1. How will the Chiefs fix their quarterback problem?Since a strong debut season with Kansas City (3,116 yards, 27 TD, 7 INT) in 2010 that saw the team reach the playoffs, Matt Cassel's play has dropped off significantly, as he's thrown just 16 touchdowns against 21 interceptions in a combined 18 games the past two seasons. Cassel struggles with decision-making under pressure, and with the potential for an entirely new front office and coaching staff this off-season, there is little obligation for the new regime to keep him on the roster in 2013. The team could either choose to bring in a veteran to replace Cassel if the team is in "win now" mode, and there could be some potentially intriguing options available. If the team decides to look at someone through free agency, they could very well look at current Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. Vick has struggled to take care of the football the past two seasons, and his scrambling ability leaves him more vulnerable to ...
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Matt Cassel,
Michael Vick,
Jason Campbell,
Ryan Nassib,
Romeo Crennel,
Todd Haley,
Dwayne Bowe,
Branden Albert,
Glenn Dorsey,
Scott Pioli,
Clark Hunt,
Eric Berry,
Dexter McCluster,
Javier Arenas,
Tony Moeaki,
Tyson Jackson,
Jonathan Baldwin
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Syracuse Orange
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Syracuse Orange
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