Is Matt Cassel the Poor Man’s Tom Brady or Rich Man’s Billy Volek?

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Published: May 11, 2009

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The second coming of Tom Brady...Not so fast.

There is no denying that Cassel was impressive last year.  As a regular season starter for the first time since high school, he led the Patriots to an 11-5 record on the year and posted back-to-back 400 yard passing games in weeks 11 and 12.

A feat the Tom Brady hasn't even accomplished.

Want to know who HAS thrown for back-to-back 400 yard games?

Billy Volek.

In 2004, Steve McNair struggled with injuries with for the Tennessee Titans, giving Volek the opportunity to start eight games and play in 10. 

In that time Volek compiled 2,486 yards, completing 61.1 percent of his passes.  He threw 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions to his receiving corps that included Derrick Mason, Drew Bennett, and Ben Troupe. 


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