Kansas City Chiefs Sign Chase Daniel
By Mike Dyce
November 11, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates with quarterback Chase Daniel (10) after throwing a touchdown to tight end Jimmy Graham (not pictured) during the second quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Despite reports earlier today that the New York Jets and Chase Daniel were talking, Daniel has just signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a three year deal for Drew Brees’ former back up.
CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reports that the deal is supposedly over $3 million per year. That’s a rather large pay day considering the very minimal playing time he has gotten behind Brees in New Orleans.
Chiefs agree to terms with QB Chase Daniel - Jets were very interested in him too. Likely to be worth over $3m per year
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 12, 2013
Adam Schefter tweeted that it was a 3 year deal, which would bring the deal to a 3 year $9 million deal.
Chiefs reached agreement in principle on three-year deal with former Saints QB Chase Daniel, who played at Missouri.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2013
Daniel was wise to avoid the quarterback circus in New York and will settle in behind Alex Smith in Kansas City. The trade for Alex Smith between Kansas City and San Francisco became official today when free agency officially got under way.
There are reports that Andy Reid could try to groom Chase Daniel into a starting quarterback. It could be a big marketing move for the organization given the proximity to Missouri, the state Chase Daniel played his college ball in.