So in some ways two quarterbacks are leading and taking the reins as the starter in New England, creating a odd working dynamic. The problem was that the game was a couple of weeks away, and as Colvin told me, “We’re only focusing on the next game”. I couldn’t believe it. “The scissors slipped. Just a silly accident”. He started in 17 games last season, including both playoff games, often lining up alongside fellow defensive tackle Malcom Brown. The injury he inflicted on himself Thursday derailed what would have been his one shot to play in front of the home crowd until at least October, but Belichick felt that sitting out was the better decision.
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“I just had to take care of something, so it’s good to be back with the team”, Brady said. I wish I could have played. At the end of the day, you’ve got to go out there and play. Coach Chip Kelly has said he wants to see Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert get time with the first-team offense before picking a starter.
Translation: You will not see Tom Brady under center this Friday night at Bank of America Stadium. “I’ve always felt like the team is counting on me to be out there, and I’m going to do everything I can to be out there playing”.
Two of those wins and covers came the last two years against the Carolina Panthers – the same opponent New England plays Friday.
“I’m getting so many opportunities left in my life, so I’d like to take advantage of any opportunity, any and all of them if possible”, he said.
He said there has been no shortage of interaction between him and Brady. I’m just taking the advice of Coach [Belichick] and whatever he wants to do, I’m going to do everything I can to be ready to go when I am called upon. He has two games before the start of an NFL-issued four-game regular-season suspension for his role in “Deflategate”.
Broncos get Ware back: Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware returned to practice on a limited basis with the plan to have him ready for the regular-season opener September 8 against Carolina. I don’t know what the plan is as far as those guys are concerned. “I’ve prepared like this for two years, and I think that’s a big stepping stone for me, it definitely helped out”.
“It’s a tough situation at times, but you can’t worry about that too much”, he said.
Tom Brady is back on the field, even if he’ll have to wait to make his regular-season debut.
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There is, however, one thing he’s decided.
