Bledsoe Finally Set to Be Released From Hospital
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The Boston Globe reported on Thursday that, barring any unforeseen complications, Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe is expected to be released from Massachusetts General Hospital today after having a chest tube removed yesterday.
The early timetable has Bledsoe out at least for a couple of weeks, but a chest expert at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center familiar with the procedure Bledsoe had told the newspaper that, “I think you’ll see him playing later this season.”
In the meantime, the team will start former Michigan standout and 2nd-year quarterback Tom Brady, who will fill in during Bledsoe’s absence.
MANNING ON BLEDSOE:
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning saw the hit Bledsoe took on Sunday, and still feels that Bledsoe is one of the toughest quarterbacks he’s been around.
“Let me say this about Drew,” said Manning during a conference call on Wednesday. “He’s always been one of the toughest quarterbacks around and I’ve always appreciated how he’s always been there for his team.”
“People ask, well, why didn’t he get out of bounds? Heck, he was trying to win the game for his team. I’ve always admired that about Drew, being a competitor.”
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