Personally, I’d like to see O’connell play not because he’s better than cassel because he’s not, he’s a rookie the patriots playbook is difficult not something a rookie can take in right away. But here’s an interesting fact, kevin O’connell was voted team captain by his teammates FRESHMEN year in college. O’connell is more of a west coast player, like garcia but smarter and younger. Learn the playbook o’connell learnnnn the playbook!!!

Now, Matt Cassel. I didn’t immediately push the panic button when Brady went down (though I was very disappointed). Tons of people drew comparisons b/t Brady’s origins and Cassel’s. That said, I challenge any fan (Pats or not) to go back to 2001 and compare the tapes of the QB play. There is no comparison. Cassel is skiddish in the pocket, that in turns makes a probowl O-line look bad (they never know where he is going to be or what he will do). When the pressure is on he’s not looking to make the play down field (ala Brady), he’s looking to get out of harms way. Brady, even in 2001, was strong and “cool” in the pocket. He didn’t break it that often at all. Cassel seem to break it at the first signs of pressure. AND, perhaps even more concerning, Cassel is just not accurate with the ball. 2001 Brady, even with the dinking and dunking that was going on then, was spot on with his throws. Cassel is only calm in the post game interviews…he’s far from it in the game. Lastly, arm strength…it’s just not the same. Cassel, on the few deep balls he’s thrown, hasn’t shown the arm to get the ball where it needs to go. Basically, we’ll have mediocre (at best) QB play this season–like most NFL teams. So, I say this…like I tell my son, as a fan, you ride it out. This year will hurt. We stomped teams into the ground without mercy last year. Those who can, will return the favor. Our team is proud, Pats fans are proud…soldier up and root on. GO PATS!!!