... out this article about former USC (and New England Patriots) back up QB Matt Cassel.  Cassel is a career backup who is now about to get his chance to show everything he learned while sitting behind  Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC  and Superbowl winning QB Tom Brady at New England.

When Brady went down last season with injury, Cassel got a chance to show off his skills.  During the off season Kansas City came calling. Cassel has not officially been made the starter at KC, but with a $15 million salary for this season and the franchise tag, that announcement can’t be too far off.

Career Backup Cassel Gets His Shot as a Kansas...

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