Will Tedy Bruschi return to the Pats?

[yankeeman161]

From Patriots.com

Patriots statement on Tedy Bruschi New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have issued a statement on the playing/practice status of linebacker Tedy Bruschi.

?The New England Patriots have been advised that Tedy Bruschi has received unanimous medical clearance from outside specialists in the field of stroke neurology. He has also passed multiple physical examinations by team doctors and has been cleared to resume practicing as early as this week. The Patriots organization is satisfied that Tedy Bruschi has received the best medical attention possible and has been assured that he is medically cleared to resume his playing career. Tedy Bruschi has worked very hard throughout his rehabilitation to return to full health and has been assured by all who have examined him that he has. With the necessary unanimous medical clearances to return, Tedy Bruschi and his family will make the final decision as to whether he returns to the field and begins practicing once again with the team. The Kraft family and the entire Patriots organization want only what is best for Tedy Bruschi and his family and will continue to support his decision.?

Statement from Dr. David Greer, a renowned specialist in Stroke Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

?I have had the opportunity to care for Tedy Bruschi since the day of his stroke eight months ago and have closely monitored his rehabilitation and remarkably rapid rate of recovery. Physically, Tedy is completely back to normal, and is exceptionally healthy. I have no doubt that he will be able to perform physically at a very high level. Tedy?s safety, on and off the field, has always been our number one priority. At this time, I have advised him that, in my opinion, there are no medical reasons for him to delay his return to football. Tedy has asked me not to discuss these matters with the media further, and I will obviously honor that request.?

[sacker12]

I completely do not agree with Bruschi returning this soon after suffering a stroke. He should sit out this season to fully let his body recover from such a major health problem, even though this stroke was not very serious. He should wait until next year. It scares me that he is returning this soon.

[rmered]

I completely do not agree with Bruschi returning this soon after suffering a stroke. He should sit out this season to fully let his body recover from such a major health problem, even though this stroke was not very serious. He should wait until next year. It scares me that he is returning this soon.

So, even though the neurologist, a specialist in dealing with stroke patients, no less, says there is nothing wrong with him, and that he is fit to play, you're dead against it.

I know this is going to sound cruel, however, going on reputation, I think he knows more than you.

[FiddySicks]

I completely do not agree with Bruschi returning this soon after suffering a stroke. He should sit out this season to fully let his body recover from such a major health problem, even though this stroke was not very serious. He should wait until next year. It scares me that he is returning this soon.

So, even though the neurologist, a specialist in dealing with stroke patients, no less, says there is nothing wrong with him, and that he is fit to play, you're dead against it.

I know this is going to sound cruel, however, going on reputation, I think he knows more than you.

That may be true but when youve had such a serious health problem its always better to be safe than sorry

[rmered]

I completely do not agree with Bruschi returning this soon after suffering a stroke. He should sit out this season to fully let his body recover from such a major health problem, even though this stroke was not very serious. He should wait until next year. It scares me that he is returning this soon.

So, even though the neurologist, a specialist in dealing with stroke patients, no less, says there is nothing wrong with him, and that he is fit to play, you're dead against it.

I know this is going to sound cruel, however, going on reputation, I think he knows more than you.

That may be true but when youve had such a serious health problem its always better to be safe than sorry

I think the safe thing to do would be to take the advice of a medical specialist. Perhaps someone who is an expert in strokes.

[Andy]

The real question here is: who didn't see this coming?

[sacker12]

Listen, I still think that he should take it easy for the rest of the year and look forward to coming back next season. I know that he has had other doctors say that it is safe for him to return, but I don't think that it will be easy for him to be the same level player that he was before the stroke this soon. I still think that he should continue to rest his body so that it can be sure that he is fully recovered. You can never be too sure in cases of strokes. This is his brain we are talking about here. As in the case of severe concussions, the brain needs as much time as possible for it to heal. I just don't think that it is safe for Bruschi to return this soon. What if he does have a concussion, a serious one at that? If his brain has not healed as well as his doctors had thought it had, it could be life threatening. As Bucfan said, it is better to be safe than sorry.