All speculation, posts, blogs and some good ol' common sense point to Cassel starting for us in 2009.  It's the "you don't waste $14 million" argument.  

However, last season the Thiginator did endear himself to many Chiefs fans, and players for that matter.  

I believe Cassel is the future (better vision, pocket ability, accuracy...) but with our brutal first half schedule this season, if #7 doesn't put up the wins (sadly, it's not hard to imagine us going 2 and 5 into the bye), will there be a public outcry/QB controversy to get Thiggy with it?  Just a thought, would love to know what you think.