Quarterback Kevin O’Connell, projected to be Tom Brady’s backup, was cut Monday by the New England Patriots.

O’Connell’s release came three days after Brady sustained what the Patriots described as a sore shoulder in a 27-24 exhibition win over the Washington Redskins.

I wonder if this means the Patriots have locked onto another veteran backup (eg AJ Feely who may be teamless with the addition of Michael Vick in Philadelphia) or if the Pats found another 7th round wonder child...  O'Connell was a third rounder in 2008, so maybe he came too high in the draft for their liking (Brady was picked in the 5th and Cassell in the 7th).