1/23/09: What happens to Matt? - New England Patriots Forums

***ctpatsfan77*** · 01-23-2009, 10:58 AM

Figured it's worth asking here.

FWIW, on Moron & Moron in the Morning, they both think the Pats will probably franchise and keep Cassel.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-23-2009, 11:04 AM

There's nothing wrong with keeping Cassel for a year and guaranteeing we have a good QB next year. I'd certainly trade him, though, and get something good for him. Just like I would have F&Ted Assante as opposed to having him for one year then losing him for a comp pick.

WhiZa · 01-23-2009, 11:08 AM

If Brady is PUP'd or worse, you have to keep Cassel unless you have faith in O'C after one year. The problem is you can forget about FA. You'll need to have a monster draft.

My guess is they will give O'C a try and sign a vet in FA. Get value for Cassel today. IMO it will never be higher then it is now.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-23-2009, 11:10 AM

Helping our cause is the senior QB at the Senior Bowl have been as horrible as expected. With juniors being more risky than the already high risk average young QB, Cassel should be amazingly attractive. There is no depth to this QB class at all and even the top two have their own serious questions.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-23-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiZa

If Brady is PUP'd or worse, you have to keep Cassel unless you have faith in O'C after one year.

I doubt Brady will be PUPed but we can sign a veteran like Jeff Garcia just in case. There was less need last year as Brady had never been hurt. Garcia and O'Connell would be OK while we wait if it means getting some good picks. Keeping Cassel in that scenario would be OK too but in no way would they HAVE TO keep him.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-23-2009, 11:26 AM

So many Cassel threads I don't know where to put this. I'll put it here. This is from a guy at the Senior Bowl, he's been around for a while and is legit (as in he's not making stuff up, not that everything he says happens).

"--the market for Matt Cassel is higher than you probably think. Like a first this year and a 2nd next year high, and you'd better believe the Pats will get it if they want."

That was a day after this (which, I believe, is related to the value above) :

"Overheard right at the end of practice, don’t know who said it: “What a sh***y year to need a quarterback.” That drew lots of affirmative laughs and nods, including ones from Lions GM Martin Mayhew and Redskins coach Jim Zorn."

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtop...f=141&t=872633

***ctpatsfan77*** · 01-23-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

So many Cassel threads I don't know where to put this. I'll put it here. This is from a guy at the Senior Bowl, he's been around for a while and is legit (as in he's not making stuff up, not that everything he says happens).

"--the market for Matt Cassel is higher than you probably think. Like a first this year and a 2nd next year high, and you'd better believe the Pats will get it if they want."

Source?

[And, BTW, do you think anyone outside New England really wants to see the Pats with six picks in the first three rounds of this year's draft?

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BradyManny · 01-23-2009, 11:37 AM

Cassel's stock is high, and the weak QB class in the draft helps the cause. I would say anything after the middle of the first round.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-23-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

Source?

The source is in the link, the poster named Icness is Jeff Risdon, all his articles are here :

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***Rob0729*** · 01-23-2009, 11:58 AM

I don't see the Pats keeping Cassel. I still think concerns about Brady may be overstated by Curran. I also think Cassel will never be more valuable in a trade and the Pats can get far more value then they will ever get. You don't pass up a potentially high first round and another high pick on maybes.