I know, I know...but hear me out.

(1) The Chiefs have NOT approached Cassel regarding a multi-year contract (according to Cassel's agent)

(2) Brodie Croyle Tyler Thigpen is arguably ready to be our starter

(3) Many have called Cassel a "system" QB who thrived only because of what he had in New England (if this is true, Pioli would be the first to understand/acknowledge it)

(4) The QB situation around the league has increased the value for proven QB's (see Broncos/Cutler situation)

(5) More and more questions are being raised about Stafford and Sanchez.

So - what if Pioli has set up the Chiefs to gain big-time through a blockbuster trade - essentially grabbing Cassel (for a second rounder) when the market was cold , hanging onto him until the market was hot, only to trade him to a likely suitor for a 1st and 2nd, or maybe a QB (Cutler?) and a second (throwing LJ in as compensation?).

I just get the feeling that Cassel might be part one of a ridiculous two part move by Pioli. The most important reason behind this is the lack of negotiation between the Chiefs and Cassel on a multi-year contract.  Essentially - the Chiefs are on the hook for Cassel's ~$14 million salary.  They could soften this by giving him a long term contract, thereby renegotiating the first year salary.  The only argument against doing this is they feel he'll do poorly this season, thereby putting managment in a better bargaining position.  You really think they're betting against themselves? 

So - second poll of the day from me -

UPDATE: As of 6:13 p.m. EST - there is an 84% chance that I'm an idiot.

UPDATE II:  First of all - I just realized, about 8 hours after I originally posted this, that I placed Croyle's name in the argument above instead of Thigpen.  I don't know what the heck I was thinking - and now I realize why there were so many negative comments.  Tyler Thigpen is who I meant - I can't explain how I even allowed Croyle into my mind.  Second - I'm less of an idiot as time goes on....hahahahaha.