Something fishy about the whole thing - New England Patriots Forums

BostonBullit · 09-08-2008, 07:19 AM

now I'm not all Mulder and Scully and fake moon landing normally but something feels fishy about this entire thing. The Pats play Cassel this pre-season more than his entire college and pro careers combined and keep him on the roster despite most of the "pundits" and messageboard analysts think he's going to get cut for the younger (more promising?) Gootz; even though Brady doesn't look in any way injured whenever he's seen on/off the field. They also keep 5 backs on the roster, which most view as a bit unusual, seemingly setting up for a more ground based attack this season. The only thing anyone talks about all pre-season is the backup QB position...more backup QB talk than anytime in history it seems.

then we have the first game of the season and Brady is gone, most likely for the season, before the second qtr even starts.....just feels fishy for some reason

***maverick4*** · 09-08-2008, 07:25 AM

Are you saying the NFL is theatrical like wrestling?

***Gwedd*** · 09-08-2008, 07:26 AM

Friend,

You really need to get back on your meds.....

Respects,

***PATSNUTme*** · 09-08-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonBullit

now I'm not all Mulder and Scully and fake moon landing normally but something feels fishy about this entire thing. The Pats play Cassel this pre-season more than his entire college and pro careers combined and keep him on the roster despite most of the "pundits" and messageboard analysts think he's going to get cut for the younger (more promising?) Gootz; even though Brady doesn't look in any way injured whenever he's seen on/off the field. They also keep 5 backs on the roster, which most view as a bit unusual, seemingly setting up for a more ground based attack this season. The only thing anyone talks about all pre-season is the backup QB position...more backup QB talk than anytime in history it seems.

then we have the first game of the season and Brady is gone, most likely for the season, before the second qtr even starts.....just feels fishy for some reason

I think that you are on to something here. Just what, I don't know.

BostonBullit · 09-08-2008, 07:32 AM

I've been on something since halfway through the first quarter of yesterdays game.

Patriot_in_NY · 09-08-2008, 07:32 AM

Yeah, they probably inserted a "kick stand" joint into Brady's knee just before the game so that we'd all get to see it bend horrifically in order to "sell us" on it.

JSn · 09-08-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PATSNUTme

I thnk that you are on to something here. Just what, I don't know.

Just playing the odds, I bet. And that gives BB even more cred.

***DaBruinz*** · 09-08-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonBullit

now I'm not all Mulder and Scully and fake moon landing normally but something feels fishy about this entire thing. The Pats play Cassel this pre-season more than his entire college and pro careers combined and keep him on the roster despite most of the "pundits" and messageboard analysts think he's going to get cut for the younger (more promising?) Gootz; even though Brady doesn't look in any way injured whenever he's seen on/off the field. They also keep 5 backs on the roster, which most view as a bit unusual, seemingly setting up for a more ground based attack this season. The only thing anyone talks about all pre-season is the backup QB position...more backup QB talk than anytime in history it seems.

then we have the first game of the season and Brady is gone, most likely for the season, before the second qtr even starts.....just feels fishy for some reason

1) The Pats could have been playing Cassel more this pre-season because they were auditioning him for other teams in hopes of trading him.

2) The Patriots don't have 5 backs on the roster YET. Faulk is suspended currently so he doesn't count. The number of backs and the running game won't mean squat if McDaniels continues to telegraph the plays they way he did in the 2nd half.

3) There was more "back-up QB talk" in 2000 and in 2001 than there has been this year. Most people were calling for Michael Bishop at the time though.

***Leave No Doubt*** · 09-08-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JSn

Just playing the odds, I bet. And that gives BB even more cred.

If BB was playing the odds I hope he takes us all to Vegas

TheGodInAGreyHoodie · 09-08-2008, 07:55 AM

Wacky conspiracy theory time.

Before the season Bill decides

1) Cassel needs more in game experience and practice in case Brady gets injured
2) That last years ultimate downfall was the pressure of an undefeated season.

Bill decide that the first time Tom gets hit he is to fake an injury. Cassel plays until he loses a game, then Tom returns the following game, lacking any pressure to go undefeated this season.

Tom was in the locker room watching the game on TV. But is disappointed he won't get to face the Jets.

The rest is a giant rouse.