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Disco Volante · 02-28-2009, 09:59 PM

Curran: No reason explains why Pats settled for so little

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No reason explains why Pats settled for so little
New England trades Cassel, Vrabel and receives just a 2nd-round draft pick

I mean, I can cobble together plausible reasons for why the New England Patriots sent quarterback Matt Cassel and outside linebacker Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs for just a second round pick in April's draft. But none of them will fully explain why the Patriots settled for so little in return for a linebacker that was a Pro Bowler in 2007 and a quarterback who got called in cold to run an NFL team and won 11 games.

So here are some of the plausible reasons the Patriots let the pair go for relative peanuts.

mcsully · 02-28-2009, 10:02 PM

6. The franchise is in an uncomfortable financial position because of the economic crisis, their exposure in the auction-rate bond market and their investment and development in Patriot Place, a huge outdoor mall connected to Gillette Stadium and had no stomach for running the risk of getting stuck with Cassel. "

Its on propery craft owns and hosptial (admin building), hotel and cinema have long term leases in place.. Plus he has a nice cushy tax exemtion from Foxboro.. MONEY is not an issue for the Krafts.. MY GOD

BradyManny · 02-28-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mcsully

6. The franchise is in an uncomfortable financial position because of the economic crisis, their exposure in the auction-rate bond market and their investment and development in Patriot Place, a huge outdoor mall connected to Gillette Stadium and had no stomach for running the risk of getting stuck with Cassel. "

Its on propery craft owns and hosptial (admin building), hotel and cinema have long term leases in place.. Plus he has a nice cushy tax exemtion from Foxboro.. MONEY is not an issue for the Krafts.. MY GOD

Money's an issue for everyone right now.

***HEY BRO! WHAT UP?*** · 02-28-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcsully

6. The franchise is in an uncomfortable financial position because of the economic crisis, their exposure in the auction-rate bond market and their investment and development in Patriot Place, a huge outdoor mall connected to Gillette Stadium and had no stomach for running the risk of getting stuck with Cassel. "

Its on propery craft owns and hosptial (admin building), hotel and cinema have long term leases in place.. Plus he has a nice cushy tax exemtion from Foxboro.. MONEY is not an issue for the Krafts.. MY GOD

I'm also getting tired of the "economy crisis" card as well. This does not apply to the NFL, NBA or MLB. Fans are going to find a way, even in a ****ty economy, to spend their money on their favorite teams. The Pats are the most successful franchises in the NFL, so money should never be an issue.

mcsully · 02-28-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BradyManny2344

Money's an issue for everyone right now.

hahhahaha.. I'm sorry I disagree with you 100%.. The common joe or the rich people are.. But WEALTHY people like the Krafts, Trumps, and Gates don't sweat this stuff.. Its just a market trend that will be over in around 2 or so years..

mcsully · 02-28-2009, 10:09 PM

IN the grand scheme of things.. How much do you think 20 million dollars is worth to Kraft?? Nothing.. Its chump change.. His empire is worth more than 1 billion dollars..
If the economy effected these owners, you wouldn't see these ridiculous contracts..

BradyManny · 02-28-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HEY BRO! WHAT UP?

I'm also getting tired of the "economy crisis" card as well. This does not apply to the NFL, NBA or MLB. Fans are going to find a way, even in a ****ty economy, to spend their money on their favorite teams. The Pats are the most successful franchises in the NFL, so money should never be an issue.

Bullshyt. All these owners are affected by the crisis - just like any businessmen, their net worth isn't solely tied up in the sports economy, which is besides the point, b/c sports isn't going to be insulated from this depression either.

primetime · 02-28-2009, 10:09 PM

Other than that there was nothing more they could get.

I like Cassel, but to compare him to Jared Allen, a perennial Pro Bowler and bona fide superstar is ridiculous. Then he goes on to point out the players picked at the 34 spot since 1998. No superstars (Chris Snee is one of the top 3 guards in the league, in fact I think I'd take only Mankins over him), some busts (Jacquez Green and Chris Terry, I suppose?).

People are acting like Cassel was going to be a contributing member to the team in 2009. He was going to be a backup quarterback. The contributions Vrabel and Cassel would have made must be weighed against the contributions the $20M in cap space that was freed by getting rid of them. Extending Wilfork alone will probably be worth both of those players, to say nothing of a little more space to potentially grab a Bodden or someone else. Plus whoever is taken with the #34 pick.

mcsully · 02-28-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BradyManny2344

Bullshyt. All these owners are affected by the crisis - just like any businessmen, their net worth isn't solely tied up in the sports economy, which is besides the point, b/c sports isn't going to be insulated from this depression either.

Wrong, see above post..

And just to throw this in .. Look at what Dallas and the Jets have done for PSL..

Plus call up and see if the waiting list is that much shorter for the pats..

BradyManny · 02-28-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mcsully

hahhahaha.. I'm sorry I disagree with you 100%.. The common joe or the rich people are.. But WEALTHY people like the Krafts, Trumps, and Gates don't sweat this stuff.. Its just a market trend that will be over in around 2 or so years..

OK...I'll take your word for it...