I may be completely wrong (as I'm only going by my memory of the game), but I think Cassel threw that ball early as a defender was closing in. It could have been a much better pass, but I don't recall him standing in a perfect pocket to make the play.

QB position really comes down to confidence. Doesn't it?

I mentioned this previously, that is exactly what he needed. They're doing the right thing with him, and I like their approach in how they're bring him along slowly. I think it's crucial that he eases way into the position.

He has all the components in place to make him a successful quarterback. Great running game, solid defense, good coaching, etc.

Teams will be gearing up and game planning around our run game now, and I think that'll benefit him as it will open up the passing game. Running game is a quarterbacks best friend.

I'll cut him a break if that's the case, but it was still a case where the TD was the result of the receiver more than the QB. Like the Moeaki TD against SF.

But hey, a TD is a TD, so cheers to him on those plays.

He's currently ranked 9th in QB rating, just ahead of Brees.

One thing I've noticed about Cassel is, he seems more poised and comfortable in the pocket. Last year we all witnessed the opposite of that.

He seems to be improving. That's about as much as I'm willing to commit to right now. :D

Being a top 10 backup is not a slam
he'll make millions for years

It was a great play by Bowe. It's also a play where if it is underthrown (when he releases it), it could be a pick 6. I'd much rather him overthrow than underthrow in those situations.

Cassel played well today. That's 2 weeks in a row.
Weis is finally earning his keep. He's helping him play efficiently.
All we can ask for.

He looks to be more comfortable and has some zip on the ball.

Imagine if he could play like he did in NE a couple years ago with our running game.

Last couple games he has played better IMO.

Way less sacks, better passer rating (less INTS, more TDS).

You don't really have do imagine, it is happening. He didn't play AMAZING with NE. And, it was his 1st season. It would not be that hard to imagine him having a better season this season, which he is quietly doing.

Has anyone else noticed that we hardly ever do play action passes?

Is Cassel incapable of reading the defense after carrying out the fake or something? With our running game we should be doing play action passes all the time and it'e bothering that we almost never do. Has anyone else noticed this too?

Haven't watched the DVR yet but I was at the game today and it looked to me like he actually stepped up into the pocket today and took time going through his reads.

Of course the Jags defense is shit so it is grading on a curve. He has looked like a starting QB the last few weeks against bad defenses.

The guy can't make reads simply on dropbacks, and can only make a couple of reads from the shotgun, and you want him to turn his back to the D?

Aside from that, his play fake wuldn't fool Ray Charles.

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