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Matt Cassel QB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

ESPN 1500 Twin Cities reports Matt Cassel's deal is for two years and $7.4 million, and that the second year can be voided by Cassel up to five days after the Super Bowl.

Seeing as the odds are nil Cassel would be able to earn a better deal for 2014 next offseason, we wouldn't worry about him voiding the second year of his deal. It's far more likely the Vikings decide to move on from their questionably priced backup quarterback. If 2013 proves to be a "break" year for Christian Ponder, the Vikings are going to need to do better than Cassel to replace him.

Matt Cassel QB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

Before signing him, the Vikings made it clear to Matt Cassel that he is not entering a competition with Christian Ponder.

Right or wrong, Vikings GM Rick Spielman is committed to Ponder as his franchise quarterback. Cassel provides experienced depth. "They went 10-6 and he is their starting quarterback," Cassel said. "They said they're looking to bring somebody in with experience ... (and) be somebody who can step in if need be. The fact of the matter is, again, Christian is the starting quarterback."

Matt Cassel QB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings 1 Comment

Vikings agreed to terms with QB Matt Cassel on a multi-year contract.

The Vikings were nearly as eager to sign Cassel as they were to unload Percy Harvin. They were the only team linked to the fading signal caller both before and after his release from the Chiefs. Cassel is an upgrade on Joe Webb in that he could conceivably be thrown into the fire without crumbling, but it's hard to strongly recommend a player who's committed 30 turnovers over his past 18 games, even as a backup. Even if Christian Ponder struggles again in 2013, Cassel is not a serious threat to his job.

Matt Cassel QB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

ESPN 1500 Twin Cities' Tom Pelissero passes along word in the agent community that the Vikings will likely sign free agent Matt Cassel "if they can agree on money."

Pelissero calls the money "a big if, of course," but ESPN's Adam Schefter stated on SportsCenter Thursday that "It sounds like Minnesota is the favorite right now to get Matt Cassel." Schefter's use of "the favorite" was a bit generous. The Patriots also make sense as a potential Cassel suitor, but Minnesota can offer him a much better shot at 2013 playing time.

Matt Cassel QB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

Chiefs released QB Matt Cassel.

The six-year, $63 million deal former GM Scott Pioli gave Cassel in 2009 proved disastrous. In 47 starts for the Chiefs, he went 19-28 while turning the ball over 57 times. New coach Andy Reid will move forward with Alex Smith and Chase Daniel, while the Vikings are widely expected to pursue Cassel. The Patriots could also show interest, putting the wheels in motion for a Ryan Mallett trade to the Browns. Cassel and Ryan Fitzpatrick are the top-two quarterbacks on the market right now.

Matt Cassel QB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora "continues to hear" the Vikings "really like" Matt Cassel.

Matt Cassel QB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

The Chiefs are "trying to trade" Matt Cassel.

They won't succeed. The Chiefs can't afford to carry Cassel's $7.5 million salary for much longer if they plan to make any more moves in free agency, and will likely release their deadweight quarterback some time in the next 48 hours. Ricky Stanzi should be on his way out of Kansas City, as well.

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