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Cassel: What makes a good OC, and who's a good fit for Patriots?
The Patriots are officially in the market for a new offensive coordinator. So, what should they look for? Former QB Matt Cassel details what makes a successful NFL OC and shares two names who could be good fits with Mac Jones in New England.
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Cassel's Mailbag: Getting to the root of Patriots' offensive struggles
How can the coaching staff set Mac Jones up for more success? And what is the true identity of this team? Matt Cassel gave fans the floor this week and does his best to answer questions about the Patriots’ offense in a wide-ranging mailbag.
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Cassel: Why we should see a more aggressive Patriots offense on MNF
Matt Cassel can tell you from experience that an offense can’t be overhauled in the middle of a season. But the former quarterback believes we won’t see a repeat of last Thursday’s game vs. Buffalo when the Patriots visit the Cardinals on Monday night.
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Cassel: Keys to a Patriots upset of Vikings on Thanksgiving
Do the Patriots have a shot Thursday night against the 8-2 Vikings? Matt Cassel believes so… The former Patriot and Viking quarterback lays out what Bill Belichick’s club needs to do to score the upset on Thanksgiving night.
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Cassel: Predicting second-half superlatives for Patriots' stretch run
Which position group is most important to the Patriots’ offensive success? Who’s the offensive X-factor? Former Patriots QB Matt Cassel peers into his crystal ball to forecast superlatives for New England’s final eight games.
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Cassel: Are Patriots tipping plays? Inside the NFL's ‘guessing game'
Bill Belichick surprisingly admitted that the Patriots might be tipping their offensive plays. But what exactly does that mean, and how often does it happen? Matt Cassel shares his harrowing (and humorous) experiences from both sides of the NFL’s “guessing game.”
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Cassel: Three keys to unlocking Mac Jones in QB's second season
Mac Jones has yet to hit his stride in his sophomore season. So, how can the Patriots help him turn the corner? Former QB Matt Cassel shares three factors that he believes will benefit young quarterback going forward.
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Cassel: Why this could be a career-defining moment for Mac Jones
The Patriots have put Mac Jones in a tough spot. But as our Matt Cassel explains, there’s precedent for a quarterback going through a situation like this and being better for it in the long run.
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Cassel: Inside the team dynamics of Mac Jones' return from injury
What’s it like to be in the QB room with an injured starter trying to work his way back? And what’s the biggest hurdle Mac Jones needs to overcome entering Monday night? Matt Cassel breaks down all angles of Jones’ pending return.
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Cassel: Why Zappe should start Sunday, Mac Jones' motivation and more
Should the Patriots start a fully-healthy Bailey Zappe or a less-than-100-percent Mac Jones? Our Matt Cassel weighs the pros and cons and reveals what’s likely going through Jones’ mind after watching his backup lead New England to victory last week.