Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 11/25/08

by Marima on Nov 25, 2008 9:22 AM EST in New England Patriots News

TEAM SHOTS

LOCAL SHOTS

Chris Gasper spreads the news: The Patriots offense is not limited in any way from a game planning standpoint by having Matt Cassel at quarterback instead of Tom Brady.
Shalise Manza Young notes the Patriots defense needs to click on third down and in red zone.
Bill Reynolds rightly points out Cassel's success proves how little we really know.
Mike Reiss looks at the Offensive participation, Positional groupings, Defensive snapshot, and reports Belichick spreads out credit for the offense.
Michael Felger says Cassel hasn't just been good recently; he's been un-freaking believable - or as Moss called his play, "Hell-ified."
Tony Massarotti brings us back to earth by mentioning the Patriots secondary. They'll have to stop somebody sometime.
Globe Patriots Notebook: NFL is reviewing fight between Matt Light and Channing Crowder; Robert Kraft was happy to have Tom Brady back working out at Gillette; Pats look ahead to physical Steelers; Stephen Gostkowski set a career high with 16 touchbacks.
Rob Bradford notes Patriots may pay the price for their feisty fourth quarter.
Mike Petraglia gives us Five Quick Takes from New England's seventh victory.
John Tomase says it’s beyond obvious that Cassel has improved. While no one’s saying he’s Brady, he has come to resemble him.
Daniel Barbarisi reports Patriots expect another physical game against Steelers.

LONG SHOTS

Tim Graham (ESPN) Breaking down Matt Cassel's epic afternoon.
Larry Weisman (USA Today) Four Downs: Cassel breaking ground even Brady didn't reach.

VIEW FROM PITTSBURGH

Gerry Dulac (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette): Steelers secondary hoping to hold its ground against Patriots.
Matthew Burgland (Indiana, PA Gazette): Anthony Smith says Steelers will win as long as they click.
Mike Bires (Beaver County Times): Mission: Storm Pats' Cassel.

VIEW FROM MIAMI

Almando Salguero (Miami Herald): Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter's meltdown should not go unpunished.
David J. Neal (Miami Herald): Miami Dolphins' gripes about Pats don't end on game day.

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I don't think anyone will actually know this answer...

but how much coaching/guidance do you think Brady’s been giving Cassel? Has Matt just learned that quickly (entirely possible), or do you think Brady’s been around and/or offered coaching to him? Just curious as to what you guys know.

by Squeaky on Nov 25, 2008 12:27 PM EST reply actions

I'd heard...

…Brady and Cassel were talking on a regular basis during the first half of the season. I think it would only be natural for that to happen. Lately, there’s been radio silence about a lot of stuff surrounding Brady. My belief is they want everyone to believe Matt’s in charge and has it under control.

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 25, 2008 1:09 PM EST up reply actions

Which he does. :-)

Blogger at SBNation's New England Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit

by MaPatsFan on Nov 25, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

Bill Burt has

a great article.

10 reasons the Patriots are in position to finish the job this time

"Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory...lasts forever."-Shane Falco, "The Replacements"

by Ironman63 on Nov 25, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions

Problem w/ your link I think

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 25, 2008 3:17 PM EST up reply actions