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Matt Cassel | Quarterback
Team:
Minnesota Vikings
Age / DOB:
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31
) / 5/17/1982
Ht / Wt:
6'4' / 230
College:
USC
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3/14/2013: Signed a two-year, $7.4 million contract. The deal included a first-year roster bonus of $2 million. Cassel can void the second year up to five days after the Super Bowl. 2013: $1.65 million, 2014: $3.7 million (Player Option), 2015: Free Agent
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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 bigger payday 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 or push him.
Mar 18 - 11:52 AM
Source:
Tom Pelissero on Twitter
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 is there only to provide 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."
Mar 17 - 2:51 PM
Source:
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Vikings agreed to terms with QB Matt Cassel on a one-year, $4 million 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.
Mar 14 - 3:27 PM
Source:
Jay Glazer on Twitter
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.
Mar 14 - 2:56 PM
Source:
Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Cassel's deal for two seasons, worth $7.4M
Mar 18 - 11:52 AM
Cassel does not expect to compete with Ponder
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GM Rick Spielman gives Christian Ponder "just as much credit for getting us in the playoffs" as Adrian Peterson.
Spielman was referring specifically to Ponder's play when the Vikings won their final four games of the regular season. During that time, he completed 60.6 percent of his passes and threw just one interception, but averaged a mere 157.5 yards per game and totaled four passing scores. These comments are another case of Spielman trying to pump up Ponder's confidence. He's ready to ride or die with his 2011 No. 12 overall pick.
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Adrian Peterson
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Adrian Peterson
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Jerome Felton
2
Zach Line
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Greg Jennings
2
Jarius Wright
3
Joe Webb
4
Greg Childs
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Chris Summers
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Jerome Simpson
2
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Stephen Burton
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