NFL Network: Matt Cassel Traded to Chiefs.

Unless Cassel is way better than I think he is, the Patriots still win this deal. Smart move by their FO to take what they can get for Cassel despite the fact that there's no market for his services.

If KC pays Cassel like a franchise QB, they're crazy, but at the same time, I don't see how you make this move without extending him.

Actually according to NFL Netowrk several teams were calling about him TB being one of them.

This is a good trade for both teams. NE couldn't keep Cassel at 14mil and KC needs a QB.

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.

This is a great move for KC. I'd have loved to see the Skins make this move but their interest was elsewhere.

Let's give JC 2 years in a row in Zorn's offense. We should see some progress next year.

good deal for the chiefs, but the NE offense isn't coming with him.

he's an upgrade, but he won't repeat last year's numbers without moss welker and the rest of the NE crew.

now maybe the pats can grab sanchez and end up even better off because of this... and they also have cap space to sign a couple guys now too.

Good point. I have nothing against Cassel but like I think he had a lot of things helping him in NE (good o-line, two great receivers, and a very good defense). But there is potential in Cassel and Darth Hoody get another 2nd round. I think Darth Hoody did his friend Pioli a big favor by just asking for a 2nd rounder.

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).

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.

L 24 - 28 10/26/08 at New York Jets 12:00 PM CBS
L 27 - 30 (OT) 11/02/08 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00 PM FOX
L 19 - 20 11/09/08 at San Diego Chargers 3:15 PM CBS
L 20 - 30 11/16/08 New Orleans Saints 12:00 PM FOX*
L 31 - 54 11/23/08 Buffalo Bills 12:00 PM CBS*
W 20 - 13 11/30/08 at Oakland Raiders 3:15 PM CBS*
L 17 - 24 12/07/08 at Denver Broncos 3:05 PM CBS*
L 21 - 22 12/14/08 San Diego Chargers 12:00 PM CBS*
L 31 - 38 12/21/08 Miami Dolphins 12:00 PM CBS*
L 6 - 16 12/28/08 at Cincinnati Bengals 12:00 PM CBS*

that's still a lot of losses, even if they were close.

that's still a lot of losses, even if they were close.

My point is they didn't get blown out, except for the Buffalo game and Thigpen developed chemistry with Gonzales and Bowe. A few FA and solid draft and they are ready for contention.

Actually according to NFL Netowrk several teams were calling about him TB being one of them.

This is a good trade for both teams. NE couldn't keep Cassel at 14mil and KC needs a QB.Is Cassel really an upgrade over Thigpen though? I, like the rest of the world, tend to think he is, but thats heavily based on conjecture.

As we learned from the Taylor trade, a second round pick is still a steep price to pay.

Cassell might have a better plight than Derek Anderson, but I have to think he's in a similar boat as Thigpen from what we know about him thus far.