The Patriots have decided to Francise Matt Cassel - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 01-03-2009, 01:00 AM

Found out on ESPN and on TV reports that the Pats will put the Franchise Tag on Cassel because they feel he is an asset to the organization.

Can't I'm surprised after he led the Pats to 11 wins. No way was they going to let him go and not sure if Brady will be in full form in 2009

EricIdlefan · 01-03-2009, 01:22 AM

Yeah but when Brady returns back to full form? What will happen there?! Hummmmmmmm!!

TVFactFan · 01-03-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by EricIdlefan

Yeah but when Brady returns back to full form? What will happen there?! Hummmmmmmm!!

They will have QB insurance. Not too many teams have a good Starting QB and back up.

The only team I remember in this situation was the 91 niners with joe Montana and Steve Young

Big C · 01-03-2009, 10:43 AM

You need a good backkup QB.

Look at the Steelers- when Roethlisberger got hurt in the Monday Night game in Washington, Leftwich filled in nicely.

Also, look at the Seahawks- Hasslebeck got hurt and Seneca Wallace did a nice job filling in (You-know-who can attest to that)

Contrast that with the Cowboys and Bengals, whose seasons turned costly without Romo and Palmer.

TVFactFan · 01-03-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FSU

You need a good backkup QB.

Look at the Steelers- when Roethlisberger got hurt in the Monday Night game in Washington, Leftwich filled in nicely.

Also, look at the Seahawks- Hasslebeck got hurt and Seneca Wallace did a nice job filling in (You-know-who can attest to that)

Contrast that with the Cowboys and Bengals, whose seasons turned costly without Romo and Palmer.

The Cowboys have never put effort into finding a solid backup. Even when Kurt Warner was availavle 3 years ago they never went after him.

Brian Damage · 01-03-2009, 12:53 PM

Actually, that is bad news for Tom Brady. There were rumors going around that Brady's knee is in a lot worse shape than the Patriots are letting on. Rumors are that Brady could miss half of the 2009 season as well.

TVFactFan · 01-03-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Actually, that is bad news for Tom Brady. There were rumors going around that Brady's knee is in a lot worse shape than the Patriots are letting on. Rumors are that Brady could miss half of the 2009 season as well.

Well the franchise Tag makes even more sense now. People on the Dallas Board was hoping Cassel came there and I was like-"HE WANTS TO START" not backup a professional d*ckhead like Tony Romo-lol

Brian Damage · 01-03-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Well the franchise Tag makes even more sense now. People on the Dallas Board was hoping Cassel came there and I was like-"HE WANTS TO START" not backup a professional d*ckhead like Tony Romo-lol

I am sure Matt Cassel is pissed about this.

TVFactFan · 01-03-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I am sure Matt Cassel is pissed about this.

I don't think so since he will get $14 million bones-lol

mriggles · 01-03-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I am sure Matt Cassel is pissed about this.

i am sure he can live with it... He will recieve 14 million bucks next year for being the franchise player... thats if he starts or is a back up

TVFactFan · 01-03-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mriggles

i am sure he can live with it... He will recieve 14 million bucks next year for being the franchise player... thats if he starts or is a back up

I know these teams were not happy to hear that

Chicago
Tampa Bay
Minnesota
Jets

Waterston_Fan · 01-03-2009, 08:22 PM

Well, at least they have a good back up if they need it.

Wreckless · 01-03-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

I know these teams were not happy to hear that

Chicago
Tampa Bay
Minnesota
Jets

Yeah. The Bears, his hometown team as well & Minnesota will be looking at Donovan next year, as a QB possibility. Not that it could or will happen, I am just saying it and putting it into perspective. I don't think it will. Even if he was unhappy with the Eagles, come off-season/into next season, and DESPERATELY wanted to be traded, and nothing else (which I doubt will all happen), I think the Eagles wouldn't let him sign or wouldn't trade him to any NFC team. Yeah, it's not an NFC East team in the Giants, Cowboys or Redskins, but I think they would (want to) be smart about it & trade him to a non-conference team. The Redskins might be looking at him cause Jason Campbell hasn't fully blossomed yet. Anyways, Matt Cassell should be fine with whatever role he is given or ends up having next season lol- whether starter or backup to Brady, with making over 14 million as an NFL player!

GARFIELDKOOL · 01-03-2009, 09:17 PM

The question is.....will Tom Brady be ready at the start of the 2009 season?

Chelsea · 01-03-2009, 10:12 PM

One thing not mentioned: With the pay raise stipulated by the use of the franchise option - Cassel will be making more next season than Brady.

01-03-2009, 01:00 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,152	The Patriots have decided to Francise Matt Cassel Found out on ESPN and on TV reports that the Pats will put the Franchise Tag on Cassel because they feel he is an asset to the organization. Can't I'm surprised after he led the Pats to 11 wins. No way was they going to let him go and not sure if Brady will be in full form in 2009

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Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	One thing not mentioned: With the pay raise stipulated by the use of the franchise option - Cassel will be making more next season than Brady.
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01-03-2009, 10:43 AM	#4
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	You need a good backkup QB. Look at the Steelers- when Roethlisberger got hurt in the Monday Night game in Washington, Leftwich filled in nicely. Also, look at the Seahawks- Hasslebeck got hurt and Seneca Wallace did a nice job filling in (You-know-who can attest to that) Contrast that with the Cowboys and Bengals, whose seasons turned costly without Romo and Palmer.

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Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Well, at least they have a good back up if they need it.

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GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	The question is.....will Tom Brady be ready at the start of the 2009 season?