October 8, 2008 Tedy Bruschi was limited to only 11 of 50 defensive plays in last Sunday's win over San Francisco due to the use of several sub packages, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:The Patriots played five different packages: the base 3-4, a 3-3-5 nickel, a 4-2-5 nickel, a 1-4-6 dime, and a 2-4-6 dime, and had assigned specific players to each package. While Bruschi was limited, he still racked up 27 tackles (nine solo) this season, and should remain on rosters in IDP leagues.
September 22, 2008 Tedy Bruschi suffered an undisclosed injury in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to Miami, according to the Boston Globe. He was replaced by rookie Gary Guyton, but returned on the final play of the third quarter.
Our View:Bruschi should be fine, especially with a bye in Week 4. He is off to a solid start with 24 tackles (seven solo) over the first three games of the season.
April 1, 2008 NFL owners voted 25-7 late this morning to approve a resolution to allow a communication device for a defensive player, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It gives a degree of equity to the defense," Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said. "You're still going to have to be prepared to signal in calls. It might enable some young players do more, earlier. We have had to play a lot of young linebackers. It will help young players be a more integral part of the defense (because they can be instructed from sideline)." Each offensive and defensive team is now permitted to have one player on the field with a speaker in his helmet.
February 29, 2008 The New England Patriots and veteran linebacker Tedy Bruschi have agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract, according to the Boston Globe. Bruschi, who will return for his 13th season with the club, led the team in tackles (99) last year.
February 28, 2008 Tedy Bruschi has decided that he will play at least two more seasons with the New England Patriots, this according to a report on the AP. The report is still unofficial, but he should sign the contract on Friday at which time the details should be announced.
