Tom Brady (1 Viewer)

[GroveDiesel]

I posted this in the Manning thread, but I think this deserves its own thread.

There's all this worry and talk about Manning, but none about Brady. And yet Brady hasn't played a single snap of the preseason yet. He has had some sort of mysterious leg injury but there's been relatively little talk about it. We know about as much about his injury as we do Manning's.

The Patriots' web site indicates that he practiced on Wednesday at the very least, but there's really not much info on how much he participated and/or if he had any limitations.

So what's the deal here? Is everyone just assuming that he's going to be just fine and that the injury isn't a concern? Are there Patriot homers here that have been at camp recently or know anything more specific about Brady's health? We all know how the Patriots love to play games with injuries, but it seems like he probably should have seen a little bit of action in the preseason by now if he was 100% healthy, right?

I don't think the concerns would make me move him lower than the #1 overall QB, but I think we have to start questioning whether he belongs in the first round still. I'm a firm believer that you usually don't win your league in the first round, but that you can certainly lose it.

 

[Buffaloes]

see Randy Moss last year

 

[ScoobyDoo]

This is just Bill B. being Bill. B. I doubt there is anything to worry about.

 

[bostonfred]

I think it makes perfect sense to get Cassel as much work as possible, since he's been sucking, and keep Brady as safe as possible.

 

[DeCleater]

It's not Brady they should be worried about. Their defense has been getting pounded in the pre-season and I know it's PRE-SEASON but they haven't stopped anybody.

If Brady is hurt, hand the division to the Jets.

 

[Fantaholic]

I'm still taking him at 1.05 this weekend.

 

[Ripleys]

LT, Portis, S-Jax, lots of studs don't play in the preseason. Nothing to see here.

 

[FavreCo]

Brady's 1st 'pre-season' game is Sept. 7th vs. the hermanator's chiefs. It won't take 10 minutes to pummel them into the ground. Brady will get his reps then. No reason to play until then as that game is a total mismatch.

 

[travdogg]

It's not Brady they should be worried about. Their defense has been getting pounded in the pre-season and I know it's PRE-SEASON but they haven't stopped anybody.If Brady is hurt, hand the division to the Jets.

The Jets have to pass Buffalo before they even think about NE.

 

[HellToupee]

Brady was on Boston sports radio this week and he talked about the injury. If it was anything serious he wouldn't have even talked about it and more so wouldn't even be available to talk .

 

[FreeBaGeL]

It's not Brady they should be worried about. Their defense has been getting pounded in the pre-season and I know it's PRE-SEASON but they haven't stopped anybody.If Brady is hurt, hand the division to the Jets.

New England's defense has always been about scheme, not just about talent and star players physically dominating.Team's don't use/show their schemes in the preseason.

 

[yabahos]

Caught some of the pregame on WBCN on my drive home from work. They had Mike Reiss (beat writer from the Boston Globe) on to discuss the Patriots preseason to date and preview the game.

Reiss said his take (based on conversations and/or press conferences with BB) was that BB is playing it safe with Brady. BB said something along the lines of the preseason serving two purposes - getting reps in to help develop players and preparing for the regular season. Reiss didn't think the Brady injury was anything to worry about.

Reiss' opinion was that BB will rest guys more this season (when possible). He cited Randy Moss playing something like 88% of snaps last season. Reiss also said, if Brady didn't play this week against Philly, it was unlikely that he would get any action next week.

 

[DeCleater]

It's not Brady they should be worried about. Their defense has been getting pounded in the pre-season and I know it's PRE-SEASON but they haven't stopped anybody.If Brady is hurt, hand the division to the Jets.

New England's defense has always been about scheme, not just about talent and star players physically dominating.Team's don't use/show their schemes in the preseason.

Scheme all you want, but if the guy in front of you knocks you 4 yards off the ball you will have a tough time stopping people.I am not so sure Brady just picks up where he left off last year. You need the timing that you get in camp, even if your Brady.I just see signs that Super Bowl hangover may pull the Pats back to the rest of the league this year.

 

[Routilla]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

 

[twitch]

see Randy Moss last year

Optimistic Pats fan here. But ya know what? See the Superbowl. Its not the fact that Brady's not playing that bothers me. Its because he has a FOOT issue that has my patience running thin. Noone was sweating the ankle last February, but the guy was worthless in the pocket. And sure the pressure was great, but he's dealt with great pressure before. You take away the guy's feet or ankles or any part of the leg, just like any human being, he's gonna look like a regular Joe. Its the footwork in the pocket that makes Brady what he is. Im sweating his feet right now. Theyre not saying anything, but this guy doesnt miss this kindof time without a reason. Not taking a single snap? Not good.

 

[twitch]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

 

[moleculo]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

what?

 

[Raider Nation]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

what?

He's sayin that Giselle is straight BUTTA...

 

[redjake]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

I just kicked you in the ace with an internet boot. And have a feeling you liked it. What's wrong w/ supermodels? Lighten up.

 

[Boston]

While we'll probably never know because of the Patriots ability to live in the cone of silence I really believe it's simply a case of keeping the miles off of Brady. While he's not old he's also not a youngster anymore (he's now 30 years old)...and he's probably played more football in a seven year period than any other QB in NFL history due to the Patriots success. Again, I'm guessing but I simply think they don't want to see him take any unneccessary contact at this stage of his career. Throw in an O-line that's banged up and I think there's even more incentive to keep him under wraps until the season-opener against KC.

 

[AF Retired]

Probably nothing there. For three years Brady's been listed weekly as probable or questionable with a 'shoulder' injury that did not appear to hinder throwing. Now we'll have the same probable or questionable weekly with a foot injury.

 

[twitch]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

I just kicked you in the ace with an internet boot. And have a feeling you liked it. What's wrong w/ supermodels? Lighten up.

Guys need to just go to ESPN's boards with that crap. We're tryin' to talk football here.

 

[moleculo]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

I just kicked you in the ace with an internet boot. And have a feeling you liked it. What's wrong w/ supermodels? Lighten up.

Guys need to just go to ESPN's boards with that crap. We're tryin' to talk football here.

what?

 

[Routilla]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

I just kicked you in the ace with an internet boot. And have a feeling you liked it. What's wrong w/ supermodels? Lighten up.

Guys need to just go to ESPN's boards with that crap. We're tryin' to talk football here.

Relax. This is just a pre-season thread that means next to nothing. I was just having a little fun, try it some time.

 

[GroveDiesel]

LT, Portis, S-Jax, lots of studs don't play in the preseason. Nothing to see here.

So you don't think that there's any difference between a RB not playing in the preseason and a QB not playing in the preseason? I know that people generally consider the preseason fairly worthless, but this seems like a bigger deal than what people are making it IMO. It's one thing for a RB to sit out, but QBs need to constantly be working on timing. Seems like a whole lot more of assuming that he's just fine rather than knowing that he's just fine. I would feel a whole lot more comfortable about it if he played at least a series during one game.

 

[Real Man of Genius]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I just hit you in the face with an internet tomato. And have a feeling it was an improvement. Cmon. "Bangin a supermodel"??? For god's sake, tighten up.

I just kicked you in the ace with an internet boot. And have a feeling you liked it. What's wrong w/ supermodels? Lighten up.

 

[DropKick]

I can't really blame Brady for banging a supermodel instead of playing in a pre-season game. Nothing to see here.

I hear you but I would feel better if it were the supermodel limping

 

[Gatorman]

I think that this is not an issue. The new england O line is an issue. I think that if anything, this is proving to me that almost any New England player is in for a worse year than last year statistically. I know that was a given already, but the way they are going about this preseason tells me that there is going to be a lot less "milestone hitting" and a lot more "winning the superbowl" game and player management

 

[BigRed]

I posted this in the Manning thread, but I think this deserves its own thread.

Excellent idea.

 

[BigRed]

Probably nothing there. For three years Brady's been listed weekly as probable or questionable with a 'shoulder' injury that did not appear to hinder throwing. Now we'll have the same probable or questionable weekly with a foot injury.

Probably, but I wouldn't be worry-free if I was drafting today. I think it's rare for even the best and most established of players, IF healthy, to not take at least a few snaps in pre-sesason. Was he even suited up? (PS congrats on retirement. No more rocket science MPF people to deal with, oh the horror)

 

[Volleydog]

Up until last night I wasn't worried in the least.

Brady was locked in as my keeper at $40 (good value in this league).

Now I've got about 30 minutes left to declare, and am seriously considering going with Westbrook instead at $59.

Argh.

 

[jimspartan]

where is he going in drafts today or last night?

 

[Routilla]

where is he going in drafts today or last night?

http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/completed_drafts.php

 

[CMU37484]

where is he going in drafts today or last night?

I reached a little on him at 1.04 but we score 6 pts per passing TD and 1 pt per 25 yards passing. So he's worth the risk..........plus, I got Ryan Grant and then MJD in the 2nd and 3rd rounds so that's a pretty nice RB tandem considering I also nabbed Brady.

 

[dirtywaters20]

I think Brady's "foot injury" is a non-issue. I'm more concerned about the offensive line. They have serious depth issues there.

 

[Judge Smails]

I think that this is not an issue. The new england O line is an issue. I think that if anything, this is proving to me that almost any New England player is in for a worse year than last year statistically. I know that was a given already, but the way they are going about this preseason tells me that there is going to be a lot less "milestone hitting" and a lot more "winning the superbowl" game and player management

I'm treading carefully here with the O-line. I think after seeing the SB and last week's preseason game, it's clear that the Giants D line can make any o-line look horrible. If they played the Giants every week I'd be more worried.

 

[dirtywaters20]

I think that this is not an issue. The new england O line is an issue. I think that if anything, this is proving to me that almost any New England player is in for a worse year than last year statistically. I know that was a given already, but the way they are going about this preseason tells me that there is going to be a lot less "milestone hitting" and a lot more "winning the superbowl" game and player management

I'm treading carefully here with the O-line. I think after seeing the SB and last week's preseason game, it's clear that the Giants D line can make any o-line look horrible. If they played the Giants every week I'd be more worried.

Their starters aren't the issue (well except for Kaczur). It's the backups; they stink.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Apparently very few other people seem to care about this at all.

Walking boot spotted at Brady's locker

Also, on NFL Tonight, Chris Mortenson reported that his sources told him that the Patriots originally saw a hairline fracture in Brady's foot on x-ray. Further tests (MRI or CT scan, I don't remember which one it was) indicated no fracture, just a deep bone bruise.

Sounds like he should be ok eventually, but this still seems like a bigger deal than most FBG board members seem to view it as.

Or, I guess it could just be the Patriots screwing around with everyone and spreading false rumors.

 

[conan2]

Apparently very few other people seem to care about this at all.

Walking boot spotted at Brady's locker

Also, on NFL Tonight, Chris Mortenson reported that his sources told him that the Patriots originally saw a hairline fracture in Brady's foot on x-ray. Further tests (MRI or CT scan, I don't remember which one it was) indicated no fracture, just a deep bone bruise.

Sounds like he should be ok eventually, but this still seems like a bigger deal than most FBG board members seem to view it as.

Or, I guess it could just be the Patriots screwing around with everyone and spreading false rumors.

You should follow on to the next entry in that bloghttp://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/s...5/brady-at-practice-light-and-webster-return/

Brady at practice; Light and Webster return

Mike Reiss in the Globe is reporting Brady did bag drills:

At the time media members were present, Brady stretched, ran through a bag drill (zig-zagging between bags, and then keeping his feet moving over the bags while catching a series of footballs fired in his direction), and dropped back lightly while throwing to receivers and backs without a rush.

link: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/All this without showing any signs of hampered mobility. I'd say he's fine and Belichick is protecting him while the problems with the o-line are dealt with.

Speaking of which, same links above report the Matt Light is back in practice, which is VERY big news. Brady probably won't play on Thursday, but I personally will be looking to see if Light gets some playing time.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Apparently very few other people seem to care about this at all.

Walking boot spotted at Brady's locker

Also, on NFL Tonight, Chris Mortenson reported that his sources told him that the Patriots originally saw a hairline fracture in Brady's foot on x-ray. Further tests (MRI or CT scan, I don't remember which one it was) indicated no fracture, just a deep bone bruise.

Sounds like he should be ok eventually, but this still seems like a bigger deal than most FBG board members seem to view it as.

Or, I guess it could just be the Patriots screwing around with everyone and spreading false rumors.

You should follow on to the next entry in that bloghttp://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/s...5/brady-at-practice-light-and-webster-return/

Brady at practice; Light and Webster return

Mike Reiss in the Globe is reporting Brady did bag drills:

At the time media members were present, Brady stretched, ran through a bag drill (zig-zagging between bags, and then keeping his feet moving over the bags while catching a series of footballs fired in his direction), and dropped back lightly while throwing to receivers and backs without a rush.

link: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/All this without showing any signs of hampered mobility. I'd say he's fine and Belichick is protecting him while the problems with the o-line are dealt with.

Speaking of which, same links above report the Matt Light is back in practice, which is VERY big news. Brady probably won't play on Thursday, but I personally will be looking to see if Light gets some playing time.

Good info. I'm still not convinced that he's 100% though. Sounds like he's ahead of where Manning is, but I still haven't heard anything that's really said that he's going all out for any amount of time. It's good to hear that he's able to zig-zag, but it seems odd not to say at what speed he was going.Maybe it's all nothing. Hopefully it is. But if I'm taking a guy in the first round, I want to be certain that he's healthy.

 

[sdsjr3]

Apparently very few other people seem to care about this at all.

Walking boot spotted at Brady's locker

Also, on NFL Tonight, Chris Mortenson reported that his sources told him that the Patriots originally saw a hairline fracture in Brady's foot on x-ray. Further tests (MRI or CT scan, I don't remember which one it was) indicated no fracture, just a deep bone bruise.

Sounds like he should be ok eventually, but this still seems like a bigger deal than most FBG board members seem to view it as.

Or, I guess it could just be the Patriots screwing around with everyone and spreading false rumors.

You should follow on to the next entry in that bloghttp://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/s...5/brady-at-practice-light-and-webster-return/

Brady at practice; Light and Webster return

Mike Reiss in the Globe is reporting Brady did bag drills:

At the time media members were present, Brady stretched, ran through a bag drill (zig-zagging between bags, and then keeping his feet moving over the bags while catching a series of footballs fired in his direction), and dropped back lightly while throwing to receivers and backs without a rush.

link: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/All this without showing any signs of hampered mobility. I'd say he's fine and Belichick is protecting him while the problems with the o-line are dealt with.

Speaking of which, same links above report the Matt Light is back in practice, which is VERY big news. Brady probably won't play on Thursday, but I personally will be looking to see if Light gets some playing time.

Thank you. Good stuff right here. Sounds like business as usual for the Pats and the key fantasy players in that offense.

 

[David Yudkin]

FYI -

There were reports in the media of Brady having a walking boot in his locker one day and crutches in there the next. Word on the street is that the practical jokesters on the team planted both of those and that Brady didn't use or need either. So it looks like some of the players are having fun with the Brady situation and the media has bought into it hook, line, and sinker.

 

[GroveDiesel]

FYI -There were reports in the media of Brady having a walking boot in his locker one day and crutches in there the next. Word on the street is that the practical jokesters on the team planted both of those and that Brady didn't use or need either. So it looks like some of the players are having fun with the Brady situation and the media has bought into it hook, line, and sinker.

That's actually pretty funny.