NFL Network: Matt Cassel Traded to Chiefs.

[Defensewins]

This is a win - win.
New England originally drafted Cassell in the 7th round (16th pick in the 7th round)..
Good job to use him one season and go 11-5 then turn around and trade him for a high 2nd round pick (3rd pick in the 2nd round).
PLus pats will immediately clear $18.95 million from their 2009 cap space. THey will look to add more talent.

The Chiefs get two starters for one 2nd round pick. Cassell is schooled in the Pats offense and will help the new Chiefs coaching staff install the new system.
The Chiefs improved greatly at a very important position QB, that they were terrible at the last few years. TE Gonzalez is already there. They could draft WR Crabtree and they will have a good offense.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

This is a win - win.
New England originally drafted Cassell in the 7th round (16th pick in the 7th round)..
Good job to use him one season and go 11-5 then turn around and trade him for a high 2nd round pick (3rd pick in the 2nd round).
PLus pats will immediately clear $18.95 million from their 2009 cap space. THey will look to add more talent.

The Chiefs get two starters for one 2nd round pick. Cassell is schooled in the Pats offense and will help the new Chiefs coaching staff install the new system.
The Chiefs improved greatly at a very important position QB, that they were terrible at the last few years. TE Gonzalez is already there. They could draft WR Crabtree and they will have a good offense.

How does Cassell being schooled in the Pats offense help the Cheifs and Todd Haley install their offense?

You mentioned Tony Gonzalez- I think this will go a long way with helping him remain with the team. He said he wants to play for a contender and basically he would request a trade if they didn't make some major changes. I think this counts as major.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

How does Cassell being schooled in the Pats offense help the Cheifs and Todd Haley install their offense?

You mentioned Tony Gonzalez- I think this will go a long way with helping him remain with the team. He said he wants to play for a contender and basically he would request a trade if they didn't make some major changes. I think this counts as major.

Todd Haley was part of Bill Parcells staffs at both the New York Jets and Dallas.
Haley and Bellichek are Parcells students.
Cassell has NFL experience and is lucky to have played and learned in one of the better NFL offenses. He understands how to handle and read NFL defenses. His experience is a plus. You think this is not an advantage?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Todd Haley was part of Bill Parcells staffs at both the New York Jets and Dallas.
Haley and Bellichek are Parcells students.
Cassell has NFL experience and is lucky to have played and learned in one of the better NFL offenses. He understands how to handle and read NFL defenses. His experience is a plus. You think this is not an advantage?

I think Cassell's experience from last year is more of an advantage than the fact that his new head coach had the same mentor as his old head coach. But I see where you're coming from.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GMScud

How does Cassell being schooled in the Pats offense help the Cheifs and Todd Haley install their offense?

You mentioned Tony Gonzalez- I think this will go a long way with helping him remain with the team. He said he wants to play for a contender and basically he would request a trade if they didn't make some major changes. I think this counts as major.

I think you'll see KC do the same stuff NE and Ariz did which is run out of shotgun and have a lot of 3-4 and 5 wr sets....granted that KC gets some help at wr. Bowe looks like a future star.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think you'll see KC do the same stuff NE and Ariz did which is run out of shotgun and have a lot of 3-4 and 5 wr sets....granted that KC gets some help at wr. Bowe looks like a future star.

bowe was a good player from day 1... he's just stuck on a terrible team (that's at least trying to get better... finally).

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by That Guy

bowe was a good player from day 1... he's just stuck on a terrible team (that's at least trying to get better... finally).

Last year after Thigpen ( I like this kid) took over, they were in just about every game. Their defense let them down, I'm surprised they traded for Cassell when Thigpen looked good the 2nd half of the season for a rookie.

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