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[wannabee]

Bruschi Sits Again, Might Have Broken Wrist

AP Sports

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Aug. 2) - New England linebacker Tedy Bruschi missed his fourth consecutive practice Wednesday because of what coach Bill Belichick termed a "probably" sore wrist. Bruschi is listed as day-to-day.

The extent of the injury is unclear, but the Boston Herald on Wednesday reported that the wrist might be fractured and Bruschi would be sidelined at least a week while the team determined the severity of the injury.

The 33-year-old Bruschi missed the first six games last season after suffering a mild stroke 10 days after the Patriots ' 2005 Super Bowl victory over Philadelphia .

After saying he would sit out the season, Bruschi returned in late October and helped lead the Patriots to a third straight division title. He shared the Comeback Player of the Year award last season with Carolina receiver Steve Smith .

While acknowledging his value to the defense, Bruschi's teammates said they have to soldier on.

"We have to keep rolling," nose tackle Vince Wilfork said. "Whatever his situation is, I'm sorry, but we have to keep rolling. We have a season to play. Hopefully, he'll be back when he's ready."

Bruschi's absence might force linebacker Mike Vrabel to shift back inside, as he did last season. Vrabel had been playing outside in training camp with Monty Beisel paired with Bruschi inside.

Bruschi set a physical tone to this camp early on by delivering big hits to rookie running back Laurence Maroney on consecutive days.

"He's an energetic, enthusiastic player," Belichick said of Bruschi. "I think that is infectious to other players on the team."

Bruschi also injured his calf last season and missed the regular-season finale and the playoff opener against Jacksonville .

Quarterback Tom Brady also missed three straight practices on Sunday and Monday. He returned to practice on Tuesday and wore a brace on his left knee on Wednesday. Brady said the brace was precautionary.

Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press

 

[wannabee]

The Patriots won't know if Tedy Bruschi ...

Published Thu Aug 3 8:31:00 a.m. ET 2006

(Rotoworld) The Patriots won't know if Tedy Bruschi broke his wrist for another week.

Impact: He will be in a splint for a week, then re-examined. If the injury required surgery, Bruschi's status for Week 1 could be in question.

 

[RAPTURE]

He is a player (if I owned) I would deal wants he comes back off this injury. Great guy, family man...but this is FF we are talking about.

RAPTURE

 

[Jene Bramel]

This is actually fairly significant.

The bone they are concerned about is the scaphoid bone, which is a annoying little bugger among the smaller wrist bones near the thumb. Although it's reassuring that there is not an obvious break on the initial films, even hairline fractures of this bone can cause long-term trouble if they don't heal properly. Those types of fractures are sometimes misdiagnosed as sprains -- hence the caution here.

If it is broken, it's likely at least a 6 week injury and potentially longer if significant enough to require a screw to properly heal.

 

[redman]

This is actually fairly significant.The bone they are concerned about is the scaphoid bone, which is a annoying little bugger among the smaller wrist bones near the thumb. Although it's reassuring that there is not an obvious break on the initial films, even hairline fractures of this bone can cause long-term trouble if they don't heal properly. Those types of fractures are sometimes misdiagnosed as sprains -- hence the caution here. If it is broken, it's likely at least a 6 week injury and potentially longer if significant enough to require a screw to properly heal.

Anyone know if that can be successfully casted? It's not an ideal fix if so, but it may enable him to play, and he's enough of an emotional leader and defensive captain that that may be what they opt for.Incidentally, six weeks still gets him into the lineup by Week 2 . . .

 

[Jene Bramel]

This is actually fairly significant.The bone they are concerned about is the scaphoid bone, which is a annoying little bugger among the smaller wrist bones near the thumb. Although it's reassuring that there is not an obvious break on the initial films, even hairline fractures of this bone can cause long-term trouble if they don't heal properly. Those types of fractures are sometimes misdiagnosed as sprains -- hence the caution here. If it is broken, it's likely at least a 6 week injury and potentially longer if significant enough to require a screw to properly heal.

Anyone know if that can be successfully casted? It's not an ideal fix if so, but it may enable him to play, and he's enough of an emotional leader and defensive captain that that may be what they opt for.Incidentally, six weeks still gets him into the lineup by Week 2 . . .

Let me look into that. My first thought is that it'll depend on whether fixation with a screw is necessary.ETA: Meh. I don't know. In the real world, orthopedists don't mess with these fractures. Because of the blood supply to the bone, it's difficult to predict how quickly the bone will heal. I've heard these injuries can take as long as 12 weeks to heal in a cast, even when they aren't displaced fractures. I suppose in the high profile world of the NFL (see also: immediate and specialized plastic surgery for Big Ben) Bruschi could be allowed to play with a cast and accept the possible complications if the bone doesn't heal properly (loss of strength or range of motion, arthritis, loss of some bone requiring grafting).

 

[RAPTURE]

-- Bruschi Could be Out 6+ Weeks --

Thu Aug 3, 2006 --from FFMastermind.com

Bruschi out for 6+ Weeks!!!!!!!!

The Boston Herald reports Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi suffered a possible break to the scaphoid bone in his wrist - an injury that could sideline him for at least six weeks if it requires surgery. The Patriots do not yet know the severity of the injury, which could simply be a sprain. Scaphoid injuries are tough to diagnose because the bone is the size of a peanut. Dr. Bill Morgan, former team doctor for the Red Sox and chief of the Bone and Joint Center at Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, said it sounds as though Patriots doctors are right to be cautious. In assessing the nature of scaphoid injuries in general, Morgan stressed that he has not examined Bruschi himself. “Scaphoid fractures can be very difficult to deal with,” Morgan said. “Usually, early on you suspect the injury but don’t know for sure. You can get fooled because it’s a little peanut-shaped bone in three dimensions and an X-ray is only two-dimensional. The better part of valor is treat it like a fracture and get a follow-up X-ray.” Misdiagnosed or left untreated, the injury can be severe. Carolina Panthers LB Dusty Renfro broke the bone in training camp in 2001 and never played again, eventually winning a worker’s compensation suit. Reached at his office in Texas yesterday, Renfro declined comment, citing ongoing appeals. If, in fact, Bruschi has merely suffered a sprain, he’d likely miss just a week or two. If it’s broken, Morgan said the next step is usually to insert a screw into the bone to ensure proper healing. “You’re still talking six weeks to heal at best,” he said of that scenario. “You don’t just put a screw in and say, ‘Now I can go play.’ You still have to heal, rehab, regain range of motion and strength. It needs to be healed for the intensity needed to play.”

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[massraider]

http://www.arthroscopy.com/sp04013.htm

Some info. If it is inded a scaphoid fracture, this could be a while. If he gets a pin, 8 weeks, is not out of the question.

 

[wannabee]

Patriots | Team confirms Bruschi has broken wrist

Published Wed Aug 9 12:10:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed Tuesday evening Aug. 8, that Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) has broken wrist and that he will be sidelined for all of August. Belichick added Bruschi will not play in any of the team's preseason games. It is unclear whether Bruschi will be ready for the team's regular season opener, Sept. 10 against the Buffalo Bills. In Bruschi's absence, the Patriots have been working LB Barry Gardner at inside linebacker.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Patriots | Team confirms Bruschi has broken wrist

Published Wed Aug 9 12:10:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed Tuesday evening Aug. 8, that Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) has broken wrist and that he will be sidelined for all of August. Belichick added Bruschi will not play in any of the team's preseason games. It is unclear whether Bruschi will be ready for the team's regular season opener, Sept. 10 against the Buffalo Bills. In Bruschi's absence, the Patriots have been working LB Barry Gardner at inside linebacker.

:X Pats fans better hope this injury doesn't require surgery.

 

[radiohead417]

Kinda off the topic, but anybody else think this guy is a roider? He seems like he blew up real quick, and turned into a professional wrestler. Let's not forget that excessive steroid use can cause - a stroke.

 

[msommer]

Kinda off the topic, but anybody else think this guy is a roider? He seems like he blew up real quick, and turned into a professional wrestler. Let's not forget that excessive steroid use can cause - a stroke.

This was discussed in depth when he had his stroke - point is we don't know

 

[radiohead417]

Of course no one knows. But, because roided players tend to break down quicker (and no, a broken wrist is not in any way a steroids indication), for dynasty purposes I'd dump Bruschi like a girlfriend who asked you to go on Springer to reveal a secret.

 

[dudaman]

Name to watch: Freddie Roach. An undrafted rookie from Alabama. I've seen him lay a couple of nice hits during camp.

There's a lot of talk about the Pats going to a 4-3 due to their LB situation. If that happens, there's big reason to worry - not a lot of depth on the line (unless Jon Sullivan gets it together).

 

[Jene Bramel]

Name to watch: Freddie Roach. An undrafted rookie from Alabama. I've seen him lay a couple of nice hits during camp.There's a lot of talk about the Pats going to a 4-3 due to their LB situation. If that happens, there's big reason to worry - not a lot of depth on the line (unless Jon Sullivan gets it together).

I've seen that rumored as well, and Belichick went this route a couple years back when faced with a mess of injuries. If he does flip the percentage of the fronts he uses, Richard Seymour gets a sizable bump, along with whomever is handed the MLB role, and whomever winds up as the SS during those games.

 

[Warpig]

Name to watch: Freddie Roach. An undrafted rookie from Alabama. I've seen him lay a couple of nice hits during camp.

There's a lot of talk about the Pats going to a 4-3 due to their LB situation. If that happens, there's big reason to worry - not a lot of depth on the line (unless Jon Sullivan gets it together).

I've seen that rumored as well, and Belichick went this route a couple years back when faced with a mess of injuries. If he does flip the percentage of the fronts he uses, Richard Seymour gets a sizable bump, along with whomever is handed the MLB role, and whomever winds up as the SS during those games.

I'm bumping up Vrabel. I read an article that said he'll be taking Bruschi's spot. Consider that plus his goalline TD's...FF gold!

 

[wannabee]

Patriots | Team confirms Bruschi has broken wrist

Published Wed Aug 9 12:10:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed Tuesday evening Aug. 8, that Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) has broken wrist and that he will be sidelined for all of August. Belichick added Bruschi will not play in any of the team's preseason games. It is unclear whether Bruschi will be ready for the team's regular season opener, Sept. 10 against the Buffalo Bills. In Bruschi's absence, the Patriots have been working LB Barry Gardner at inside linebacker.

:X Pats fans better hope this injury doesn't require surgery.

I am not an IDPer, but will continue to post updates if wanted:Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi will miss at least a month with a broken wrist

Published Wed Aug 9 8:26:00 a.m. ET 2006

(Rotoworld) Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi will miss at least a month with a broken wrist.

Impact: The team won't confirm until Wednesday or Thursday whether he needs surgery. If he does, he could be out six weeks and miss regular season time. Inside linebacker was New England's thinnest position before the injury and is now a serious problem. Mike Vrabel could move inside to pair with Monty Beisel.

 

[wannabee]

Patriots | Team confirms Bruschi has broken wrist

Published Wed Aug 9 12:10:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed Tuesday evening Aug. 8, that Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) has broken wrist and that he will be sidelined for all of August. Belichick added Bruschi will not play in any of the team's preseason games. It is unclear whether Bruschi will be ready for the team's regular season opener, Sept. 10 against the Buffalo Bills. In Bruschi's absence, the Patriots have been working LB Barry Gardner at inside linebacker.

:X Pats fans better hope this injury doesn't require surgery.

I am not an IDPer, but will continue to post updates if wanted:Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi will miss at least a month with a broken wrist

Published Wed Aug 9 8:26:00 a.m. ET 2006

(Rotoworld) Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi will miss at least a month with a broken wrist.

Impact: The team won't confirm until Wednesday or Thursday whether he needs surgery. If he does, he could be out six weeks and miss regular season time. Inside linebacker was New England's thinnest position before the injury and is now a serious problem. Mike Vrabel could move inside to pair with Monty Beisel.

Patriots | Bruschi has wrist surgery Published Wed Aug 9 3:40:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) ESPNews reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) underwent surgery early Wednesday, Aug. 9, and will miss the entire preseason.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Not good.

 

[redman]

Upgrade the safeties.

<----------------------- Hopeful James Sanders owner.

 

[ATC1]

Name to watch: Freddie Roach. An undrafted rookie from Alabama. I've seen him lay a couple of nice hits during camp.

There's a lot of talk about the Pats going to a 4-3 due to their LB situation. If that happens, there's big reason to worry - not a lot of depth on the line (unless Jon Sullivan gets it together).

I've seen that rumored as well, and Belichick went this route a couple years back when faced with a mess of injuries. If he does flip the percentage of the fronts he uses, Richard Seymour gets a sizable bump, along with whomever is handed the MLB role, and whomever winds up as the SS during those games.

I'm bumping up Vrabel. I read an article that said he'll be taking Bruschi's spot. Consider that plus his goalline TD's...FF gold!

 

[ffchamp1]

Name to watch: Freddie Roach. An undrafted rookie from Alabama. I've seen him lay a couple of nice hits during camp.

There's a lot of talk about the Pats going to a 4-3 due to their LB situation. If that happens, there's big reason to worry - not a lot of depth on the line (unless Jon Sullivan gets it together).

I've seen that rumored as well, and Belichick went this route a couple years back when faced with a mess of injuries. If he does flip the percentage of the fronts he uses, Richard Seymour gets a sizable bump, along with whomever is handed the MLB role, and whomever winds up as the SS during those games.

I'm bumping up Vrabel. I read an article that said he'll be taking Bruschi's spot. Consider that plus his goalline TD's...FF gold!

I think this hurts Biesel as well. Although he was learning a new scheme last year, he did not impress while playing next to Vrabel. I was looking for him to play the WILB next to Bruschi and have a decent season in the process.Tom

 

[ffchamp1]

Name to watch: Freddie Roach. An undrafted rookie from Alabama. I've seen him lay a couple of nice hits during camp.

There's a lot of talk about the Pats going to a 4-3 due to their LB situation. If that happens, there's big reason to worry - not a lot of depth on the line (unless Jon Sullivan gets it together).

I've seen that rumored as well, and Belichick went this route a couple years back when faced with a mess of injuries. If he does flip the percentage of the fronts he uses, Richard Seymour gets a sizable bump, along with whomever is handed the MLB role, and whomever winds up as the SS during those games.

I'm bumping up Vrabel. I read an article that said he'll be taking Bruschi's spot. Consider that plus his goalline TD's...FF gold!

I think this hurts Biesel as well. Although he was learning a new scheme last year, he did not impress while playing next to Vrabel. I was looking for him to play the WILB next to Bruschi and have a decent season in the process.Tom

-- Bruschi OUT 4-6 Weeks --Thu Aug 10, 2006 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports New England Patriots ILB Tedy Bruschi (broken wrist surgery), who had a screw implanted in his broken wrist Wednesday, hopes to return for the season opener. Bruschi broke the scaphoid, a peanut-sized bone under the thumb that helps with tasks essential to a linebacker - gripping, pushing and pulling. When the bone is broken, experts say even a world-class athlete would be hard-pressed to perform a pushup. There had been hope that Bruschi merely fractured the bone and would require only the short-term immobilization of a cast, but undergoing surgery meant he suffered a more serious break. The Patriots haven’t said which wrist Bruschi broke or how long he’s projected to be out. According to Dr. Bill Morgan, head of the Bone and Joint Center at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and former Red Sox team physician, surgeries such as Bruschi’s usually require a minimum of six weeks to heal. That would keep Bruschi sidelined until the third week of the season. But Bruschi believes he can return in time to face the Bills in the regular-season opener on Sept. 10. Without Bruschi in the middle, ILB Monty Beisel and ILB Barry Gardner have taken many of the reps in practice. OLB Mike Vrabel could also slide in from outside linebacker, or the team could alter its style and play more 4-3 fronts, taking a linebacker off the field.

This makes sense

Tom

 

[redman]

How readily are they able to adapt their line personnel to a 4-3 scheme? While Seymore is probably fine in any situation, I've gotta be skeptical about the ability of their ends to generate pressure by themselves on pass plays. Comments?

 

[Warpig]

How readily are they able to adapt their line personnel to a 4-3 scheme? While Seymore is probably fine in any situation, I've gotta be skeptical about the ability of their ends to generate pressure by themselves on pass plays. Comments?

I could picture them moving Seymour to a DE with Wilfork and Warren as the two defensive guards. Not sure who they could put at the other DE spot unless they converted one of those LB's into a DE/LB hybrid.

 

[Jene Bramel]

How readily are they able to adapt their line personnel to a 4-3 scheme? While Seymore is probably fine in any situation, I've gotta be skeptical about the ability of their ends to generate pressure by themselves on pass plays. Comments?

Without looking too closely, I think Ty Warren and Jarvis Green could play either end or tackle in a 4-3 front and Wilfork as a tackle. Some of the pass rush would be picked up by the OLB -- Rosie Colvin and Mike Vrabel. And I'd imagine Belichick would use the SS (esp if its Harrison) as a pass rusher fairly frequently. It'd be the same rush personnel but a vastly different percentage of fronts. And I think it would be done more to protect Gardner and Beisel as weak options at ILB than anything else. If they can move Vrabel inside and have Colvin, Cain, and Chad Brown hold up on the outside, they can probably get away with the 3-4 still.

 

[wannabee]

Patriots | Bruschi thinks he can make it back for season opener

Published Thu Aug 10 9:48:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports a source close to New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) says he can be ready for the Week One game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, September 10. Bruschi is now scheduled to return after six weeks of rehabilitation for Week Three.

 

[redman]

Patriots | Bruschi thinks he can make it back for season opener Published Thu Aug 10 9:48:00 p.m. ET 2006 (KFFL) John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports a source close to New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) says he can be ready for the Week One game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, September 10. Bruschi is now scheduled to return after six weeks of rehabilitation for Week Three.

Prediction: someone will ask Rodney Harrison whether the team can win without Bruschi, and Harrison will of course answer "Yes", causing Bruschi to lash out at his teammates for dissing him while he's injured and fracturing the locker room. Of course, I could be wrong . . .