Given his timetable for a return runs in the 3-to-4 week window, as the source indicated, it’s l...

Given his timetable for a return runs in the 3-to-4 week window, as the source indicated, it’s likely the Patriots will place Bruschi 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.

Tedy Bruschi will likely be IR'd

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I was afraid of this when I saw him go down Sunday

Even though he’s only been playing 1st and 2nd down, his locker room and on-field character, leadership and presence is just so huge.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Dec 9, 2008 9:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Could be it for him, too.

Old guys heal slow. I think we’re looking at a changing of the guard (or at least the defense). Rodney and Bruschi will leave their boots on the field; Merriweather and Mayo will take up the mantle.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Dec 9, 2008 9:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sad, but methinks accurate

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by MaPatsFan on Dec 9, 2008 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

at least

The young players are playing in world of do or die. That can’t be bad for em.

"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

by Mainiac on Dec 9, 2008 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

expressed an interest in coaching? Would love to see some of the older guys join the staff (whether there’s “room” for them or not)! It’s probably blatant homerism dreaming/loyalty in my thought process there, but I’d really hope these guys, when they do end their playing careers, stay involved in the franchise.

by jctsai12 on Dec 11, 2008 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs