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Personally, I don't understand the big deal. Mallett was drafted in the 3rd round and was expected to need a year to develop and beat out Hoyer this year. We paid Hoyer a couple of million of insurance money just in case. Mallett beat out Hoyer.
They didn't pay Hoyer a nickel and Mallett didn't beat him out. This decision was all about money and perceived ceiling and sadly probably ego. They tendered Hoyer where they did because they didn't like their first round talent all of last season. Had they tendered him at his compensation free undrafted level, he'd have had lots of suitors. Just not for a #2. That's all Cassel warranted after an 11-5 regular season. The system QB label scares suitors away. Then Mallett showed up in camp svelter and they decided he had some drive which must mean he's coachable. His mechanics, decision making and accuracy remain about where they were a year ago. His arm comes in handy when he takes too long to make a decision and has to try and fit the ball in a small window of his own creation. It also leads him to make some bad decisions. They seem to think they can clean that all up over the course of another season. Thing is likelong habits or lack thereof don't tend to just clean up. Guys revert to form under pressure. The more issues you have and are trying to overcome, the less likely it is you will. And in the meantime he is one snap away from your starting QB.
Hoyer will have interest. It will be interesting to see if KC or some other team Qb starved team like Miami lets him get through waivers. He would certainly have more value to KC based on their offense than another team. Quinn was named the backup 4 days ago after a pretty uninspiring pre season, but he responded in week 4 with a horrendous performance and a neck injury to boot. And Cassel isn't exactly on solid ground. He started the pre season strong and has gone down hill since.
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