![As part of a recent Patriots mailbag, the Globe's Mike Reiss received the following query: 'Mike, I know it's been asked and discussed, but can you break down the options that the Pats will have with [quarterback Matt] Cassel at the end of the year [when he is eligible for free agency]? And what do you think is most likely?' Stroll through our gallery as Reiss offers four options and predicts how likely each scenario is to occur. At the end, we'll ask for your input.](http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2008/12/16/cassel1__1229440725_7638.jpg "As part of a recent Patriots mailbag, the Globe's Mike Reiss received the following query: 'Mike, I know it's been asked and discussed, but can you break down the options that the Pats will have with [quarterback Matt] Cassel at the end of the year [when he is eligible for free agency]? And what do you think is most likely?' Stroll through our gallery as Reiss offers four options and predicts how likely each scenario is to occur. At the end, we'll ask for your input.")
As part of a recent Patriots mailbag, the Globe's Mike Reiss received the following query: "Mike, I know it's been asked and discussed, but can you break down the options that the Pats will have with [quarterback Matt] Cassel at the end of the year [when he is eligible for free agency]? And what do you think is most likely?"
Stroll through our gallery as Reiss offers four options and predicts how likely each scenario is to occur. At the end, we'll ask for your input.
Stroll through our gallery as Reiss offers four options and predicts how likely each scenario is to occur. At the end, we'll ask for your input.
(Jim Davis / Globe Staff)
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Taking stock of Matt Cassel's progress
Thrust into the starting quarterback job after Tom Brady suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel has had some big moments and some bumps in the road.