Football Sources: Brady done with severe knee injury - Page 4

Moobs · 09-07-2008, 05:24 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is expected to miss the rest of the 2008 season with what two sources described as a severe injury to his left knee, suffered in the first quarter of the Pats’ 17-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium Sunday.

While New England coach Bill Belichick said in his postgame press conference that he had no update on the status of Brady’s injury, a source close to the quarterback indicated it involved serious damage to the knee. That could include a torn anterior cruciate ligament and perhaps other ligament and cartilage damage.

“It’s bad,” a team source said. “We’re going to have to play without him.”

Brady was hurt as he stepped up in the pocket to make a throw to wideout Randy Moss. Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, who was on the ground, lunged forward and struck Brady’s leg, which buckled as he released the ball.

Brady was helped off the field and was later led down a staircase by team officials, presumably to undergo tests.

Fourth-year quarterback Matt Cassel, who had thrown just 39 passes in his career before Sunday, replaced Brady and completed 13 of 18 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. Cassel, who backed up Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC, hasn’t been a starting quarterback since high school. He won a competition with Matt Gutierrez during the preseason to retain the job as Brady’s primary backup.

How will I ever sleep at night?

BWillie · 09-07-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Pretty much, the Pats might be able to sneak in with 9 wins without Brady with their schedule then you'll really see them plastered on TV.

I would count on at least 11. I really think Cassell is a gamer. You can go back and see my many comments throughout the last couple of years about him. He played behind Carson Palmer and Leinart.....he might be good and just never got a chance to shine. He is the only player ever to have played behind two Heisman winning quarterbacks. You have to pick one in college, maybe he just got the short end of the stick. But I'm sure out of all people you know that.

What did you think of him in his limited role at USC as a back up?

tk13 · 09-07-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Jay Glazer "initial indications is that it's bad and Brady might be done for the year"

MRI tomorrow

Peter King just said the same thing on NBC. His "sources" indicate it's a serious injury that could very well be season ending.

Mecca · 09-07-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

I would count on at least 11. I really think Cassell is a gamer. You can go back and see my many comments throughout the last couple of years about him. He played behind Carson Palmer and Leinart.....he might be good and just never got a chance to shine. He is the only player ever to have played behind two Heisman winning quarterbacks. You have to pick one in college, maybe he just got the short end of the stick. But I'm sure out of all people you know that.

What did you think of him in his limited role at USC as a back up?

I hope for his sake he's better than he was on preseason because he's honestly never shown a whole lot. Cassell at SC was a guy who volunteered to play on special teams to get on the field.

He did enough to beat the Chiefs today...most weeks he'll need to do more than he did today.

Hammock Parties · 09-07-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Jay Glazer "initial indications is that it's bad and Brady might be done for the year"

MRI tomorrow

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

Peter King just said the same thing on NBC. His "sources" indicate it's a serious injury that could very well be season ending.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 09-07-2008, 05:59 PM

Shit happens. Tough for the Pats fans. We've been there. You have three rings. We've got nothin'. Watch a single tear roll down my cheek.

**Bowser** · 09-07-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Shit happens. Tough for the Pats fans. We've been there. You have three rings. We've got nothin'. Watch a single tear roll down my cheek.

Thank you.

I don't much care that Shawne Merriman is a dumbass for not having surgery and couldn't finish his game, either.

Hydrae · 09-07-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

How would anyone know if he's not to have an MRI until tommorrow and BB says he doesn't know anything. This is speculation. I'll wait until it's official.

Wow, reality. Interesting concept

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-07-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

My 1st round pick, im ****ed for my fantasy season

Atleast ****ing BEAT them you bitches if you are going to make me lose the season!

The Kansas City Chiefs: fucking their fans on a whole other level.

eazyb81 · 09-07-2008, 06:34 PM

fuck BRADY, fuck NEW ENGLAND, AND fuck THE EAST COAST

Hammock Parties · 09-07-2008, 06:35 PM

angelo · 09-07-2008, 06:50 PM

I want to ask a question.

How did everyone feel when Priest went down after Shawn Merriman sp? hit him.

Personally I felt sick.

I feel no ill will to the Patriots. I like Tom Brady, He works his ass of to be good.

Yes he is plastered everywhere because he is that good.

Do people line up to kiss his butt. Yes the world is full of sycophants especially in the media.

I hate to see any player get hurt (except Anthony Moreno in the 11th grade but that F***tard had it coming)

I find it appalling that any of you would cheer another player pain.

Ang

Delano · 09-07-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsshrink

Downside of it all is that we will not get to see the Old Bull(Brett) go against the Young Bull(Brady).

What's that John Madden? I can't hear you with that turkey leg in your mouth.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-07-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

I would count on at least 11. I really think Cassell is a gamer. You can go back and see my many comments throughout the last couple of years about him. He played behind Carson Palmer and Leinart.....he might be good and just never got a chance to shine. He is the only player ever to have played behind two Heisman winning quarterbacks. You have to pick one in college, maybe he just got the short end of the stick. But I'm sure out of all people you know that.

What did you think of him in his limited role at USC as a back up?

Cassell was god-awful in the preseason. I went to the Pats-Bucs game and he was absolutely terrible.

HolmeZz · 09-07-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

Stay down, bitch.

I actually agree. I felt bad until I watched the Patriots get bailed out in another game by the refs. Karma's a bitch.

BucEyedPea · 09-07-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Cassell was god-awful in the preseason. I went to the Pats-Bucs game and he was absolutely terrible.

Yep! He sure was. But you gotta give him some props as he did manage the game enough to win. Granted, it's a team thing. I don't have a whole lot of faith in him...but he does deserve some props for today. Yes, even against your team.

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Moobs Starter Join Date: Apr 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	Sources: Brady done with severe knee injury http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is expected to miss the rest of the 2008 season with what two sources described as a severe injury to his left knee, suffered in the first quarter of the Pats’ 17-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium Sunday. While New England coach Bill Belichick said in his postgame press conference that he had no update on the status of Brady’s injury, a source close to the quarterback indicated it involved serious damage to the knee. That could include a torn anterior cruciate ligament and perhaps other ligament and cartilage damage. “It’s bad,” a team source said. “We’re going to have to play without him.” Brady was hurt as he stepped up in the pocket to make a throw to wideout Randy Moss. Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, who was on the ground, lunged forward and struck Brady’s leg, which buckled as he released the ball. Brady was helped off the field and was later led down a staircase by team officials, presumably to undergo tests. Fourth-year quarterback Matt Cassel, who had thrown just 39 passes in his career before Sunday, replaced Brady and completed 13 of 18 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. Cassel, who backed up Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC, hasn’t been a starting quarterback since high school. He won a competition with Matt Gutierrez during the preseason to retain the job as Brady’s primary backup. How will I ever sleep at night?
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angelo Starter Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $9094965	I want to ask a question. How did everyone feel when Priest went down after Shawn Merriman sp? hit him. Personally I felt sick. I feel no ill will to the Patriots. I like Tom Brady, He works his ass of to be good. Yes he is plastered everywhere because he is that good. Do people line up to kiss his butt. Yes the world is full of sycophants especially in the media. I hate to see any player get hurt (except Anthony Moreno in the 11th grade but that F***tard had it coming) I find it appalling that any of you would cheer another player pain. Ang
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