Today the New England Patriots took a big risk, betting on a full recovery from Tom Brady. Most likely Brady will have a full recovery and I for one certainly hope he does.
However, The Pats have traded Matt Cassel to the Kansas City Chiefs. A downtrodden team in need of help at the quarterback position.
The Chiefs just finished their worst season in franchise history, going 2 - 14 and losing 6 of their last 10 games. That the chiefs were looking for new leadership from under center makes sense.
Cassel had been listed as a franchise player guaranteeing him $14.65 million for this up coming season, and they say we are in recession. With that kind of pay recession is just another word in the cross word puzzles for Matt.
This trade should be comfortable fit for Cassel, new Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, the former Patriots’ personnel director, engineered the deal. Given his history with Pioli, Cassel will know what to expect.
I am sure if the Pats could have found a way to keep both Brady and Cassell under contract they would. However it is probably a good deal all the way around. Cassel will become a starter in the NFL assured of his position and not have to look over his shoulder.
Also included in the trade was Pats linebacker Mike Vrabel. It appears the Chiefs are shopping for some offensive leadership and some defense to back it up.
Best of luck to both players at their new home with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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