Cassel's sorrow is 'bigger than football'

...here for an ESPN The Magazine story on the Cassel family's tight bond. Cassel's two brothers, Justin and Jack, are professional baseball players.) If Cassel is unable to play, rookie Kevin O'Connell...

Meet Matt Cassel

...coach Bill Belichick inserted Cassel and quickly yanked him for throwing an interception in Week 7 last year against the Miami Dolphins.Two of his brothers are pro baseball players. Jack Cassel made his major...

Super stage reserved for Brady, Favre

Don't wait until February -- the 44 things that will happen this NFL season are right here.

It takes a genius

For the September 7 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Seth Wickersham profiles New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his coaching tree; while producing Romeo Crennel, Charlie Weis, etc, it hasn't been very successful. Why?

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Read and react: Disputing that Favre trade failed

...have a decision on their hands regarding Matt Cassel. Many took exception to me calling the Jets...Super Bowl you need to increase your dosage. Jack in Sioux Falls, S.D., writes: Tim, A...

News flash: Joey Porter doesn't like Patriots

...doesn't have anything inflammatory to say about New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel this time.     AP Photo/Jack Dempsey   Joey Porter is looking forward to the rematch with the Patriots...

Cassel is Chiefs' next hope

Kansas City is ready for Matt Cassel, but is Matt Cassel ready for Kansas City? Does he know what he's getting himself into? ESPN.com senior writer Elizabeth Merrill says Chiefs fans are hopeful.

...2008. The Raiders beat the Broncos 31-10. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Sep 14, 2008; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel (16) drops back to pass during the third quarter against...

Other things that jumped out from Week 14

Scouts Inc. shares its key observations from Week 14.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Hot Cassel faces challenge in stout Steelers defense

The key to the Steelers-Patriots clash Sunday is the play of New England QB Matt Cassel against the No. 1 defense in football, John Clayton writes. Plus, he previews Cowboys-Redskins and other standout games.

A few things that jumped out from Week 12

Scouts Inc. shares its key observations from Week 12.

Powerful glimpse into the future

As the weather turns cold and the NFL enters its stretch run, Bill Simmons ranks all 32 teams in his latest power poll.

Cowboys are drama kings; Giants are kings of NFC -- for now

A year ago, the Cowboys descended upon Giants Stadium as the NFC's top dogs. Now the roles are reversed, as the Giants have the swagger -- and the clear upper hand on Sunday, writes John Clayton.

A few things that jumped out from Week 3

Scouts Inc. shares its key observations from Week 3.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2008

Cassel has spent years preparing for leading role

Patriots QB Matt Cassel hasn't started a game since high school, but he's confident he is prepared as he steps in for the injured Tom Brady, Greg Garber writes.