Tedy Bruschi
Tedy Bruschi
Tedy Lacap Bruschiis a former professional American football player who was a linebacker in the National Football Leaguefor thirteen seasons. He played college football for the University of Arizona, and was a two-time consensus All-American. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and played his entire professional career with the Patriots. Bruschi won three Super Bowls and was a two-time All-Pro selection...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth9 June 1973
CitySan Francisco, CA
absolutely cent jump per positive road traumatic unless
It was a traumatic experience, ... It's a long road back. So I'm not going to jump back in unless I'm absolutely 100 per cent positive I'm ready. And I am.
believe except pads possibly putting ready
I've been doing everything I could possibly do except for putting the pads on, ... 'I had to make myself ready first and I believe I did that.
heard people talked
I've talked with a lot of people and heard a lot of opinions,
conclusion since
This isn't my decision, this is our decision, ... I wouldn't do this to my wife. She's been with me since the beginning. We've come to this conclusion together.
hospital hours people save stroke three understand
The thing that people don't understand is you have three hours once you think you are experiencing a stroke to do something about it. If you can get to the hospital right away, you can get a clot-busting drug that could save your life.
absolutely complete jump knew percent run workouts
After I was able to complete workouts and run the conditioning workouts over and over again, I knew this was going to happen, ... I'm not going to jump into something without being absolutely 100 percent positive. And I am.
individual jobs
I can play linebacker, that's all, ... We all have our own individual jobs to do and, right now, we all have to get better at doing them.
offensive
I feel I can play linebacker. That's all that I can do, ... I can't play cornerback. I can't play safety. I can't play offensive line.
years knowing guy
I'm definitely playing next year. That's my ace in the hole. It's a little hard to sit back and watch the guys [this season], but it's easier knowing I've got something to look forward to.
team believe healthy
I couldn't let how the team was doing affect my mindset on my rehabilitation because I sort of believe I had to take it upon myself that my rehabilitation and getting myself 100 percent healthy had to be first and foremost, before the team, in my mind,
football player football-player
I'm a football player by trade. That's what I do, ... So I did everything I could to make myself a football player again.
healing live-your-life want
There was a time in my recuperation and healing where I just had to tell myself it is just time to get up and live your life the way you want to live,
games important week
The week preceding the game is just as important, if not more important, to prepare yourself mentally to make sure you know the ins and outs of the opposition. It's all about getting ready for Jacksonville. It's a one-game season.