Wednesday, June 08, 2005
New England Patriots HUB: Bruschi sits this one out
LB has eye on future:
" Sources say Bruschi's level of participation this weekend should not be taken as a harbinger of his plans for this year. As Bruschi said two weeks ago, he is taking his time with his decision. Nothing has to be officially determined until training camp begins in late July, which is when the Pats will have to include Bruschi on the 80-man roster or put him on a non-football injury list or preseason physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
Bruschi's condition is said to have steadily improved, and sources say that he continues to weigh all of his options, including playing this year. Most importantly, doctors have not categorically ruled out a return to football for Bruschi, who turns 32 tomorrow. " -Herald
Hub Opinion: Of course we would love nothing more than to see a healthy Tedy Bruschi back in the middle of the Patriots defense in 2005 or 2006. However: Unless there is zero increased risk of another stroke caused by playing football, Tedy needs to go home to his wife and kids.
With 3 Super Bowl rings and being the undisputed heart and soul of the Patriots dynasty defense, he has nothing left to prove on the football field. The intelligent and charismatic Bruschi will succeed in whatever he wants to pursue after football, whether that includes coaching, broadcasting, the business world, or raising his family. We wish him the best of luck. -NF
LB has eye on future:
" Sources say Bruschi's level of participation this weekend should not be taken as a harbinger of his plans for this year. As Bruschi said two weeks ago, he is taking his time with his decision. Nothing has to be officially determined until training camp begins in late July, which is when the Pats will have to include Bruschi on the 80-man roster or put him on a non-football injury list or preseason physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
Bruschi's condition is said to have steadily improved, and sources say that he continues to weigh all of his options, including playing this year. Most importantly, doctors have not categorically ruled out a return to football for Bruschi, who turns 32 tomorrow. " -Herald
Hub Opinion: Of course we would love nothing more than to see a healthy Tedy Bruschi back in the middle of the Patriots defense in 2005 or 2006. However: Unless there is zero increased risk of another stroke caused by playing football, Tedy needs to go home to his wife and kids.
With 3 Super Bowl rings and being the undisputed heart and soul of the Patriots dynasty defense, he has nothing left to prove on the football field. The intelligent and charismatic Bruschi will succeed in whatever he wants to pursue after football, whether that includes coaching, broadcasting, the business world, or raising his family. We wish him the best of luck. -NF
