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[fanarchist]

Originally Posted by irish

If there's one thing I've learned its that nobody, no matter who they are or what they do, is irreplaceable.

At this point in their careers Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers, London Fletcher, Patrick Willis, Drew Brees, Phillip Rivers, Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, and it didn't seem too easy to replace the production of Peyton Manning either. There are some people whos overall contribution to their team can not be replaced.

[irish]

Originally Posted by fanarchist

At this point in their careers Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers, London Fletcher, Patrick Willis, Drew Brees, Phillip Rivers, Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, and it didn't seem too easy to replace the production of Peyton Manning either. There are some people whos overall contribution to their team can not be replaced.

If memory serves, when Brady was hurt Cassel came in and the team went something like 15-1. Brett Favre left and Rogers came in. When properly planned for the replacement is invisable, the Colts just didnt plan well. Time and the team goes on.

[fanarchist]

Originally Posted by irish

If memory serves, when Brady was hurt Cassel came in and the team went something like 15-1. Brett Favre left and Rogers came in. When properly planned for the replacement is invisable, the Colts just didnt plan well. Time and the team goes on.

Which is why I prefaced the statement by saying at this point in their career. Do you honestly believe that you could plug Cassel into this current New England roster, and he would put up over 1500 yds in 4 games? And yes over time anyone can be replaced, but I'm speaking currently, and not in the waning twilight of ones career. No one can predict the degradation of a specific player, but as things currently stand, because all we have is the present, do you believe any of these players could be replaced at this moment by another player currently on their roster, or through free agency, and maintain the same production?

[irish]

Originally Posted by fanarchist

Which is why I prefaced the statement by saying at this point in their career. Do you honestly believe that you could plug Cassel into this current New England roster, and he would put up over 1500 yds in 4 games? And yes over time anyone can be replaced, but I'm speaking currently, and not in the waning twilight of ones career. No one can predict the degradation of a specific player, but as things currently stand, because all we have is the present, do you believe any of these players could be replaced at this moment by another player currently on their roster, or through free agency, and maintain the same production?

Yes, Cassel could be plugged in and produce those numbers with NE. I think almost any QB, even a career backup like Beck, could be plugged into NE and produce because of how good a team NE is.

[fanarchist]

Originally Posted by irish

Yes, Cassel could be plugged in and produce those numbers with NE. I think almost any QB, even a career backup like Beck, could be plugged into NE and produce because of how good a team NE is.

So the fact that he set a NFL record for passing yardage in a 3 game stretch has nothing to do with Brady. Any QB can accomplish that feat just because they play in NE. C'mon man. He has a few weapons, I'll give you that, in Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, and Aaron Hernandez, but Ochocinco can't run the right routes, and drops easy catches, and Branch is limited in his production regularly and often can't find separation. We have Moss, Cooley, and Davis. I don't believe their talent supremely trumps ours.

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by irish

If memory serves, when Brady was hurt Cassel came in and the team went something like 15-1. Brett Favre left and Rogers came in. When properly planned for the replacement is invisable, the Colts just didnt plan well. Time and the team goes on.

New England went 11-5 the year Cassel played which is still pretty good