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The Chiefs announced on Saturday that they acquired QB Matt

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News: The Chiefs announced on Saturday that they acquired QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel from New England in exchange for their second-round pick (34th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft. As a result, Cassel is expected to be the club's starter going forward. Cassel replaced Tom Brady for practically the entire 2008 season with the Patriots and led them to an 11-5 record, ultimately evolving into a solid quarterback. He had a number of 250-yard games and even back-to-back 400-yard efforts with 21 passing TDs and 11 INTs. He'll replace Tyler Thigpen, who was a good passer for the Chiefs for much of 2008. The deal is contingent on both players reporting and passing their physicals. "I have a long history with both players," said Chiefs General Manager Scott Pioli. "Mike and Matt are men that I respect both personally and professionally. I look forward to having them as new members of the Chiefs family." [...]

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The Chiefs announced on Saturday that they acquired QB Matt

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News: The Chiefs announced on Saturday that they acquired QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel from New England in exchange for their second-round pick (34th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft. As a result, Cassel is expected to be the club's starter going forward. Cassel replaced Tom Brady for practically the entire 2008 season with the Patriots and led them to an 11-5 record, ultimately evolving into a solid quarterback. He had a number of 250-yard games and even back-to-back 400-yard efforts with 21 passing TDs and 11 INTs. He'll replace Tyler Thigpen, who was a good passer for the Chiefs for much of 2008. The deal is contingent on both players reporting and passing their physicals. "I have a long history with both players," said Chiefs General Manager Scott Pioli. "Mike and Matt are men that I respect both personally and professionally. I look forward to having them as new members of the Chiefs family." [...]

3:00 PM EST (3)

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The news: The Chiefs acquired QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel

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The news: The Chiefs acquired QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel from the Patriots in exchange for their 2009 second-round pick on Saturday. Starting in place of the injured Tom Brady for virtually all of the \'08 season, Cassel ...

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The Patriots received the Chiefs' second-round pick (No. 34

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News: The Patriots received the Chiefs' second-round pick (No. 34 overall) for Cassel and Mike Vrabel, the Kansas City Star reports. The deal is still pending physicals. [...]

3.

The Chiefs have acquired QB Matt Cassel in a trade with the

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The Chiefs have acquired QB Matt Cassel in a trade with the Patriots, according to multiple media outlets. SI.com\'s Peter King is reporting ...

2:00 PM EST (9)

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The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike

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The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel from the New England Patriots in exchange for the Chiefs\' 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft. That pick is the 34th overall.

2.

Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for

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Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for the 34th overall pick in the 2009 draft pick. Patriots fans won't be happy, but speculation is that New England preferred the second-round pick over the third overall because of the contract value. [...]

3.

Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for

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Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for the 34th overall pick in the 2009 draft pick. Patriots fans won't be happy, but speculation is that New England preferred the second-round pick over the third overall because of the contract value. [...]

4.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Saturday that the team has

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News: The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Saturday that the team has acquired QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel from New England in exchange for the Chiefs second-round pick (34th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft. The agreement is contingent on both players reporting and passing their physicals. "I have a long history with both players," said Kansas City Chiefs General Manager Scott Pioli. "Mike and Matt are men that I respect both personally and professionally. I look forward to having them as new members of the Chiefs family." The news likely means he will be the team's starting quarterback this upcoming fall as opposed to Tom Brady's backup in New England. Tyler Thigpen will now be reduced to a backup role. [...]

5.

Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for

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Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for the 34th overall pick in the 2009 draft pick. The teams have confirmed the compensation. Patriots fans won't be happy, but speculation is that New England preferred the second-round pick over the third overall because of the contract value. [...]

6.

Continuing what seems like a never-ending storyline, Adam Schefter,

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Continuing what seems like a never-ending storyline, Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have now acquired QB Matt Cassel from the New England Patriots. Terms of the deal are not yet available. Mike Reiss, of The Boston Globe, reports LB Mike Vrabel, who was previously traded, is part of the trade agreement.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they have traded a second-round

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The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they have traded a second-round pick (No. 34 overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft to the New England Patriots for QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel. The deal is contingent on both players passing a physical and reporting.

8.

Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for

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Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel in exchange for the 34th overall pick. .. [...]

9.

SI.com reports that the Patriots have agreed to trade Matt Cassel

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SI.com reports that the Patriots have agreed to trade Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to the Chiefs for the 34th overall pick of the NFL Draft. There are reports, however, that question whether the deal is going through. [...]

1:00 PM EST (16)

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Updated at 1:50 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 28 The Chiefs have acquired

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Updated at 1:50 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 28 The Chiefs have acquired QB Matt Cassel in a trade with the Patriots, according to multiple media outlets. SI.com\'s Peter King is reporting that both Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel, ...

2.

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel is expected

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NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel is expected to be traded to the Chiefs, but there may a third "mystery team" in play. The deal isn't quite done yet. [...]

3.

NFL Network is reporting that the Patriots have traded Matt

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News: NFL Network is reporting that the Patriots have traded Matt Cassel to the Chiefs. Cassel will be a part of Friday's Mike Vrabel trade. It likely means he will be the team's starting quarterback this upcoming fall as opposed to Tom Brady's backup in New England. Tyler Thigpen will now be reduced to a backup role. [...]

4.

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel is expected

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NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel is expected to be traded to the Chiefs, but there may a third "mystery team" in play. Schefter has softened his wording, saying the deal has been "agreed to" and "expected. [...]

5.

The Patriots have a trade in place with the Kansas City Chiefs

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News: The Patriots have a trade in place with the Kansas City Chiefs for Cassel, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

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Cassel has been traded to the Chiefs, NFL Network's Adam Schefter

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News: Cassel has been traded to the Chiefs, NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports. [...]

7.

Updating previous reports, Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network,

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Updating previous reports, Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports a third, undisclosed team has entered the picture surrounding QB Matt Cassel. The trade parameters are in place between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, but it is not a definite yet that he is being shipped to Kansas City. Schefter says Cassel is being traded, to which team has yet to be determined.

8.

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel has been

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NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel has been traded to the Chiefs. The Boston Globe's Mike Reiss has confirmed the news, which is part of the trade sending Mike Vrabel West. [...]

9.

The Patriots have a trade in place with the Kansas City Chiefs

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News: The Patriots have a trade in place with the Kansas City Chiefs for Cassel, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

10.

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for QB Matt Cassel. No details

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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for QB Matt Cassel. No details about the deal are known at this time. Cassel was designated as the New England Patriots franchise player this year.

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The Chiefs have acquired QB Matt Cassel in a trade with the

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The Chiefs have acquired QB Matt Cassel in a trade with the Patriots, according to NFL Network\'s Adam Schefter. No details were immediately available as to what Kansas City gave up to get Cassel, whom the Patriots had designated ...

12.

Updating an earlier report, Matt Cassel has been dealt from

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Updating an earlier report, Matt Cassel has been dealt from the Patriots to the Chiefs, according to NFL.com. It is not yet known what the Patriots will receive in exchange.Cassel will provide a boost to the Chiefs' aerial attack, and Dwayne Bowe's fantasy stock should rise. The trade could also serve as a sign that Tom Brady is on pace to start in Week 1 for the Patriots.

13.

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel has been

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NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel has been traded to the Chiefs. The Boston Globe's Mike Reiss has confirmed the news, which is part of the trade sending Mike Vrabel to Kansas City. [...]

14.

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the New England Patriots

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Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the New England Patriots have traded QB Matt Cassel to the Kansas City Chiefs. Terms of the deal are not yet available.

15.

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel has been

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NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel has been traded to the Chiefs. .. [...]

16.

The National Football Post is hearing whispers from reliable

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The National Football Post is hearing whispers from reliable sources that Matt Cassel may be dealt to the Chiefs soon.Cassel fired 21 scoring strikes in 2008, while maintaining a 89.4 rating. He would provide a boost to the Chiefs' aerial attack, and Dwayne Bowe would benefit the most.

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10:00 PM EST (1)

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The Boston Globe reports that Matt Cassel plans to sign the

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The Boston Globe reports that Matt Cassel plans to sign the one-year, $14.651 million franchise tag the Patriots tendered to him last Thursday. Cassel is getting a $14. [...]

9:00 PM EST (1)

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The Boston Globe reports that Matt Cassel plans to sign the

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The Boston Globe reports that Matt Cassel plans to sign the one-year, $14.561 million franchise tag the Patriots tendered to him last Thursday. Cassel is getting a $14. [...]

8:00 PM EST (2)

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Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings

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Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings could be a potential destination if the New England Patriots decide to trade QB Matt Cassel, according to the NFL Network�'s Adam Schefter.

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Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Detroit Lions

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Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Detroit Lions could be a potential destination if the New England Patriots decide to trade QB Matt Cassel, according to the NFL Network�'s Adam Schefter.

5:00 PM EST (1)

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A Patriots beat writer recently phoned a Bucs beat writer to

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A Patriots beat writer recently phoned a Bucs beat writer to gauge his thoughts on Tampa's interest in franchise player Matt Cassel. We'd guess the Pats beat writer was Mike Reiss (Boston Globe). [...]

2:00 PM EST (1)

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Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports New England Patriots QB

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Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel has accepted the team�'s non-exclusive franchise tender, according to league sources. Cassel is guaranteed to make at least $14.65 million next season. Cassel faxed his acceptance to the Patriots, the NFL and the NFLPA Saturday, Feb. 7. Cassel effectively will not be a free agent this offseason and will not be allowed to shop himself to other teams, but the Patriots could still trade Cassel.

12:00 PM EST (1)

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Cassel has faxed his acceptance of the Patriots' non-exclusive

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News: Cassel has faxed his acceptance of the Patriots' non-exclusive franchise designation, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports. [...]

11:00 AM EST (2)

1.

Adam Schefter of the NFL Network stated that if Matt Cassel

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Adam Schefter of the NFL Network stated that if Matt Cassel is dealt by New England, his three potential landing spots would be Minnesota, Kansas City and Detroit.The health of Tom Brady's knee could factor into whether or not the Patriots will try to move Cassel. If he did land in Minnesota, the fantasy stock of deep threat Bernard Berrian would improve.

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Cassel has faxed his acceptance of the Patriots' non-exclusive

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News: Cassel has faxed his acceptance of the Patriots' non-exclusive franchise designation, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports. [...]

10:00 AM EST (1)

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According to NFL.com's Adam Schefter "some around the league"

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According to NFL.com's Adam Schefter "some around the league" believe there's a 95% chance that the Patriots will hold onto Matt Cassel in 2009. [...]

09:00 AM EST (2)

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ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen reports Matt Cassel has accepted

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ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen reports Matt Cassel has accepted the Patriots' franchise tender. Cassel is guaranteed $14651 million for 2009, but there are several options. [...]

2.

Matt Cassel has accepted the Patriots' non-exclusive franchise

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Matt Cassel has accepted the Patriots' non-exclusive franchise tender, which guarantees him at least $14.65 million for 2009, according to ESPN.The Patriots may still decide to trade Cassel, with the Buccaneers among the clubs likely to garner interest.

08:00 AM EST (1)

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ESPN was first to report that QB Matt Cassel signed the one-year,

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News: ESPN was first to report that QB Matt Cassel signed the one-year, $14.65M franchise tender the Patriots offered him, taking him out of free agency. Cassel is now once again officially a Patriot and is expected to take part in all of their offseason activities. Cassel led the club to an 11-5 record last year, replacing QB Tom Brady, who suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Week 1. Cassel finished with 327 completions in 516 attempts (63.4 percent) for 3,693 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with a couple of rushing scores. However, he'll be a backup quarterback in 2009 if the Patriots keep him as Brady is recovering from the knee injury and expected to be close to ready for the start of the regular season. [...]

[+] February 7th 2009 1 Updates

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6:00 PM EST (1)

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By placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on Cassel on the

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News: By placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on Cassel on the first possible day, a larger negotiating window exists with teams interested in acquiring the QB from the Patriots in a trade, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times believes the Buccaneers

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Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times believes the Buccaneers will consider dealing for Patriots' quarterback Matt Cassel in the off-season.It would make sense for the Buccaneers to at least take a look at Cassel as they will have a new staff led by head coach Raheem Morris, and are in grave need of a quarterback with 39-year-old Jeff Garcia and Luke McCown the current options on the roster. Adding Cassel would also give receiver Antonio Bryant more incentive to re-sign with the club.

4:00 PM EST (2)

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Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times believes the Buccaneers

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Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times believes the Buccaneers will consider dealing for Patriots' quarterback Matt Cassel in the off-season.It would make sense for the Buccaneers to at least take a look at Cassel as they will have a new staff led by head coach Raheem Morris, and are in grave need of a quarterback with 39-year-old Jeff Garcia and Luke McCown the current options on the roster.

2.

Beat writer Stephen Holder expects the Bucs to take a long,

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Beat writer Stephen Holder expects the Bucs to take a long, hard look at trading for Matt Cassel this offseason. The Bucs are in dire straits at quarterback with 39-year-old Jeff Garcia and backup Luke McCown both free agents and Josh Johnson more than a year away. [...]

12:00 PM EST (1)

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The National Football Post's Michael Lombardi believes the return

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The National Football Post's Michael Lombardi believes the return for Matt Cassel will be more than just a late first-round pick. Lombardi has made an impressive transition to NFL insider, with his front office experience lending an interesting viewpoint. [...]

11:00 AM EST (1)

1.

The Patriots' statement following Thursday's franchise tagging

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The Patriots' statement following Thursday's franchise tagging of Matt Cassel indicated that they intend to keep Cassel in 2009. "Matt has been a pleasure to coach. [...]

10:00 AM EST (1)

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By placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on Cassel on the

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News: By placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on Cassel on the first possible day, a larger negotiating window exists with teams interested in acquiring the QB from the Patriots in a trade, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

12:00 AM EST (2)

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ESPN's Chris Mortensen believes the Patriots will ultimately

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ESPN's Chris Mortensen believes the Patriots will ultimately hold on to Matt Cassel as the most expensive insurance policy in league history. As does Rotoworld's Evan Silva, who thinks the contending Pats can't afford to enter a new season without a foolproof backup for Brady. [...]

2.

The New England Patriots placed the franchise tag on Matt Cassel

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News: The New England Patriots placed the franchise tag on Matt Cassel on Thursday. The move means the quarterback remains a free agent, but the Patriots can match any offer made by another team or allow him to sign with that team in exchange for two first-round draft picks. If and when he signs the one-year franchise tag designation, worth $14.65 million for 2009, he will be under contract to the Patriots, who could keep him or trade him. "Matt has been a pleasure to coach his entire career and last season in particular, when his years of hard work and commitment resulted in a most impressive performance," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in a statement. "We look forward to working with Matt again in 2009." Teams are allowed to place the franchise tag on one player per season. Without it, Cassel would have become an unrestricted free agent Feb. 27 and could have signed with any team without compensation to the Patriots. [...]

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9:00 PM EST (1)

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel,

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel, as expected. The franchise number for Cassel is $14.65 million, which is similar to Tom Brady's cap charge. [...]

8:00 PM EST (2)

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Beat writer Mike Reiss believes the Patriots tagged Matt Cassel

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Beat writer Mike Reiss believes the Patriots tagged Matt Cassel on the first possible day in order to create a larger negotiating window with interested trade partners. [...]

2.

The Patriots are expected to designate Cassel as their franchise

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News: The Patriots are expected to designate Cassel as their franchise player and that move could come as early as Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

7:00 PM EST (2)

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Beat writer Mike Reiss believes the Patriots decided to tag

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Beat writer Mike Reiss believes the Patriots decided to tag Matt Cassel on the first possible day in order to create a larger negotiating window with interested trade partners. [...]

2.

The Patriots have placed their franchise tag on Cassel, the

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News: The Patriots have placed their franchise tag on Cassel, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

6:00 PM EST (4)

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel,

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel, as expected. The franchise number for Cassel is $14.65 million, which is similar to Tom Brady's cap charge. [...]

2.

The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel,

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel, as expected. The franchise number for Cassel is $14.65 million, which is similar to Tom Brady's salary. [...]

3.

The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel,

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel, as expected. The franchise number for Cassel is $14.65 million, which is similar to Tom Brady's salary. [...]

4.

The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel,

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel, as expected. The franchise number for Cassel is $14.65 million, which is similar to Tom Brady's salary. [...]

5:00 PM EST (8)

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The Associated Press reports that the New England Patriots have

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The Associated Press reports that the New England Patriots have placed the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel. By placing the tag on Cassel, the Pats have the right to match any offer made by another team to the free agent. Should Cassel leave New England, the Pats would receive two first-round picks as compensation.The one-year deal is reportedly worth $14.65 million. Once signed, Cassel could either be retained by New England or traded to another team.

2.

The Patriots announced Thursday that they have utilized their

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News: The Patriots announced Thursday that they have utilized their 2009 franchise designation on QB Matt Cassel. "Matt has been a pleasure to coach his entire career and last season in particular, when his years of hard work and commitment resulted in a most impressive performance," said Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. "We look forward to working with Matt again in 2009." [...]

3.

New England placed the franchise tag on Cassel on Thursday,

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New England placed the franchise tag on Cassel on Thursday, meaning the quarterback remains a free agent, but the Patriots can match any offer made by another team or allow him to sign with that team in exchange for two first-round draft picks.

Impacts: If and when he signs the one-year franchise tag designation worth $14.65 million for 2009, Cassel will be under contract to the Patriots, who could keep him or trade him. Cassel's stock soared last season after he took over for Tom Brady, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opening game. He helped the Patriots to an 11-5 record, but they missed the playoffs.

4.

New England placed the franchise tag on Cassel on Thursday,

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New England placed the franchise tag on Cassel on Thursday, meaning the quarterback remains a free agent, but the Patriots can match any offer made by another team or allow him to sign with that team in exchange for two first-round draft picks. If and when he signs the one-year franchise tag designation worth $14.65 million for 2009, Cassel will be under contract to the Patriots, who could keep him or trade him. Cassel's stock soared last season after he took over for Tom Brady, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opening game. He helped the Patriots to an 11-5 record, but they missed the playoffs.

5.

The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel,

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The Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel, as expected. The franchise number for Cassel is $14.65 million, which is similar to Tom Brady's salary. [...]

6.

Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel,

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Patriots have assigned the franchise tag to QB Matt Cassel, as expected. .. [...]

7.

The Patriots have placed their franchise tag on Cassel, the

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News: The Patriots have placed their franchise tag on Cassel, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

8.

ESPNews reports the New England Patriots have placed the non-exclusive

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ESPNews reports the New England Patriots have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on QB Matt Cassel. Cassel will be able to negotiate with other teams.

3:00 PM EST (1)

1.

One NFL personnel director says he is concerned that Matt Cassel

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One NFL personnel director says he is concerned that Matt Cassel may be a one-year wonder. "He didn't play much in college.. [...]

12:00 PM EST (2)

1.

As of noon ET, NFL teams are eligible to place the franchise

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As of noon ET, NFL teams are eligible to place the franchise tag on impending free agents. Teams have until Feb. 19 to use the tenders The Pats probably won't waste much time before franchising Matt Cassel. [...]

2.

As of noon ET, NFL teams are eligible to place the franchise

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As of noon ET, NFL teams are eligible to place the franchise tag on impending free agents. Teams have until Feb. 19 to use the tenders New England probably won't waste much time before franchising Matt Cassel. [...]

11:00 AM EST (2)

1.

As of noon ET, NFL teams are currently eligible to place the

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As of noon ET, NFL teams are currently eligible to place the franchise tag on impending free agents. Teams have until Feb. 19 to use the tenders New England probably won't waste much time before slapping Matt Cassel. [...]

2.

As of noon ET, NFL teams are currently eligible to place the

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As of noon ET, NFL teams are currently eligible to place the franchise tag on impending free agents. Teams have until Feb. 19 to use the designations New England probably won't waste much time before franchising Matt Cassel. [...]

10:00 AM EST (1)

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The Patriots are fully expected to designate Cassel as their

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News: The Patriots are fully expected to designate Cassel as their franchise player and that move could come as early as Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

[+] February 2nd 2009 9 Updates

6:00 PM EST (1)

1.

According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, there is "growing

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According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, there is "growing speculation" that the Vikings will make a run at free agent Matt Cassel. Cassel will be franchise tagged by the Patriots and cost several draft picks, including at least one first-rounder, and a $60+ million contract. [...]

3:00 PM EST (1)

1.

According to a gossip column in the NY Daily News, Matt Cassel

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According to a gossip column in the NY Daily News, Matt Cassel was urinated on in the bathroom during the Super Bowl. An intoxicated man allegedly tried to cut in front of Cassel at the Raymond James Stadium urinals. [...]

2:00 PM EST (2)

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The New York Daily News reports New England Patriots QB Matt

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The New York Daily News reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel was urinated on during festivities prior to Super Bowl XLIII. Cassel was in line for the bathroom at ESPN�'s Tampa Bay Super Bowl bash Friday, Jan. 30, when a drunken reveler tried to cut in front of him. \"Matt told him to wait his turn and headed into the urinals,\" according to a source. Moments later, the man barged in and proceeded to purposefully urinate directly on Cassel�'s leg. After security tossed the man, Cassel headed back out into the crowd, wet pants and all.

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According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, there is "growing

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According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, there is "growing speculation" that the Vikings will make a run at free agent Matt Cassel. Cassel will be franchise tagged by the Patriots and cost several draft picks, including at least one first-rounder, and a $60+ million contract to acquire. [...]

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According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, there is "growing

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According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, there is "growing speculation" that the Vikings will make a run at free agent Matt Cassel. Cassel will be franchise tagged by the Patriots and cost several draft picks, including at least one first-rounder, and $60+ million contract to acquire. [...]

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The Chiefs may be the top suitor for quarterback Matt Cassel

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The Chiefs may be the top suitor for quarterback Matt Cassel if the Patriots use the franchise tag and then look to trade him, the Boston Herald reports.The Scott Pioli connection makes such speculation very convenient. The Chiefs are expected to be the in the market for a new starter or at least someone to compete with Tyler Thigpen. However, it's premature to think Pioli would want to pay a hefty price for Cassel. Heck, the GM might even have first-hand knowledge that Cassel won't be worth whatever the Patriots could be asking.

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Mike Reiss, of The Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots

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Mike Reiss, of The Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel said he would not have a problem returning to the team as a backup if he is assigned the franchise tag. If the Patriots approach him about a contract extension before free agency, Cassel also said he is willing to listen. If he simply becomes a free agent, Cassel will look for opportunities elsewhere. \"I\'m open to all options at this point,\" Cassel said. \"We\'re going to go out and explore all our options and see what is best for me and my career, and also what direction we want to go. Discussions haven\'t started yet, so I wish I had more to go off of, and say, \'This is what\'s happening.\' We\'re going into this thing with a complete open mind, and nothing is out of the question.\"

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Karen Guregian, of the Boston Herald, reports the New York Jets,

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Karen Guregian, of the Boston Herald, reports the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers could all be potential suitors for the services of New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel should he be traded in the offseason.

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Karen Guregian, of the Boston Herald, reports the Kansas City

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Karen Guregian, of the Boston Herald, reports the Kansas City Chiefs could potentially be a team interested in New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel should he receive the franchise tag and subsequently traded by the Patriots during the offseason.

[+] February 1st 2009 1 Updates

YDS	CMP%	TD	INT	RANK	FSP
1472	55.8	10	6	21st	20.93
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Week	Pass Yds	Rush Yds	Pass TDs	INTs	Fumbles	Points	Differential
10	216	-3	0	1	1	4	31
9	262	3	2	0	0	22	18
7	97	24	1	3	0	5	34
6	186	16	0	0	0	8	43
5	253	28	2	0	0	24	11
4	127	25	2	0	0	19	26
3	90	-1	2	0	0	15	22
2	241	34	1	2	0	14	24
Totals:	1472	126	10	6	1	111

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