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Cassel has spent years preparing for leading role

By Greg Garber
ESPN.com

Friday, September 12, 2008

Three years ago, Doug Flutie found himself back with the Patriots in what would be his 22nd and final season as a professional quarterback. He'd played in the USFL and the Canadian Football League, and this was his second tour of duty in New England. Flutie looked forward to film sessions with Tom Brady, who had led the Patriots to three Super Bowl victories in the preceding four seasons and won two MVP awards in the process. What Flutie didn't anticipate was an attitude from a rookie qua ...

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