Cassell to be active for Patriots game

[Midswat]

By Drew Davison
ddavison@star-telegram.com


IRVING —

Matt Cassel expects to be on the active roster Sunday when the Cowboys take on the Patriots.

He didn’t specify what his exact role would be, however, it’s safe to assume that he will be Brandon Weeden’s backup. The Cowboys rarely carry three quarterbacks on their 46-man game-day roster.

Kellen Moore has spent the past two weeks as Weeden’s backup, as Cassel has gotten himself acclimated to the offense.

“I’ll be up this week,” Cassel said. “I don’t know exactly how they’re going to place me on the depth chart or anything like that.”

Asked how comfortable he feels in the system, Cassel said: “I felt like I had a great two weeks. It was a good lead in. I felt like I’ve learned a lot. I feel like I’m capable of running the offense at this point.”

The Cowboys acquired Cassel in a trade with Buffalo on Sept. 22, knowing the importance of adding another veteran quarterback to the roster with Tony Romo out for at least seven games with a broken left collarbone.

Cassel is familiar with the New England Patriots system, spending his first four professional seasons with that organization. He started the final 15 games in 2008, leading the Patriots to a 10-5 record in that span.

“I was on the scout team this week,” Cassel said. “A lot of familiar concepts on there. Hopefully, we gave them a good look.”

 

[Omegasupreme]

3rd quarter. Following a flurry of interceptions.

 

[Sheik]

Jesus could be active on game day. It won't matter.



RAAAAAAAAAAAAAPE!!!!!!!11!11!?!!!

 

[Scot]

3rd quarter. Following a flurry of interceptions.

I just don't see Weeden screwing the pooch and throwing out a bunch on INT's anymore like we all assumed he would

I think Weeden will make it till Romo gets back. Let's just hope he can get us a few wins along the way.

The worst possible situation for us is that Weeden does a decent enough job to make it thru but not good enough to get any wins. Then Garrett sees his performance as good enough to replace Romo one day day and we never move on from Weeden to find Romo's eventual replacement

 

[ThoughtExperiment]

The worst possible situation for us is that Weeden does a decent enough job to make it thru but not good enough to get any wins. Then Garrett sees his performance as good enough to replace Romo one day day and we never move on from Weeden to find Romo's eventual replacement

You don't have to worry about that. He's just a cheap backup and they know it. Besides, Tony should play for a few more years.

Post-Romo is the last thing on anyone's mind. When Tony's done we're going to suck for a few years minimum -- just have to hope that doesn't happen for a while.

 

[Scot]

When Tony's done we're going to suck for a few years minimum -- just have to hope that doesn't happen for a while.

That's the problem. If we didn't have an idiot for head coach we would have already found or would soon find his replacement and already have him in the system to learn and prepare for his eventual take over of the team. Like what Rogers did behind Farve

That way when Romo retires or gets injured for the season (which will continue to happen) the new guy steps in and is ready to go. But Carrot Top will never do that. He will ride Tony into the ground far too long then say oh shit we need a QB INSTEAD of being prepared ahead of time.

 

[Dodger12]

Post-Romo is the last thing on anyone's mind. When Tony's done we're going to suck for a few years minimum -- just have to hope that doesn't happen for a while.

Good God TE......don't ruin my day. Not only will we have to go through those lean years looking for the next franchise, but with a HC who didn't know how to win with Romo when he was here. Those are going to be long years my friend.

 

[Dodger12]

That's the problem. If we didn't have an idiot for head coach we would have already found or would soon find his replacement and already have him in the system to learn and prepare for his eventual take over of the team. Like what Rogers did behind Farve

That way when Romo retires or gets injured for the season (which will continue to happen) the new guy steps in and is ready to go. But Carrot Top will never do that. He will ride Tony into the ground far too long then say oh shit we need a QB INSTEAD of being prepared ahead of time.

As I just mentioned, I really don't think any of that is going to matter. Garrett doesn't know to win with Romo. To expect him to help find, develop and WIN with our next franchise QB is unrealistic. The fan base has become accustomed to (and accepting of) mediocrity. We find moral victories in areas that can't really be substantiated like Garrett "built" this, or Garrett instills work ethic, or Garrett has them playing hard. It's all conjecture without seeing some tangible results.

 

[ThoughtExperiment]

That's the problem. If we didn't have an idiot for head coach we would have already found or would soon find his replacement and already have him in the system to learn and prepare for his eventual take over of the team. Like what Rogers did behind Farve

That way when Romo retires or gets injured for the season (which will continue to happen) the new guy steps in and is ready to go. But Carrot Top will never do that. He will ride Tony into the ground far too long then say oh shit we need a QB INSTEAD of being prepared ahead of time.

I don't think that's even up to Garrett. It's not like he's running the draft room, as anyone who watches the war room cam can see. And Jerry doesn't want to waste a high pick on a QB when you could use it on a player who could help in this tiny window Tony has left. Maybe that's the smart way to do it, I don't know. Even with development most 2nd or 3rd rounders can't play, at least not to Superbowl-type level like Tony has. The Favre-Rodgers example is one in a million (or hundred).

Good God TE......don't ruin my day. Not only will we have to go through those lean years looking for the next franchise, but with a HC who didn't know how to win with Romo when he was here. Those are going to be long years my friend.

Very long. When you look at the big picture, you could say we didn't even go that long after Troy... Bears or Raiders or Dolphins or Jets or Redskins fans would laugh at only going six years between franchise QBs.

But I'm sure our genius pair of Garrett and Wade Wilson will be right on it when Tony's done.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Would any of you be opposed to using a 1st round pick on a QB in the next 2 years?

 

[Scot]

The Favre-Rodgers example is one in a million (or one hundred).

Rogers behind Farve
Young behind Montana
Brady behind Bledsoe

I'm sure there are others but those come to mind right off the bat

It can be done, it just takes a great coach and owner to do so

And those are the two areas we are lacking in most

 

[Scot]

Would any of you be opposed to using a 1st round pick on a QB in the next 2 years?

Hell no I wouldn't be opposed to it! Romo is at the end of his career. We either start looking now or we spend five plus years looking after Romo retires. The one positive if that happens is Garrett would be gone after a few embarrassing loosing seasons because Jerry would blame it on Garrett even when it's Jerry who drops the ball when it comes to picking up our next franchise QB

 

[Scot]

Isn't it going to suck if Manziel ends up being the next Tom Brady some day and it turns out Jerry was right all along (that we should have taken him when we had the chance).

 

[ThoughtExperiment]

Rodgers was at least a great talent many thought would be #1 overall and just fell for whatever reason.

Young was an incredible talent everyone knew could play but was in the USFL, a situation which wouldn't and can't happen today.

Brady was a guy the Pats had no idea would turn out the way he did. He didn't even need years of development.

I still say all are very rare situations. Most players drafted like that are going to turn out like maybe a Kirk Cousins, something like that -- maybe competent, but in no way Superbowl caliber.

 

[Scot]

Regardless of the situation they were in place ahead of time and ready to go when called upon.

That is where we are doomed to fail. We don't and won't have someone ready to step in for Romo when it's time. Wether it's because he retires or is injured once again, we still won't have the next franchise QB ready to play.

 

[Dodger12]

Would any of you be opposed to using a 1st round pick on a QB in the next 2 years?

Not at all, as long as we don't reach with a project. I know where we are with this team. QB, safety and DL should be a priority in the 1st three rounds. Probably WR as well.

 

[Scot]

Dallas has so many needs it's not even funny. We have Romo and Dez but we still need a RB.

Dallas historically has had success when they have had some version of the so called triplets.

In the 70's it was Starbach, Dorsett and Hill/Pearson

In the 90's we had Aikman, Smith and Irving

Last year we had Romo, Dez and Murray and that was our best year in a very long time

Unless we can pick up a dominant RB and get away from this RB by committee BS we will continue to be middle of the road and not win a SB