Cassel Sold Below Value

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2009-03-01T11:16:00-05:00

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2859 2014 <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">By a show of hands, which quarterback would you rather have: Matt Schaub or Matt Cassel?</div><p> </p> <p>Back in 2007 when Atlanta traded Michael Vick’s back-up to Houston, Schaub had started two games, completed 52 percent of 161 passes, with six touchdowns against six interceptions in three seasons. In 15 starts, Cassel completed 63 percent of 498 passes, threw 20 touchdowns and eleven interceptions.</p> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">For Schaub, Atlanta switched draft positions in the first round with Houston, and the Falcons received second round draft picks in 2007 and 2008. New England traded Cassel, and LB Mike Vrabel, to Kansas City for KC’s 2009 second round draft pick, the 34<sup>th</sup> pick overall.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Huh?</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">After franchising Cassel, it was no secret the Patriots would <i>never</i> get two first round draft picks for the USC product that came from off the bench to become arguably the most attractive free agent QB available. But to exchange the near-Pro Bowler, and throwing in Vrabel to sweeten the pot, for a second round pick is unbelievable.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">The Patriots played themselves.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">There were rumors swirling around that Detroit and Tampa Bay tried to pry Cassel from the Pats in hopes of trading him for Denver QB Jay Cutler. Why a team would rather have a high risk-high reward passer like Cutler over the consistent and less turnover-prone Cassel is puzzling.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">This move is a salary dump by the Patriots. How else can a team explain forking over two starting-quality players for one second round pick? Did Chiefs GM Scott Pioli, the former New England vice president of player personnel, purposely spend the Patriots to the salary cap ceiling before leaving, therefore painting the Pats into a salary corner?</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Everyone knew New England wouldn’t invest almost $30 million at one position. Under these circumstances, Cassel could be had for below his worth. But Cassel and Vrabel sent packing for just a second rounder? That’s a give away.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Maybe Pioli has that infamous St. Louis Rams pre-Super Bowl XXXVI walkthrough video tape and he’s holding it as leverage. That could explain this fleecing.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Or maybe Scott was the brains behind the previous lop-sided trades that benefited the Patriots. Remember they got RB Corey Dillion for a second round pick from Cincinnati in 2004. Three years later New England stole WR Randy Moss from Oakland for just a fourth round pick. Now Pioli used those negotiation skills to turn the tables on the Patriots.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">The truth is, this move clears valuable cap space for the Pats. this will allow them to re-sign key players like nose tackle Vince Wilfork, safety James Sanders, defensive lineman Mike Wright, and linebacker Eric Alexander. New England also has the cash to make a bigger splash into the free agency pool. And with four picks within the first 58 selections in the NFL draft, they can either package the picks to move up or use the picks to improve a roster that lacks depth in certain areas. It was a trade in where the purpose far outweighed getting fair value.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Because as far as getting fair value for Cassel and Vrabel, New England got hosed.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Maybe it’s a mob-style favor for a favor trade. Don Belichick gives Pee Wee Pioli a hand getting started with the understanding that somewhere down the road, when Belichick asks for a favor in return, Pioli must bow down, kiss the Super Bowl rings, and grant Bill whatever he asks.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">So give thanks for now Pioli. But when Don Belichick calls again, your favor better be good.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <p><em>To read more by Randolph Charlotin, visit his blog at </em><a href="http://www.newenglandpatriotsnews.com/randolphc/weblog/"><em>http://www.newenglandpatriotsnews.com/randolphc/weblog/</em></a><em>. He can be reached at lordrc@verizon.net.</em></p> 0.0.0.0

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Cassel Sold Below Value

No Matt Cassel, NFL, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs

Cassel Sold Below Value

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