Cassel to say to Pollard: "Thank you for the opportunity" - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 03-03-2009, 05:00 PM

I read this in Reiss's blog and other sites as to what Cassel said in his news conference -

Is it me and is this disrespect to Brady for Matt to THANK Pollard for the opportunity meaning thanks Pollard for taking Brady out - OR Am I reading into this wrong and a little differently than it was meant to be??

Thanking ANYONE including a new teammate for giving him a chance to play because he took out the franchise player is a bit shocking,unless once again I am seeing it differently than it looks.

Cassel's response is a few questions into the conference in the link provided when talking about Pollard

Could this be the 'evil' and envious side of Matt we have not seen now that he is a rich man?

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...l_nuggets.html

Disco Volante · 03-03-2009, 05:03 PM

No matter the context, that's ridiculous.

slash83 · 03-03-2009, 05:03 PM

i dont like it, better be careful matty thigpen could be thanking dawkins sometime next season.

Lampshade · 03-03-2009, 05:04 PM

It was a joke.

letekro · 03-03-2009, 05:05 PM

I'm sure Brady (a) doesn't care what Matt Cassel says and (b) even if he did, he has a much better sense of humor than most on this board.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 03-03-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lampshade

It was a joke.

Does not say it was a joke nor was he laughing or the press either - We can only hope he was joking but even a joke like that would be tasteless since it actually took the best player in the game out for a whole season,thats nothing to laugh or joke about if you ask me.

I hope someone askes him if those comments were in fun,regardless its a dumb comment

***BelichickFan*** · 03-03-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lampshade

It was a joke.

Of course it was. You could tell he was just winging the answer based on the lines before that. I can't believe people are taking it seriously.

robertweathers · 03-03-2009, 05:08 PM

The entire situation is uncomfortable. I mean he is now the teammate of the guy who essentially was the catalyst for him to become a starting NFL QB and be set financially for the rest of his life- all at the expense of his very good friend. I'm not sure what the right thing to say in that situation besides saying nothing...

Lampshade · 03-03-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

Does not say it was a joke nor was he laughing or the press either - We can only hope he was joking but even a joke like that would be tasteless since it actually took the best player in the game out for a whole season,thats nothing to laugh or joke about if you ask me.

I hope someone askes him if those comments were in fun,regardless its a dumb comment

Well when you hold your press conferences you can be as dour as you like

Come on, this is silly in the extreme. Cassel and Brady are great friends.

Disco Volante · 03-03-2009, 05:11 PM

Well yes obviously it was a joke, but it's uncalled for and unprofessional.

Thanks for taking out the best QB in the league during his prime which gave me the chance to play, hur hur.