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Video: Brady throws at Gillette

Posted by Chris Forsberg, Boston.com Staff May 26, 2009 08:26 AM

ESPN cameras caught Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throwing passes on the turf at Gillette Stadium before Monday's NCAA Division 1 lacrosse title game.

Wearing a red T-shirt and black sweatpants, Brady showed no lingering effects from surgery for the torn left ACL that sidelined him for nearly the entire 2008 season.

Brady did not participate in the on-field portion of last week's voluntary organized team activity, but that was expected as the first sessions are geared towards younger players and new acquisitions.

The two-time Super Bowl MVP is expected to be on the field for this week's four-day, full-squad OTA, which begins today in Foxborough. Reporters will view Thursday's session.

Last week, Brady sat down for an interview with the Patriots' in-house web show, "Patriots Today" last week and expressed excitement for the upcoming season.

"I'm feeling great and just excited to be out there on the field, training with my teammates," Brady said. "It's always fun being back in this competitive environment and working with these guys to try to make 2009 our best season. It's been fun to be back. I think everyone is excited to get back on the field and see what we're capable of."

In the second of two soundbites, Brady was asked if he was eager to get back on the field.

"I think everybody is at this point," he said. "It was a tough year for us being 11-5 and not having the opportunity to advance into the playoffs and make a run there. I think it's been a long off-season for everybody. I can sense the excitement with the team and we've got some great veteran leadership and a lot of youth and energy with our rookies that hopefully we can build into something special."

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21 comments so far...
  1. Good to see him out there.

    Posted by BRadyMOssWELker May 26, 09 08:49 AM
  1. I could care less about what he does off the field. But seeing him on the field makes me excited about what the Patriots could do this season. And, just like 2007, the Defense should get plenty of rest. The offense should be controlling the ball all day long. I'm very excited and can't wait. Welcome back Tom!

    Posted by D. Walker May 26, 09 09:33 AM
  1. Wait a minute -- I thought others had "inside" information
    that Brady would be out for most of the 2009 season?

    Posted by katama1 May 26, 09 09:35 AM
  1. The best piece of web footage I have seen in quite a while....GO PATS

    Posted by Michael Gagel May 26, 09 09:39 AM
  1. lol katama - don't you love sensationalist journalism, which is to say all journalism these days?

    Posted by FJ May 26, 09 09:41 AM
  1. Let's Roll!

    Posted by MTR May 26, 09 10:01 AM
  1. That was not Tom Brady. The Patriots created an android that appears to be Tom Brady and will be substituting him in the OTA's. Based on how the android performs the Pats wil be trying to get him into some "live" action during the preseason to see how he shapes up. "Data" from Star Trek has agreed to help translate for the new QB coach so he can get him up to speed for the regular season action. ha ha ha.......... - but i am sure the media will be going nuts looking for a controversy from New England this year.... just wait - it wont take long.

    Posted by Ben Sisko May 26, 09 10:01 AM
  1. Wait. I don't think anyone said he wouldn't be able to toss a football around in late May prior to a lacrosse game. Don't get me wrong, it's great to see him throwing, but keep in mind that the injury was to his knee. I'm not ready to declare "all is well" because of this footage.

    Posted by Hoss May 26, 09 10:40 AM
  1. Yes, welcome back Tom. Stay healthy! GO PATS!!

    Posted by shelly May 26, 09 11:12 AM
  1. Glad he is back throwing the football Just hope heisover 100% ready for the seasons opening game But Brady needs to start working out w/ the team all the time cause he was injured all last season He cannot be rusty

    Posted by Paula May 26, 09 11:14 AM
  1. Nice to see Tom holding something other than a kid, ice-cream cone, or new bride! I agree with a past comment, this means nothing though, the real test will come game time and for someone else to roll into his knee! Think it won't happen? Think again.... and who is the back-up? Exactly! Viva La Vick!

    Posted by gimp May 26, 09 11:15 AM
  1. Kevin O'Connell is the #2 QB on this team. Vick sucks. 'gimp' must refer to your ability to process thoughts.

    Posted by Ghost of Lombardi May 26, 09 12:45 PM
  1. Great to see Brady is on the field tossing the ball around. Progress!! Of course the pre-season and then later the regular season is when we'll see if "Tom Terrific" is back. Go Pats!!

    Posted by Otis May 26, 09 01:35 PM
  1. Great to see TB back throwing.
    This season can't come quick enough indeed.
    Linemen, you need to protect that man at all times.
    You know the oponents are going to be shooting for his knee.
    Perfection awaits...

    Posted by Johnny Ventura May 26, 09 01:39 PM
  1. Whatever ghost, I am certainly sure no one can argue the ability of Vick as well as the comfort he would give the fans if he has to step onto the field... Kevin who?

    Posted by gimp May 26, 09 01:49 PM
  1. Vick does not have the accuracy needed to QB this offense. if he wants to play WR/KR maybe the Pats would be interested.

    Posted by TomBradyMVP May 26, 09 01:54 PM
  1. I will gladly argue with the ability of Vick--he was a tremendous athlete and a prima donna as a player. As a QB, he was mediocre at best. He posesses a marginal 75.7 career passer rating and a 53.8 career completion percentage. Those numbers tell the story of the player. But some of you seem stuck on the idea of 'The Michael Vick Experience', which never translated into a successful NFL career.

    Combine his mediocrity with his off-field antics, and you can forget about getting a Patriots jersey with 'Mexico' on the back.

    Posted by Ghost of Lombardi May 26, 09 02:50 PM
  1. Same here dont care about what the guy does off the field thats his business
    but what i do want to see is him throwing Tds all season Brady could go down as the best QB in the history of the game the next 5 yrs will tell beginning in the 2009 season LETS GO PATS

    Posted by Carl May 26, 09 04:57 PM
  1. Well, I am not sure of Kevin O'Connell's numbers ghost, but he is no Vick. All I am saying is for who is out there, they need a QB who can throw, run and stir up some dirt for the other teams not knowing what he is going to do next. Anyone who is a Pro is just that... a "pro" however, with an offense like the Pats, Vick could be one more "weapon" in times of doubt. Brady is thier man, but then again.. the million dollar question is that knee. So, time will tell.... Before Vick's conviction, you know probably no one, would turn him down to be thier backup or starter!

    Posted by gimp May 26, 09 04:57 PM
  1. I would have turned him down then as well.

    Let me guess--you were ready to crucify Cassel last year in preseason too?

    You and I will never see eye-to-eye on how teams are built and how the game is played. Vick is junk, just like his brother--remember him? I'm all set with scumbags becoming millionaire athletes with no accountability for their behavior off the field. And yes, I include Meggett, Little, Ray Lewis, Pacman and every other scumbag. Good riddance to the lot.

    Posted by Ghost of Lombardi May 26, 09 11:03 PM
  1. So psyched to hear and see Tom back on the field, talking football. The word is that he has thrown to Moss and Welker on 12 diff. occasions and practiced on UCLA's field on the down-low.

    And to those that say we should have interest in Vick, you're really not thinking clearly...two reasons why that won't and shouldn't happen, #1, Vick's not smart enough for this complicated offense, it took Matt 3 years to get it right taking the snaps as the backup QB and #2, Vick isn't just a malcontent, he's a dog killing loser, and his younger brother had so many run-ins with the law, it'll keep him from even entering the NFL at all. In short, he's a dumb bad character and we don't have a need for dog killing losers.

    Posted by Ted in San Diego May 27, 09 01:08 AM
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