Kansas City Chiefs Sign Matt Cassel to a Long-Term Contract

by Joel Thorman on Jul 14, 2009 12:14 PM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Offseason

The Chiefs have signed Cassel to a multi-year contract, a source told The Star on Tuesday. Terms of the deal have not been released, although the team is expected to announce the deal today.

July 15th was the deadline for teams to sign franchise players to long-term contracts. The language in the current CBA indicates "the player may sign only a one year player contract with his prior club for that season" after July 15th. Inquiries to the league office regarding whether Cassel's "prior club" is Kansas City or New England weren't immediately returned.

The Chiefs are expected to announce the deal today according to Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

It's over! Now let's see if Michael Lombardi's report that it includes $36 million guaranteed over six years is correct.

More to come...

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Still waters run deep

Just because there’s no news out of Arrowhead Drive doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on. The Pioli machine just keeps on plugging away.

by sunny D on Jul 14, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions

Well

that’s one less thing the so called experts have to talk about now. I’m glad it is done and over with. We don’t hear any noise coming out of there because the machine at Arrowhead is still running smooth and quite.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

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by oldchiefsfan on Jul 14, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions

Good

I had actually thought they might push this off into the season, but apparently they believe he is more than just a product of the NE “system” and will become a product of the KC “system”.

Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.

by Zodeman on Jul 14, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

Finally!

No more of this “Maybe KC doesn’t really think he’s the long-term answer” crap talk.

by jonnyu on Jul 14, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions

+1

Inifinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations

by carthagechief on Jul 14, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Good!

Now, if we can just get all our draft picks signed in time for camp…

Inifinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations

by carthagechief on Jul 14, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

Why oh why do I post...

I think I have maybe posted 2 things in all the times I have been here…that were original to me…

Seems like if I were just a little more patient..I would get my answer!!

Thanks Joetime errr…Primoel…..JT uhm PJ….ee gad

THANKS!

by Cowboynchrist on Jul 14, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions

Joetime, Primoel

LOL

by sunny D on Jul 14, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Is Tyson Jackson next?

We Shall see, we shall see…

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

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by oldchiefsfan on Jul 14, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions

Wait, real news!?!?

When will he hear the terms?

New Stiga table?!?! Return of the Brookside Pongers???

by HIV 2 Elway on Jul 14, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions

when they want you to hear the term!

Mwahahaha

by jonnyu on Jul 14, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions

*Terms!

by jonnyu on Jul 14, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Do we dare hope for a news conference?!

Inifinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations

by carthagechief on Jul 14, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions

I am interested to see where we end up

with our cap numbers after this deal is revealed.

by TonyG88 on Jul 14, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions

I was...

just thinking the same thing. Before we had a bunch of money to spend still, he was counting around 14 to 15 million on the cap. Now that figure will probably drop by 1/2 I’m guessing. So that shoots a bunch of money into the books to sign all the draft picks and still have money to make a move or two to shore up some weaknesses (lord knows we have them).

by Primmtime on Jul 14, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions

I wouldn't be surpirsed

if “The Don” announces other signings along with this. Seeing as how th eteam seems to like to control the media coverage and chatter and keep it to a minimum, I could see this being paired with an announcment that Jackson or some other picks have also signed.

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Jul 14, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions

Bought Time!

This is excellent news for us. Cassel in my opinion is proven and will show all naysayers that he can be elite in this league. Welcome to the Matt Cassel era!

by casselreadychiefs on Jul 14, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

If the O/U is $36 mil guaranteed

I’m taking the under.

People mistakenly thought that Cassel and his agent had all the leverage, while forgetting about this.

He was looking at being a restricted FA in 2010, so the Chiefs could have tendered him for around $3 mil.

I am glad we got it done, just hope that we put as much $$ as possible on this years cap. That’d be done with ROSTER not signing bonuses, and a large salary this season.

by kcsno56 on Jul 14, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions

YESSSS

by Ms. Primetime07 on Jul 14, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions

Now that this is done, I wouldn't be surprised to

hear about a couple of “bargain basement” signings of individuals who may be of help to the team. That, of course, in addition to the signing of rookie contracts.

by G.L. on Jul 14, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions

The Broncos can't covet our quarterback anymore!

by G.L. on Jul 14, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions

I hope they do.

It’s not too late for Orton to demand a trade.

by Pilcrow on Jul 14, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions

As opposed to demanding another beer?

by G.L. on Jul 14, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh they still get to covet him.... twice a year. Hey McDaniels Hahahaha......

Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.

by BigRedChief on Jul 14, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I am glad to see this

Don’t get me wrong but Matt Cassel is not worth paying 14 million dollars to this season, proven or unproven. This is a nice move and the fact that it is the day before the cut off to sign a franchise player tells me that there was a contract in place but Pioli was upset that it was leaked.

Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.

by BigRedChief on Jul 14, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions