Chiefs Brady says he’ll be ready for season opener

**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.”

**noa** · 08-25-2008, 11:28 PM

Good, I don't want them to have any excuses when we beat their sorry asses down in week 1 and show them how an undefeated season is done right.

Mecca · 08-25-2008, 11:43 PM

Brady says "with that Chiefs pass rush I could avoid a sack with no legs"

Consistent1 · 08-25-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Brady says "with that Chiefs pass rush I could avoid a sack with no legs"

Oh, hell no. That is funny as shit. The Pats are prolly just playing it up because they are really unsure who their back-up is going to be and need to figure that out.

**Smed1065** · 08-25-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Brady says "with that Chiefs pass rush I could avoid a sack with no legs"

I hope that is the thought process.

Remember, we are sneaking up on them.

**QuikSsurfer** · 08-25-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by noa

Good, I don't want them to have any excuses when we beat their sorry asses down in week 1 and show them how an undefeated season is done right.

kcxiv · 08-26-2008, 12:32 AM

Thats just their 5th preseason game anyways. hah

**TinyEvel** · 08-26-2008, 01:12 AM

I misread this. Thought it said "Brodie says he'll be ready fro season opener"

ChiefJustice · 08-26-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

THat's rep for "The Natch"!

Red Dawg · 08-26-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Brady says "with that Chiefs pass rush I could avoid a sack with no legs"

No he couldn't. Unless he was in a wheel chair. We would have to still run double safety blitz's the whole game to get him, but we'd get him. Maybe.

Reerun_KC · 08-26-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

No he couldn't. Unless he was in a wheel chair. We would have to still run double safety blitz's the whole game to get him, but we'd get him. Maybe.

Did hell freeze over?

**Dylan** · 08-26-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Brady says "with that Chiefs pass rush I could avoid a sack with no legs"

there's some funny stuff in this thread... lol

KCJohnny · 08-26-2008, 07:25 AM

Brady will throw for 3 TDs against us if he has to use his left arm and no legs.

boogblaster · 08-26-2008, 09:01 AM

Neg Neg Neg Brady will fall ... Chiefs will release the beast ...

Nightfyre · 08-26-2008, 09:28 AM

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

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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