Wow does he fit the Patriots system or what? Sure he doesn't have Brady's arm but he has one thing Brady does not scrambling ability. I believe the Patriots are going to make a big statement by resigning Cassel.
He fits the system well and he's a pretty good player but I still have some questions about him. I think he holds on to the ball too long at times, I still question his short accuracy and he does lack that arm strength. He will force it as well. He's playing well right now but I think a big part of it is Josh McDaniel. He's not getting enough credit for what he's done. I think McDaniel will finally be recognized by people outside of the NFL circles when it comes to the off-season and he's a hot name for a HC job. I think Cassel will be back in New England as well because of Brady's injury. I was thinking they could tag him but they have Wilforks contract to deal with as well I believe. We'll see what they do. If they let him walk, I think he could very well be a 49er or Lion (following McDaniel to Detroit).
funny thing is. we thought the exact same things about brady early in his career. he was a nobody in college. he fit the system. he wouldnt beat you, but wouldnt lose the game for you. now, just like brady, he is growing into a machine. that is EXCELLENT coaching. they took a SCRUB and turned him into an elite QB in half a season.
You consider him an elite Quarterback? I would take the following over him: Brett Favre Carson Palmer Ben Roethlisberger Peyton Manning Jay Cutler Phillip Rivers Tony Romo Eli Manning Donovan McNabb Drew Brees Matt Hasselbeck Kurt Warner Those guys, in my opinion, are better than Cassel. That's twelve guys. Depending on what you consider elite, I think top five is "elite." Cassel isn't there.
I think it has to do more about the system they run. Cassel has been there awhile so he knows how to run it.
I think Cassel is just proving what I have been saying (and been killed for) for years. This is a coaching league and, for one or the other reason, the system in New England is the most quarterback-friendly one. The way Cassel looks now, the Pats have either two of the best 5 quarterbacks in the league or just the best system producing quarterbacks, that look as if they belong in the top 5.
Not to mention guys like Randy Moss and Wes Welker. Moss is about 100x more talented than any receiver we have.
i think its more of the weapons they have then him. look at those guys on offense, i might be wrong but i think most nfl quarterbacks could succeed. i hope nobody signs him big this offseason
Put Moss on this team and watch out. Pennington's done well with undersized and no-name WR's. No, I hope somebody signs him a big contract and eats it. Scott Mitchell anyone?
