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Matt Cassel morphing into another Tom Brady
F OXBORO - If you squinted at the TV on Sunday, it wasn t hard to turn Matt Cassel s No. 16 into a 12. For four quarters against the Miami Dolphins [ team stats ] , Cassel looked every bit like the man he supposedly had no shot of replacing, submitting a performance to make Tom Brady [ stats ] ...
 Cassel on fire; Brady on the trading block?
Cassel on fire; Brady on the trading block?
coldhardfootballfacts.com — We all know the cons to trading Brady: he's one of the best QBs ever , and... "best ever" doesn't just show up at your doorstep each year, and he's proven himself time and again with clutch performances on the biggest stages and in the most ... (more) Cassel on fire; Brady on the trading block?
November 24, 2008
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This spread is delicious
This spread is delicious
boston.com — Start spreading the news: The Patriots offense is not limited in any way from a game planning... standpoint by having Matt Cassel at quarterback instead of Tom Brady. (more) This spread is delicious
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TUESDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... when he watched the tape of his offense in Sunday’s loss to the Patriots. Says Patriots G Logan Mankins of QB Matt Cassel, “I’m not sure there’s another quarterback in the league I’d rather have right now.” Bills CB Leodis McKelvin is ...

Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 11/25/08
Pats Pulpit — ... John Tomase says it’s beyond obvious that Cassel has improved. While no one’s saying he’s Brady, he has come to resemble him. ...

Logan Mankins Hearts Matt Cassel, Says There's No Other QB He'd Want Right Now
FanHouse — ... shaky start, Cassel, who was once affectionately nicknamed "Rusher McFumbles," has thrown for at least 400 yards in back-to-back games. He's playing with more confidence, actually completing passes that travel more than 10 yards downfield, and, unlike Brady, is a threat to make plays with his feet. And most importantly, perhaps, Randy Moss seems happy. But he's not the only one; left guard Logan Mankins, when not using his prognosticatory skillz, is also very impressed with the Dreamboat v2: Logan Mankins Hearts Matt Cassel, Says There's No ...

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