Bruschi healing fast, could return this year

[BAMAPHIN 22]

New England linebacker Tedy Bruschi is working toward a return to the Patriots  this season, not next  thanks to a faster-than-expected recovery from the stroke that sent him to the emergency room just days after playing in his first Pro Bowl.

Several obstacles remain: Bruschi has received favorable reports from doctors but not final medical clearance, and others involved in the decision  including the team’s lawyers and Bruschi’s family  have not signed off on it.

Bruschi said this summer he had no intention of coming back for the 2005 season. But the speed of his rehabilitation has made it possible for him to accelerate his schedule.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9699102/

 

[McDuffie81]

Bruschi to save the day....:sleep:

 

[byroan]

I can't believe he would risk his life over a game.

 

[jnewmant]

i'd just hate to be the one that hits this poor sap and kills him, it'd be a career killer

 

[wazzy]

He needs to stay off the field and become a linebacker coach or something it is not worth risking his life.

 

[RAS25]

Patriots | Bruschi to Practice Next Week
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 22:20:17 -0700

<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/40">Tom E. Curran, of the Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (stroke) will return to practice next week, a source close to Bruschi said. Once he begins practicing, the team will have 21 days to decide whether to activate him or place him on Injured Reserve.

 

[Phin-o-rama]

i swear if he comes back and the pats win the Sb i quit watching football

 

[RAS25]

Patriots | Bruschi Confirms He Will Attempt 2005 Comeback
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:48:27 -0700

<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/164">Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi confirmed to the Boston Globe's Jackie MacMullan that he's attempting to return to football this season. Bruschi told MacMullan: "I've quadruple-checked (with the doctors). And the bye week is the perfect time to see where we are."

 

[kastofsna120]

well he's a good linebacker, but he's no gamechanger. and he won't be as good as was last year, so.....this shouldn't affect much for the pats