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Hi Chris,

Thanks for the kind words. I did not review Matt Cassell in this article because it was a trade versus a free agency signing. But since you brought it up, here’s my take. Matt Cassell will finally answer the age old question, is it the quarterback or is it the system. After getting a few starts under his belt, Cassell almost made Patriots fans forget about their MVP Tom Brady being gone. Is Matt Cassell Tom Brady? No, but his numbers at times were not too far off.

Cassell is going from a great offense, with two talented receivers, one being a future hall of famer, a very good running game with an above average offensive line, and a great coaching staff with brilliant offensive schemes to the Kansas City Chiefs. A team which used to be known for a brilliant offensive line, that over the past few years could not be further from being brilliant.

Cassell as it stands now will have one of the game’s greatest tight ends ever in Tony Gonzalez, a dominating running back when he wants to be in Larry Johnson and a talented Dwayne Bowe at receiver. Their line play last year was terrible and I am shocked by this move because I was impressed with Tyler Thigpen’s play last year, although Matt Cassell was obtained for a steal.

If Cassell puts in the work, I can see him having success with the Chief’s. Do not expect last years production, because he will have to learn a new system and he does not have the same talent. Speaking on Fantasy terms, I had him last year and would keep him in a second for his upside. I would not draft him over the likes of Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, well, you get the point. In a keeper league, I like his value over the 35 and older quarter backs and do think that Cassell would be a great option weekly as your teams offensive flex play or a second quarterback in ignorant two quarterback leagues.

Kurt Fraschetti