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December 26, 2008
The Sporting News reports that quarterback Matt Cassel has been sacked a league leading 47 times this season, but he has gotten better protection in recent games.

December 24, 2008
Matt Cassel would like to return to the Patriots next season but doesn't know if it will work out, according to the Associated Press.

December 21, 2008
Quarterback Matt Cassel completed 20-of-36 passes for 345 yards with three touchdowns against no interceptions in the Week 16 victory over Arizona.

December 21, 2008
The current temperature is 31 degrees with 18 MPH winds, and it has been snowing since Friday in New England, according to Kara Henderson of the NFL Network.

December 14, 2008
Matt Cassel threw four touchowns and 218 yards in the Patriots 49-26 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

December 14, 2008
Quarterback Matt Cassel will start on Sunday against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports. Cassel's father passed away on Monday, but he practiced on Thursday and Friday.

December 14, 2008
The Boston Globe reports that the Patriots could place the franchise tag on pending free agent Matt Cassel and trade him during the offseason.

December 13, 2008
Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel will likely play on Sunday, according to the Boston Globe.

December 11, 2008
Matt Cassel has rejoined the Patriots Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice to deal with the death of his father, according to the Associated Press.

December 11, 2008
The AP reports that Matt Cassel left the Patriots Wednesday to join his family following the death of his father earlier in the week. Coach Bill Belichick said he didnt know when Cassel would rejoin the team or whether he would be able to start Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.

December 10, 2008
The Boston Herald reports that Matt Cassel's father (screenwriter Greg Cassel) has passed away.

December 7, 2008
Matt Cassel helped the Patriots come back and win in Seattle with a 268 yard one touchdown effort. New England won the game 24-21 in Seattle.

November 30, 2008
Matt Cassel struggled in his attempt to throw for 400 yards for the third straight week. He completed only 19-of-39 throws for 169 yards and two interceptions. He also lost two fumbles.

November 30, 2008
It is currently sleeting and precipitation is expected at New England this afternoon. The temperature is 40 degrees with winds out of the East at 11 MPH, according to Kara Henderson of the NFL Network.

November 25, 2008
Matt Cassel was named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week, according to the Patriots official web site.

November 23, 2008
Matt Cassel had another incredible game for the Pats, completing 30-of-43 passes for three touchdowns and an interception. He also ran the ball twice for 14 yards and a touchdown.

November 16, 2008
When quarterback Matt Cassel hits the free-agent market this winter, it is not hard to guess what his asking price will be. It will be similar to the six-year, $65 million contract that Green Bay recently awarded its quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, according to NFL.com.

November 13, 2008
Matt Cassel threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns on Thursday night against the Jets. He completed 30-of-51 passes, while also running for 62 yards on eight carries.

November 2, 2008
Matt Cassel couldn't put it in the end zone Sunday night against the Colts. He ended up going 25 for 34 with 204 yards and one pick.

November 2, 2008
Matt Cassel has had an impressive first half against the Colts, completing eight of nine passes for 64 yards. However, the Colts' defense held the Pats to just two field goals in the first half.

October 23, 2008
New England quarterback Matt Cassel was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Denver, according to the Providence Journal.

October 20, 2008
Quarterback Matt Cassel completed 18-of-24 passes for 185 yards, three touchdowns, and no picks in the Week 7 win over the Broncos.

October 14, 2008
Matt Cassel has struggled but coach Bill Belichick stated that he will remain the Patriots' starting quarterback, according to the Boston Globe. Belichick said, "Matt is our starting quarterback. He gives our team the best chance to win. Weve all got to play better, and coach better than we did last week. We have to do a better job than we did against San Diego. But hes our quarterback."

October 3, 2008
Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel and receiver Randy Moss had a chance during the bye week to sit down and speak with each other, in order to get on the same page concerning their tendencies, according to the Boston Globe. "We had some time off to really sit down and elaborate on what we were thinking, both of us, and really get on the same page," Cassel said.

October 1, 2008
Coach Bill Belichick still has confidence in Matt Cassel as the Patriots' starting quarterback, according to the Boston Globe. Belichick said, "Matt had a good week last week and a good practice Monday. I think offensively, collectively, we have to do everything a little bit better. I have confidence in all the players we put out there."

September 21, 2008
There is already speculation that the Minnesota Vikings will be after current Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel in the offseason, according to the St. Paul Pioneer-Press.

September 16, 2008
The AP reports that Tom Brady has been joining Matt Cassel in the team's quarterback meetings despite undergoing surgery last week and being ruled out for the season.

September 14, 2008
Matt Cassel completed 16-of-23 passes for 165 yards with no touchdowns, or interceptions in the Patriots 19-10 victory over the New York Jets.

September 7, 2008
Fourth-year quarterback Matt Cassel, who had thrown just 39 passes in his career before Sunday, will replace the injured Tom Brady for a length of time which has yet to be determined. According to reports, however, it could be the rest of the 2008 season.

August 27, 2008
Patriots backup quarterback Matt Cassel is on the bubble and in danger of being cut, according to Patriots.com.

August 7, 2008
Matt Cassel is battling Matt Gutierrez for the number two role at quarterback, according to the Boston Globe.

April 28, 2008
Matt Cassel has one year left on his rookie contract and there is speculation that his time in New England is running out as the team selected San Diego State quarterback Kevin O'Connell in the third round of the draft (94th overall), according to FanNation. That was the highest the team drafted a quarterback since Drew Bledsoe in 2004, who went number one overall.

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