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Re: Revisiting an old idea....
Given normal QB roster structure, there is also some advantage to Cassel departing.
Normally, best case, a team wants:
1) Top NFL starter
2) Mediocre aging vet (Brad Johnson, Kerry Collins, Damon Huard, etc.)
3) High-potential developing young player
The Pats have two or three young inexperienced players right now.
O'Connell, as a rookie playing only in the fourth quarter, showed a few signs that he could offer more potential than Cassel.
O'Connell was drafted higher.
O'Connell has dramatically more game experience the past four years.
A roster with Brady, mediocre vet, O'Connell is well balanced.
Mediocre vet starts for a game or two if needed.
O'Connell would be a longer term option if Brady again went down.
The mediocre vet might be cheaper than next year's Cassel, especially under some of the scenarios proposed.
Given normal QB roster structure, there is also some advantage to Cassel departing.
Normally, best case, a team wants:
1) Top NFL starter
2) Mediocre aging vet (Brad Johnson, Kerry Collins, Damon Huard, etc.)
3) High-potential developing young player
The Pats have two or three young inexperienced players right now.
O'Connell, as a rookie playing only in the fourth quarter, showed a few signs that he could offer more potential than Cassel.
O'Connell was drafted higher.
O'Connell has dramatically more game experience the past four years.
A roster with Brady, mediocre vet, O'Connell is well balanced.
Mediocre vet starts for a game or two if needed.
O'Connell would be a longer term option if Brady again went down.
The mediocre vet might be cheaper than next year's Cassel, especially under some of the scenarios proposed.