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**CosmicPal** · 08-25-2008, 11:22 PM

Brady says he’ll be ready for season opener

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)—Tom Brady says he’ll be ready for the New England Patriots opener even if a foot injury keeps him from taking a single snap in exhibition games.

Last season’s NFL MVP sat out the first three games and plans to tell coach Bill Belichick he’s “feeling great” in hopes of playing in Thursday night’s final exhibition game at the New York Giants, the team that ruined the Patriots’ unbeaten season by beating them in the Super Bowl.

“I’m hoping I’m always out there,” Brady said Monday on his regular weekly appearance on WEEI radio, “and if I don’t play, I’ll be ready for Kansas City.”

The Patriots open the regular season at home against the Chiefs.

Brady was not available Monday to other members of the media.

The cause of Brady’s right foot injury hasn’t been disclosed, but he did everything the other quarterbacks did during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media Monday. He stretched, ran, did agility drills and dropped back without any apparent restriction when he threw passes.

Without Brady, the Patriots are 0-3 and have played poorly on offense, defense and special teams. Fourth-year backup Matt Cassel has started all three games but has been outplayed by Matt Gutierrez, in his second season with the team.

Asked if he thinks he’ll be ready for the opener if he doesn’t play in an exhibition game, Brady said: “Yeah, I sure do. I’ve been playing a lot of football, so whether you play or don’t play (in the preseason) I’d be ready, no matter what. It’s up to Coach. I was hoping I could play last week.”

Randy Moss missed all four exhibition games last year, his first with the Patriots, then had nine catches for 183 yards in a season-opening win over the New York Jets, including a 51-yard touchdown pass from Brady.

One development that could improve Brady’s chances of playing was two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Matt Light’s return to practice Wednesday for the first time in about a month. That could give the quarterbacks better protection and expose Brady to less risk.

Starting right guard Stephen Neal remains on the physically unable to perform list and hasn’t practiced or played in a game.

Wide receiver Wes Welker missed Monday’s practice after injuring his ribs early in Friday night’s 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. His 112 catches last season tied T.J. Houshmandzadeh of Cincinnati for the NFL lead.

Belichick didn’t give an update on his condition and Welker didn’t comment to trailing reporters as he walked in one door of the locker room and out the door at the other end Monday.

Brady, though, sounded upbeat during his radio interview.

“I’m feeling very good,” he said. “I was wishing I could play last week and it didn’t happen and it’ll be the same thing this week. I’m hoping I’m out there and if I’m not, I’m not. I’m trying to get better as fast as I can in the ways I know how. It’s been making improvement. There’s no doubt about it.”

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-26-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Wouldnt it be awesome to watch Huard and Brady in a 52-51 shootout?

DownField BigFetal vs HOF Superbowl winning QB....

I can see Brady shaking now, knowing the Wobble Laucher is at Defcon 5!

Damon had the misfortune of sitting behind greats such as Dan Marino and Tom Brady when he was younger. Otherwise he would have been a big star, BIG i tell ya

That 6TD game in the 52-51 shootout would be what we all would have witnessed had Huard been a starter in his youth

KCJohnny · 08-26-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

If we can hold them to 40, I think we have a chance.

Er ... how many field goals is that?

FAX

LOL! Nice!

KCheavy · 08-26-2008, 10:23 PM

Hell yeah nw DJ can break is f**cking leg, cause no one else will

Reerun_KC · 08-26-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

Damon had the misfortune of sitting behind greats such as Dan Marino and Tom Brady when he was younger. Otherwise he would have been a big star, BIG i tell ya

That 6TD game in the 52-51 shootout would be what we all would have witnessed had Huard been a starter in his youth

an exhausted BigFetal

KCheavy · 08-26-2008, 10:26 PM

They need to put DJ as an extra down lineman to generate a better pass rush

Reerun_KC · 08-26-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KCheavy

They need to put DJ as an extra down lineman to generate a better pass rush

Brady would just check out of that play and hit Welker over the middle all day long...

we wont fool the Pats with anything... We are out classed in coaching and talent...

Take our lumps and move forward without any injuries!

KCheavy · 08-26-2008, 10:33 PM

Yeah I have to agree with you on that their coaching is on a whole other level

Chiefless · 08-27-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FAX

If we can hold them to 40, I think we have a chance.

Er ... how many field goals is that?

FAX

that's 20 attempts by my count...

milkman · 08-27-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Hali will put Brady out for the season. Just wait and see.

Yep.

When Brady sees that Hali spin out in the middle of nowhere while the LT is waiting to engage him, Brady will tear an abdominal muscle from laughing so hard.

milkman · 08-27-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefless

that's 20 attempts by my count...

Those math classes really took hold, didn't they?

**KcMizzou** · 08-27-2008, 08:54 AM

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Brady says he’ll be ready for season opener

Good. We don't want them to have any excuses when we kick the crap out of them. Right?

Right?

Reerun_KC · 08-27-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Good. We don't want them to have any excuses when we kick the crap out of them. Right?

Right?

Yeah Thats Right! Rah Rah GO TEAM! GO FIGHT WIN!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!

Chiefless · 08-27-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Those math classes really took hold, didn't they?

I think you may have missed the joke about our place kicking situation. Too dry I suppose.

milkman · 08-27-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefless

I think you may have missed the joke about our place kicking situation. Too dry I suppose.

My apologies.

I completely overlooked "attempts" in your post.

08-25-2008, 11:22 PM
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	Brady says he’ll be ready for season opener Brady says he’ll be ready for season opener FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)—Tom Brady says he’ll be ready for the New England Patriots opener even if a foot injury keeps him from taking a single snap in exhibition games. Last season’s NFL MVP sat out the first three games and plans to tell coach Bill Belichick he’s “feeling great” in hopes of playing in Thursday night’s final exhibition game at the New York Giants, the team that ruined the Patriots’ unbeaten season by beating them in the Super Bowl. “I’m hoping I’m always out there,” Brady said Monday on his regular weekly appearance on WEEI radio, “and if I don’t play, I’ll be ready for Kansas City.” The Patriots open the regular season at home against the Chiefs. Brady was not available Monday to other members of the media. The cause of Brady’s right foot injury hasn’t been disclosed, but he did everything the other quarterbacks did during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media Monday. He stretched, ran, did agility drills and dropped back without any apparent restriction when he threw passes. Without Brady, the Patriots are 0-3 and have played poorly on offense, defense and special teams. Fourth-year backup Matt Cassel has started all three games but has been outplayed by Matt Gutierrez, in his second season with the team. Asked if he thinks he’ll be ready for the opener if he doesn’t play in an exhibition game, Brady said: “Yeah, I sure do. I’ve been playing a lot of football, so whether you play or don’t play (in the preseason) I’d be ready, no matter what. It’s up to Coach. I was hoping I could play last week.” Randy Moss missed all four exhibition games last year, his first with the Patriots, then had nine catches for 183 yards in a season-opening win over the New York Jets, including a 51-yard touchdown pass from Brady. One development that could improve Brady’s chances of playing was two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Matt Light’s return to practice Wednesday for the first time in about a month. That could give the quarterbacks better protection and expose Brady to less risk. Starting right guard Stephen Neal remains on the physically unable to perform list and hasn’t practiced or played in a game. Wide receiver Wes Welker missed Monday’s practice after injuring his ribs early in Friday night’s 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. His 112 catches last season tied T.J. Houshmandzadeh of Cincinnati for the NFL lead. Belichick didn’t give an update on his condition and Welker didn’t comment to trailing reporters as he walked in one door of the locker room and out the door at the other end Monday. Brady, though, sounded upbeat during his radio interview. “I’m feeling very good,” he said. “I was wishing I could play last week and it didn’t happen and it’ll be the same thing this week. I’m hoping I’m out there and if I’m not, I’m not. I’m trying to get better as fast as I can in the ways I know how. It’s been making improvement. There’s no doubt about it.”
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