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Re: Knee jerk reations.....
That might be true, but the fact is that IMHO it is not that while a true franchise QB is rare and hard to find, an average NFL QB, a guy who can manage a good team to the playoffs is not that hard. I think Cassell could do it. However I can think of a bunch of guys, who with the proper coaching could take this Pats team to the playoffs. The point being, the Pats can always get a "competent guy" who would be willing to come here to back up Brady.
And make no mistake, Brady isn't going anywhere for the next 5-8 years. The man is like Montana or Favre, you are going to have to rip the uniform off him, before he quits the game. Even when his physical skills start to wane, in his mind he will always think he can still do it.
So for that matter I find the position of back up QB on the Patriots to be the LEAST important position on the roster because I think its one you can always fill with a competetent back up.
The Pats aren't looking for Tom Brady's replacement. They are seeking a possible replacement for Matt Cassel if he walks after next year. I think that it is good judgment to start training someone now instead of wasting another year.
That might be true, but the fact is that IMHO it is not that while a true franchise QB is rare and hard to find, an average NFL QB, a guy who can manage a good team to the playoffs is not that hard. I think Cassell could do it. However I can think of a bunch of guys, who with the proper coaching could take this Pats team to the playoffs. The point being, the Pats can always get a "competent guy" who would be willing to come here to back up Brady.
And make no mistake, Brady isn't going anywhere for the next 5-8 years. The man is like Montana or Favre, you are going to have to rip the uniform off him, before he quits the game. Even when his physical skills start to wane, in his mind he will always think he can still do it.
So for that matter I find the position of back up QB on the Patriots to be the LEAST important position on the roster because I think its one you can always fill with a competetent back up.