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DefenseRules · 10-18-2008, 10:52 PM

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Tom Brady statement
Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff
October 18, 2008 11:10 PM

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has released a statement on his website -- TomBrady.com -- regarding the status of his injured left knee.

The statement reads:

"I would like to thank everyone for the well wishes and support you have given me throughout my career. It has been particularly helpful during these past six weeks. It is great to know you are all behind me, not only during the good times, but also during the challenging times. On October 6, I had surgery to repair my knee from the injury that took place four weeks earlier in our season opener.

"The surgery went well and my doctor described my knee as 'rock solid.' Unfortunately, in the week following the surgery, I developed an infection. The infection is very treatable and, through a course of antibiotics, it will be knocked out of my system. We were proactive with the infection and the doctors went in for a second procedure this past Wednesday to clean and to test the wound. The results of the tests have all been positive and we are very thankful. I am excited to begin rehabbing my knee and will continue preparing for 2009. I'm looking forward to supporting my teammates throughout the rest of this season, as we strive to achieve the goals we set as a team months ago. Thanks again for your letters and well wishes. The support has meant so much to me during these past few weeks.

"I encourage all of my young fans to keep your bodies and minds as fit as possible and to deal with whatever challenges you may face. We never know what life is going to throw us. The best offense is to be prepared whether for the next school test, the next game, or for an unexpected challenge.

"Thanks again -TB."

***BigMike*** · 10-18-2008, 11:05 PM

Thanks

GO SOX

***363839*** · 10-18-2008, 11:21 PM

That was real cool of Tom to release that to help ease our anxiety about his situation.

VJCPatriot · 10-18-2008, 11:27 PM

Much man love for Brady. Hell of a classy guy. He didn't have to do this, but he understood that the fans were worried about him. It is a relief to hear this coming from the horse's mouth, so to speak.

PatriotDynasty_12 · 10-18-2008, 11:28 PM

I read every word like it was God speaking.......oh wait.

***BelichickFan*** · 10-18-2008, 11:29 PM

Mr. Perfect strikes again. We love you Tommy.

***PittPatriot*** · 10-18-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

Mr. Perfect strikes again. We love you Tommy.

Tommy...I want to see you at the next Red Sox home game...this October.

primetime · 10-18-2008, 11:38 PM

Hey it's great that Tom Brady's website staff released a statement that was theoretically by him about his knee! I'm glad Tom Brady ('s website staff) are so in touch with the fans that they'd do that for us.

If you actually believe that Tom Brady had anything to do with the penning of that statement, I have a bridge I'd like to sell you.

TheGodInAGreyHoodie · 10-18-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by primetime

Hey it's great that Tom Brady's website staff released a statement that was theoretically by him about his knee! I'm glad Tom Brady ('s website staff) are so in touch with the fans that they'd do that for us.

If you actually believe that Tom Brady had anything to do with the penning of that statement, I have a bridge I'd like to sell you.

Wow, cynicism is at an all time high.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 10-18-2008, 11:56 PM

Aren't we happy now? All the wankers screeching about BB not answering the media's questions when all along Tom "Effin" Brady was planning to handle his own publicity through his own people. Well, now that you know your mail is being read you should get your crayons out and write Tommy a get well card complaining about his secretiveness.