Cassel To Chiefs

Matt Cassel, whom the New England Patriots named as their franchise player in early February, has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cassel has been informed he is being traded to the Chiefs, ESPN.com's John Clayton and ESPN's Michael Smith have confirmed.

The Boston Globe reported on its Web site that official paperwork had been filed with the NFL. The story was first reported by NFL.com.

Cassel had accepted the Patriots' non-exclusive franchise tender, guaranteeing the quarterback at least $14.65 million next season. Cassel faxed his acceptance to the Patriots, the NFL and the NFLPA, but the Patriots also needed to offer him the one-year contract. ESPN

We all new this was going to happen. Once Pioli went to KC, we knew there was going to be a good chance Cassel would end up there. Already the Pioli/ Patriots relationship is coming into effect with Vrabel first getting traded and now Matt Cassel. Although the picks are not specified, It has to be two first rounders. Either way, one of us will inform you once we know more.

****UPDATE****

Turns out it was for the Chiefs second round pick. Many people (myself included) expected a first round pick, but it really is a smart move. Essentially the Patriots gave up a back up QB and a LB on his last leg for a early second round pick, while also getting rid of 20 million off the books. This is a smart move doing it now because now they can grab a couple of free agents before they are all gone.