Brady's arm, ankle feel 'great': Following his first practice on the first day of training camp -- a practice he didn't do much throwing in -- Patriots QB Tom Brady told the media that his arm "feels good" and that his ankle is "great." Brady is over last year's Super Bowl loss, believes that the Super Bowl hangover that has plagued past losers won't impact New England and isn't planning on throwing during every practice. "For me, I don't think it is important to throw twice a day," Brady said. "I want to make sure the reps I take are good reps. Two practices today is good for arm soreness. Some guys do it but for me over the long term it would be beneficial to pace it." (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Brady added that the Patriots will do whatever it takes offensively to win football games, a sentiment echoed by his head coach Bill Belichick, suggesting that more passing is on the way for New England. Brady is also relieved that he won't go up against DE Jason Taylor twice a year now that he's been traded to Washington. He's going to be the No. 1 quarterback taken in all Fantasy leagues in 2008 and rightfully so, especially with Randy Moss re-signing. Although players who lose the Super Bowl traditionally trail off in the ensuing year, the Patriots' offensive machine isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Brady should be a middle-to-late first-round pick in all leagues this summer. (Updated 07/24/2008).
No information available at this time.
No information available at this time.
Brady's arm, ankle feel 'great': Following his first practice on the first day of training camp -- a practice he didn't do much throwing in -- Patriots QB Tom Brady told the media that his arm "feels good" and that his ankle is "great." Brady is over last year's Super Bowl loss, believes that the Super Bowl hangover that has plagued past losers won't impact New England and isn't planning on throwing during every practice. "For me, I don't think it is important to throw twice a day," Brady said. "I want to make sure the reps I take are good reps. Two practices today is good for arm soreness. Some guys do it but for me over the long term it would be beneficial to pace it." (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Brady added that the Patriots will do whatever it takes offensively to win football games, a sentiment echoed by his head coach Bill Belichick, suggesting that more passing is on the way for New England. Brady is also relieved that he won't go up against DE Jason Taylor twice a year now that he's been traded to Washington. He's going to be the No. 1 quarterback taken in all Fantasy leagues in 2008 and rightfully so, especially with Randy Moss re-signing. Although players who lose the Super Bowl traditionally trail off in the ensuing year, the Patriots' offensive machine isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Brady should be a middle-to-late first-round pick in all leagues this summer. (Updated 07/24/2008).
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Awards
MVP: 2001 (Super Bowl), 2003 (Super Bowl)
Player of the Year: 2002 (AP Offensive Rookie)
Pro Bowl: 2002, 2005
