10-22-2008, 10:16 AM
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Re: Cassel vs the Vaunted Vet Backup
Usually a QB is a back up because he sucks as a starter. There aren't enough starting quality QBs in the league even when the position is at full strength. That is why guys like JT O'Sullivan, Brodie Croyle (at least until he was IRed), and Kerry Collins have starting jobs.
I don't know if Cassel is the best back up the Pats could have had going into the season, but once Brady went down he was their best option to replace him.
I do agree that people are spoiled with Brady. I think there are far too many people on this board who jump off a cliff every time there is a remote sign of trouble.
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