2/26Tyler's Think Tank: Brady Back for More:
Tom Brady agreed to a contract extension with the New England Patriots yesterday that will tack on an additional three years...
2/26StoopSports.com: Pats Ink Brady: Ollie Banton- Tom Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the New England Patriots that extends through the 2017 season....
1/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Should Tom Brady throw less in 2013?: The New England Patriots may have to consider reducing QB Tom Bradys workload. He threw the ball 637 times this season, the...[+] most in his career, and his numbers took somewhat of a dip in 2012. Brady's completion percentage of 63 percent was his lowest percentage since 2006. The percentage of his passes that went for touchdowns dropped to 5.3, his lowest number since 2009. His average yards per pass was 7.6, his lowest since 2008. Brady also struggled in the final month of the season, completing 58.5 percent of his passes in December and averaging seven yards per pass. He had 10 touchdowns but also five interceptions.
1/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady fined $10,000: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been fined $10,000 for making contact with Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed during a slide in...[+] the AFC Championship Game.
1/23StoopSports.com: Seeking Out Prey: A.J. Rose- Over the last four years the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens have developed one of the best rivalries in...
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady not expected to be fined: Updating a previous report, the NFL are reviewing New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's high slide in the AFC Championship Game...[+] but are not expected to fine him for the incident.
1/22StoopSports.com: Gronkless, Pt. 2: Ollie Banton- My fifth grade teacher once told me that admitting you’re wrong is one of the hardest things for a man to do....
1/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady could be disciplined: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady could be disciplined for a slide in which he held his cleats in the air and clipped Baltimore...[+] Ravens S Ed Reed in the AFC Championship Game.
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Bernard Pollard wants Tom Brady fined: Baltimore Ravens SS Bernard Pollard wants Patriots QB Tom Brady fined for a foot-up slide in the AFC Championship Game. 'If you...[+] want to keep this going in the right direction, everyone should be penalized for their actions,' Pollard said. [He] knew what he was doing. It has to go both ways. Hopefully the NFL will do something about it. If they don't, that's fine. If they do, then that's fine.
1/21StoopSports.com: The Assassin: Ryan Pavlicek- Within every sport there are those players who always seem to kill one team, known as (Insert team name) killer....
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Andrew Luck to play in Pro Bowl: Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck will play in the 2013 Pro Bowl for the AFC squad, replacing New England Patriots QB Tom Brady...[+] (undisclosed), who won't participate due to an injury.
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady wants Wes Welker back: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Monday, Jan. 21, he wants the team to re-sign impending free-agent WR Wes Welker; however,...[+] Brady added those decisions are not up to him. 'I think those business parts of the game are ... those usually take care of themselves,' Brady said. 'Certainly I'm not involved in any of those.' Brady has made similar comments in the past when asked about Welker.
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Opponent says Tom Brady has a flaw: Baltimore Ravens DL Pernell McPhee said following the AFC Championship Game that New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has a tendency...[+] of releasing the football too low. 'He throws all of his balls low,' McPhee said. 'He just throws it fast and he always gets good pockets. But I tried to stay in front of him after watching film and knowing where he likes to go and how he likes to do it. So that was my best advantage, just get my hands up.' McPhee batted a Brady pass intended for TE Aaron Hernandez halfway through the fourth quarter.
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady sets a postseason record : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has 5,949 passing yards in the postseason, the most in NFL history, after throwing for 320 yards...[+] in the AFC Championship Game.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Joe Flacco has performed well against Tom Brady: Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco has thrown for more touchdowns than New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (nine to five) and fewer...[+] interceptions (four to seven) in five career meetings against each other.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Running game powers offense : The New England Patriots' offense is at its best when it pushes the tempo and can run the football effectively, balancing out...[+] its explosive passing game. The Patriots are 0-4 in games in which they failed to rush for 100 yards as a team, despite the fact that QB Tom Brady threw for more than 372 yards on average in those losses.
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady has struggled against Baltimore: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady will face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Nov. 20. He is 5-2 in seven...[+] games against the Ravens, but his personal statistics are among the poorest against any of the 31 teams he's faced in his 13-year career. Brady's 58.6 completion percentage and 74.1 passer rating are the lowest against any opponent. The Ravens are the only team he's thrown more interceptions against (eight) than touchdowns (seven). The Ravens have sacked Brady 16 times, one of five teams averaging more than two a game against him.
1/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Offense should be fine without Rob Gronkowski : The New England Patriots scored 35 points and 433 yards a game in the 11 regular season games with TE Rob Gronkowski (arm) in...[+] the lineup. In the five games without him, the offense recorded 34 points and 417 yards a game. TE Aaron Hernandez was targeted 51 times by QB Tom Brady in the five games Gronkowski missed, and is regarded as interchangeable with Gronkowski, even though they're different players.
1/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Successful in AFCCG: The New England Patriots have played in eight AFC Championship Games, going 7-1, including 5-1 with QB Tom Brady and head coach...[+] Bill Belichick.
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady sets NFL record: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady picked up his 17th career playoff victory in the AFC Divisional Round game against the Houston...[+] Texans Sunday, Jan. 13. As such, he broke a tie with former San Francisco 49ers QB Joe Montana for the NFL all-time mark for postseason victories.
1/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady can break playoff record : A win for the New England Patriots in their playoff game Sunday, Jan. 13, would be the 17th in QB Tom Brady's postseason career,...[+] breaking the tie he's in with former NFL QB Joe Montana for most by a starting quarterback in NFL history.
1/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady owns a playoff record : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady is 16-6 in 22 playoff starts, tied with former NFL QB Joe Montana for most wins by a starting...[+] quarterback in playoff history.
1/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady practicing : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) is participating in practice Thursday, Jan. 3, after sitting out practice Wednesday,...[+] Jan. 2.
1/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady misses practice : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 2, but it is believed he was sitting out in...[+] order to rest.
1/2Tyler's Think Tank: MVPeterson: With the 2012 NFL regular season officially in the books, it's time to look back and determine who earned the title of the league's...
12/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady missing Rob Gronkowski : After throwing for at least 300 yards in six of his first 10 games with New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) on the...[+] field, QB Tom Brady has thrown for fewer than 300 yards in three of his last four contests. Brady has also completed fewer than 60 percent of his passes in consecutive weeks with Gronkowski out.
12/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Wes Welker in line to be franchised again?: The New England Patriots could be ready to place the franchise tag on WR Wes Welker again next season for $11.4 million. However,...[+] if that happens, Welker and QB Tom Brady's $22 million salary would make up roughly 27 percent of the team's cap space for 2013.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady returns to practice New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 20....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
12/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady misses practice Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+]Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
12/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady not practicing : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (undisclosed) was not participating during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday, Dec....[+] 19.
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady extends TD streak in loss: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was held without a touchdown pass through the first three quarters of the Week 15 game against...[+] the San Francisco 49ers. However, he had a fourth quarter TD strike to TE Aaron Hernandez, pushing his TD streak to 46 consecutive games. He completed 36 of his career-high 65 pass attempts for 443 yards, one TD and two interceptions.
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Running game has been key : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady credits the team's running game for their ability to be an explosive offense this season. With...[+] the threat of a solid run game, Brady has been able to exploit defenses through the air with playaction. 'I think for the most part when you playaction pass, you better be able to run the ball,' Brady said when asked about the variables that go into a successful play-fake. 'Thats the most important thing. The threat of handing off the ball ... if we run the ball for 150 yards a game, its hard for teams not to think about stopping our run game. Thats what makes us an effective offense. If you hand it off and gain two yards, the playaction pass isnt going to be very good.'
12/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady carves up Houston: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 21 of his 35 pass attempts for 296 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in...[+] the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans Monday, Dec. 10. It was his 14th career game with at least four TD passes and no INTs, extending his NFL record.
12/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady taking care of the football New England Patriots head coach Tom Brady has thrown 14 touchdown passes and zero interceptions over his last five games....[+]New England Patriots head coach Tom Brady has thrown 14 touchdown passes and zero interceptions over his last five games.
11/28Stripe Hype: Bengals in Hawaii: I came home last night to find my NFL Pro Bowl ballot waiting in my inbox. I sat down, and started working my way,...
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady reaches 3,000 yards again: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady reached 3,000 yards passing for the season in the Week 12 win against the New York Jets. He...[+] is just one of six players to reach 3,000 yards passing at least 10 times in his career. He also passed former San Diego Chargers QB Dan Fouts for 10th place on the all-time NFL career passing list.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady tosses three touchdowns: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 18 of his 28 pass attempts for 323 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in...[+] the Week 12 game against the New York Jets Thursday, Nov. 22.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady on a tear versus NYJ: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has won his last three starts against the New York Jets, throwing for 909 yards. Brady is on...[+] a hot streak overall. Since Week 7, he is 4-0 with 11 touchdown passes and no interceptions.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Rex Ryan offers praise for Tom Brady : New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said New England Patriots QB Tom Brady is like a machine playing the quarterback position, but...[+] also is a fiery leader. '... His competitive side elevates his team. That's what you get with those once-in-a-generation-type quarterbacks,' Ryan said.
11/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady tosses three more TDs: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 24 of his 35 pass attempts for 331 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in...[+] Week 11 against the Indianapolis Colts.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady handles extra pass rushers : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has the best touchdown-to-interception differential facing five or more pass rushers this season...[+] at plus-10. He also has the most attempts without an interception (87) against such pressure.
11/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady has solid performance New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 23-for-38 for 237 yards and two touchdowns in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 23-for-38 for 237 yards and two touchdowns in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills.
11/9Stripe Hype: Looking Ahead to Next Year: With a 3-5 record and a remaining schedule as hard as it is, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have a lost season. Once again,...
11/8Tyler's Think Tank: Numbers Game:
Now more than ever before, sports have evolved into games of numbers. Every play, shot, and pitch is dissected. Each trade,...
10/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady earns honor New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8.
10/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady throws four TDs New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 23-for-35 for 304 yards and four touchdowns in Week 8 against the St. Louis Rams....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 23-for-35 for 304 yards and four touchdowns in Week 8 against the St. Louis Rams.
10/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady took advantage of soft coverage : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was 9-of-10 passing for 101 yards in Week 7 when the New York Jets sent just three pass rushers....[+] Five of those attempts came on the team's last two scoring drives, and Brady completed all of them.
10/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady has another multi-TD game: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 26 of his 42 passes for 259 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 7 against...[+] the New York Jets. Brady posted two or more touchdown passes for the 100th time in his career.
10/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Antonio Cromartie likely to cover Brandon Lloyd : New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie will likely cover New England Patriots WR Brandon Lloyd (shoulder) in Week 7; however, that...[+] does not mean Lloyd will fall out of the team's game plan, as he likely would if being covered by CB Darrelle Revis (knee). Cromartie has played well in Revis' absence, but the Patriots have never shied away from attacking him. QB Tom Brady completed five of seven passes against Cromartie for 54 yards and a touchdown over two games last year, and he was 11-for-19 passing for 134 yards and three touchdowns over three 2010 meetings.
10/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Opponent thinks offense almost illegal : New York Jets LB Calvin Pace said he thinks the New England Patriots run a borderline illegal offense. 'It's borderline illegal...[+] because sometimes the guys aren't always set when they snap the ball,' Pace said. 'But it's smart. Why not hurry a team up? I wish we would do it. For a defense, it just puts pressure on you.' The Jets said QB Tom Brady sometimes gets the snap before the defense has a chance to get set, allowing him to exploit vulnerable areas.
10/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady denies injury from hit: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady denied he was impaired by a hit late in the third quarter and said that hit did not impair his...[+] decision making. It was just poor execution by myself and poor fundamentals, and thats the cause of it, Brady said. I give Seattle a lot of [credit] for defense and I credit the way they play. Prior to the hit, Brady was 31-for-45 with two touchdowns and an intentional grounding call. After the hit, Brady went 5-for-13 with two interceptions and a second intentional grounding call.
10/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | Richard Sherman mocks Tom Brady: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady told Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman and S Earl Thomas during an in-game exchange to see...[+] him after the Week 6 game when the Patriots win. 'I found him after,' Sherman said. Sherman posted a photo mocking Brady on Twitter, but it has since been deleted.
10/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady loses first visit to Seattle: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 36 of his 58 pass attempts for 395 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in...[+] the Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks. It was his first career game in Seattle. The pass attempts were also a career high, and fourth-highest in franchise history.
10/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady on injury report: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) is listed as limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10, due to a right shoulder injury....[+]
10/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Simplify play calling: The New England Patriots have simplified their play calling in the no-huddle formations, at times using one word to call a play,...[+] making it easier to get to the line of scrimmage and keep the offense at a high pace. Against the Denver Broncos, the Patriots ran it in 89 plays and recorded a franchise-record 35 first downs. I think the point of it is to try to get everyone going fast, QB Tom Brady said recently. So as fast as you can get the communication to your teammates, everyone can be on the line of scrimmage, then the better it is.
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady bests rival QB: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 23 of his 31 passes for 223 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Week...[+] 5 win against the Denver Broncos. He also had one rushing touchdown. Brady improved to 9-4 against rival QB Peyton Manning in his career, and is now 3-5 in his career against the Broncos. It is the only team he has a sub-.500 record against in the NFL.
10/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady limitedNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 4....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 4.
10/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Looking for red zone success to continue : The New England Patriots scored five touchdowns in their six red zone chances in Week 4. The offense had been just six for 12...[+] in its first three games. QB Tom Brady said the key was the team's ability to score on the ground. Four of the five touchdowns were on the ground. 'We ran the ball in, which is always the best way to score touchdowns,' Brady said. 'I think a lot of times defensively they dont want you to run it in. They say, 'Make them throw it in,' because when youre throwing the ball there are really tight spaces. If youre on the five-yard line youve got 22 guys on the field within 20 yards of each other, so the spaces are tight. It requires really tight throws and great catches.'
10/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady limitedNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.
10/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady earns honor New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 4....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 4.
9/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady had terrific outingNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 22-for-36 for 340 yards and four touchdowns in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 22-for-36 for 340 yards and four touchdowns in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills.
9/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | No worries about Tom Brady: Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) is listed on the team's injury report this week, but...[+] it is nothing out of the ordinary that he hasn't dealt with before.
9/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady limited New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 26....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.
9/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady posts 335 yards, TD: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 28 of his 41 pass attempts for 335 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the...[+] Week 3 loss against the Baltimore Ravens. Brady falls to 5-2 in seven starts against Baltimore.
8/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady taking a pounding : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been taking a pounding behind a suspect offensive line this preseason. Brady has two fumbles...[+] resulting from big hits. 'We have to do things a lot better. Its every position. Its every player. We all have to do a better job at our job,' Brady said. 'If we all individually do that, collectively well be better at it. Hopefully we can put together a good week and go down to the Giants and play a good game and get us prepared for our opener.'
8/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady getting plenty of rest in preseason : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has seen limited action this preseason. He has played just one quarter, completing 4-of-7 passes...[+] for 30 yards. Brady did not play in the second preseason game.
8/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady to miss preseason gameNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady will miss the team's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Aug. 20....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady will miss the team's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Aug. 20.
8/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady puts in extra work with receivers: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady put in extra work on the side with WR Brandon Lloyd and TE Rob Gronkowski Friday, Aug. 17. You...[+] get late in possessions, get to that 8th, 9th, 10th play, and youre still expected to function with that same brain capacity as you did the first play of the series, Lloyd said following the workout. So its good physical training, and its good mental training.
8/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady, two targets work on side: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, WR Brandon Lloyd and TE Rob Gronkowski worked out on a side field during practice Friday, Aug....[+] 17. There is a chance the three players may not see much playing time in the preseason game Monday, Aug. 20, and could sit out the game.
8/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady sharp in practice: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was very sharp in practice Tuesday, Aug. 14, completing 20 of 26 passes for two touchdowns and...[+] one interception during 11-on-11 work.
8/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady to play Thursday: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady will play in the first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9. Brady did not play in the first preseason...[+] game last season and played two series in the first preseason game in 2010.
7/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Brandon Lloyd having strong training camp: New England Patriots WR Brandon Lloyd has had a strong start to training camp with the Patriots. Lloyd and QB Tom Brady look like...[+] they have been playing together for a decade, as they have routinely been hooking up on long pass plays.
7/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady, Brandon Lloyd worked together during workouts: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady worked closely with WR Brandon Lloyd during offseason workouts but will have to take their chemistry...[+] to another level during training camp if the team wants Lloyd to be the outside receiving threat they have been looking for the last few years.
6/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady explains workout attendance: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said he was more involved in offseason workouts this year as opposed to previous years because...[+] he needed to make every day count with the decrease in the number of workouts allowed during an offseason.
6/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Might seek fourth QB for training camp: The New England Patriots might fill their 90th spot on the roster with a fourth quarterback to afford QB Tom Brady rest during...[+] training camp and the preseason. The rest for Brady would also open up opportunities for QBs Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett.
News -- May 2012
5/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady to attend OTAsNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady will attend the organized team activities this week....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady will attend the organized team activities this week.
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady not ready to retire soon : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said that he will play for as long as he can. 'I love the game. Im going to play until they...[+] tell me they dont want me anymore,' Brady said.
4/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady has reason to attend workouts : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, who hasn't been a fixture at recent voluntary workouts, has been in town and participating...[+] this year. Brady, who received a $10.8 million signing bonus as part of his March contract restructure, has a $258,000 workout bonus.
3/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady restructures deal : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady restructured his contract to create $7.2 million in salary cap room, a league source confirmed....[+] Brady's four-year, $72 million contract was restructured last week as he reduced his base salary from $5.75 million and scheduled $6 million roster bonus to a fully guaranteed $950,000 for 2012 as the Patriots gave him a $10.8 million bonus. The $6 million roster bonus and the remaining $4.8 million were combined to come up with the bonus amount. The salary cap figure for 2012 is now $8 million, down from $15.2 million.
News -- February 2012
2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady's mentor dead: Tom Martinez, the longtime coach and mentor of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, according to a source....[+] Martinez, whose health had been declining due to complications from diabetes, was seeking a kidney transplant. KFFL extends our condolences to his family and friends.
2/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady aggravated shoulder in SB XLVI: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) aggravated an earlier left shoulder sprain in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI....[+] The aggravation did not lead to further injury, and it's also not believed to be an injury that will require attention during the offseason.
2/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs sorry for Gisele Bundchen comments : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs apologized Wednesday, Feb. 8, for telling reporters that supermodel Gisele Bundchen should 'stay...[+] cute and shut up.' Jacobs said he should respect New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's wife. 'Given the fact that it's a colleague of mine's wife, I do apologize for saying that, because I shouldn't have said that,' Jacobs said. 'It's his wife and I should respect that just as much as anyone else.'
2/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Brandon Jacobs has advice for Gisele Bundchen: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, should keep quiet...[+] when it comes to criticizing the Patriots' wide receivers, as she did following Super Bowl XLVI. 'She just needs to continue to stay cute and shut up,' Jacobs said Tuesday, Feb. 7.
2/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Rodney Harrison defends Tom Brady : Former New England Patriots SS Rodney Harrison, now an analyst for NBC, doesn't believe the heat QB Tom Brady is taking in New...[+] England and elsewhere following Super Bowl XLVI is justified. 'I don't think it's fair,' Harrison said. 'I think it ultimately comes down to 'team.' A lot of times, quarterbacks, as well as coaches, they get too much credit sometimes. But I don't think Tom should take the heat. He had opportunities to make some plays, and he did. Some guys dropped some balls, that's all part of football. They had opportunities. But I think it's just the media's way of saying, 'Finally, we get a chance to say something negative about him. Finally, we get a chance to torch him.''
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Gisele Bundchen rips wide receivers : The wife of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, was critical of the team's receivers, who dropped passes...[+] late in Super Bowl XLVI. While making her way toward the elevator following the game, New York Giants fans were harassing Bundchen, yelling, 'Eli rules, Eli owns your husband.' She replied, 'You (need) to catch the ball when youre supposed to catch the ball. My husband cannot (expletive) throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I cant believe they dropped the ball so many times.'
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski almost caught Hail Mary: On the final play of Super Bowl XLVI, New England Patriots QB Tom Bradys Hail Mary pass reached the end zone, where TE Aaron...[+] Hernandez had a chance at catching it cleanly, and TE Rob Gronkowski nearly grabbed it off the deflection. Gronkowski said following the game he had a chance of making the play. 'It was just a jump ball,' Gronkowski said. 'Aaron did a good job going up there and we almost had it, but almost isnt enough.'
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady under duress often in SB XLVI: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was under duress or sacked on 14 of 43 dropbacks in Super Bowl XLVI, including half of his dropbacks...[+] in the fourth quarter, and five times on the final drive of the game.
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Injured Rob Gronkowski affected offense : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 16 of his 25 passes in Super Bowl XLVI with at least two tight ends on the field for...[+] 158 yards, his lowest total in any game with both TEs Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski (ankle) active. Brady's 6.3 yards per attempt with at least two tight ends on the field was two full yards below his 8.3 season average.
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Teammates support Wes Welker : New England Patriots WR Wes Welker said his fourth-quarter drop in Super Bowl XLVI cost his team the game; however, QB Tom Brady...[+] came to Welker's defense, saying there wasn't one single moment that cost New England the game. 'Wes is a phenomenal player and a teammate,' said Brady. 'I love that guy.' OG Brian Waters added, 'Wes is a competitor. He's a pro. One play doesn't tell the story in this game. There were a lot of things out there that didn't go the way we wanted.'
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady content with legacy: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said he remains happy with his legacy, even though he failed to capture a fourth Super Bowl...[+] title. 'I've been lucky enough to play in this game five times in 10 years. I'd love to keep coming back to this game and taking a shot. It's better than sitting home and not playing in this game,' Brady said.
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady throws for two scores in Super Bowl: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady finished Super Bowl XLVI 27 for 41 for 276 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception....[+] Brady, down 21-17 with 57 seconds remaining, could not lead the team into the end zone on the final play as his pass fell just out of the reach of TE Rob Gronkowski. His receivers dropped several passes during the fourth quarter, including some key drops on the team's final possession. 'Certainly it wasn't one play that was the reason we lost. Everybody feels they could do a little more. I'd rather come to this game and lose than not get here,' Brady said of his second Super Bowl loss. Brady set an NFL record with 16 consecutive completions during the game.
2/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Tom Coughlin OK with confident talk : New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has had no problem with a few of his players saying they are going to win Super Bowl XLVI....[+] Coughlin said it's no different than New England Patriots QB Tom Brady telling a crowd at a pep rally that he hopes to have a bigger crowd at a party after the Super Bowl. 'I don't,' Coughlin said when asked if he has a problem with the bravado coming from his players. 'I know there have been one or two quotes out there. But to be honest with you, I don't know that any one of them have been any different than Tom Brady's.'
2/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Gisele Bundchen wants support for Tom Brady: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, reportedly sent an e-mail asking friends and family to pray...[+] for Brady prior to Super Bowl XLVI. 'My sweet friends and family,' the e-mail began. 'This Sunday will be a really important day in my husbands life. He and his team worked so hard to get to this point and now they need us more than ever to send them positive energy so they can fulfill their dream of winning this Super Bowl ... So I kindly ask all of you to join me on this positive chain and pray for him, so he can feel confident, healthy and strong. Envision him happy and fulfilled experiencing with his team a victory this Sunday.'
2/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady regrets postgame comments : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Wednesday, Feb. 1, he regretted telling a national television audience that he 'sucked'...[+] following the team's AFC Championship Game victory. 'I wish I didn't say it because I didn't want to take away from what the team had accomplished, and certainly we had accomplished a lot to get to this point in this season, to beat a very good team in the AFC championship, to fight back like we did,' Brady said. 'We were down in that game. I think we proved how we're a pretty mentally tough team.'
2/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady struggling heading into Super Bowl: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady heads into Super Bowl XLVI Sunday, Feb. 5, with losses in three of his past five playoff games,...[+] including Super Bowl XLII. He had two interceptions in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens, and it was the first time in 10 years that Brady didn't throw a touchdown pass in a postseason game. Dating back to the 2007 season, Brady is 4-3 in the playoffs with 16 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, but those numbers are helped greatly by his six-TD performance in the Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos Jan. 14.
News -- January 2012
1/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Want to frustrate Tom Brady : The New York Giants defense will be looking to pressure New England Patriots QB Tom Brady frequently in Super Bowl XLVI, even...[+] if it doesn't equate to sacks. 'I think it starts with hitting him, even when you dont actually get sacks, just keeping people around him so he cant step up,' DL Justin Tuck said. 'I think he gets a little frustrated when he has to go to his second or third receivers.'
1/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady vows to play better : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady privately told owner Robert Kraft in the locker room following the AFC Championship Game that...[+] he will play better in Super Bowl XLVI. Brady was openly critical of his performance. 'I'm always trying to play better. Every player on this team is trying to play better every week,' Brady said. 'I'm glad we won that game, glad we're sitting in this position now. I think a lot of guys played really well and that's what it is going to take again this week. I always have private conversations with Mr. Kraft, but they're supposed to be private. I guess they're not.'
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady still bothered by SB XLII loss: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Monday, Jan. 23, the team's loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII has stayed with...[+] him four years later. 'As time goes on, I still can't watch highlights from that game, that's just the way it is,' Brady said. 'You get to the end and we had a great opportunity there and really squandered it because we didn't play our very best.'
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady still critical of performance : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Monday, Jan. 23, during a radio interview that he did not get much sleep following his...[+] performance in the AFC Championship Game. Brady said his interception intended for WR Matt Slater was a play that mostly kept him up.
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady, Bill Belichick heading to another Super Bowl: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady are the first coach-quarterback combination to win five conference...[+] championships in the Super Bowl era.
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady among best passers in postseason history: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has amassed 5,009 passing yards in the postseason, good for fourth most in the Super Bowl era....[+]
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady ties a postseason record : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady tied former NFL QB Joe Montana with 16 postseason victories after the team's victory in the...[+] AFC Championship game.
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady disapproves of his AFC Championship Game performance: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 22 of 36 passes for 239 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in the AFC Championship...[+] Game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Jan. 22. He was able to run for a touchdown score. 'I sucked pretty bad today,' Brady said. Despite disapproval of his performance, he is headed to the Super Bowl again. He is just the second QB to lead his team to five Super Bowls, joining former Denver Broncos QB John Elway.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady off injury report: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 20, and has been taken off the injury...[+] report for the AFC Championship game.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady dismisses injury talk : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) downplayed any concern about him sitting out practice earlier in the week with what...[+] the team classified as a left shoulder ailment and was a full participant in the team's session Thursday, Jan. 19. 'It's not the first practice I've missed over the years,' Brady said. 'Coming off a game on Saturday or Sunday, you're just doing everything you can to be prepared. When Coach (Bill Belichick) feels it's best to do other things to get yourself ready, that's what you do. You can still use all that time very wisely. You're not lounging around taking naps or anything like that. You're just putting in extra work and make sure you're getting prepared.'
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady will return to practiceNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) said he will take part in practice Thursday, Jan. 19....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) said he will take part in practice Thursday, Jan. 19.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Not commenting on Tom Brady: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he would not get into specifics regarding QB Tom Brady's (shoulder) health...[+] status. Belichick would only say he hopes Brady takes part in practice Thursday, Jan. 19.
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady misses practice : Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 18, because...[+] of a left shoulder injury.
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Defense will try to disguise looks : The Baltimore Ravens defense will try to disguise pre-snap looks in hopes of confusing New England Patriots QB Tom Brady in the...[+] AFC Championship Game. 'You can't be a wooden Indian in there, like a stick figure,' LB Jarret Johnson said. 'You've got to disguise, you've got to move.'
1/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady finishes with six TD passes in playoff win: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 26 of 34 passes for 363 yards, six touchdowns and an interception in the Divisional...[+] Round playoff game loss against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Jan. 14. The yardage total was a postseason career high for Brady, and it was his first 300-yard passing game at home in the playoffs. It is also his first 300-yard postseason performance since 2005, when he also eclipsed the mark against the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Playoff Round on the road. He tied the NFL postseason playoff mark, joining former Oakland Raiders QB Daryle Lamonica and Hall of Fame QB Steve Young, with six touchdown passes.
1/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady sets NFL record in first half: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady finished the first half of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos...[+] Saturday, Jan. 14, with five touchdown passes to set an NFL record. His five touchdown passes are the most in NFL history in a half in a postseason game. The five TDs are also a career-high for Brady in the postseason, and he has 30 more minutes to go.
1/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady practicesNew England Patriots WR Tom Brady (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 11....[+]New England Patriots WR Tom Brady (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 11.
1/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | All players available: The New England Patriots had full participation in the portion of practice open to the media Tuesday, Jan. 10, including QB Tom...[+] Brady (shoulder), OG Logan Mankins (knee) and OT Sebastian Vollmer (toe).
1/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady eager to work with Josh McDaniels : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said he's looking forward to working again with new coaching assistant Josh McDaniels as the...[+] team prepares for their Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos. McDaniels formerly served as head coach for the Broncos. 'He obviously has some inside information on that team and those players because he coached them,' Brady said. 'I haven't seen Josh yet, so I really don't know. l think coach Belichick has a pretty good idea of what he's going to want Josh to do.'
1/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady earns honor New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Month....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Month.
1/3Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Bludgeon Bills: One of the most common complaints about the 2011 New England Patriots that doesn't involve their defensive ineptitude is their...
1/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady throws three TDs: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 23-for-35 for 338 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 17 against the Buffalo...[+] Bills.
News -- December 2011
12/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady should not be limited: Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) should not be limited from game action by his sprained...[+] left shoulder. Brady's handle of the injury is a matter of 'pain control,' according to a source.
12/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Expect Tom Brady to play in Week 17 : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (neck) is fully expected to play in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills, according to league sources....[+] Brady suffered a 'typical ding' to his shoulder in Week 16, although it's not something the team really is concerned with at this time. Barring an unforeseen issue with the shoulder, both Brady and the team expect him to play.
12/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady limitedNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was officially listed as limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 29....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was officially listed as limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
12/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady to miss practice: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) will miss practice due to a left shoulder injury Thursday, Dec. 29, but the team...[+] still expects him to play in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills.
12/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady injury update : Following the team's Week 16 game, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was seen dressing slowly at his locker and seemed...[+] to be cautious with his non-throwing left shoulder. According to one report, Brady had X-rays after the game to check for a separation and was told he was 'all set.' Officially, the Patriots said Brady missed practice Wednesday, Dec. 28, for non-injury related reasons. However, it's likely just the Patriots managing one of their most important assets.
12/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady taking care of the football: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady threw 10 interceptions in the first eight games of the season. However, Brady has thrown just...[+] one interception during the team's seven-game winning streak.
12/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady earns honor New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16.
12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady plays well New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 27-for-46 for 304 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 27-for-46 for 304 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16.
12/19Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Dump Denver: It was a big day in the NFL. The hopeless Colts, who haven't enjoyed the sweet taste of victory since four time MVP...
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tiquan Underwood feels he could have run better route: New England Patriots WR Tiquan Underwood feels he could have run a better route on a pass which was intercepted in Week 14 against...[+] the Washington Redskins. The play was what sparked a heated exchange between QB Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. 'It happens. It's just part of the game,' Underwood said of the argument. 'We're all passionate about our jobs and what we do. It's very intense, especially on game day.'
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady talks about playing in Denver: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Monday, Dec. 12, that playing in Denver is noticeable at first. 'The years that I've played...[+] out there, maybe the first five minutes of the game I think you feel a little bit of the mile-high air,' Brady said. 'But after that, it's football.' The Patriots meet the Denver Broncos in Week 15.
12/12Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Rip Redskins: One week after scraping out a narrow win against the winless Colts, the Patriots made it intersting again today against the...
12/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady has praise for Tim Tebow : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Monday, Dec. 12, QB Tim Tebow is not only a threat running the football but has shown improvement...[+] throwing as well. 'Everyone says he struggles throwing the ball. What I saw last night, he had no problems throwing the ball,' Brady said. 'He threw the ball extremely well when I was watching.'
12/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady takes responsibility for argument : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Bill OBrien had a dispute after Bradys red-zone interception in...[+] the fourth quarter of the team's Week 14 game. Following the game, Brady acknowledged he deserved to receive criticism from O'Brien for the play. 'I threw a pretty bad interception,' Brady said. 'There are probably a long line of coaches and players that were pretty pissed at me after that, but Billy got to me first. He let me have it. I deserved it.'
12/4Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Clip Colts: Heading into the fourth quarter, the Patriots were coasting. They'd thoroughly routed their winless rivals and, armed...
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady tosses two TDsNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 29-for-38 for 289 yards and two touchdowns in Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 29-for-38 for 289 yards and two touchdowns in Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
12/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Tom Brady credits Aaron Rodgers : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said he has watched games of Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers this season and believes Rodgers...[+] is having a year for the ages. 'The way Aarons playing, its impossible to play the quarterback position any better than he is playing it right now,' Brady said.
11/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady to face old nemesis in Week 13: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady will face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13, although he wont be going up against QB Peyton...[+] Manning (neck). In his past six career meetings with the Colts, Brady is averaging 265 yards passing, and he has at least two touchdown passes in five of those six outings. The Colts rank 18th in passing defense, allowing 238.7 yards per game with 19 TD passes allowed through 11 games.
11/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady looks to rectify slow starts by offense: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and the offense have started slowly in recent games, and they look to rectify that in Week 12...[+] against the Philadelphia Eagles. 'We can execute a lot better than we've been executing,' Brady said. 'There's no question about that.' Since New England's Oct. 2 game against Oakland, the offense has averaged just 9.3 points in the first half of the next six games. Over the first four games, the team averaged 250 yards in the first half of games, as opposed to just 169 yards over the past six.
11/22Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Crush Chiefs: "It's not how you start; it's how you finish."
Last night, the Patriots proved this old saying still rings true by shaking...
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady targeting tight ends : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady targeted TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez 10 times out of 14 pass attempts in the first...[+] half of Week 11. The tight ends ultimately accounted for 51.9 percent of Brady's pass targets in the game.
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady thrived with playaction pass : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady threw for 135 of his 234 yards and both of his touchdown passes in Week 11 off of playaction....[+]
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady throws for 234 yards, two TDs: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 15 of 27 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 11 against...[+] the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 21. He also ran twice for 10 yards and lost a fumble. Brady has two or more TD passes in nine of his 10 starts, and at least one scoring strike in each game this season.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady dealing with elbow injury: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (elbow) has been dealing with a bone bruise in his right arm near the elbow since being hit...[+] against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 16, according to two league sources. The injury is minor and one that should improve and even clear up completely as the season goes along.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady handled blitz well in Week 10: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was 10 of 14 passing with one touchdown against the New York Jets' blitz in the team's Week...[+] 10 game.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady accomplishes a pair of milestones : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady passed for 329 yards in Week 10, the 40th time he reached the 300-yard mark in a regular-season...[+] game, breaking a tie with former NFL QB Joe Montana for eighth on the NFL's list. Brady also joined New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees as the only players to throw for 3,000 yards in their team's first nine games. Brees also accomplished the feat this season.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady throws for 329 yards, three TDs: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 26 of 39 passes for 329 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 10 against...[+] the New York Jets. He also ran three times for two yards.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady, Bill Belichick set NFL record: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick picked up their 117th victory together in Week 10 against the...[+] New York Jets, surpassing Miami Dolphins Hall of Famers QB Dan Marino and head coach Don Shula, who had 116 wins together.
11/11SpreadStumpers: NFL Season Props Update: Below are the updated season NFL props and a sweeeeeet prop about Nickelback! (sorry…) Good luck! Odds to win the Super...
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady wants chemistry with Chad Ochocinco : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said during a radio interview Monday, Nov. 7, that he still has confidence in WR Chad Ochocinco,...[+] even though Ochocinco has yet to adapt to the team's offense. 'We make improvements every week,' Brady said. 'It's just a matter of us ultimately getting it done in the game. Every week there's more confidence in what we're doing with him, and with him and me. It's just a matter of us getting out there and doing it on the field.' Ochocinco has just nine catches for 136 yards and no scores for the season. He was held without a catch and targeted just five times in Week 9.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Two win streaks snapped in Week 9 : The New England Patriots' loss to the New York Giants in Week 9 ended two significant streaks: the team's 20-game home winning...[+] streak, and QB Tom Brady's personal 31-game home winning streak. The last time the Patriots lost a game at Gillette Stadium in which Brady had started was Nov. 12, 2006.
9/21Bolt Beat: An Outbreak of Fake Injuries: All of a sudden the NFL is turning into a soccer match. In order to slow the other team down, players have to lie on the floor...
9/16Bolt Beat: So, Here we are..: To begin, I’ve been away for a while, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about this weekend in Foxboro....
9/15Bolt Beat: Morning Dump: Today’s dump is really full of notes on the tight ends of this game. Both the New England writers and the San Diego writers...
9/14Bolt Beat: Morning Dump: WEEEEE!!! That is how I go down water slides! Just like Tom Brady! Recap of yesterday’s work: We officially signed Ogemdi...
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady injury update: The surgically-repaired right foot of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) is expected to be fully healed for the coming season....[+] Brady underwent surgery on his right foot Jan. 20 to relieve a stress fracture, and a source close to the situation said a recent exam showed that the non-displaced fracture of his navicular bone is bridging - an indication that the necessary healing is occurring to permit a complete and healthy return to the field.
News -- April 2011
4/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Depth at quarterback: New England Patriots rookie QB Ryan Mallett will be able to sit buried on the depth chart and be afforded time to learn the system....[+] QB Tom Brady is firmly entrenched as the starter, and Brian Hoyer has shown promise as his backup. The Patriots also have Jonathan Crompton, who was a fifth-round selection in 2010, on the roster. Hoyer is entering the final year of his contract, so if he plays well during the preseason the Patriots could look to shop him to another team if there is interest around the NFL.
4/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady cautions Nate Solder: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady cautioned OT Nate Solder, the team's first-round draft pick this year, that the transition to...[+] the NFL isn't always an easy one. 'It's hard for a rookie to come in and play a big role. Those rookies have a lot to learn, not only learning the playbook, but learning what it means to be a professional player. This is your job now. He's going to be yelled at probably more than anybody on the field,' Solder said.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Lockout ended, league seeks stay and appeal: Continuing previous reports, the NFL lockout has been halted by U.S. District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson granted a preliminary...[+] injunction to the NFL players in their motion. Nelson said she was swayed by the players' argument that the two-month-old lockout was causing irreparable harm to the players' careers. The NFL will immediately seek a request for a stay of the ruling until arguments can be made before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, which has its headquarters in St. Louis. 'We believe that federal law bars injunctions in labor disputes. We are confident that the Eight Circuit will agree. But we also believe that this dispute will inevitably end with a collective bargaining agreement, which would be in the best interests of the players, clubs and fans. We can reach a fair agreement only if we continue negotiations toward that goal,' the league said. The NFL and players' association met four times with U.S. Judge Magistrate Arthur Boylan after Nelson ordered additional mediation between the two sides. The two sides, per Nelson's approval, were given a break last week and were not scheduled to resume mediation until May 16. How the ruling impacts an estimated 500 free agents and other player transactions remains uncertain. If the ruling stands, it is not clear what will happen next because the CBA has expired. How the free-agent market, trades and offseason workouts would be handled is unknown at this time. The antitrust lawsuit remains pending, as the lead plaintiffs include QBs Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
4/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady throwing: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) was throwing passes during a recent workout and did not have a boot on his foot, reports...[+] Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald.
News -- March 2011
3/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady still using walking boot: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) is still wearing a walking boot but is still expected to be ready for preseason, reports...[+] Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald.
3/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Three QBs leading anti-trust action against league: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning have agreed to be...[+] plaintiffs in a pending anti-trust action if the union decertifies from the league, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady wins MVP award: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named The Associated Press Most Valuable Player award for the 2010 season, reports...[+] The Associated Press. Brady received all 50 first place votes, become the first MVP to win unanimously.
2/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady named AP Offensive Player of the Year: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was named The Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year Tuesday, Feb. 1, reports Barry Wilner,...[+] of The Associated Press. It is his second time winning the award in the past four seasons. 'To me it comes down to mental toughness and determination of the players and coaches,' Brady said.
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady may not be ready for offseason workouts: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) may not be ready to participate in offseason workouts or minicamps because of his foot...[+] surgery but should be ready for training camp, reports Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady should be ready for camp: Updating previous reports, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) should be ready for the start of training camp if he does...[+] not face any complications from his foot surgery, reports Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady will miss Pro Bowl: Updating previous reports, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) will not play in the 2010 Pro Bowl because of his injured...[+] foot, according to The Associated Press.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Matt Cassel headed to the Pro Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel will replace injured New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) on the AFC Pro Bowl roster as...[+] an alternate, reports Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady to have foot surgery: Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) is expected to undergo foot surgery Thursday, Jan. 20, according...[+] to a source close to the situation, reports Shira Springer and Monique Walker, of The Boston Globe. The procedure will address a lingering stress fracture in the right foot of the star quarterback. It's uncertain how long he'll need to recover, but he is likely out for the Pro Bowl.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady planning to play in Pro Bowl: Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) is planning on playing in the 2011 Pro Bowl despite of his...[+] foot injury, a source told Monique Walker, of The Boston Globe.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady unsure about Pro Bowl participation: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) has not decided if he will play in the 2011 Pro Bowl, reports Tom E. Curran, of CSNNE.com....[+]
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady has stress fracture: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (foot) has been dealing with an ongoing stress fracture that predates the 2010 season, sources...[+] told Tom E. Curran, of CSNNE.com. The injury is more of a condition that flares up significantly at times.
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Kris Jenkins gives Tom Brady a verbal shot: New York Jets DL Kris Jenkins (knee), on season-ending Injured Reserve, took a shot Monday, Jan. 17, at New England Patriots QB...[+] Tom Brady, reports Rich Cimini, of ESPNNewYork.com. He called Brady the 'Pretty Boy' quarterback. 'You can do little stuff (during games), but it's hard because you have the Brady Rules now,' Jenkins said. 'You can't touch him. At the end of the day, if you're cocky and you have special rules and stuff, no one wants to hear it. Be quiet. Shut up, just keep it to yourself, if you've got special rules. If this was back in the day, when Lawrence Taylor could hit you, when we were allowed to hit you, hit you the way Derrick Thomas would, I don't think he'd be running around, acting like that.'
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Wes Welker benching not issue in loss: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said during a radio appearance Monday, Jan. 17, that the benching of WR Wes Welker for the teams...[+] first offensive series did not affect the outcome of their playoff loss to the New York Jets, according to Steve Silva, of The Boston Globe. 'That has no bearing on the way that we played as a team ... I don't know, I don't think it has any effect on the game. What has the most effect on the game is the way that we played,' Brady said.
1/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady throws for 299 yards in playoff game: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady went 29-for-45 for 299 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the team's Divisional Round...[+] playoff game against the New York Jets, according to The Associated Press.
1/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady practices Friday, probable for playoff game: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder, foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 14, and is listed as probable for...[+] the team's Divisional Round playoff game.
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady practices Thursday: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder, foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 13, reports Ian Rapoport, of...[+] the Boston Herald.
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady named Sporting News top offensive player: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named the Sporting News Offensive Player of the Year, according to Rick Klauer, of...[+] the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
1/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Antonio Cromartie joins war of words: New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie got into the war of words before the AFC Divisional Round playoff game Sunday, Jan. 16, calling...[+] New England Patriots QB Tom Brady an expletive, reports The Associated Press. 'I've been called worse,' Brady said Wednesday, Jan. 12. 'I'm sure there's a long list of people who feel that way.'
1/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady practices WednesdayNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder, foot) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 12....[+]New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder, foot) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 12.