Tedy Bruschi News: Pro Sports Daily

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September 2

Boston Herald

"A couple of months after his 35th birthday, Tedy Bruschi no longer takes anything for granted. So when he was not among the Patriots final cuts Saturday, it was a time to say thanks and share a moment with a player who knew exactly what he was feeling. “Rodney (Harrison) and I just recently congratulated each other on making the team,” Bruschi said yesterday. “He’s made his 15th and I’ve made my 13th. So now it’s like OK, it’s time to get ready for the season. It’s exciting trying to help another team win.” Excitement is a good word to describe Bruschi’s current state. For the first time since he was a young linebacker himself, he’ll start alongside a precocious 20-something in rookie ..."

He's a happy birthday boy

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June 9

Boston Globe

"Tedy Bruschi celebrates his 35th birthday today, and save for a few stray grays in his jet-black mane, there are few outward signs of his advancing age. The veteran inside linebacker has the same passion for the game he had when he entered the league as third-round pick in 1996. That is why he is back for a 13th season. The heart and soul of the New England defense, Bruschi signed a two-year, $4.1 million contract in February, less than a month after the Patriots lost Super Bowl XLII. Bruschi said yesterday, after the Patriots wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp at Gillette Stadium, that it only took him two or three days after the season ended to let the Patriots know he wanted ..."

No hang-ups for Tedy Bruschi

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June 9

Boston Herald

"Tedy Bruschi indicated yesterday he knew within 48 hours after the Super Bowl loss to the Giants that he wasn’t going to turn in his helmet and pads. The linebacker, who signed a contract for two more seasons, said the fire still burns as much as it has in the past. But hasn’t the 12-year veteran, who turns 35 today, asked himself, “Why am I still here?” “Ask me that question again about the third or fourth day of training camp, after we have a few two-a-days under our belts,” Bruschi cracked, “but no, not right now. Training camp is going to be the toughest month of the job, it always is. But that’s what you have to push through, and once you get to those regular-season weeks, ..."