A quick question for all the GMs out there - has Cassel signed his tender? [mergedx3] - Page 4 - New England Patriots Forums

vyrago · 02-22-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by carolinatony

Why would Pioli say this?

Did Schefter really write "casted?"

Maybe Pioli didn't want to discuss or answer questions about Cassel. What would it benefit him? Like his mentor BB, Pioli will play his cards close to the vest.

JoeSixPat · 02-22-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by carolinatony

Why would Pioli say this?

Initially the report was that Cassel announced his intention to sign the tender. There was no report to my knowledge that he actually did in fact sign it.

I think Pioli may have been going out of his way to make a point that he no longer has any insider information about the Patriots.

***patchick*** · 02-22-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeSixPat

I think Pioli may have been going out of his way to make a point that he no longer has any insider information about the Patriots.

Part that, but also part of an attempt to brush aside Cassel trade questions. Not a big deal.

Nestapats · 02-23-2009, 02:59 PM

Adam Schefter just reported that Cassel has signed the Franchise tender:

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Cassel’s franchise tender submitted to NFL
Posted: February 23rd, 2009 | Adam Schefter | Tags: Matt Cassel, New England Patriots

Let there be no more questions, doubts or speculation. It’s official.

The one-year, $14.6 million contract franchise tender that Patriots QB Matt Cassel recently signed was turned into the NFL today. Now that Cassel has signed, the speculation about whether he will be traded can begin.

The feeling around the combine is that it won’t be easy, but for the right price, New England would be willing to deal.

JSn · 02-23-2009, 03:13 PM

So Pioli was right. It hadn't been submitted, which is the same as "not signed" in the eyes of the league.

So Pioli knew the status of the contract and spoke about swapping from #3 to #23 and vice-versa. Let's just say... "hm."

Seneschal2 · 02-23-2009, 04:03 PM

NFL.com Blogs Blog Archive Cassel’s franchise tender submitted to NFL

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Let there be no more questions, doubts or speculation. It's official.

The one-year, $14.6 million contract franchise tender that Patriots QB Matt Cassel recently signed was turned into the NFL today. Now that Cassel has signed, the speculation about whether he will be traded can begin.

The feeling around the combine is that it won't be easy, but for the right price, New England would be willing to deal.

JSn · 02-23-2009, 04:05 PM

Yep, today. That means Scott was technically right. Which means aware of the situation without even reaching into his memory banks.

For a personnel man/GM with a new team at the combine, that's some impressive skill... or not.

ScottieC · 02-23-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JSn

Yep, today. That means Scott was technically right. Which means aware of the situation without even reaching into his memory banks.

For a personnel man/GM with a new team at the combine, that's some impressive skill... or not.

Yea, for Scott to know that is telling. I mean, either he's talking to Matt or the Patriots are talking to Scott. Tampering is involved in some way, I guess.

Either way, it's odd.

I'm sure that Scott is not doing anything illegal in the eyes of the NFL. It could be as harmless as him asking a question and getting an answer from a Patriot FO person or Bill.

***mgcolby*** · 02-23-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottieC

Yea, for Scott to know that is telling. I mean, either he's talking to Matt or the Patriots are talking to Scott. Tampering is involved in some way, I guess.

Either way, it's odd.

I'm sure that Scott is not doing anything illegal in the eyes of the NFL. It could be as harmless as him asking a question and getting an answer from a Patriot FO person or Bill.

Or maybe the league makes this information available to all 32 teams so that there can be no doubt about a players status at any given time.

VJCPatriot · 02-23-2009, 04:31 PM

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