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I say a year in the system is a year in the system. Thus, Cassell would be a better option to step in than somebody else.

Furthermore, if BB could go to battle with Rohan Davey as a #2, why not Cassell? Therefore, IMHO if we sign a vet QB (remember J. Miller), I think its for the 3rd spot for the scout team.

primetime

Hopefully Brady doesn't get hurt and it doesn't become an issue. Because if it ever does become an issue for more than a half during the last game of the season, well... I won't even say anything.

RayClay

I don't think 2 or 3 matters. They often switch game to game.

I do think we need a healthy vet to go along with a promising but inexperienced Cassel.

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tatepatsfan

I look at it more as any veteran QB v. Bramlet/Mortensen. Cassell is on this team, and I think, regardless of who may be brought in, he wins the backup job. We still need a 3rd string QB, and I'd be much more comfortable with an experienced veteran than either of the other 2 guys. If for nothing else than to help Cassell if *gulp* anything ever happened to #12. I really believe we are going to sign either Blake or Fiedler.

I'm Ron Borges?

I agree. If the Patriots were going to bring in a veteran to backup Brady, one would have to think they would have done it by now. I think they will bring in a veteran but as the third QB like you said.

Just a side note: Blake signed with the Bears a couple of years ago and couldn't get on the field over Chad Hutchinson. Ouch.

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GoWhalers

Experienced/Journeymen QBs are also invaluable when running the scout team in order to prepare the defense.

Remember the praise of Huard for his Manning-like impersonations?

Digger44

Is Jeff George around? I hear the same theme through many of these posts. It all comes down to an insurance policy. I think we must remember that BB is a master insurance salesman. He may not always show his hand, but he has a plan. As to who will be the # 3, it is tough to discern. It would be nice to have a solid passer like a Huard.

OntarioPatsFan

I'd like to see Fiedler on the team right now. Having a seasoned vet on the sideline and in practice can only aid in Cassels progression. And I would give him the nod (if both players practice similar) over Cassel.

And just think, if we needed him to play he could just pull his helmet off, flap those ears of his, fly over the defence, and land in the end zone.

Brady'sButtBoy

burp.......

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pats1

Huard won't be available, unless the Chiefs either go with 2 QBs (unlikely) or with 2nd-year Casey Printers.