JoeSixPat
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Even though one can't ignore the play (or lackthereof) of the Defense it seems like everyone's focus is on offense following a loss.
So be it.
Let's look at the issue of timing between Cassell and his WRs.
Two seasons ago with Caldwell, Gaffney and others at WR there was a roaring call for patience - well through the first half of the season - to give Tom Brady the time he needed to develop timing and a rapport with his wide receivers.
Keep in mind we're talking Tom Brady here - and a 5 year starter at the time.
Now with just one start under his belt - the first start he's had since high school no less - I see absolutely no inclination to give Cassell any time whatsoever to find a groove and develop timing and a rapport with his WRs. I think maybe some fans might want to look back at their 2006 posts and be a little more even handed to give a backup with 1 start maybe half as much slack as they gave 3 time Super Bowl winning 6th year veteran Brady.
Truth be told I felt that calling for patience with QB/WR timing went way too far in 2006 with some continuing that call through November - and as we saw last season, with talented WRs Brady didn't need a whole lot of time to get his timing down with Moss and Welker - but DAMN folks, its Cassell's 2nd start - let's show just a LITTLE bit of patience before we throw him under the bus.
If you really want to blame him today than at worst, call it a team loss - and at best acknowledge that neither the D or the O-Line made themselves look too good today.
So be it.
Let's look at the issue of timing between Cassell and his WRs.
Two seasons ago with Caldwell, Gaffney and others at WR there was a roaring call for patience - well through the first half of the season - to give Tom Brady the time he needed to develop timing and a rapport with his wide receivers.
Keep in mind we're talking Tom Brady here - and a 5 year starter at the time.
Now with just one start under his belt - the first start he's had since high school no less - I see absolutely no inclination to give Cassell any time whatsoever to find a groove and develop timing and a rapport with his WRs. I think maybe some fans might want to look back at their 2006 posts and be a little more even handed to give a backup with 1 start maybe half as much slack as they gave 3 time Super Bowl winning 6th year veteran Brady.
Truth be told I felt that calling for patience with QB/WR timing went way too far in 2006 with some continuing that call through November - and as we saw last season, with talented WRs Brady didn't need a whole lot of time to get his timing down with Moss and Welker - but DAMN folks, its Cassell's 2nd start - let's show just a LITTLE bit of patience before we throw him under the bus.
If you really want to blame him today than at worst, call it a team loss - and at best acknowledge that neither the D or the O-Line made themselves look too good today.
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