Chiefs GM Scott Pioli is using his pull in New England to snag a couple of key players from his former employer. After putting the franchise tag on him, the Patriots send QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel to the Chiefs.
The Chiefs send their second round draft pick to New England for Vrabel, a 12 year veteran and a quarterback who until he stepped in for Tom Brady (who ironically was injured by the Chiefs in week one) hadn’t started a football game since high school.
Cassel stepped in and put up huge numbers this past season. He went on to throw for 3,693 yards and 21 touchdowns in 15 starts.
In a statement released by Pioli, he said, "I have a long history with both players, Mike and Matt are men that I respect both personally and professionally. I look forward to having them as new members of the Chiefs family."
This is a huge move for the Chiefs who will look to Vrabel leadership at linebacker and they get a proven QB who can play in the NFL. With Cassel running the offense, the Patriots went 11-5. This will allow the Chiefs to use that number three pick on another position which will also be an instant upgrade.