(Note:True Story would like to introduce our periodic NFL analysis. Drew is our NFL/NFL Draft expert from the Midwest who will be contributing his knowledge and absurdity to our site from time to time. If he offends anyone, blame Middle America.)
As you all know by now, the Golden Boy Brady injured his knee within the first couple of plays of the Patriots-Chiefs game in Week 1. With the reality of him being out for the season, this gives me the perfect opportunity to analyze the new Patriots starting quarterback, Matt Cassel. The first thing about Cassel, he is probably the best backup QB of all time. Ever since joining the league, he has backed up Tom Brady (see the 3 Super Bowl rings). During college, he backed up Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart (see the 2 Heismans). And while this cannot be confirmed, I’m pretty sure he backed up Terry Bradshaw in high school.
In all seriousness, Cassel has solid footwork. He’s never going to be a mobile quarterback, but his pocket presence will be enough for him to get rid of the ball and into the hands of his receivers. He can make nearly every throw, but that doesn’t mean that he always does. He has pretty good arm strength and decent accuracy. However, with all of the weapons around him, it’ll be hard for him not to succeed. Two top quality receivers, very solid line, and a quality tight end. Pretty much it means we could be seeing more of this:
Finally, I know everyone has been thinking this. With Brady out and the only other backup on the roster being Kevin O’Connell, you have to be wondering if the Pats will explore other free agents. Personally, I’m hoping for Daunte Culpepper to go on to post-graduation school and reunite with Randy Moss.
Quick Hits
*After finding out that he had been replaced by Rudi Johnson, Tatum Bell decided to steal some of Rudi’s personal possessions. Included in the robbery: Credit cards, money, socks, and underwear. I know if True Story ever fires me, their jock is going to be the first thing I go after.
*Pacman found out he was reinstated to the NFL while eating at Hooters. I’m pretty sure that he meant for it happen that way. Even if he had to stay at that Hooters for the next two weeks, it meant he was going to be there.
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