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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Save me the worn out "I think BB knows a lot more about football than you" line. No sh#t. If we followed that rule, however, this site would only have a handful of posts every days and you'd have to completely delete the draft forum. In MY opinion, Bruschi can't play at a high level anymore. I'm not talking about super slow motion film breakdown in a darkened room at 2 am trying to see where BB f*cked up. I just know what my eyes saw in 2003 and I know what they see now. How many times have you thought to yourself or said "Have you seen Bruschi make a single play today?" over the past 2 seasons.
Was it ever confirmed Bruschi headed back to Mass.? I haven't seen anything else about it on the internet.
Looks like according to the Herald he is headin to the IR, its a sprain, but its not a serious knee inj.. But that could have been the end of the Tedy Bruschi era in Foxboro and as a Pat
Bruschi likely headed for IR
Posted by Karen Guregian at 8:30 pm
SANTA CLARA - Injured linebacker Tedy Bruschi didn’t suffer a devastating knee injury Sunday in Seattle, according to a league source. In the big picture, it’s a minor deal. That’s the good news.
The bad?
Given his timetable for a return runs in the three-to-four-week window, as the source indicated, it’s likely the Patriots will place him on season-ending injured reserve. With the urgency of having to win out to make the playoffs, and needing healthy bodies, the Pats don’t have the luxury of waiting for Bruschi’s injury to heal.
Playing short-handed at inside linebacker really isn’t an option at this point, so it’s logical the Pats will make an attempt to find someone, as they did when they added both Junior Seau and Rosevelt Colvin last week, and then stick Bruschi on IR.
The veteran, who had been having some trouble with the same left knee recently, got it twisted pretty bad making a tackle during the second quarter. He was actually hit by his own teammate, defensive back Mike Richardson, on the play.
Bruschi left the team following Sunday’s game, flying home to Boston to have tests done.
Just to fill in the details...
BostonHerald.com - Blogs: The Point After Blog Archive Bruschi likely headed for IR
It's sensible sure, but it's also pure conjecture.
While the Patriots are staying in California for the week, linebacker Tedy Bruschi has returned home to Boston for further tests on his injured left knee.
Bruschi's left knee has been nagging him in recent weeks -- he's been limited in practices -- and the tipping point came when a teammate accidently fell on him with 14:04 remaining in the second quarter of Sunday's 24-21 win over the Seahawks. The blow knocked Bruschi out of the game.
The injury is not career-threatening, but it very well could end Bruschi's season because the Patriots -- with three weeks to chase a playoff berth -- might not have time to wait for him to recover.
What would the Patriots be missing without Bruschi?
First and foremost, a strong veteran presence. Bruschi has been a starter at the strongside inside linebacker spot in the team's 3-4 alignment, playing in 52 percent of the team's defensive snaps this season. He has mostly been a first- and second-down player, replaced in sub packages when the Patriots look to add more speed to the field in passing situations.
Entering Sunday's game against the Seahawks, coaches credited Bruschi with 69 tackles (36 solo), a total which ranked second on the team.
Bruschi's top backup for much of the season has been rookie Gary Guyton. Another option at the position would be veteran Junior Seau.
Save me the worn out "I think BB knows a lot more about football than you" line. No sh#t. If we followed that rule, however, this site would only have a handful of posts every days and you'd have to completely delete the draft forum. In MY opinion, Bruschi can't play at a high level anymore. I'm not talking about super slow motion film breakdown in a darkened room at 2 am trying to see where BB f*cked up. I just know what my eyes saw in 2003 and I know what they see now. How many times have you thought to yourself or said "Have you seen Bruschi make a single play today?" over the past 2 seasons.
You overinflated view of yourself and lack of knowledge is showing.. in reality the comments of "have you seen Bruschi make a single play today..." is a foolish comment, as this team is not judged on stats or flash, it is judged on game plans, game assignments and outcomes.. last year we went 18-1 with #54 at MLB.. BB is not going to put a liability on the field if there is a better alternative. Victor Hobson last years starting ILB for the Jets, could not even beat Teddy out... there is more to the picture than meets the eye.
In reality your opinion means nothing..
Are there any whorth while ILB's out there the Pat's could pick up, should Bruschi go on IR?
Inside Linebacker
Derek Smith - The veteran linebacker was recently released by the San Diego Chargers.
Brandon Moore (WLB) - He's a solid backup that can play at a variety of positions.
Victor Hobson (SLB) - He'll offer a team solid depth. [gone]
Derrick Pope (SLB/WLB) - It was a bit surprising that this versatile linebacker was released by the Minnesota Vikings.
Odell Thurman - The Cincinnati Bengals decided they would move on without him and he's been suspended by the NFL for a year.
Lemar Marshall (WLB) - He would be a solid backup linebacker who can play inside or on the weak-side.
Brian Simmons (WLB) - He refused a pay cut and was released recently by the New Orleans Saints.
Robert McCune
Outside Linebacker
Donnie Spragan
Matt Chatham
Matt Stewart
Keith Adams
Raonall Smith
Shawn Barber
T.J. Slaughter
At this point, if we MAKE the playoffs, BB better get coach of the year or there's gonna be a lynch mob...
Just to fill in the details...
BostonHerald.com - Blogs: The Point After Blog Archive Bruschi likely headed for IR
It's sensible sure, but it's also pure conjecture.