makewayhomer
Rotational Player and Threatening Starter's Job
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Cassel has not signed any new deal besides the 1 year franchise deal
I had assumed that any team trading for him would want a deal in place for the long term - otherwise they are risking a high draft pick for 1 year of a player, which is a disaster. this is of course what KC is currently risking.
is it possible that this is an angle many people are missing? KC paid less than many projected b/c they were willing to risk taking Cassel on without a long term deal.
Perhaps TB would have spent more but required a deal in hand. I mean, I can't imagine spending a 1st and 3rd and having no assurances that you are receiving more than 1 year in return.
side note to all this is that many people are may be underestimating what it will take to sign MC long term. he has $15m guaranteed for 1 year. how much guaranteed money would it take over 4 or 5 years? $25m? $35m? this may end up being a big sticking point
I had assumed that any team trading for him would want a deal in place for the long term - otherwise they are risking a high draft pick for 1 year of a player, which is a disaster. this is of course what KC is currently risking.
is it possible that this is an angle many people are missing? KC paid less than many projected b/c they were willing to risk taking Cassel on without a long term deal.
Perhaps TB would have spent more but required a deal in hand. I mean, I can't imagine spending a 1st and 3rd and having no assurances that you are receiving more than 1 year in return.
side note to all this is that many people are may be underestimating what it will take to sign MC long term. he has $15m guaranteed for 1 year. how much guaranteed money would it take over 4 or 5 years? $25m? $35m? this may end up being a big sticking point
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