What is Bill thinking?
Mike Vrabel and Matt Cassel were traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2nd round pick. What the heck was Bill Belichick thinking? There are about a half a dozen teams on the market for a franchise quarterback such as Matt Cassel who would not only be willing to give up a first round pick, but also some quality veteran in return. The Chiefs not only got Matt Cassel for a skimpy second round pick, but they also got the leadership and talent of OLB Mike Vrabel. With the current lack of success of highly drafted quarterbacks, as in Alex Smith or Joey Harrington, the Chiefs should have been begging the Pats for Cassel in return for their first round pick (the 3rd pick of the draft). I mean, what in god’s name was Belichick thinking, trading away a franchise quarterback for a second rounder. Also, he traded Mike Vrabel, who will be a stud for at least one more year. Not only was Vrabel a good player, but he also played at a position on defense where the Pats where extremely thin at: linebacker. Considering who will be taking Mike Vrabel’s place, either Pierre Woods, Shawn Crable or a frikkin’ amazing rookie, there will be a drop in talent.
No the market was not as big as the Pats hoped for Cassel due to his price tag, but maybe trade just him for a second rounder. Not Mike Vrabel too! Ultimately, the Patriots turned a 7th round draft pick and a low-priced veteran linebacker into a high second round pick, but considering what the Patriots could have received in return. Despite the Pats clearing up some cap space, the Chiefs struck some black gold here.
I agree that the Pats could have maybe gotten more in return, but with a good draft then we can get a solid 2nd rounder who can be a possible star, but at least a starter.
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