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FOXSports.com senior writer Alex Marvez on Matt Cassel's new home in Kansas City. Hear why the trade makes sense for both the Chiefs and Patriots.
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" There are asides that's log on farnsworth. This is Alex -- as the foxsports.com. Weighing in on the trade that brought Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel. From New England beat Kansas City Corey second round draft choice yes you heard that correctly eight Beckett -- draft -- That's all the she's got to surrender for both. On the surface it seems the Patriots could have gotten more for Cassel after a regular season 2008. But before everyone does this -- a farewell gift from Patriots coach Bill Belichick the new chief general manager Scott pioli there are some factors to consider. You're one of the big. Matt Cassel may very well controlled his own destiny when he came to district. Cassel -- was being under one year fourteen point seven million dollar contract. If he didn't want to play for interest it's bitter battle and his agent -- simply said he was only going to play through current deal in 2000 and now. Under the -- the collective bargaining agreement. Cassel would become a restricted free agent in 2010. With a guaranteed one -- salary of roughly sixteen million dollars. -- a quarterback thirty million dollars for these these especially one that's still has much to prove over the long haul like apple wouldn't make sense for a lot of franchise. Especially considering New England don't want -- the first day traffic for his services. Expect achieved to work catalogs for an extension for capsules that will keep him in the -- for the long. Besides the money. Cassel should be thrilled to become a cheap you will now be playing in the same kind of quarterback friendly offense. The former Arizona coordinator Todd Haley to Floyd -- even before leaving them Kansas City it. After Patriots fans you should be happy as well. Besides getting a second round pick your third in the draft this year by the way the willingness to trade capital indicate. They're New England had full confidence that Tom Brady will be able to fully recover from that knee injury suffered last."
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