Comments on: CASSEL FRANCHISED BY PATRIOTS

By: ScottieC

ScottieC — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:58:51 +0000

As the Original 3.2..1 guy, I say:
Let the Patriot Hate and Jealousy begin in 3……….2……….1

By: HGH is tasty

HGH is tasty — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:57:51 +0000

Who cares. Anyone remember Derek Anderson?

By: NonYahooHotmailAcct

NonYahooHotmailAcct — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:48:17 +0000

Cassel isn’t worth $14 M a year, but he won’t be making that. He is worth the 7-10 million some team will get him.
And don’t count on KC — Thigpen was pretty good last year and Pioli knows that.

By: markpmac

markpmac — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:46:14 +0000

I love the people here gabbing about how dumb a move this is. I’m sure you guys are much more schooled in personnel moves than one of the greatest coaches of all time. Unreal. You guys have some brass ones.

By: ctpatsfan77

ctpatsfan77 — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:45:47 +0000

“How about Jets signing Franchised Cassel to replace Favre to sell the other seat licenses in the new stadium in east rutherford, new jersey? Or at worst force Patriots to use up all that cap space on 2 QBs?”
Sorry–you need $15M in free cap space first. And, BTW, if the JEST were to offer two firsts, Belichick would drive Cassel down to East Rutherford himself.

By: AngelaF

AngelaF — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:44:42 +0000

I think the fact that the Jets are most likely going to need a QB is a factor in the Patriots decision to franchise Cassel.

By: superius

superius — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:43:21 +0000

misterj says:
February 5th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Gonna be funny how they’re gonna have to trade or cut brady or cassel.
Can’t believe they would do this. Stupid stupid stupid.

By: CaptainFantastik

CaptainFantastik — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:28:22 +0000

Many here are:
a) over-estimating his trade value, just because the Patriots are willing to pay him $14+ million doesn’t mean he’s worth that much to other teams.
b) assuming teams would be dumb enough to sell their futures to get a 1 year starter who played behind one of the better lines in the league and got to throw to Moss and Welker. He won’t have that luxury if he ends up with a bottom-dweller squad…….and General Managers are well aware of that. Really, the only Front Office I see dumb enough to make that decision who also has a need at QB is Detroit.
If the Pats are unable to unload him they will be in a bit of a bind.

By: nflwizard

nflwizard — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:27:59 +0000

I think Matt did a great job last year coming on and leading the team to 11-5. But I can’t help but wonder if this means that the Pats have a strong sense of thinking Tom may not be able to resume his pre-injury status. I’m not a Patriots fan; however, I think Tom Brady is good for the game and wish him the best of luck.
I don’t think Scott Pioli is going to ransom the Chiefs draft choices and salary cap just to get Cassel. Dick Vermeil did that when we traded for Trent Green and we’ve never recovered.

By: Outsyder

Outsyder — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:19:54 +0000

Should he pack his bags for Kansas City?

By: nedirect

nedirect — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:14:44 +0000

he will not take a snap for the patriots ever again.

By: yankeemofo

yankeemofo — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:12:56 +0000

He’ll stay for less money.

By: dashoe

dashoe — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:12:32 +0000

Mark this down people….
Matt Cassell will be the starting QB for the New England Patriots in 2009.
Brady, you’ve just been Bledsoe’d.

By: 8man

8man — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:06:42 +0000

I think most of us knew this was going to happen and would be surprised if they didn’t do it.
Hey, does that mean we are starting to think like Bill Belichick? Or this just another Jedi mind trick for a big surprise down the road?

By: pat in philly

pat in philly — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:59:56 +0000

draft day trade for Mr. Cassell

By: Bob S.

Bob S. — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:45:44 +0000

How about Jets signing Franchised Cassel to replace Favre to sell the other seat licenses in the new stadium in east rutherford, new jersey? Or at worst force Patriots to use up all that cap space on 2 QBs?

By: DarthJay

DarthJay — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:38:52 +0000

The silver lining in losing the best player in the NFL for the season and dashing another sure shot at the Super Bowl is going to be turning a guy who was only drafted in the seventh round because Belichick thought he would sign with the Titans or Bengals into a first round pick (at worst a pair of seconds).
So God… err… Brady comes back next year, the Patriots get infused with even more young talent and all is right in the world again. It’s a shame for the rest the league fans out there that their year off from Patriots dominance resulted in a team winning the Super Bowl for the sixth time instead of, you know, an upstart team in their first Super Bowl winning, but hey, you can thank the NFL for that.

By: TuPlaxicoHarrisSmithShakurBurress

TuPlaxicoHarrisSmithShakurBurress — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:33:35 +0000

This can only mean that Brady’s rehab and knee aren’t going well.
Goodbye Brady…your HOF career is over! At least you have Gisele to keep you warm at night

By: empty13

empty13 — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:30:52 +0000

hey mom i won the lot-to…

By: misterj

misterj — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:20:26 +0000

Gonna be funny how they’re gonna have to trade or cut brady or cassel.
Can’t believe they would do this. Stupid stupid stupid.

By: newenglandfan

newenglandfan — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:19:52 +0000

Good for Cassel, he had a great year. If he is traded though,how would you like the Vikings chances next season with him at quarterback?

By: deddyluger

deddyluger — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:18:46 +0000

They might be franchising him to keep him. Maybe Brady isn’t ready to go.

By: udamright

udamright — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:15:35 +0000

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By: blackglass3

blackglass3 — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:14:09 +0000

Congrats, Matt. You did an awesome job for us last year and no matter what happens now, you’ll always be a loved Patriot. Enjoy your $14M or your long term deal and starting gig.

By: ampats

ampats — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:03:27 +0000

New England is now open for business. Hello Detroit is on the line with their #20 in the 1st round & a2,maybe + 4th rounder? Hello Scott Pioli, how does Tyler Thigben look?Tony Gonzales +???

By: DwaredominatesAgain

DwaredominatesAgain — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:00:33 +0000

Somewhere in West Virginia, Florio is pleasuring himself to this article

By: superius

superius — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:56:55 +0000

Wow the first day they can do it they pull the trigger.
Wonder if this means a few teams have made it known that they are interested in making a deal or not.
Let the games (and full fledged speculation) begin!

By: obama23to1

obama23to1 — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:51:36 +0000

14 million to sit on his arse for a year and possibly play a couple games, possibly more. this society needs a maximum wage because what we have now is a miserable failure. most people won’t make 2 million in a lifetime

By: snowangel

snowangel — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:44:10 +0000

Interesting what the last three franchised players all have in common…
I guess I’m glad I didn’t buy a “Cassel” jersey.
Go Pats!
Cue the haters in 3…2…1…

By: Joe 6-pack

Joe 6-pack — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:42:13 +0000

Okay, now, trade Chester Taylor and maybe a 2nd or 3rd round pick for Cassel, Vikings.