal
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 ... (more) Chiefs, Cassel agree on 6-year, $63 million deal
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Kansas City Chiefs Sign Matt Cassel Approval Poll
Arrowhead Pride — ... 'I would have waited' When the Jaguars paid Garrard, I cautioned about paying a potentiial one-hit wonder. After he struggled last season, there is some debate as to whether the Jaguars made the right move. The same theory applies here. Cassel had one good year and now he's getting big money? Why not make him play a year under the franchise tag and then see if he's worth it? What's the rush? Arrowhead Addict: We all knew this was going to happen eventually. If you ...

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Matt Cassel Is Rich…
Intentional Foul — ... You would be too after signing a contract that had the descriptors “in excess of 60″ and “million” in it — or when the total is larger than Tom Brady’s. ...

Reactions to the Signing of Matt Cassel
Arrowhead Pride — ... pay the Raiders a referral fee. To refresh your memory, Cassel came off the bench to replace injured New England Patriots savior Tom Brady last season and put forth a stellar coming-out party. That included a career-high four touchdown passes in a Week 15 win at Oakland, only days after his father died. No no. Bernard Pollard should get that referral fee. *** Adam at Arrowhead Addict: More money than — GULP! — Tom Brady? Hope ...

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