Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (I am editing this post to hopefully help reduce some of the pointless responses) I was informed today that by someone close to the Matt Cassel situaton, that NE is franchising Matt Cassel because of concerns about him going to someone in the division, including Buffalo as there is (or was) apparent strong interest in Matt Cassel from the Buffalo Bills. They decidied to franchise him to keep him out of the division, including Buffalo, and told him they would explore trade scenarios OUTSIDE the division if both him and Brady are healthy going into next season. It was not indicated to me WHO would be the topic of trade scenarios in the situation, Brady or Cassel, but my impression was they were referring to trade scenarios involving Matt Cassel, but who knows. So, the most interesting part of this for me is the obvious...how much (or how little) faith do the Bills have in Trent despite what they say pubilcly and do you think this opens up the possibility of the Bills doing something not really expected right now and going with a QB on the first day of the draft, maybe even at #11 if Sanchez falls? Or maybe even look to make a big play in FA or on the trade market to bring in a QB to compete with Trent as opposed to just a backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 What kind of car do you drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 What kind of car do you drive? Huh? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Huh? Why? There's absolutely no way I can ascertain the validity of your source unless I know that you drive a nicer car than me. So... what kinda car do you drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelso_Helmet Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 There's absolutely no way I can ascertain the validity of your source unless I know that you drive a nicer car than me. So... what kinda car do you drive? Also key...are you a friend of Richard Simmons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 There's absolutely no way I can ascertain the validity of your source unless I know that you drive a nicer car than me. So... what kinda car do you drive? OMG, r u serious? Do you think everyone on set makes big bucks? The people who work under me make about $1100 a week, and the guys below them make about $600 a week and there is a lot more of them, they are called Production Assistants (PA''s) and are around all the stars and crew as much, if not more, than everyone else...so how on earth would what car I drive validate my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 OMG, r u serious? Do you think everyone on set makes big bucks? The people who work under me make about $1100 a week, and the guys below them make about $600 a week and there is a lot more of them, they are called Production Assistants (PA''s) and are around all the stars and crew as much, if not more, than everyone else...so how on earth would what car I drive validate my post? It's an inside joke on the board dude, take it easy...look up Skooby's post on Jauron being fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 the Pats franchised him because of the uncertainty of Bradys health and for the simple fact of why let him walk away for nothing when they can trade him for picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelso_Helmet Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 OMG, r u serious? Do you think everyone on set makes big bucks? The people who work under me make about $1100 a week, and the guys below them make about $600 a week and there is a lot more of them, they are called Production Assistants (PA''s) and are around all the stars and crew as much, if not more, than everyone else...so how on earth would what car I drive validate my post? I think he's actually giving another poster a hard time...not directed at you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 So it has nothing to do with the fact that Brady had to have multiple sugeries and might not be ready for 2009..... It also has nothing to do with the fact that the Pats can get multiple high round draft picks for Cassel if they franchise and trade him.... It is only because Buffalo was going to sign him, even though free agency hasn't started and you aren't allowed to talk turkey with players/agents..... Tell Mrs Cassel to stick to ironing Cristian Slater's pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Also key...are you a friend of Richard Simmons? hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 OMG, r u serious? Do you think everyone on set makes big bucks? The people who work under me make about $1100 a week, and the guys below them make about $600 a week and there is a lot more of them, they are called Production Assistants (PA''s) and are around all the stars and crew as much, if not more, than everyone else...so how on earth would what car I drive validate my post? So you're saying you make more in one week than all those people make in a year. That's a good start. But, without your car of choice, there's still not enough data to compute an accurate assessment of your inside source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Not buying a single word. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I think he's actually giving another poster a hard time...not directed at you..... If we can't have a little fun, there's no sense in playing. I would hope even the people that drive nice cars on this board can appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 It's an inside joke on the board dude, take it easy...look up Skooby's post on Jauron being fired. oh...must have missed that one, sorry...lol Anyway, this post is no joke and it really makes me wonder if our front office was just that enamored with Cassel only or if they are not as high on Trent anymore and are looking to make a starting QB a priority this offseason in general either through the draft, FA or trade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Anyway, she called me and told me she thought I should hear something knowing I was a Bills fan that she thought I would find interesting. NE is planning on franchising Cassel because they do NOT want him to go into the division, specifically the Buffalo Bills because NE knew we had a very strong interest in Cassel and he was on the top of our target list. She said the Bills were going to offer him a 3 year contract with a big signing bonus. How the heck would NE* know that Buffalo wanted to offer a 3 year contract with "a big signing bonus"?? You could say that for just about every team in search of a FA QB. More likely, it would be at least a 4 to 5 year contract with a HUGE signing bonus, as the player would want financial security. Sorry, but I doubt this story. Doubt Cassel is/was at the "top" of our FA list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Alpha is another sham. There is no reason for Matt Cassel's mother to know why the Patriots front office would want to franchise her son. Besides, most people at OBD are very high on Edwards. Trying to ink Cassel to a large contract at a position Buffalo already has a player at is complete non-sense. DJ likes Trent, and vice-versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 If we can't have a little fun, there's no sense in playing. I would hope even the people that drive nice cars on this board can appreciate that. Honestly, I drive a Lexus F350...had a BMW and switched this year...I swear, I will never own another brand of car again. I can not believe how well Lexus takes care of you once you are an owner, at least here in Santa Monica. First, I love the car. Two, they keep having me come in for free golf lessons using high tek computer software and PGA tour golf instructors (this is free to lexus owners as a way to just keep up relations with you), movie tickets to premieres of movies 3 weeks before they are released, charity party's, etc. The service center is top notch too...even offering complimentary massages and manicures on certain days...I have been quite impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Honestly, I drive a Lexus F350...had a BMW and switched this year...I swear, I will never own another brand of car again. I can not believe how well Lexus takes care of you once you are an owner, at least here in Santa Monica. First, I love the car. Two, they keep having me come in for free golf lessons using high tek computer software and PGA tour golf instructors (this is free to lexus owners as a way to just keep up relations with you), movie tickets to premieres of movies 3 weeks before they are released, charity party's, etc. The service center is top notch too...even offering complimentary massages and manicures on certain days...I have been quite impressed. Skooby part II minus a ridiculous avatar. Should I puke now or save it for later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLynchTrain Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 How the heck would NE* know that Buffalo wanted to offer a 3 year contract with "a big signing bonus"??You could say that for just about every team in search of a FA QB. More likely, it would be at least a 4 to 5 year contract with a HUGE signing bonus, as the player would want financial security. Sorry, but I doubt this story. Doubt Cassel is/was at the "top" of our FA list. More to the fact, how the heck would Matt Cassell's mom know? FA doesn't start for few months, and it is illegal under NFL rules to talk to anybody under contract. Another laughable post by alphadog. Who would drive a car like that and call themselves "Alphadog" anyways. ahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwws9999 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 why would we want cassel when we've got a weak armed qb who's hurt all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Alpha is another sham. There is no reason for Matt Cassel's mother to know why the Patriots front office would want to franchise her son. Besides, most people at OBD are very high on Edwards. Trying to ink Cassel to a large contract at a position Buffalo already has a player at is complete non-sense. DJ likes Trent, and vice-versa. lol...take for what its worth...but how would I know Matts mom works on that show and know about her family? And more importantly, given my history of posts that always deal with football and logic as opposed to rants and gibberish, why on earth would I post this? I mentioned in several posts during the season that I worked with her, even posting stuff about him, Welker and how down to earth he was, etc. So, this isnt something I am just all of a sudden claiming. And do you think that maybe Matt may know a little bit about who is looking hard at him than say you do?...I mean do you think its possible Matt Cassels agent has a little more insight into who is seriously considering Matt than say you do? And if Matts agent knows this, wouldnt it make sense that both Matt and NE probably have heard about it as well? Are you so nieve that you think everything going on behind the scenes is known in the media? I bet you read the National Inquirer too or base all you inside information on the Truth and Rumors section of SI.com... So go ahead and disregard this and live in your safe world that convinces you the front office is 100% sold on Trent and has no interest in another QB if it makes you feel better, but the truth seems to show that just isnt the case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 More to the fact, how the heck would Matt Cassell's mom know? FA doesn't start for few months, and it is illegal under NFL rules to talk to anybody under contract. Another laughable post by alphadog. Who would drive a car like that and call themselves "Alphadog" anyways. ahah Man, you people are real nieve to how the football world really works... And, I dont really care what you think of the car because I love it and got rid of my M3 for it (they were about the same price)...love it and love Lexus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 How the heck would NE* know that Buffalo wanted to offer a 3 year contract with "a big signing bonus"??You could say that for just about every team in search of a FA QB. More likely, it would be at least a 4 to 5 year contract with a HUGE signing bonus, as the player would want financial security. Sorry, but I doubt this story. Doubt Cassel is/was at the "top" of our FA list. Honestly, I dont know where she got that from...could be what their agent was targeting or something or what she assumed based on agents projections...I have no idea. We spent more time talking about the loss and trgedy her and her family went through a lil while back and how they had been holding up than we did about this...she really is quite a nice lady and a friend, so I didnt grill her on this topic. Truth is, Agents know a lot more than you think they do about who wants who, who is preparing to pursue who and how hard they are going to pursue them, etc. A lot more goes on behind the scenes than you know...its their job to know this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I worked with Hamdan's mom on the series Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old (she is) and she told me we are franchising her son so he doesn't go to Mount Olympus and overthrow Tedy Bruschi. She said Belichick tried to get Bruschi to destroy him with thunderbolts but the CHROISE absorbed the electricity and turned it into charm. I take public transportation, so you know this story is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Man, you people are real nieve to how the football world really works... And, I dont really care what you think of the car because I love it and got rid of my M3 for it (they were about the same price)...love it and love Lexus I would guarantee the Bills havent even finished their evaluations for last season. It's very possible to believe they could be interested in Cassel, but it's nearly impossible to believe that the Bills would tell anyone that they are interested in a specific amount of years as a contract or the size of their signing bonus they may offer at this point. That's where the story, regardless of where it comes from, loses almost all credibility. I do believe that someone could have told this bull sh-- to either Cassel, his mother, his agent, or his friend, however. It doesnt mean it has a shred of validity though. It could all be to jack Cassel's bargaining power up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 lol...take for what its worth...but how would I know Matts mom works on that show and know about her family? How? It's called GOOGLE...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I worked with Hamdan's mom on the series Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old (she is) and she told me we are franchising her son so he doesn't go to Mount Olympus and overthrow Tedy Bruschi. She said Belichick tried to get Bruschi to destroy him with thunderbolts but the CHROISE absorbed the electricity and turned it into charm. I take public transportation, so you know this story is true. But are you nice to the janitor in the seat next to you? hahahaha...lol... hahahaha... ....lmao.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 I would guarantee the Bills havent even finished their evaluations for last season. It's very possible to believe they could be interested in Cassel, but it's nearly impossible to believe that the Bills would tell anyone that they are interested in a specific amount of years as a contract or the size of their signing bonus they may offer at this point. That's where the story, regardless of where it comes from, loses almost all credibility. I do believe that someone could have told this bull sh-- to either Cassel, his mother, his agent, or his friend, however. It doesnt mean it has a shred of validity though. It could all be to jack Cassel's bargaining power up. you make some good points, could have been put out there to boost contract negotiations or buzz...who knows, I just found it interesting about the Bills being named specifically. I already said I don't know where she got the 3 years and big signing bonus from...my guess is more along the lines of what his agent may be targeting and she is making assumptions about the Bills preparing to offer that based on them having such a strong interest. Just to validate this a little more...How would I know she worked on my own worst enemy when her position doesnt give her a general credit because how she was used on the show, so unless I have a call sheet I would have no way to know this. And I also know that she is currently working on the TV show "Operating Instructions" that is not out yet and I bet none of you have even heard of...again, more industry inside info... So, believe it or dont believe it...I dont make these types of threads, so if you wanna lump me in with Skooby, thats fine, but whether you like it or not, this conversation happened. What does the story mean is up to interpretation, but I still found it quite interesting. Oh, and unlike most, I did name my source (have mentioned her and knowing her before) and how I know her as opposed to just saying "a source"...if I wanted to start some gibberish, I wouldnt go about it by saying I know his mom... LOL, if you still don't believe me, then I guess I must have came up with this crazy scheme months ago to gradually throw out I know her in order to create this diablolical schemed post in the offseason...oh, the carnage...lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Where's SKOOBY? I'm not believing a damn thing until he can confirm this Cassell rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Just to validate this a little more...How would I know she worked on my own worst enemy when her position doesnt give her a general credit because how she was used on the show, so unless I have a call sheet I would have no way to know this. And I also know that she is currently working on the TV show "Operating Instructions" that is not out yet and I bet none of you have even heard of...again, more industry inside info... Unnecessary. You easily drive a nicer car than me. I, for one, am convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hey, I know she's doing "operating instructions" aslo: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0144037/ Again...It's called GOOGLE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 How? It's called GOOGLE...... Go ahead google it...she does not have a listed credit on "My own worst enemy", so Google will not supply this answer and I stated during the filming I worked with her in several other posts. Funny, no one questioned it then, by now that I provide insight on the Bills everyone shreds the validity...too funny... I guess I must have decided months ago to gradually plant seeds about me knowing her just so I could make this outlandish post now... You know, I expected some of this stuff, but I am a little surprised that in 2 pages of posts that its almost all about the thread being bogus and hardly anything about what this could all mean... Like it or not, believe it or not, this conversation happened with Barbara and she is a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hey, I know she's doing "operating instructions" aslo: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0144037/ Again...It's called GOOGLE.... Hey genius, show me where on that link it shows her working on My Own Worst Enemy? The way she was used didnt get her a credit that she has listed on IMDB...If you knew anything about IMDB, its maintained by the individuals and she chose not to list it based on her consulting role in wardrobe on the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Go ahead google it...she does not have a listed credit on "My own worst enemy", so Google will not supply this answer and I stated during the filming I worked with her in several other posts. Funny, no one questioned it then, by now that I provide insight on the Bills everyone shreds the validity...too funny... I guess I must have decided months ago to gradually plant seeds about me knowing her just so I could make this outlandish post now... You know, I expected some of this stuff, but I am a little surprised that in 2 pages of posts that its almost all about the thread being bogus and hardly anything about what this could all mean... Like it or not, believe it or not, this conversation happened with Barbara and she is a friend. Uhm, GOOGLED the following.... http://movies.nytimes.com/person/188961/Barbara-Cassel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hey genius, show me where on that link it shows her working on My Own Worst Enemy? The way she was used didnt get her a credit that she has listed on IMDB...If you knew anything about IMDB, its maintained by the individuals and she chose not to list it based on her consulting role in wardrobe on the show. Fluffers rarely get credited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Fluffers rarely get credited. One of the best posts I have EVER seen on TBD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Where's SKOOBY? I'm not believing a damn thing until he can confirm this Cassell rumor. but you already heard it from biggreendawgdick, and he's got an ivyleaguecaliber education hahahahaha....lmao.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 http://www.google.com/search?q=barbara+cas...lient=firefox-a Why would she call you, out of the blue, and confide all this inside info anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Uhm, GOOGLED the following.... http://movies.nytimes.com/person/188961/Barbara-Cassel OK, I GIVE UP! I must be making it up because you say so...I guess I dont really get a paycheck from Entertainment Partners, I didnt work on "My Own Worst Enemy" because google can list cast and crew info and I have been planning this scheme for months because I have nothing better to do. Geezus, I guess my whole career is just a sham and dream and I made it all up because you said so...What a joke. What can I say...dont believe it then, I don't care. The conversation happened, Barbara is great and a really good friend who I have had the pleasure of working with on 3 occassions, and shared with me some info as she knows I am such a big Bills fan and thought I woudl find it interesting. I decided to share it with the board, but you want to spend countless posts trying to discredit me, so go ahead...I dont care anymore, not worth my time to keep defending the validity when in reality, unless you were on the phone with me you will never belive it anyway. By the way...IMDB doesnt show her on the show, so for me to have gotten that info from YOUR link I would have had to know that there was a show that she WAS working on that was NOT listed on IMDB but was mentioned on some other newspaper link... I mean you ONLY found that link becuase I TOLD YOU WHAT SHOW she WAS on and WAS NOT LISTED on IMDB. There is NO OTHER WAY you would have known that UNLESS someone who worked on the show TOLD YOU that she WAS on the show but its NOT listed on IMDB...all you did was PROVE that I must know her, otherwise there is no way I would have known that...YOU WOULD NOT EVEN KNOW SHE WORKED ON THAT SHOW IF I DIDNT TELL YOU BECAUSE ITS NOT LISTED ON HER IMDB PAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, thank for PROVING I know her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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