[Kansas City.com] Quarterback Matt Cassel has been among the regulars since the end of the season working out at the Chiefs’ Truman Sports Complex practice facility.
That doesn’t necessarily mean Cassel will be a part of things when the Chiefs begin organized team workouts in April. Even though it’s been a month since he took the job as Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid hasn’t made a commitment to Cassel.
“I’m going to just let that play out,’’ Reid said when asked whether Cassel would play for the Chiefs in 2013. “We’re too early in the process to know that. We’ll continue to evaluate it. We’re evaluating him just like we do a free agent. That’s what you do, and the thing about that is it takes time. I think he realizes that. That’s how it works when there’s a change.’’
Cassel was benched midway through last season, his fourth with the Chiefs, and replaced by Brady Quinn. Cassel ranked 32nd and last in passer rating among quarterbacks who threw enough passes to qualify.
Cassel’s 2013 salary is $7.5 million, making it unlikely the Chiefs would retain him unless he’s their starter.
He is gonna get cut, no doubt. Good luck Matt “Sand” Castle
Comment by Devon — February 10, 2013 @ 2:38 am
I think he will still be there… I know people hate this; but we have no other option at this point. If they draft a rookie, I would prefer to groom him and not throw him in the fire. I believe if the offensive line can stop the rushes Cassel may work out long enough till that line gets shored up.
Comment by Dave — February 10, 2013 @ 11:25 pm
Cassel is gone. I see us drafting a rookie and signing a free agent. They are not going to pay him.
Comment by Jesse-James — February 12, 2013 @ 12:59 am