Matt Cassel vs. Brett Favre - New England Patriots Forums

JDSal45 · 08-24-2008, 06:42 PM

I keep hearing how "great" Brett Favre has looked this preseason from the media and Jets fans. Jim Mora was just on NFL Network acting like he has lit it up and looked in prime form versus the Giants (zero points put up).

But then I analyze his drives and I see in 7 drives, he has led the Jets to exactly 7 points. That is it. 5 of the other 6 drives resulted in punts and the other one, the half ran out wth no points.

1 TD in 7 drives. That is "great"? And the one TD drive came on a short field and was only a 46 yard drive for a TD.

I mean, I am not saying he has been terrible, but the fact is only 14% of his drives resulted in points so far. Just by way of comparison, 15% of Matt Cassel's drives have resulted in points so far this preseason (2 for 13). And we all know how he has been.

So I just don't get the Favre love. His stats aren't bad, but its not resulting in much good.

J D Sal

NJPatsfan26 · 08-24-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JDSal45

I keep hearing how "great" Brett Favre has looked this preseason from the media and Jets fans. Jim Mora was just on NFL Network acting like he has lit it up and looked in prime form versus the Giants (zero points put up).

But then I analyze his drives and I see in 7 drives, he has led the Jets to exactly 7 points. That is it. 5 of the other 6 drives resulted in punts and the other one, the half ran out wth no points.

1 TD in 7 drives. That is "great"? And the one TD drive came on a short field and was only a 46 yard drive for a TD.

I mean, I am not saying he has been terrible, but the fact is only 14% of his drives resulted in points so far. Just by way of comparison, 15% of Matt Cassel's drives have resulted in points so far this preseason (2 for 13). And we all know how he has been.

So I just don't get the Favre love. His stats aren't bad, but its not resulting in much good.

J D Sal

But of course the media whore that Brett Farve is, he will be the greatest thing to happen to the jest since sliced bread....or Mangini......

SVN · 08-24-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JDSal45

I keep hearing how "great" Brett Favre has looked this preseason from the media and Jets fans. Jim Mora was just on NFL Network acting like he has lit it up and looked in prime form versus the Giants (zero points put up).

But then I analyze his drives and I see in 7 drives, he has led the Jets to exactly 7 points. That is it. 5 of the other 6 drives resulted in punts and the other one, the half ran out wth no points.

1 TD in 7 drives. That is "great"? And the one TD drive came on a short field and was only a 46 yard drive for a TD.

I mean, I am not saying he has been terrible, but the fact is only 14% of his drives resulted in points so far. Just by way of comparison, 15% of Matt Cassel's drives have resulted in points so far this preseason (2 for 13). And we all know how he has been.

So I just don't get the Favre love. His stats aren't bad, but its not resulting in much good.

J D Sal

i think if cassell played like favre and didnt score any points i woiuld happier. in the 3rd game more than one of favre's passes was called back due to illegal motion including a touchdown. as we all say , stats dont tell the whole story as much i hate favre for the crap he he pulled this season.

***IcyPatriot*** · 08-24-2008, 07:14 PM

Favre makes me want to puke with the hype but really ... give the guy a break he was only there a little over a week.

The Boston Patriot · 08-24-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JDSal45

I keep hearing how "great" Brett Favre has looked this preseason from the media and Jets fans. Jim Mora was just on NFL Network acting like he has lit it up and looked in prime form versus the Giants (zero points put up).

But then I analyze his drives and I see in 7 drives, he has led the Jets to exactly 7 points. That is it. 5 of the other 6 drives resulted in punts and the other one, the half ran out wth no points.

1 TD in 7 drives. That is "great"? And the one TD drive came on a short field and was only a 46 yard drive for a TD.

I mean, I am not saying he has been terrible, but the fact is only 14% of his drives resulted in points so far. Just by way of comparison, 15% of Matt Cassel's drives have resulted in points so far this preseason (2 for 13). And we all know how he has been.

So I just don't get the Favre love. His stats aren't bad, but its not resulting in much good.

J D Sal

Compared to what the Jets had at QB Favre is a breath of fresh air. We are
spoiled wrt QB. They were/are desperate. A great move by the Jets but the
one big problem they have is BF is 39 in October and if he plays all season and
next, whenever he decides to hang it up, they are back to ground zero looking
for a servicable QB.