Rovers Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 From the Pat's site: 7/20/05 Bruschi to sit out 2005 By Paul Perillo, Patriots Football Weekly Tedy Bruschi has decided to sit out the 2005 season while he continues to recover from a mild stroke suffered in mid-February. The Patriots issued a statement through media relations director Stacey James Wednesday afternoon. ProShop Bruschi 2004 ProBowl Replica Other Products 2004 Lockerroom Caps-Set Of 3 Preschool Fireworks Tee RBK 3X Champs S/S Tee SB39 Champs Mini Helmet Related Media Tedy Bruschi AFC Championship Pre-Game Press Conference Tedy Bruschi Press Conference Related PlayersBruschi Tedy Related Articles Seymour absent as mini-camp gets underway Position Breakdown: Inside linebackers Tedy Bruschi Conference Call Transcript Patriots Notebook: Cherry, Kasper add depth Tedy Bruschi has decided to sit out the 2005 season while he continues to recover from a mild stroke suffered in mid-February. The Patriots issued a statement through executive director of media relations Stacey James Wednesday afternoon. “Since suffering a mild stroke on Feb. 16, 2005, Tedy Bruschi has focused on the short-term goal of getting better every day. His health has improved steadily during the past five months and Tedy continues to make daily improvements with his on-going rehabilitation. It has been an offseason of many emotional highs and lows for Tedy and his family. With the Patriots’ training camp reporting date now just over a week away, Tedy has reached a decision on his playing status for the upcoming season and has declared his intentions to forgo the 2005 campaign. “The Bruschi family wanted to express their heartfelt appreciation for the tremendous outpouring of support they have received from fans throughout New England and others around the country. They also expressed their gratitude for the support and assistance provided by the entire Patriots organization. Tedy pledges to focus on his health and his family while continuing to offer on-going support to his teammates throughout the upcoming season.” The Patriots maintained throughout the process that they would wait for Bruschi to make a decision and all information regarding the situation would come from him. While Bruschi has now said he will not play in 2005, there was no word as to his plans beyond this season. The announcement also included a statement from Head Coach Bill Belichick. “All offseason, we have seen and felt Tedy’s strong and upbeat presence. As usual, we will keep the focus on the short term and address the future in due course. We are pleased Tedy continues to be part of the team and he has our complete support.” Bruschi has been regularly attending workouts for much of the offseason and there was speculation that he was planning to return. He was present at last month’s mini-camp and was an active participant in the meeting rooms, but did not take part in any on-field work. The Patriots were obviously planning for this possibility during the offseason when Belichick and Scott Pioli made several moves at the linebacker position to prepare for life without Bruschi. The team signed unrestricted free agents Chad Brown and Monty Beisel, and drafted Ryan Claridge in the fifth round in April. Even without the captain, the Patriots still have 16 linebackers currently on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Smart. Don't risk your heart (read: life) for an NFL season. It will be interesting to see how the Patriots deal with the loss of Bruschi, Crennel, and Weiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reservoir Dog Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Too bad, Bruschi really is the heart of that defense. Hopefully he'll be good to go in 06. At least he'll be on the side line and in the locker room. Edited July 21, 2005 by Reservoir Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THEbigred Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Already we see the chinks in the armour.....the dynasty is over people..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Too bad, Bruschi really is the heart of that defense. Hopefully he'll be good to go in 06. At least he'll be on the side line and in the locker room. 887657[/snapback] I doubt he plays again in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 maybe he could be the Pats' OC? I love the guy as a football player and a family man, but as a Jets fan, I say best of luck. Don't let the door hit ya in the arse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Bruschi is making a very wise decision. I'm sure his neurologist has advised him that playing football six months after a stroke, even a mild one, is out of the question. A couple of my neurology colleagues have told me that they doubt he will EVER play pro football again. It would only take one violent hit to put him in the ICU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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