PATRIOTS FREE AGENT QB MATT CASSEL TELLS COMCAST SPORTSNET: NO DISCUSSIONS WITH PATRIOTS AND WOULD “ACCEPT” BACKUP ROLE TO BRADY
BURLINGTON, MA – Patriots free agent quarterback Matt Cassel told Comcast SportsNet’s Mike Felger that he has had no discussions with the Patriots on the franchise tag and that he would “accept” a backup role with the Patriots.
Felger interviewed Cassel during a satellite media tour for the Vizio Top Value Performer of the Year award which Cassel accepted today. Comcast SportsNet’s market exclusive one-on-one interview will appear tonight on the 6:30 and 10 p.m. editions of Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight.
During the interview, Cassel addressed his discussions with the Patriots; accepting a roll as Tom Brady’s backup; his desire to be an NFL starter and other topics.
On talking with the Patriots about the future…
“No, they haven’t started discussions at all. We’re just kind of sitting here. I am working hard, but right now it’s just a waiting game really to figure out what is going to happen next.”
On returning to New England as Tom Brady’s backup…
“If the situation is what it is, then I would accept it and I would continue to do what I have done my entire career which is work hard, put my best foot forward and continue to work on the things that I need to and put out my best effort.”
On whether he wants to play for another team…
“I don’t know right now. Right now, I am just enjoying the off season. We are still fresh off the year. I am just excited about working hard and getting better and seeing what the future has to hold.”
Comcast SportsNet will post its exclusive audio of the interview at 6:45 p.m. at http://newengland.comcastsportsnet.com/category/wickedgoodsports/patriots/. Please credit Comcast SportsNet with any use.
Update: Here is the audio of the interview courtesy of Comcast SportsNet.
[audio:http://newengland.comcastsportsnet.com/podpress_trac/web/1787/0/cassel1-22-09-1.mp3]
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