Tom Brady could miss a second season from injury

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Misfit

Seems to just raise the liklihood that Cassell could get franchised. Then if Brady makes it to camp and looks good the team could try trading him. Problem is, I think the salary for a franchised Qb is something like 14 million next year.

It was 8 two years ago. Not sure what it is now.

[MassNole]

It's an average of the Top 5 salaries at the position right? If so, $14 million would seem about right.

[clerks37]

You would think as a colts fan I would be happy but it takes away from the games with him out for the pats.

[LL-Cool-P]

Quote: Originally Posted by Altimus

Cassell = Brady Brady = Bledsoe The cycle continues. Either way the Pats have a Qb.

True.

Cassell's done very well this year.

[TimmeH]

Quote:

Franchise players receive the average of the top five salaries at their positions -- about $14 million for quarterbacks. With Brady owed $14.6 million next year, franchising Cassel would mean a hefty $29 million, or about 23 percent, against the projected $123 million salary cap in 2009.

It will be interesting to see what they do

[Beantown]

Highly doubt they'll franchise him. They'll either try to get him resigned at a discount or let him go. Hopefully the former - I am finally feeling comfortable with Cassel as the Pats' QB.

[bkrich83]

If he wants to stay he'll sign for a lot less. Hell even on the open FA market he'll sign for a lot less than the Franchise number.

[Double Eights]

I hope he's back next year. I'm not a fan of the Patriots, but I do like to see Tom Brady on the field.