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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
I agree that San Diego is a huge test for Cassel but I also believe that if he fails, that doesn't mean that he won't get "it" later this year or before next season.
Like I mentioned earlier, the guy was on the roster at USC and with the Patriots but he hasn't been put in that type of a situation before. He's getting better each week but it won't shock me if he falters because he's really never been in "playoff" type atmosphere in college or the NFL. He may not be prepared for that type of pressure.
If he doesn't perform at a higher level in San Diego but comes back to play at a high level against the final three opponents, I'll have more faith in him the next time he's put in that situation. He's still got a lot to learn but he's most certainly heading in the right direction.
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I believe those last games he won in NE were playoff type games for the Patriots. They didn't make the playoffs but coming down the stretch they won the games trying like hell to get into the playoffs. Those were important games that the Patriots had to win if they were going to get into the playoffs.
I think that's one thing Pioli saw in him.
PhilFree
