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- Full name: Matthew Brennan Cassel
- Born: May 17, 1982
- Birthplace: Northridge, California
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 232 lbs
- Jersey:
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- College: University of Southern California
- NFL Draft: Pick 230 in 2005 (New England Patriots)
- Only football player in history to back up two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks (Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart)
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Quarterback Matt Cassel plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. According to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network, Cassel was traded from the New England Patriots to the Chiefs on February 28, 2009.NFL.com: Chiefs Complete Trade for Cassel
Weeks earlier, the Patriots placed their franchise tag on Cassel.ESPN.com: Pats Place Franchise Tag on Cassel According to sources close to ESPN, Cassel accepted the franchise tag, which means he'll be guaranteed at least a $14.65 million contract in 2009 instead of becoming a free agent.ESPN.com: Sources: Matt Cassel Accepts Pats Franchise Tender
Franchise Tag?
On January 4, 2009, ESPN reported that the Patriots were planning to use their franchise tag to limit Cassel's free agency options.ESPN.com: Sources: New England Patriots to Put Franchise Tag on Matt Cassel Later in the same month, Cassel told ESPN that he would be happy to return as Tom Brady's backup, saying "The Patriots have been Tom's team. He's built that franchise up with his own two hands."ESPN.com: Cassel OK with Return as Brady BackupNFL Career
After playing a backup role to Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC, Cassel was drafted by the Patriots in 2005, where he would play behind Tom Brady. Cassel began his rookie year as the third-string quarterback, seeing limited action in two games. He would throw two touchdowns and one interception on the season. Through 2007, Cassel would continue his backup roll, getting into games only when the Patriots had a large lead.Patriots.com: Matt CasselCassel took over the starting spot for the Patriots during the 2008 NFL season when Pro Bowl quarterback and three-time Super Bowl winner Brady suffered a season-ending injury on September 7, 2008.Rotowire.com: Matt Cassel: Taking Over for Brady
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Matt Cassel Questions
Did the Patriots make the right choice in sticking with Matt Cassel? 1 AnswerYes. Just as Brady stepped up when forced to fill-in after Bledsoe's injury, Cassel did the same this year. Despite his lack of experience as a starter, Casse... read more
Matt Cassel to the Chiefs? Is this a good trade? Who will the Chiefs have to give up? 2 AnswersIt's good for both sides. I don't think it will matter who they have to give up. Matt Cassel needs to be on the field next season. The Patriots will really bene... read more
Am I the only one who thinks Matt Cassels going to be a flop in Kansas City? 1 AnswerHard to tell. I am guessing you might think he was really good because of his environment, hard to fail with New England. Kansas City isn't nearly as good of a ... read more
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Matt Cassel News and Articles
- ESPN Video: Cassel On 2009 (Time: 5:35)
- ESPN.com: Sources: Matt Cassel Accepts Pats Franchise Tender (February 8, 2009)
- ESPN.com: Pats Place Franchise Tag on Cassel (February 5, 2009)
- Boston Herald: Matt Cassel Draws Interest (February 2, 2009)
- ESPN.com: Cassel OK with Return as Brady Backup (January 23, 2009)
- ESPN.com: Sources: Pats to franchise Cassel (January 5, 2009)
- ESPN.com: Cassel practices with Pats after father's death (December 12, 2008)
- The Boston Globe: With Cassel, Patriots Have Some Quarterback Options... (November 26, 2008)
- Boston Herald: Short-term Play Bodes Well for Patriots QB Long Term (November 7, 2008)
- CBSSports.com: Backup-for-life Cassel gets chance of a lifetime (September 8, 2008)
- Official Site of the New England Patriots: Matt Cassel Locker Room Interview (August 30, 2007)
- Topix: Matt Cassel
- SportSpyder: Matt Cassel
- USAToday.com: Matt Cassel
- Google News: Matt Cassel
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Matt Cassel Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to New England Patriots
- NFL.com: Matt Cassel Career Stats
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 232 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2005
Matt Cassel Merchandise
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- NFL Shop: Matt Cassel Patriot Jerseys
- eBay: Matt Cassel
- Beckett Media: Matt Cassel Sports Cards
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@hughesonthereg and Matt Cassel is no Tom Brady and Brady wasnt Brady week 2
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Gannon on Chiefs WRs: 'You gotta feel for Matt Cassel' - Arrowhead ...: Im sorry D-Bowe, but get it tog.. http://bit.ly/2ALj3z
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@kb_kcstar What do you think of Matt Cassel so far? Is he a flop or does he just need more help?
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regginator picks; PIT@KC, PIT -10 and says: Big Ben obviously will have an easy day....Matt Cassel might get hurt...lol
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Gannon on Chiefs WRs: 'You gotta feel for Matt Cassel': More photos » by O.. http://bit.ly/2ALj3z
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