Patriot Fans: Expect A New England Patriot Quarterback To Be Dealt

Please avoid going directly to the comments section and asking me if I am insane. Try to see the fact that Tom Brady is not God, and that he is indeed replacable.

Today, I went to a psychic and asked if Tom Brady would be prepared for kickoff of the 2009 NFL season.

He gave me back my money, and said "Heck, what makes you think I would know?"

The fact of the matter is, no one knows for sure.

I've heard multiple reports about Tom's injury:

One stated that Brady's recovery is well behind schedule, and that another surgery could put his 2009 season to risk.

Peter King declared that he is ahead of schedule.

Which to believe? I'm not sure. You shouldn't be too very sure either.

Tom Brady

If Brady is unable to play in 2009, I think the Patriots may very well cut ties with him through a trade.

Think about it. If Brady were to miss the 2009 season, he would enter 2010 season without any playing time in an NFL game in nearly two seasons. Not only would he be entering his 10th season in the NFL, he would have a lot of rust to work out. And of course you know, sometimes athletes are never the same after these types of injuries.

What would they trade the face of their franchise for, you might ask? Draft picks.

What are the types of picks the Patriots would receive for Tom Brady? Better than the ones they would receive if he indeed comes back, and cannot play the position with the finesse he showed before.

The Bottom Line of a Tom Brady Trade: If Tom Brady is unable to play in 2009, pull the trigger and let him go (through a trade).

Matt Cassell had great success starting at the QB position for the first time since high school, and the Patriots weren't all that healthy this year. If he can lead an NFL team to 11-5 record every year you know he's good enough to be a starter in the NFL.

The trade would most likely be for draft picks. If the Patriots could pull in some top-notch young talent like Jerrod Mayo with those, they'll have some star players for years to come. Plus, since you could hardly make a case that Matt Cassell has been worn down over the years, this would be a youthful way for the team to go. If you have a QB who can win 11 out of 16 games in a year, what else could you ask for at that position?

Matt Cassell

What can I say? Though Matt Cassell stepped into a high pressure situation for the Patriots, he delivered. I was thoroughly impressed with him except for when he took on my Pittsburgh Steelers. But it's hard to do much against them, you know?

Would the Patriots throw Matt Cassell under the bus after all that he has done for them this year? Sure. If Brady comes back prepared to play in 2009, it's goodbye to Cassell (through a trade), unless they are willing to pay $29 million a year to keep both Tom and Matt. What would keeping both of them mean? It would heavily limit their moves during free agency. Solution for the Patriots (if Tom Brady is healthy): Trade Matt Cassell.

Bottom line of a Matt Cassell Trade: If Tom Brady is healthy and ready to go; pull the trigger and let Matt Cassell go (through a trade). It would be much easier for Pats fans to see Cassell let go.

What would they get in return? Draft picks.

But not nearly as good picks as you would receive in a Tom Brady trade.

Summary of the situation: Something's gotta give. It's sensible to say that someone should be traded.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read my article. Have a nice day.

-Ryan Williams