Father's death may sideline Cassel

A very sad thing.

But if you can muster the strength and
tear a page out of the Bret Favre playbook.....

Go for it!!!

Died of natural causes at 57? I'm sure theres more to it but may he rest in peace.

Condolenses....Win one for Poppa Cassel.. Services will be Monday so Its uncertain if Cassel will play, but if not O'Connell you better be up for the challenge...3rd rounder lets see what you've got...

Our family prayers are with you Matt and the Cassel family.

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Originally posted 07:00 AM ET  12.11 by Mr. Boston

Died of natural causes at 57? I'm sure theres more to it but may he rest in peace.

There doesn't necessarily have to be more too it. People die of heart attacks and strokes at much younger ages than 57.

All the best thoughts to Matt and his family. I'd love to see him try and play but I totally understand if he feels he can't do it.

Hope he's able to play. That's a tough situation.

Even some NYers realixe that its just a game
my Condolances to him and his family

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Originally posted 07:37 AM ET  12.11 by Vikingfan

There doesn't necessarily have to be more too it. People die of heart attacks and strokes at much younger ages than 57. All the best thoughts to Matt and his family. I'd love to see him try and play but I totally understand if he feels he can't do it.

Heart attacks before age 60 tend to be fatal. Not enough collateral circulation has developed unless you are exercising aerobically. Block one artery and bam.. no myocardial tissue left.
I hope Matt and his family the best of wishes.

How awful for him. I will say a prayer for him and his family today..Wow, so young.

Watching that Favre game after his father passed was so difficult so I know if Cassel plays, I won't be watching that one. Too hard to stomach.

My dad died at age 55. How he lived his life contributed heavily to his demise. It's hard to say "tear a page out of the Favre playbook". Everyone reacts differently to these situations. I will hold my thoughts out of respect for his loss.

Matt If you play more power to you. God bless you and your family its tough losing dad

Wow. This is a tough. I know if I was in this same situation I'm not so sure if I could play. Even if he does is it the right move for the team. Cassel will obviously not be 100% mentally.

Keep your head up Cassel... Do what's best for you, not for a "game"...

Sad, but no way he sits.

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Originally posted 08:24 AM ET  12.11 by sjptrack

Sad, but no way he sits.

I agree. I can't see him sitting on Sunday. This is kinda a win one for the gipper and I hope he does it and plays well. Condolences to the Cassel family.

I don't think he'll sit. Sad news, if Cassel plays this week, it may be the one time in recent memory I'll be rooting for the Pats. Good luck.

Man, he looks a lot like Brady in that picture.

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Originally posted 07:00 AM ET  12.11 by Mr. Boston

Died of natural causes at 57? I'm sure theres more to it but may he rest in peace.

My father died of natural causes at 56. Don't be so quick to draw conclusions.