As people on this board have said repeatedly about the QB competition, it was not simply about how they performed in games. Many factors went into the decision. Cassel was beaten out by both of the other QBs. Both of them are younger than he is. Both have greater upside potential. Both fit the style of offense better. I would say Cassel was himself. He performed about as well as he was expected to. Unfortunately for him, the other two competitors stepped up their game and he did not. He is what he is, and that is not good enough.