Brady not just hurt.........OUT FOR SEASON!!!

[tmscout98]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=At2OWXnsenesc0xYru6iWiY5nYcB?slug=ms-bradyoutforyear090708&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Here we go Gents, sorry 'bout that......save a click:

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is expected to miss the rest of the 2008 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, according to a source familiar with the injury.

While New England coach Bill Belichick said in his postgame press conference that he had no update on the status of Brady’s injury, two sources indicated it involved serious damage to the knee.

“It’s bad,” a team source said. “We’re going to have to play without him.”

Brady was hurt as he stepped up in the pocket to make a throw to wideout Randy Moss. Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, who was on the ground, lunged forward and struck Brady’s leg, which buckled as he released the ball.

Brady was helped off the field and was later led down a staircase by team officials, presumably to undergo tests.

Fourth-year quarterback Matt Cassel, who had thrown just 39 passes in his career before Sunday, replaced Brady and completed 13 of 18 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. Cassel, who backed up Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC, hasn’t been a starting quarterback since high school. He won a competition with Matt Gutierrez during the preseason to retain the job as Brady’s primary backup.

[BurningSoul]

Huge...man that sucks. I don't wish that kind of **** on anyone. Lets hope that source is premature.

[tmscout98]

As a Raiders fan I have no love for the Pats or "Tuck-Boy," but I do hate to see the guy go out hurt. He brings a lot to the league and brings the level of competitiveness from opposing teams up a notch. Having said that, the kid that sub'd had a pretty decent game. Didn't this sort of thing happen with Bledsoe?

[UFCFan]

I would never wish injury on any player, even someone on a team I dislike as much as the Pats, but if this is true, I think it will make the season more interesting overall.

[icee82]

Wow...that really changes things in the AFC.

[Radiation74]

Thank god, I didn't play fantasy this year. Brady would've been my round 2 pick....

[Elias_Devil]

Thank god, I didn't play fantasy this year. Brady would've been my round 2 pick....

What league are you getting him in the second round?

[HollandX]

wow-- i wish i read this over an hour ago in the other brady thread.

[blazinblair]

wow. That is terrible news!

[Paul755]

did we really need a second thread?

[jskrap]

did we really need a second thread?

My guess is no.

[raltherr]

Damn. I hate to see that. Patriots are done. Looks like the Jets might win the division after all.

[Sanghelli]

did we really need a second thread?

Not really, but at least it's not a Batman or Halo thread.

[HollandX]

^^^ LOL

[tmscout98]

did we really need a second thread?

Yes ;)

[Chevy Man 22]

So would it now be safe to say the team to beat in the AFC is the Steelers? They were impressive today even though it was the Texans.

[tmscout98]

wow-- i wish i read this over an hour ago in the other brady thread.

It's yesterday somewhere :p


I think a couple of people have already seen the sarcastic irony. I'm getting ready to post another thread about which Legends figures should be made in upcoming lines :cool:





;):p

[RaiderFan18]

I hate them, but for some reason I don't like it, that's not the way I want them to lose

[tmscout98]

So would it now be safe to say the team to beat in the AFC is the Steelers? They were impressive today even though it was the Texans.

Very solid. San Diego will be no slouch team. I think the Panthers are that good this year. Of course, everybody overlooks the Colts, but the Steelers are going to go far.

[XSsoCX]

Tom thanks for the "breaking news". :p

[XSsoCX]

So would it now be safe to say the team to beat in the AFC is the Steelers? They were impressive today even though it was the Texans.

Bengals. ....Well they were my AFC SB pick before today. ......:o


So I'll say Chargers.

[greensborohill1]

I hate when people qualify things. . ."I hate the Patriots, but. . . ."



No, I hate the Patriots, and this couldn't have happened to a more deserving team.

[Wrestling Fan]

Well this sure changes things for a lot of people

[raltherr]

I think the AFC will belong to San Diego or Indianapolis now. I would say Pittsburgh, but their schedule is brutal.

[TheFigureFanatic]

Man what a blow to the entire league this is going to be.

[Hardcore Legend]

Karma is lying about injuries every week and then getting injured on the week you 'miraculously' return from a fake injury.

Sucks for the guy, the league and the Pats to get hurt. You hate to see someone lose a whole year of their career.

[RickyWilliams34]

bahahahahahahaha. I dont care if people think I'm an ahole, but he deserves this.

[Corzaa]

bahahahahahahaha. I dont care if people think I'm an ahole, but he deserves this.

yeah sure he does.

and we're called "classless".

[tmscout98]

It's definitely going to be The Wild West this year.

[littlejacque25]

Who else besides me was waiting for the Paul Pierce-esque return to the game today??

[WingNut 25]

Best news I've heard all week! Go Colts!

[Cardinal]

bahahahahahahaha. I dont care if people think I'm an ahole, but he deserves this.

He doesnt deserve anything, he's just a football player doing his job even with an A-hole of a head coach in Belly Cheat-a-ck. Watch, Pats will still go undefeated...

[logain99]

bahahahahahahaha. I dont care if people think I'm an ahole, but he deserves this.

Yeah, you are an jackass

[raltherr]

bahahahahahahaha. I dont care if people think I'm an ahole, but he deserves this.

That's harsh man. After going through last season without Jake Delhomme, I wouldn't wish that on anybody, not even the Patriots. Although, I would have loved to see the look on Belicheck's face when they gave him the news.

[Lordcledus]

Oh darn.

[NotoriousVesaToskala]

Best news I've heard all week! Go Colts!

Be careful man, alot of people are picking today to whip out their self-righteous greater than thou BS out. Apparently, we all have to act like some great tragic event has taken place now that Brady is hurt.

[RickyWilliams34]

Theres a couple differences between Delhomme and Brady. ****iness and faking injuries.

[raltherr]

Theres a couple differences between Delhomme and Brady. ****iness and faking injuries.

I agree. I wasn't necessarily comparing Delhomme to Brady. I just know what it's like to lose your only QB early in the season. I don't feel sorry for the jerks. But I won't celebrate it either. But I understand why some people would.

[EastcoastSean]

sad news.........I am crushed.............I hope this report is wrong and its just a sprain and that he will be out 2 - 4 weeks......that would be great news. Not sure Mat Cassel can take us to Tampa for the big game.

[EastcoastSean]

sad news.........I am crushed.............I hope this report is wrong and its just a sprain and that he will be out 2 - 4 weeks......that would be great news. Not sure Mat Cassel can take us to Tampa for the big game.

[ImessedwithTexas]

Now Brady will know how Bledsoe felt...

A former fourth-stringer who was the 199th overall selection in the 2000 draft, Brady himself took over at quarterback when longtime starter Drew Bledsoe sustained a life-threatening chest injury in a 2001 game against the New York Jets. Brady led the Patriots to their first NFL title that year, another in 2003 and another in 2004.

[kim]

Damn. I hate to see that. Patriots are done. Looks like the Jets might win the division after all.

The Patriots have, by far, the easiest schedule in the league this year. They will be fine without Brady until the playoffs. That team has a ton of talent and given the schedule they will still finish 10-6 or 11-5 with Cassell (spelling)...he looked fine today.....didnt make mistakes and didnt try and do too much....whether or not that will be good enuf come playoff time is another story.

[RipkenFan8]

Oh Well...

[ChargerChris]

I'm waiting for Cassell to play against a real defense. KC has all young kids on D. Gnight Patsies

[memoman9]

bahahahahahahaha. I dont care if people think I'm an ahole, but he deserves this.


No he doesn't...........and yes you are.

Classy statement. Coming from someone who has one of the league's biggest A-holes in their avatar and boardname. :rolleyes:

[TRDouble]

I'd never wish an injury on anyone (either), but Chris Collingsworth, not my favorite person, summed it up correctly when he said (paraphrased) that as a football fan, the Brady injury sucks... unless you are in the AFC East. I feel bad for Brady, but I feel like my Bills actually have chance in the division this season.

[Purdue_Pete]

Best news I've heard all week! Go Colts!

This is stupid.

Beating the Pats with Brady at 100% to go to SBXLI was the greatest sports memory thus far in my life and it wouldn't have been the same beating Matt Cassel. Anyone who gets pumped about another teams injuries is a jackazz and not a real NFL fan.

Peyton Manning looks like a middle of the pack QB right now due to rust from an injury and Dallas Clark is out for the game. Injuries suck, period...

Yes - I know we ALL hate the Pats, Roidney Harrison karma, the Hoodie playing with the injury list, Vrabel/Samuel, etc screaming in everyone face after the play, yadda, yadda - still... come one!

[Radiation74]

What league are you getting him in the second round?
a good league, not too often does a QB get drafted in the first round, I'd say rarely ever. Top 10 are predom RB.

[Elias_Devil]

a good league, not too often does a QB get drafted in the first round, I'd say rarely ever. Top 10 are predom RB.

I don't think Brady slipped out of the first round in many drafts this year buddy.

[Superman16343]

a good league, not too often does a QB get drafted in the first round, I'd say rarely ever. Top 10 are predom RB.

I'm pretty sure he went in the first round in every league I'm in.

[WingNut 25]

This is stupid.

Beating the Pats with Brady at 100% to go to SBXLI was the greatest sports memory thus far in my life and it wouldn't have been the same beating Matt Cassel. Anyone who gets pumped about another teams injuries is a jackazz and not a real NFL fan.

Peyton Manning looks like a middle of the pack QB right now due to rust from an injury and Dallas Clark is out for the game. Injuries suck, period...

Yes - I know we ALL hate the Pats, Roidney Harrison karma, the Hoodie playing with the injury list, Vrabel/Samuel, etc screaming in everyone face after the play, yadda, yadda - still... come one!

You're right. That was an amazing moment and made the Super Bowl win that much sweeter. If Peyton got hurt, what do you think Pats fans or fans of other teams would say? Not a real NFL fan? Please. I hate Brady, Moss, Belichik, Bruschi and everyone associated with that franchise. I'm loving the fact their golden boy is done for the year.

[RickyWilliams34]

No he doesn't...........and yes you are.

Classy statement. Coming from someone who has one of the league's biggest A-holes in their avatar and boardname. :rolleyes:

Yes he does. Faking injuries for 3 years then being taken off the injury list = karma

How is Ricky Williams an ahole??? I cant wait to see your response. Dont bother saying he abandoned his teammates. He handled it incorrectly but in no way does that make him a bad person.

[The Trove]

What league are you getting him in the second round?

In one of the money leagues I'm involved I took him in mid 2nd round (standard yahoo), I wasn't going to pick up a QB so early but Brady was too much to pass. Injuries are part of the game, it is what is and you have to move on. Heck, even with Brady's minimal cooperation (3 points), my FF team managed to win the game.

[RickyWilliams34]

You're right. That was an amazing moment and made the Super Bowl win that much sweeter. If Peyton got hurt, what do you think Pats fans or fans of other teams would say? Not a real NFL fan? Please. I hate Brady, Moss, Belichik, Bruschi and everyone associated with that franchise. I'm loving the fact their golden boy is done for the year.

First time we've agreed. Is the world going to explode now?

[Thrall]

After the Steelers whooped Texan ass, this is just gravy.

Sucks for him, though...

[Elias_Devil]

Yes he does. Faking injuries for 3 years then being taken off the injury list = karma

How is Ricky Williams an ahole??? I cant wait to see your response. Dont bother saying he abandoned his teammates. He handled it incorrectly but in no way does that make him a bad person.

lol, you think Ricky isn't a bad person?

[mcarey032]

Can't stand him and now that he is hurt and I decided to suck it up and draft him this year, my feelings are mixed. He is going to cost me money, but it goes to show that Karma is real.

[Radiation74]

I don't think Brady slipped out of the first round in many drafts this year buddy.


well then, that was a real big mistake then, wasn't it?

[Elias_Devil]

well then, that was a real big mistake then, wasn't it?

Yeah because everyone knows that Brady is injury prone:rolleyes:

[Spawnomite]

That's a tough break for Brady and the Pats. Hopefully he can be ready by the playoffs.

[RickyWilliams34]

lol, you think Ricky isn't a bad person?

No explanation. Wow. Way to prove a point. Weed usage doesnt make you a bad person.

[Hardcore Legend]

Hopefully he can be ready by the playoffs.
http://www.firstandsecondcityguys.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/JimMora.jpg

[Chachi]

couldnt of happened to a better team - the media is acting like the president got assasinated - its really a joke.

[The Trove]

http://www.firstandsecondcityguys.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/JimMora.jpg

LOL, nice find :)

[Spawnomite]

http://www.firstandsecondcityguys.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/JimMora.jpgDOH! :rolleyes:

[tmscout98]

Tom thanks for the "breaking news". :p

Thanks Billy :p Post # 17 says it all. :)

[Steelcurtain1933]

This just in........Tom Brady is out for the year, and the Nfl has just canceled the rest of the season. Injuries happen all the time, its time to move on.

[PhillyWing19]

OK, I'll stoke the fires -- why is there so much hate for Tom Brady specifically?

Why would you wish a season-ending injury on any athlete? I don't get it, but I really don't get why so many people loathe Brady?

Is it jealousy about his model girlfriend?
Is it jealousy over his record?
Do you really hate Brady himself or do you hate him as a personifcation of the Patriots success?
Or, since you can't effectively knock a coach out of the game due to an injury, do you hate him as a personifcation of Belicheck?
Or even best of all, do you hate him due to the way the media fawns over him and the Patriots?

For the record, I root for the Eagles and Chargers, so in theory, I have a vested interest in the Patriots not being as strong as possible. That said, I respect Brady's football and leadership abilities and the fact that he is a winner. He seems to be a good role model to kids playing ball, for I have never seen his name in the police blotter, nor are there many eyewitness accounts of Tom "making it rain" at gentleman's clubs around the nation, nor even any soundbytes where he even remotely resembles a TO or Chad Johnson-esque self-centered rant. From what I can ascertain from the media coverage I have seen of him over the years, he seems to be a fairly mellow California-born guy that competes hard and just wants his team to win. That's fair enough. I can think of dozens of more offensive players than he.

As a hardcore hockey fan and Red Wings fan in particular, I would never wish a season-ending injury on Joe Sakic of the Avalanche. As someone pointed out above, I take more satisfaction when the Red Wings beat the Avs with their full lineup, as it makes it that much more earned.

Is it him or the fact that he seems so "perfect" in terms of being rich, successful and having a smokin' hot model girlfriend?

Just curious and not sweatin' Brady by any stretch because I would like either the Birds or the Bolts to win the Super Bowl. Flame away...

[No1CeltsFan]

Im not just saying this cuz I am a die hard Pats Fan or a die hard Brady Fan, but this is truly a shame. Not only is he the best QB in the NFL IMO and 1 of the greatest QBs ever, he truly is a good guy and he is what's right about the NFL.

This is obviously a huge loss for the Pats and probably one they won't be able to overcome. This is also a HUGE loss for the NFL, however. Whenever a league MVP goes down in the 1st game of a season, it is bad for the league. Especially when it's a player og this caliber.

I thought the SB loss was bad, that was nothing compared to this. Pats will be lucky to win 9 games.

[ILikeCrispyBacon]

bahahahahahahaha. I dont care if people think I'm an ahole, but he deserves this.

And why does he deserve this?

[xxRedrumh2oXX]

I love how he hasnt even gotten his MRI yet and the Boston papers are saying this could be CAREER ENDING...hahaaha

I do think he is probably out for the rest of the year...but this was way too rushed...let the guy get his freakin MRI done

Any QB the Pats bring in should be as a backup. Matt should start...gotta believe in Matt....he looked very good on Sun

[tmscout98]

This just in........Tom Brady is out for the year, and the Nfl has just canceled the rest of the season. Injuries happen all the time, its time to move on.

:p:p:p:p:p That nearly killed me :p:p:p:p:p:p

[CRS75]

First off I'll preface this by saying I'm a Pats fan, anyone who thinks ANYONE deserves to be injured is a jerk plain and simple. Sure i root against the Colts, Chargers and other upper echelon teams In the AFC but I don't celebrate if anyone get's injured. Brady Is Football's version of Jeter most dislike the 2 because they have had huge success on and off the field and are both fawned over by the media. I digress though it going to be a rough ride the rest of the season unless there's something about white Cassel Belichick knows and we Pats fans don't.