No details from Tom Brady

Is it just me but is Brady turning into an ass? he doesnt seem like the cool guy he used to be.

With so little info on Brady's injury rehab, it will be interesting to see how the Pats handle Cassel. If there are major concerns about Brady's knee, maybe Cassel might not be gone after all? Read the tea leaves for us Mike. That's what they pay you the big blog bucks for!

It's just you. He is the same Tom Brady. He is carefully NOT throwing any gasoline on any fires, and reporters are looking for stuff. We totally fell out of a tree and landed in a pile of money when we got him. What a guy to build your franchise on.

Rick - It's just you.
EVERYONE knows how Belichick feels about commenting on injuries, Brady is just doing what BB said. He's doing exactly what his coach/boss told him to do.

He talked about the charitable foundation, praised Matt Cassel, praised his teammates... what else is he supposed to do?

The thing about Tom is its never been about him, or how he is feeling, its always been about the team. He doesn't need to tell anyone how his knee is, as long as his team wins. I'm sure once the season is over we will have a clear picture of how is knee is, and if he'll be ready for the opener.

Are we sure that wasnt an interview with BB?? Way to give us a little insight Tommy!! Get healthy soon playa!

Ya hes an ass for doing the Salvation Army Holiday Party tonight at Gillette Stadium.

No, maybe you're the ass?

Yeah, what an ass! Participating in a charity event and THEN deflecting attention away from himself and on to his team.

Did some one say he's not as cool as he used to be? WHAT?...... is this because he was asked a stupid golf question and he said it was too cold? Tom is and always will be a total class act!

I will be 59 next year. When I grow up I want to be just like Tom Brady. Wisdom,loyalty, dedication selflessness and class all rolled into one package.

Rick, it's just you. Brady was being himself, reminding everybody that the story was the charity event and the team, not him.

If anyone is an ass, its the media that were continually asking for injury news, trying to break a story, when the real story was the charity event. damn sharks!

He is turning into an ass. Belichick has trained him well, in his image and likeness.

Since they're covering up for each other on Spygate, why should it be any other way?

He is the classiest guy in the league, playing on the most successful organizatoin in football. He will probably own his own team one day, and continue showing all sports fans and writers what else goes on besides playing in football games. He is a true class act, not a class ass... Get a clue!

Rick = ass

Why did Brady show up at the event? He's basically been a no show since preseason. No modeling jobs this week? Couldn't get an appointment for a bikini wax? Was the bimbo he's dating off sulking in Rio?

Need help cleaning that egg off your face Rick?

Winner... PERIOD. Look up the word winner in the dictionary and there he is.

#1 Dick -- I mean Rick

Brady praised Cassell, praised his teammates, was humble, was at a charity event and followed BB's policy on comments on injuries.

What in the world did you read from this interview that leads you to believe he is an ass? Can you read? Or is it just your processing of simple information that is severely defective. Are you mentally retarded ? if so, I have sympathy for you but you still should run your comments by a 3rd grader before posting.

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Tom Brady is so miserable. I'm surprised he didn't have a hoody pulled over hs head as usual. God forbid anyone talks to him. They should ask him why he hasn't been at Gillette once this season supporting his teamates since his injury

It's you Rick! We miss you Tom!

True Pats fans don't have short memories. We will never forget the greatness of Tom Brady on and off the field. This guy is one of the top 10 athletes ever to dress in a Boston uniform, we are blessed to be able to watch him bring us championships. He will be back and, I believe, better than ever. We'll be right back on top, and all those people who are saying to trade him and to keep Cassel will look like the morons they are.

Thomas Brady is do a good job with rehabilitating himself you are all a bunch of cats who does not like Santa There is a good chance of snow tomorrow

I hate hearing Tom Brady talk these days. He never says anything interesting, and everything he does say comes out like it was programmed into his brain. I hate to say it, but Tom Brady sounds brainwashed. What's next, Scientology?

What would the 'cool guy' have said during that interview? I'm just curious because Harvard is so lame it doesn't even offer Cool 101 or even a minor in coolness.

Rick you are a moron. How I wish you didn't start off this post with your stupid comment and waste my time even writing. I don't read about any of the other injured players attending...he's there becuase he is cool

Tom Brady is a complete class act and I very much look forward to a "quarterback controversy" in the 2009 training camp. We should all be so lucky. Furthermore if the Pats go 11-5 and don't make the playoffs it will just fire the entire organization up for 2009. Also if they go 11-5 Coach Belichick should be Coach of the Year in the NFL.

Quarterback went down life shattered
Reiss's Pieces good
Fruit loops and oreo cookie better

Tom Brady is so pathetic. What an arrogant jerk. Belicheat has trained hin well - don't ask, don't tell! Did you see the pic - he looks like he is wasting away. That model has him by the b*lls and has him looking like an manorexic model. Who cares about him anymore. I bet he doesn't make it back next season.

Rick,

I think you've turned (?) into an ass with that first comment.

Tom? Tom who? I bet Matt Cassel was at the holiday party tossing nerf footballs to needy kids too! Did anyone get an interview with Matt? Don't forget, he can throw on the run better than that other guy. And he doesn't have an annoying GF who makes him carry her shopping bags on a bum foot. Go Matt Go. You are the future of the franchise!

Hey Big D, are you even a sports fan? Tom Brady? Supporting his teamates? Who was supporting his teamates while driving down the field for 3 superbowls? Uhhh....you can't do it much better than Brady, even behind a mike.

"They should ask him why he hasn't been at Gillette once this season supporting his teamates since his injury?"

Tom Brady is the man, how anyone can say any different blows my mind. He's there for charity work and deflects attention from himself but people still hate. Is it because he's not in your face saying controversial comments distracting the current team? He respects his team, the fans, and more importantly his coach. He'll be back next year and the league better watch out. Above all, Toms a competitor and is going to want to prove himself next year. In his second year with this offense I'm already thinking super bowl and have no doubt he can deliver.

Rick I wish we were in High school, i'd "bowl" you in the men's urinal.

He's not an ass, just the guy who made New England a dynasty. He won 3 Super Bowls for us, that's all. Holy crap the memory in this town is short.

#29 go back to your struggling NY teams pages...

I don't want to be that guy but i tore my acl and my doctor is the doctor for the pats and he said that Brady rushed the surgry and that he saw Brady's knee the other day and that it look awful. These were not the words i wanted to hear. I hope that he was lying to me but i don't know

Johnathan you discust me they cannot win the souperbowl they lack a five letter word called DEFENSE

Rick, what are you talking about? You knew he wouldn't offer details. Guy back our team and rising QB 100%. He's stayed out of sight as not to add distraction. Class act all the way.

You know what? Brady is an ass. There's no reason he couldn't and shouldn't be on the sidelines and participating as part of the team. Hell, the Steelers put Charlie Batch on IR and he's been there all season, even after they signed Leftwich. Brady would just rather be off being trendy than helping out "his" team. If anything the Pats have shown this year is that it's obviously the system (and the cheating) and not the QB that leads to the victories. Best of luck to Cassel and his future free agent deal.

Rick is a jets fan

I think he's an ass too Rick, don't let the others bother you. Ever since he has not been playing football he has not been at a Pats game. He dresses like an urban male model these days. His dating a supermodel has made his life become a public spectacle. Let's see if he's as good as he was before

Rick...it's just you!

Tom Brady is a class act. The reason he has not been at the games is because he is told not to go. Too much of a distraction!

So what exactly is a "cool guy" suppose to say?

How lucky are we to have him?

John and all of the other bum-kissers should ask the employees around Fenway about the night Tom Terrific and his entourage in the lower box seats on the 1st base side order ed $300 worth of food and drink over the evening from the runner and then stiff the poor girl without a tip.

Sure, if not the best QB in the history of the NFL he's definitely on the short list, but off the field he can still act like a cad.

Wow, I've read a lot of crap here. Why do I waste my time? Well to see just how challenged the public really is. I guess that's what happens when the gov't doesn't invest in education.

Brady is the best quarterback ever. He's done more with less and has been the key player in the patriots owning all the major winning streaks in the league. But I must say White Cassel has stepped up and has done something even Tom hasn't and that's thrown consecutive 400 yard games. I'm proud of Matt. He has poise. Something Brady has had since day one. Matt has learned from the best. But it's on the defense now. The offense has proven itself. The sad state of our secondary and the fact that we can't get off the field on 3rd and long is going to kill us, especially if we lose an overtime coin toss (JETS, ahem!). I feel we can fill the gaps and stop the run but our secondary is bad news. Belichick has done nothing to replace the cornerbacks or beef up the secondary in the off season. We signed Lynch and I think we could use him but then cut him. Why? God only knows.
I do have that kernel of doubt with Brady. He already has it all and was so close to football immortality. The fact that he lost still sits with him. It's either going to motivate him or eat him alive. But I can say this, I was at the game on the fateful day he got creamed and he looked lathargic in the pocket. Like he would rather be somewhere else. He didn't seem to have the bounce in his step. He seemed beat up and defeated. This coming from a huge Tom Brady fan. Lets hope he proves me wrong and posts another perfect season. If not, I wouldn't blame him for moving to Napa and enjoying the wine capital of North America for the rest of time.

You really believe he's injured....wow, suckers

"They should ask him why he hasn't been at Gillette once this season supporting his teamates since his injury?"

what, because he's not on the sidelines, he's not supporting his teammates?
jackass

my question is, where is he on the sidelines during games? Bledsoe was always there visibly being supportive after his injury.

"I don't want to be that guy but i tore my acl and my doctor is the doctor for the pats and he said that Brady rushed the surgry and that he saw Brady's knee the other day and that it look awful."

Wow - that's illegal... you just threw your doctor under the bus

LIAR

rick, it IS you...you're the ass.

Geez, Louise, why don't you guys relax. Brady answered the questions he was asked. It's Christmas, it's the Salvation Army, he played with kids, he praised his team, he was polite... how many more dots do the lunkheads need connected for them to realize that Brady is a class act.

And oh yeah, God bless us everyone (even Giants' fans).

OK, ozfree.
You insult everone here's intelligence by saying we're all stupid, then you say it's because the government doesn't spend enough on education. Really? Have you looked into how much the government spends on each child every year? Have you looked at what the countries that outperform our kids on tests spend on their kids? Have you looked at the schools that do so much more with less? I didn't think so.
The rest of your arguements follow with the same kind of non-logic.
If you don't like this place, don't come back. It's that simple.

his kid will be missing 50% on xmas morning. no, seriously, he's a real cool guy. cool like a barium enema.

Tom Brady has not shown up to work this entire season except for the first game and yet he still gets paid millions of dollars. That to me my friends is not a class act but a whipped boy. He is wrapped around Gieseles' little finger. All of you Brady fanatics would be fired if you stopped going to work because of a knee injury so lets get real here idiots. Wow he showed up at a charity event what did that cost the New England Patriots 5 million dollars. It would have been helpful to have the pretty boy around during the season helping out Cassel and the offensive idiot coordinator but he chose to stay away. Then he refuses to answer million dollar questions that we all would like to know the answers to. He should just retire if this is all too much.

good one there dave, explain?

Pedro...

"Top Ten"???

try: "Top Two"

Wow all this hate! And no im not a Jets fan im a huge Pats fan!!

What im trying to say is that he doesnt seem to be the tom brady that was jumping up and down like a little kid hugging drew bledsoe at the end of the super bowl brady. He seems to be too into himself now at times. let me give u an example what about the super bowl pregame when they showed eli run by brady and give him a tap on the shoulder. brady just stared him down and u can say all u want bout him being mentally preparing but what's a wave or head nod gonna do? at least be acknowledging . he seems like every interview he does he is so annoyed and pissed of at doing it, then why does he bother?nobody makes him do it

and to the guy who said he wishes i went to high school with him all i can say is bring it biatch!

Why was this blog post on Tom Brady? The event tonight at Gillette Stadium was a Salvation Army Christmas party hosted by the Patriots for about 200 underprivileged children. That's the media for you, turning a great story about children having the night of their life at Gillette Stadium into news about Tom Brady's knee.

"#1 Dick -- I mean Rick

Brady praised Cassell, praised his teammates, was humble, was at a charity event and followed BB's policy on comments on injuries.

What in the world did you read from this interview that leads you to believe he is an ass? Can you read? Or is it just your processing of simple information that is severely defective. Are you mentally retarded ? if so, I have sympathy for you but you still should run your comments by a 3rd grader before posting."

Rick is giving mentally ill children a bad name....

Tom Brady is rehabbing from an ACL, and that takes time. Jumping to conclusions is foolish. Tom came out knowing that questions would be asked that he cannot and should not and will not answer. Time is his best ally. Why not simply wish the man well and thank him for making a dynasty and stop guessing when answers are not available. We will all know at some point. The best guide will be how Casselo's situation is handled. If Cassel gets an extended contract, Brady may not be available for a while. Bellichick will not give his position away... and BRADY certainly can't. Happy holidays Tom and all Pat's fans.
Larry

He looks so skinny! The poor guy, you can tell that infection took a lot out of him.

I love reading people saying, "where has Tom been the whole season?"
Can anyone actually give the games where injured QBs are on the sidelines? Batch? Where? I haven't seen him. Injured QBs aren't allowed on the sidelines. Find another excuse. Keep digging. You won't find anything.

Cassel is just showing how overrated Brady is. Anyone can plug in to that system and be successful, even a college backup like Cassel.

Pats should trade Brady now and sign Cassel long term.

One last question, for Pats fans. Does 18-1 still hurt?

Rick #1: Tom Brady is a class act. You are a pathetic loser.
Rick #2: The reason he's not on the sidelines is because it would be a side show circus. Tom is supporting the team personally, they're not a bunch of pu$$ies who need him to hold their hand between plays. And who gives a rats a$$ if Charlie Batch is on the sidelines while on injured reserve.

SFPatsfan, you're an idiot
he's been working out at Gillette for a while now... Cassell has said on more than one occasion that he and Brady talk 3 or 5 days a week...

get your facts straight.

and Rick - no, I don't think he is an ass... I think he is doing exactly what his boss has told him to do, and saying nothing... who cares if he acknowledges Eli Manning?? Seriously, are you going to think less of him because he doesn't blow a kiss at Sheila Manning??

I was in the salvation store in Chelsea last week and saw the rush on a pile of used blankets.Why don't the media give that a little play? It was a charity event for people in real need.The media used the opp to sniff around for some gossip.Tom handled himself with class,The media showed no class at all.I hope they got a free meal on the Krafts tab.

I can't believe I'm seeing so many Pats fans getting negative on Tom Brady. If we had Brady right now we would be mopping up the AFC and likely be a #1 or #2 seed.

The guy is doing what he needs to get back on the field, I have no doubt about it. I think he is going to come back hungrier then ever next after seeing what Matt Cassel has done for the Patriots this year.

Also, I wonder if Brady decided to show up since the current starter in Cassel was probably still in CA as his dad's funeral was today. Jeeze guys, maybe he thought he needed to be there to give the kids something special, maybe Kraft or Belichick asked him to come.

Don't be so hard on Brady. He's only done everything to make this franchise what it is and been a true Patriot the entire way.

To IC Onoclast--
No, it's unlikely Matt Cassel would have been able to attend the Salvation Army event since his father's funeral was Tuesday in California.

Obviously, a lot of you don't read Mike Reiss's columns or listen to Matt Cassel's interviews, because it has been reported multiple times that Tom Brady has been in regular contact with Matt every week providing support and discussing strategy. He's been back at Gillette rehabbing for the past month at least and talks/texts with his teammates regularly. He's always been about the team and not distracting from what they are doing. When he's at a charity event, he steers the conversation away from himself and toward the charity. Do you see Rodney Harrison or Laurence Maroney on the sidelines? Bill B doesn't want the IR guys there. If Brady was there, the media would be showing pictures of his knee and his injury on the Jumbotron and then some of you would criticize HIM for garnering attention. He's involved where it's important with his team and the organization and none of this petty nit-picking matters. Good luck to the Pats in their next 2 games and peace to all!!

Hmm, let me think about the reasons why he might not be "jumping up and down like a little kid" any more, Rick. Oh, i thought of one! He's 31 now, not 24! Many people mellow as they age. Are you the same today as you were 7 years ago? As for "nobody makes him do interviews," I guarantee everyone would think he was an ass if he hid from the reporters, because the jilted reporters would make him look that way. Funny how that seems to happen to guys in this town. Brady sounds no different in this interview than Theo Epstein when he's in his perfectly justifiable "stop asking me about stuff I can't answer" mode. Doesn't make him an ass. Get a clue.

As for him not standing on the sidelines to support people, I would really prefer if our star QB with limited mobility due to a leg injury was not put in a position where he could be Charlie Weis'd by somebody from the field of play bowling into him and knocking him over before he could get out of the way. He's safer off the field.

One thing is for sure here, BB deserves a lot more credit for NE's success this decade, much of which everyone's heaped upon Brady. Another thing's for sure: Belichick will not make a sentimental decision this offseason with regards to QB, he will make the best decision for the team, whether that's bringing back a 32 year old future Hall of Famer coming off major knee surgery, or an up and comer who has thrived in the system and improved every single game. Belichick will make the best call for the short term, long term and salary cap health of the team.

What happened to our poor Tom? He looks like a woman dressed him! There's a lesson to you guys. Even if you're not sure what to wear and no matter how much they insist, and we know how much they insist, don't ever let your sister, mother, aunt, niece, grandmother, girlfriend, sister's girlfriend, or gay guy on TV ever ever pick out your clothes. You'll always end up looking like a girl.

the interviewer was rude. who asks someone if they're there for attention? rude.

go brady---rise above this bs.

Tom Brady Rules

There is a mention of him at a Christmas Gala and there have already been 60 + posts about it. He was seen at the Thanksgiving festivities and now this. Always one to give back to the community. Class Act.

Bill Belichick is the real ass in the organization. He has too many rules and guidelines. There shouldn't be any subject matter off limits for him and the team to answer, and they should be answered in complete detail, not in beat around the bush sentances. There's nobody more dispicable than someone who keeps secrets or isn't more than happy to answer questions. Tom was a bit of an ass though, especially since he didn't stay for the whole event, but only made an appearance.

KLD, what the hell is the matter with you? You must have no sense of fashion whatsoever. What would you go to a holiday party in? Jeans and a T-Shirt? Pleated Dockers and a polo shirt? Grow up and get a sense of style. Tom luckily knows how to dress properly. Maybe he actually knows, maybe Giselle helped him, but either way, he is dressed appropriately and fashionably.

Don't you people understand why a coach, an organization, and especially a player would not want to give out details on an injury? You're talking about a contact sport! Photogs in NYC last year got Brady in a boot. You think the Giants D didn't try to capitalize on that? NONE OF OUR BUSINESS, especially as he's out for the season. These questions do not have to be answered until training camp. And how does anyone come away from this calling Brady and ass? The guy tries to keep a low profile and not be a distraction to the team, and he's criticized for it. And while the media might have to ask the questions, he does not have to answer them. Good for him for reminding them that he was there to support the organization and the charity. Geez, people, appreciate what the guy did for New England, respect his privacy, and have a Merry Christmas.

Brady isn't on the sideline for games because he might get hit...and it's not worth the risk of setting him back further.

The Pats would be 14-2 at least with Brady this year. We would've definitely won the Jets, Chargers and Colts games. And probably the Dolphins and maybe even the Steelers in my opinion.

I dont care if he is an ass or not. thats on him. I care if the patriots win or not. I wouldnt care if the whole Patriots Team were Big Assholes. They are not my friends they are my Pawns for my Favorite football team. I know at game time ass or not they play well.

Tom Brady is the man... How many QB's have won 3 superbowls? he is going to come back and win 3 more... no joke

Brady is obviously on of the best quarterbacks ever... Who cares what he is like off the field. We are all just jealous that he is banging a supermodel. Good for him. Cassel is exploding, and seriously, good for him. Let's talk about asses in sports... how about Kevin Garnett. BEST asshole EVER!!!!! If you are a Celts fan, you know you love it. I moved to LA (grew up on the North Shore in Boston) and you are all so lucky you get to watch all the Pats games. The raiders and chargers are just terrible. The pats have just been so great the last 8 years. When they won in 2001 I remember being at my apt in College (UMass Amherst!) and my roommate punched a whole in the wall. Yeah we had a keg. The best part was that he had quit his job that day just to watch the uperbowl.

I actually see where Rick's coming from. He seemed like the man before, but after his various affairs off the field and his uncoolness during his injury (i mean id want t be around the team even if i was injured). I don't know maybe Toms a better player, but Matt defintely seems like a better guy (hes married and not a "playa").