Another data point on Brady's rehab [merged]

[Jackson 2]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

Curran didn't say anything, just that no-one, Michael Smith, the Patriots, whoever can be sure he'll be ready to start the season. Which we know. Curran did say he thinks Brady will play this season but he can't say for sure week one. Of course, all Smith said is the Patriots are confident; which means "rehab is going well".

I saw what you saw and it was a clear backtrack from what he said a few weeks ago. I said it before: he realizes he was had and now is looking for a respecful escape.

 

[Jackson 2]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

Based on the recovery of other athlete's with similar knee injuries and repairs, the straight-ahead stuff comes early. Running on a treadmill and jumping rope keep the legs in a straight line. It's the side-to-side stuff that is much more uncertain.

At this point, we really have no idea when Brady will be ready. The doctor's really have no idea. Brady has no idea. There are schedules and rehab progress. But will Brady be ready for moving around in the pocket in July? Will he be ready for contact in August? Impossible to know before July and August.

With all due respect, and I mean that, I believe the doctors and Brady do have a pretty good idea. I think, more accurately, no one knows with 100% certainty. That's much different than having no idea.

 

[363839]

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maybe there was no injury at all to Brady's knee...this was a genious way to promote Cassel and get a first rounder for him, while letting Brady rest for a year. It all makes sense now. BB is GOD

It sure did coincidentally work out pretty well for the Pats, though.
Hmm.

 

[Arialgg]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

quote "Theres some new paparazzi pics of Tom in mexico(yesterday), in swim trunks, his knee looks perfectly normal, can't even see a scar ,.... Brady will be fine in 09."



This needs pic's to go with it

Here ya go..
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[BelichickFan]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

With all due respect, and I mean that, I believe the doctors and Brady do have a pretty good idea. I think, more accurately, no one knows with 100% certainty. That's much different than having no idea.

Right, no-one knows for sure because setbacks can happen. But, as you're saying, they do know that if you're at Point A at Time B how much time it generally takes and it sounds like that time is within the 7 months or so that he has left.

 

[Rob0729]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

Based on the recovery of other athlete's with similar knee injuries and repairs, the straight-ahead stuff comes early. Running on a treadmill and jumping rope keep the legs in a straight line. It's the side-to-side stuff that is much more uncertain.

At this point, we really have no idea when Brady will be ready. The doctor's really have no idea. Brady has no idea. There are schedules and rehab progress. But will Brady be ready for moving around in the pocket in July? Will he be ready for contact in August? Impossible to know before July and August.

You know at this point prior to their returns, neither Carson Palmer nor Philip Rivers could even do straight line stuff.

It is untrue that no one has any idea. Doctors can know the likelihood of a return baring a setback whether he can return for the start of the season. But that would have been the case even without the infection issue and it was a regular ACL replacement. It isn't a 100% accurate estimate, but the doctors could very well know now whether Brady is likely to return at the start of the season or not. Things can happen between now and then that can change that though.

 

[Rob0729]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

With all due respect, and I mean that, I believe the doctors and Brady do have a pretty good idea. I think, more accurately, no one knows with 100% certainty. That's much different than having no idea.

Oops! You beat me to the punch. I agree. We aren't in the dark ages anymore. The doctors have a pretty good idea where Brady is right now. It could be at a point where we don't want to hear, but I am sure they know the likelihood of his return. It isn't Brady isn't going to be able move laterally and then wake up one day and miraculously have his mobility back.

 

[DefenseRules]

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I saw what you saw and it was a clear backtrack from what he said a few weeks ago. I said it before: he realizes he was had and now is looking for a respecful escape.

You win the gold star with that post. I had the same impression. I don't know where he got that information, but he's not looking very good right now. I almost feel sorry for him because he is Tom E. Curran. However, it is HIS responsibility to thoroughly check out his sources before writing his articles, is it not?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

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Thanks for the heads up, ctpatsfan.

Just a little clarification, though -- the report you link to is by former Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Globe Michael Smith, and not Michael David Smith, who used to write for PFT and AOL's NFL Fanhouse, and was basically a shameless, sensationalist sleazebag.

Oops.

 

[Jackson 2]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

You win the gold star with that post. I had the same impression. I don't know where he got that information, but he's not looking very good right now. I almost feel sorry for him because he is Tom E. Curran. However, it is HIS responsibility to thoroughly check out his sources before writing his articles, is it not?

I've always liked Curran, too, although lately he seems to have become atypically critical of the Patriots in more areas than Brady and in a somewhat petty way. But, your question is a rhetorical one - yes, it is his responsibility. And, if I remember correctly, many of us here correctly excoriated Tomase for not doing exactly that. Understand, I'm not comparing the two reporters in any way - it's not close, because Curran's in another league. But, they both have the same responsibility to which you referred.

 

[Kontradiction]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

I've always liked Curran, too, although lately he seems to have become atypically critical of the Patriots in more areas than Brady and in a somewhat petty way.

Is Curran from Boston? That would explain the fact that he has become critical of the Pats lately. He's most likely a beat writer for the Pats who is a fan of another NFL team and, like the rest of the country (fortunately for us... unfortunately for them), is tired of us.

 

[Patriots Nation NY]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

Tom Oils Up, Gisele Slips Into Bikini For Romantic Weekend | Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady, Bikini | PopSugar - Celebrity Gossip & News

 

[swheeler23]

Re: Another data point on Brady's rehab

Tom Oils Up, Gisele Slips Into Bikini For Romantic Weekend | Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady, Bikini | PopSugar - Celebrity Gossip & News

I like the photo where Brady is laying down on his side and both knees are bent. Looks like he can atleast bend the knee. I can not believe there is a shirtless photo of Brady and I am looking at his knees.LOL!

 

[Jackson 2]

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Is Curran from Boston? That would explain the fact that he has become critical of the Pats lately. He's most likely a beat writer for the Pats who is a fan of another NFL team and, like the rest of the country (fortunately for us... unfortunately for them), is tired of us.

Actually, it's the other way around. He began as a Pats beat writer for the Providence Journal before going national. He lives, I believe, in or around Lakeville, MA and I think is a native of this area.

 

[Rob0729]

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I saw what you saw and it was a clear backtrack from what he said a few weeks ago. I said it before: he realizes he was had and now is looking for a respecful escape.

Yeah, I heard Curran say on WEEI that he said it was extremely doubtful he would be ready for the start of the season, that he definitely would not be ready for the start of camp, and more likely than not start the year on the PUP. He pretty much guaranteed that Brady wouldn't be the opening game starter. He did never claim that Brady would miss the season, but pretty much guaranteed he wouldn't play the full 16 game season. As he went on he got more and more adament about those points.

I think Curran really hung his neck out there. He did what no journalist should do, he let his emotions and pride get in the way of him reporting the story. After conflicting reports came out, rather than accept the possibility that he might have gotten bad information he decided to claim the world didn't know what they are talking about and he knew better than everyone else. I lost a lot of respect for the guy.

I was always a bit skeptical about Curran's report, but now I think he was fed a load of horsecrap and he is too stubborn to admit he is wrong. It has been over a month since Curran reported this and not one reporter has been able to find a single source to coorborate the prognosis that Curran was given. If there was some significant truth to what Curran had, someone would be getting similiar information. Even when the Colts tried to hide Manning's infection and second surgery, there were multiple sources reporting that he had an infection and a second surgery. And that was within a week or two of the surgery. We are going on five weeks now.

 

[nashvillepatsfan]

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Tom Oils Up, Gisele Slips Into Bikini For Romantic Weekend | Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady, Bikini | PopSugar - Celebrity Gossip & News

I must say that after veiwing those pics, I think they should trade Brady. How dare he spend the OFFSEASON tanning with a supermodel, and eating tortilla chips. He needs to be in Foxboro working out. Maybe it's not too late to sign Culpepper. Heck, why not sign Gisele to Patriot Place. Maybe she can help save it before they have to lay off all the employees. She does know how to make money.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

It never ends for Tom...

Cant they just leave him alone, Im sure some cpu geek will scan this down to look at his knee...


Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen soak up sun in Mexico - BostonHerald.com

 

[nashvillepatsfan]

Re: It never ends for Tom...

A little late there sean

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england...12-another-data-point-bradys-rehab-page4.html

 

[nashvillepatsfan]

Re: It never ends for Tom...

Im sure some cpu geek will scan this down to look at his knee...

I'd rather scan her, than Toms knee

 

[desi-patsfan]

Re: It never ends for Tom...

I always find it strange, they said it made them "gag" watching the two of them. Here is a novel suggestion, STOP staring at them. Something tells me they are not the only couple on a beautiful beach getting cozy.