Tedy Bruschi
Tedy Bruschi spent his entire 13-year career with the New England Patriots after being drafted in the third round out of Arizona. He played in five Super Bowls, winning three. He retired prior to the 2009 season.
Unveiling the first All-Bruschi Team
Unveiling the first All-Bruschi Team for NFL's unsung leaders.
Bruschi on Tap: It hurts, but the better team won on Sunday.
Expect Ravens-Pats to be close
Expect another classic game when the Pats host the Ravens this Sunday.
Bruschi on Tap: Gronk injury brings out new questions and plenty of concerns.
Pats know what works vs. Texans
The Patriots should be able to exploit the Texans' weaknesses again.
Pats too mentally tough for '10 repeat
This Patriots team is too mentally tough for a repeat of 2010.
How should Pats approach Dolphins?
How the Pats approach Sunday's game depends on a number of factors.
The Pats may want to remember that the Jags have something to prove.
Lessons from a roller-coaster loss
The Patriots must learn from their sloppy loss Sunday and fix things.
Kaepernick's inexperience could be the Patriots' biggest advantage on Sunday.
Texans-Pats worthy of MNF hype
AFC-leading Houston comes to New England with something to prove.
Are the Pats' defensive woes behind them? The Texans game will tell all.
With big games coming up, Pats can't overlook the Dolphins.
Thanksgiving night blowout said more about the Jets than the Patriots.
Patriots should expect tough game
The Patriots should expect another tough game against the Jets on Thursday.
Gronk loss comes at a bad time
The Pats should be peaking, not figuring out how to win without a key player.
New-look Colts deserve attention
Rookie QB and a team suddenly on a mission could give the Patriots trouble.
Can Pats keep winning like this?
Can the Pats' big plays keep canceling out their costly defensive lapses?
Same old Bills shouldn't pose threat
Bills are a team with nothing to lose, but is still no match for the Pats.
Expect Pats to escape London with W
It won't be pretty, but mismatches should carry Pats across the pond.
The Patriots' ugly win over the Jets has just raised more questions.
Bruschi: The Patriots must play it smart against the savvy Jets
Secondary not Pats' only problem
A weak secondary is just one of several problems for the Patriots.
Bruschi: The Patriots' running game was created for matchups like this.
The Patriots' power running game brings their hurry-up offense to a new level.
Chess match with Peyton might come down to stopping McGahee.
Patriots finding their inner beast
Smashmouth D, smart running game give the Patriots new ways to win.
These Bills are ready for Patriots
Watch out: These revamped Bills are ready for the Patriots.
Yes, the refs were bad, but the Patriots blew their chances on Sunday.
Pats have lot to overcome vs. Ravens
Give the Ravens an edge over a Pats team still trying to figure it out.
Patriots' offense takes big hit
The loss of Aaron Hernandez is a painful blow to the Patriots' game plan.
Despite shaky QB, Cardinals a threat
Between Fitzgerald and 'Steelers West' D, the Cards won't be pushovers.
Front seven stands out for Patriots
There was a lot to like from the Patriots' defensive front seven.
Opener will be won or lost on edges
Edge play will be a big factor in the Patriots' season opener Sunday.
What to expect in Super Bowl XLVI
Can the Pats protect Brady from NYG's D-line? That's a key to Super Bowl XLVI.
Indoor-stadium energy drain is an X-factor worth watching.
The Patriots' pass rush must be equalizer against the Giants' prolific offense.
This one will live up to its billing
With veterans on both sides, the Pats and Ravens will likely produce a classic.
Patriots won't underestimate Tebow
Can the Patriots end their playoff losing streak Saturday vs. Broncos?
Motivation? Pats playing for the patch
Steelers underestimated Tebow, a mistake the Pats can't afford to make.
How long can they keep this up?
Bruschi On Tap: The Patriots have to kick the habit of falling behind early.
Expect Patriots to keep foot on pedal
With the bye at stake and room to grow, no way the Pats let up now.
One hat/T-shirt set isn't enough
Bruschi on Tap: One hat/T-shirt set isn't enough.
Can Tim Tebow put up enough points to keep pace with Tom Brady?
On Tebow's magic, the Brady spat and why the Pats' defense better improve.
Any tricks for Shanahan vs. Patriots?
Will Mike Shanahan give Bill Belichick problems again on Sunday?
Patriots got their wakeup call
Bruschi on Tap: Patriots got the win and a wakeup call vs. Colts.
Keeping Freeney & friends in check
Despite the expected mismatch, New England can't let up on the Colts.
Patriots shouldn't get comfortable
Remember, the Patriots still face plenty of challenges before the playoffs.
Desperate Eagles should challenge Pats
At 4-6, the Eagles can't afford a loss. Can the Patriots end their playoff chances?
How the Patriots' defense handles Michael Vick on Sunday could be telling.
Banged-up Chiefs a long shot vs. Pats
Minus Matt Cassel, the banged-up Chiefs are a long shot vs. the Pats.
Pats pass mental-toughness test
The Pats must approach the rest of their games with the same urgency as Sunday.
Jets on hot streak since last loss to Pats
Can the Pats beat the streaking Jets to take the reins in the AFC East race?
Matchup could spell trouble for Pats
Eli Manning is one of the NFL's hottest QBs. Can the Pats cool him off?
Revolving door on defense hurts
Mixing and matching in the secondary isn't working for the Patriots.
Steelers favor 'schoolyard' football
If Ben Roethlisberger is allowed to improvise on Sunday, the Pats will pay.
Defense showing encouraging signs
The Pats head into their bye with a win thanks to a solid defensive performance.
Cowboys prone to crunch-time collapse
Unlike the Cowboys, the Patriots have proved they can excel in crunch time.
Is the defense better? We'll find out soon
Pats shut down the Jets, but how they handle Cowboys is the true test.
Pats face Jets team looking for identity
Expect a close game Sunday when the Patriots renew their rivalry with the Jets.
Defense still cause for concern?
The Patriots' defense is still the root of numerous questions.
Bruschi's Breakdown: New England must stop the Raiders' power running game.
Pats' D must adjust to fast-break football
The Patriots' defense must adjust to fast-break football.
Bills can score, but can't outpace Pats
Expect more 'video game' numbers from Brady & Co. on Sunday in Buffalo.
Taking out Gates was vintage Belichick
Taking out Antoinio Gates on Sunday was a vintage Bill Belichick move.
Signs point to a Pats-Chargers shootout
All signs point to a shootout Sunday between the Patriots and Chargers.
Brady the competitor shines through
The competitor in Tom Brady shined in the Patriots' opening win.
Unknowns should make for close game
The Patriots' defensive adjustments will be key in their opener vs. the Dolphins.
Patriots need more than Tom Brady
It's just the preseason, but the Patriots showed some flaws against the Lions.
Patriots are embracing new scheme
Biggest takeaway from impressive win was amount of pressure generated by defense.
Things we learned about the Patriots
What we learned about the Patriots in the preseason opener.
Congratulations to Mike Vrabel
Intelligence, toughness, versatility, putting the team first -- Mike Vrabel had it all.
Tedy Bruschi: Terrain, inspiration on rise
As the terrain gets tougher, the inspiration is stronger during Tedy Bruschi's climb of Kilimanjaro.
Conquering Day 1 of Kilimanjaro climb
Tedy Bruschi details his first day hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro trip starts in New York
Tedy Bruschi talks about starting his trip to Kilimanjaro in New York.
An old friend shows this rookie the ropes before the Kilimanjaro climb.
Heat turned way up for rivalry game
The heat is on high as the Patriots prepare for the Jets again.
Being defending champ can be burden
New Orleans Saints feel burden of being defending champ.
What to watch for this weekend
With Pats on bye, we scout their possible opponents for next Sunday.
Seeing the Broadway play "Lombardi" hit home for Tedy Bruschi.
Spikes, Woodhead are among the Pats' top concerns during playoff preparations.
Expect Pats starters to see time despite the game being meaningless.
Observations from Bills blowout
Sunday's game was a perfect example of Belichick-style complementary football.
Expect a fight from Bills on Sunday
The Patriots know they're in for a test Sunday against the Bills.
Observations from Sunday's close call
Five observations from the Patriots' close call against the Packers.
Rodgers is the key in Pats-Packers
The status of quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the key in Patriots vs. Packers.
Observations from Bears beatdown
Tedy Bruschi offers observations from the Patriots' beatdown of the Bears.
Five observations from impressive win
Bruschi on Tap: Patriots show they're versatile, tough and determined.
Observations from impressive win
The Patriots and Jets are on course for a huge Week 13 game.
A chance to develop consistency
With rival Colts hobbled, a perfect chance for Patriots to get on a roll.
Five observations from impressive win
The Patriots rebounded from last week with an impressive win over the Steelers.
How the Steelers do what they do
For Pats, beating a well-coached Steelers team on road too much to ask.
Five observations from a beatdown
Tip your cap to the Browns, but blame this Patriots loss on a lack of focus.
Peyton Hillis key for Browns' offense
One key for the Patriots against the Browns will be stopping RB Peyton Hillis.
Bruschi on Tap: Six observations
Six observations on the Patriots' impressive win over the Vikings.
No shortage of storylines for Pats-Vikes
There are many storylines to the Pats-Vikings game. Tedy Bruschi helps break them down.
Bruschi on Tap: Five observations
The Chargers were generous hosts Sunday and the Patriots took advantage of that.
Patriots maturing before our eyes
Chargers matchup is classic trap game, but Belichick won't let Pats fall for it.
Bruschi on Tap: Six observations
Behind Brady and Branch, Pats' offense looked energized and D put it together.
Spreading the wealth key vs. Ravens
The Pats will have to throw off the Ravens by spreading the offensive wealth.
Big road test, especially for defense
Pats could have issues vs. physical Miami offense, but Dolphins' D has holes.
Bruschi on Tap: Six observations
Why Bill Belichick should be sick about the defense he's putting out on the field.
Patriots must win mental battle vs. Bills
Bruschi Breakdown: Bill Belichick won't let the Patriots look past the Bills this week.
Bruschi on Tap: Six observations
Pats' road woes resurface in loss that could serve as a blueprint.
Why Patriots can win tough road test
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss preview the Patriots' game against the Jets.
Bruschi on tap: Impressive opening win
The most important thing the Patriots did Sunday was re-establish home-field advantage.
Patriots face stiff test against Bengals
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss preview the Patriots' opener against the Bengals.
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss preview the 2010 Patriots.
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down the Pats heading into training camp.
Draft advice for Pats: Trust the system
Bruschi's Breakdown: Expect Pats to take 'edge player' among their first picks.
Patriots just weren't prepared
It was surprising to see the Pats come out that unprepared vs. the Ravens.
Can Patriots overcome loss of Welker?
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Patriots-Ravens playoff game.
Look for Pats to rest offensive players
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down how the Pats should approach Sunday.
Observations from a hat-and-T-shirt win
Simplifying defense made a difference; Maroney may get lost in shuffle.
Perfect season worth going for
Caldwell and the Colts picked the wrong time to rest.
Pats' thinking: We win, we're in
Patriots focus on earning playoff bid and an extra week of rest.
Five observations from the Pats' victory
The Pats didn't blow out the Bills, but style points don't matter this time of year.
Pats still trying to find way on road
The Patriots need to come together Sunday in Buffalo.
Randy Moss might have looked frustrated Sunday, but he didn't quit.
Forget resting starters, the Colts and Saints should both go for 16-0.
Pats' focus needs to be on AFC East
After all the distractions of this week, the Patriots need a big effort Sunday.
Will Patriots respond to adversity?
After another frustrating loss, the Patriots must show they can respond to adversity.
For Patriots, Miami's never a vacation
The Patriots desperately need a road win, but Miami's no vacation.
Pats-Saints game has great matchups
Monday's Patriots-Saints game has a number of huge matchups to watch.
Bruschi on Tap: Second time a charm
The Jets learned that it's hard to beat the Patriots twice in the same season.
Pats-Jets rematch all about adjustments
Keys for Pats vs. Jets will be red zone success, stopping run, protecting Brady.
Bill Belichick's fourth-down decision sent a message of doubt to his defense.
Matchups to watch in Pats-Colts clash
Breaking down some of the key matchups in Sunday's huge Patriots-Colts game.
Bruschi on Tap: Problem solvers
The Patriots handled everything Miami threw at them Sunday.
Don't underestimate the Dolphins
The Wildcat isn't the main reason the Pats need to respect Miami.
After bye, Pats will see Denver copycats
After bye, Patriots will face Denver-like formations.
Bruschi on Tap: Hitting the bye on high
Five observations from the Patriots' dominating victory over the Bucs.
Focus will be on winning, not London
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Patriots-Buccaneers matchup.
Bruschi on tap: Pats silence their coach
The Patriots silenced their coach with Sunday's romp.
Patriots should get back on track
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Patriots-Titans matchup.
Bruschi on Tap: Missed opportunities
Sunday's loss to the Broncos was a game of missed oppotunities for the Patriots.
Expect a Pats-Broncos chess match
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Patriots-Broncos matchup.
Bruschi on Tap: Welker's return
Thoughts on Sunday's Patriots victory, including Wes Welker's return.
Can Patriots build on Week 3 win?
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Ravens-Patriots game.
Stopping Gonzalez key for Patriots
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Patriots-Falcons game.
Bruschi on Tap: Rooting for the Lions
Thoughts from around the NFL, including the Patriots' struggles in short-yardage and who deserves a Bruschi.
Jets will test Patriots defense
Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Patriots-Jets game.