Matt Cassel

By Ryan Wilson, FanHouse
by Ryan WilsonFiled under: Chiefs, AFC West, NFL FansJason Whitlock has reason to be concerned about Matt Cassel. He's the Chiefs new quarterback, doesn't have much in the way of experience, and will make nearly $15 million in 2009. Oh, and it's easy to be skittish when Cassel succeeds the likes of Damon Huard, Brodie Croyle and Tyler Thigpen.... more »

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Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller Ever wonder what a coach might say about a quarterback competition the day before he announces a pecking order? You're in luck! USC coach Pete Carroll stopped by for a chat with the Pac-10 blog on Monday, the day before he announced on his Web site that Aaron Corp would emerge from spring practices... more »

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Matt Barkley's turned this spring into the tighest quarterback race since 2003 when Matt Leinart and Matt Cassel battled for the job.... more »

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Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Reader reaction was passionate and plentiful to my Sunday afternoon post about the controversial Matt Cassel trade. The New England Patriots sent their backup quarterback and linebacker Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 34th overall selection in this year's draft. But ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported the Patriots could have struck a... more »

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By Michael Lev, staff writer, USC
Former Trojan Matt Cassel’s continuing success with the New England Patriots prompted USC coach Pete Carroll to recall Cassel’s pro-day workout, when he went from unknown backup to draftable commodity. “He was an underdog,” Carroll said. “He had such a phenomenal day. They flooded him afterward - all the scouts came up to get his name and phone number.... more »

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  Cary Edmondson/US Presswire Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has turned some heads with his performance this season filling in for Tom Brady. Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham There might still be some Matt Cassel doubters out there. Among NFL insiders, however, the New England Patriots quarterback is viewed with a high degree of respect. Their admiration of Cassel has only grown... more »

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Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Cassel If New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel can throw for 400 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, then he will become the first NFL quarterback to have three straight games with that many yards. If Cassel does passes for 400 yards in any of the Patriots' five remaining games, then he will... more »

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Mustain is second on the depth chart, but the quaterback expects USC's program to prepare him for the NFL just as it did former backup Matt Cassel. When quarterback Mitch Mustain visited USC while pondering a transfer from Arkansas in February 2007, he cited former back-up Matt Cassel as a reason for considering the Trojans. Regardless of whether he... more »

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By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan
Troy Polamalu (S, Pittsburgh) had one of the crazier weekends in the NFL. His three tackles (one for a 4-yard loss) and 4-yard interception return were pretty typical. His broken-up lateral returned for a touchdown was not. Referees incorrectly overturned the play, and later admitted their mistake. The Steelers pulled out a 11-10 victory over San Diego, the first... more »

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By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan
Matt Cassel (QB, New England) isn't getting sacked as much, and that means he can get his job done. He's doing so well, some are considering him as the Pat's MVP. On Sunday he threw 23-of-34 for 234 yards. On the ground, he picked up 22 yards on 9 carries, as well as a touchdown. He fumbled once. New... more »

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By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan
Some familiar names are on the ballot for this year's NFL Pro Bowl. Check out the former USC players under consideration: Ryan Kalil (C, Carolina) Deuce Lutui (G, Arizona) Sam Baker (T, Atlanta Falcons) Matt Cassel (QB, New England) Carson Palmer (QB, Cincinnati) Justin Fargas (RB, Oakland) LenDale White (RB, Tennessee) Reggie Bush (both as RB and Kick Returner,... more »

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Sunday's losses by Carson Palmer and Matt Cassel were the latest tough times for former USC quarterbacks in the NFL.... more »

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