Interesting suggestion by Chris Gasper re: Cassel/O'Connell - Page 4 - New England Patriots Forums

sieglo · 09-17-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mogamedogz

"If the Patriots decide to get creative without Brady, O'Connell could see the field in the coming weeks whether Cassel is injured or not. They reached the red zone five times against the Jets but scored just one touchdown. O'Connell showed some ability to run the football during the preseason and could be a weapon inside the 20 with his mobility.

"I just want to help the offense any way I can," said O'Connell. "Like I said before, I'm just going to do anything that they ask me to do, whether it's supporting Cassel or if I have to run the team. I'm just really focusing on being ready to go, basically."

I can't believe people get paid to come up with this ****.

1) Cassel is already just as mobile as O'Connell, if not more so. He's just more experienced and more settled, so he doesn't get flushed out of the pocket as easily.

2) Unless the Pats have no shot at the playoffs, Cassel will be the starter. It's really that simple. The guy has played two very solid games. He ranks top five in passer rating in the NFL. WTF are these morons thinking?

***Lloyd_Christmas*** · 09-17-2008, 08:15 AM

I don't see it happening. I don't think it is all Cassel's fault that we only scored one time in the redzone. I think we will see more of L.Jordon in goalline situations, although Morris did a great job of leaping over the pile. They put Maroney in there once... that makes no sense to me. Wrong RB to have in there at the goalline IMO.

Cassel will be fine in the redzone. O'Connell is not going to help us score more.

09-17-2008, 10:28 AM

Any playing time Kevin O'Connell gets, I am in favor of

fourthandmiles · 09-17-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by unoriginal

If there is one flaw in Matt Cassel's game, its limited mobility.

I always enjoy your analysis, can you explain? Is this Matt Cassel vs. Matt Cassel at this point?

***PittPatriot*** · 09-17-2008, 11:29 AM

Where is Michael Bishop when you FINALLY need him!

***MoLewisrocks*** · 09-17-2008, 12:03 PM

Given this nugget from Reiss's notes column today I doubt Bill is contemplating insanity for creativity sake:

"Cassel has directed five scoring drives of 10 plays or longer, which ties for the NFL lead with Giants quarterback Eli Manning."