Patriots' Wes Welker happy for friend Matt Cassel

 
RYAN STEWART
Published: June 29, 2009

Wes Welker is happy for his friend and former teammate Matt Cassel , but not for the reasons one might think.

Cassel, 27, recently signed a contract worth nearly $15 million to be the Kansas City Chiefs ’ starting quarterback after a 2008 season in which he exceeded expectations filling in for an injured Tom Brady in New England .

Welker was sad to see Cassel go west, but there are perks.

"I...


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