I’ve jammed my thumb back like supposedly happened to Brady. And it hurt like a mofo. Sore for days, hurt every time I moved it. But, it didn’t stop me from living my life like I normally did. Just very sore and tender. That being said, it obviously wasn’t to the extent of Brady’s, I didn’t need stitches. But I think he will play, and play well.
1) He most likely has a way higher pain threshold than me (in fact I know he does).
2) I don’t think holding or gripping a football will be an issue, nor do I think throwing it well will be an issue. I think pain, and things hitting it (helmets, hands, etc) will make the pain worse.
3) I understand the X-ray part of now, IF indeed his thumb was jammed back. My first thought when it happened to me, was that I thought I broke my thumb. Instant horrific pain, but I can assume once they cleared away the blood, then it was smart to check for a break. Also for any torn ligaments.
I think Brady will be Brady. I think if he can just ignore the injury, they can play on you mentally, so if he can ignore it, and just play the game, he will be fine and be at the usual Brady level. IF he wins, then more time for the healing process before the SB.
I feel more confident about this injury than before. The more news that comes out (that he attended practice and was no longer DNP, but limited), and threw passes, makes me feel better about his chances of being his normal self in the game.
And once again, hopefully folks can relax.
