6 Year $36M guaranteed contract for Cassel

[MoLewisrocks]

Per NFLN and Mike Lombardi.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

You go Matt! :woohoo:

 

[apple strudel]

You go Matt! :woohoo:

Yeah, no kidding. What a great story he is.

 

[puffyme]

Per NFLN and Mike Lombardi.

Good for him. I know I'm a sap for a feel good story but Cassell is like a Patriots Rudy and I hope the kid is an all pro.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Glad to see this guy who worked hard, kept his mouth shut and then went out and got it done when he was so sorely needed get a big reward.

 

[supafly]

I'm sorry to be so dense, I haven't heard specifics yet.

Is is point blank--6 yrs, 36 mill. so 6 mill x 6 yrs?

or is it 36 million guaranteed, and a real big contract, like 50-60 or something?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Do you think this might be an attempt to tweak Detroit? You know, "you sure you made the right decision?"

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I'm sorry to be so dense, I haven't heard specifics yet.

Is is point blank--6 yrs, 36 mill. so 6 mill x 6 yrs?

or is it 36 million guaranteed, and a real big contract, like 50-60 or something?

It sounds like the latter.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

I'm sorry to be so dense, I haven't heard specifics yet.

Is is point blank--6 yrs, 36 mill. so 6 mill x 6 yrs?

or is it 36 million guaranteed, and a real big contract, like 50-60 or something?

The National Football Post | Breaking: Chiefs, Cassel Agree To Six-Year Deal

Breaking: Chiefs, Cassel Agree To Six-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with quarterback Matt Cassel on a six-year contract extension with $36 million guaranteed, a league source close to the situation has just informed me.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Apparently he won that purported open QB competition in the first OTA...

It's just too bad Pioli can't do what he'd really like to do with that #3, turn it into a couple of day 1 picks.

 

[DaBruinz]

Its good that Matt has his contract. Not only that, it frees up a ton of money for KC to do what BB did in 2000. Pick up a bunch of scraps and let TC sort them out... Not to mention contracts for guys who deserve them.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Its good that Matt has his contract. Not only that, it frees up a ton of money for KC to do what BB did in 2000. Pick up a bunch of scraps and let TC sort them out... Not to mention contracts for guys who deserve them.

Not as much as you might think—remember the 30% rule puts limits on his 2009 salary, and they can only prorate 2009 signing bonuses over 5 years.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Oh to be 6'5" ... intelligent and mobile ...

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Oh to be 6'5" ... intelligent and mobile ...

Hehe, I totally relate. I'm a shade under 5'8, so I doubt I'll ever be a pro player, even though I play with more passion than anyone I know. Ah well, I'll have a good life anyway.

And good for Matt! I'm so happy to see him do well, especially after being so harsh on him last year. His preseason was, admittedly, horrendous. I'm humbled and impressed that he proved me wrong, and I wish him nothing but the best in KC.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Not as much as you might think—remember the 30% rule puts limits on his 2009 salary, and they can only prorate 2009 signing bonuses over 5 years.

They didn't need to free up much since the had $32M last week with Cassel tagged...

 

[supafly]

The National Football Post | Breaking: Chiefs, Cassel Agree To Six-Year Deal

thanks box, I appreciate it