so in a league where the entire History of the league indicates there is no one system where QBs have been coming in and performed at an All-Pro level, we all here at Patsfans.com agree that we should trade Matt Cassel because Brady might be healthy enough to play and we have Kevin O'Connell or could sign Jeff Garcia? I just dont feel that confident. Additionally, rookies tend to come in this league and not perform at such high levels. Jerod Mayo is the exception, not the norm. so, with draft picks we all think we can resolidify our defense next year? and, we all think that next year the same type of offer will not be on the table ?
WTF are you even talking about? In the entire history of the league, there is no system where QBs have come in and performed at an all-pro level? First off, you're wrong. Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco came in and performed very well as rookies. Drew Brees did great his first year in NO. Bretty Favre technically had a Pro Bowl year in his first season with the Jets. Chad Pennington had a stellar year in his first year with the Dolphins. I could go on and on.
There are plenty of instances of both veteran and rookie QBs coming in and performing at a very high level, and these guys don't have the benefit of Moss, Welker, and a highly talented running game.
BTW, Cassel's performance was not All-Pro this season either; not by a long shot. He had a good season, and happened to have it against some of the worst pass defenses in the league. I've posted his TD/INT ratios against crappy pass defenses (17/3) and against strong competitors (0/4) plenty of times now, and that tells the story. He's a good, young player who will continue to get better, but let's not get ahead of ourselves and declare him an All-Pro yet, let alone a franchise QB.
That said, none of this even matters, because all indications, aside from one completely uncorroborated radio blurb, indicate that Brady's recovery is going fine, and even if there has been a setback, he still likely has plenty of time to be ready for the season.