Tom Brady’s Competitive Fire Still There, But Patriots’ Backup QB Options Strong

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Published: August 22, 2009

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... the Patriots’ roster.

After a heavily-truncated 2008 campaign, Tom Brady returns in rare form to the field.

Many have speculated the possibility of a repeat of his astounding numbers in 2007. Regardless of the likelihood (or lack thereof) of another record-breaking season, he quelled any burning questions about his confidence in his knee when he hurled multiple passes down field to Randy Moss and Joey Galloway in the preseason opener against Philadelphia.

The look of intense concentration in his eyes before the game, coupled with his utter infuriation at the lone interception he threw, both showed that his competitive fire hasn’t burned out in his 12 months off the field.

He even expressed regret that he was untouched by the Eagles’ front seven, saying he wished someone would just “blast [him]” so he could remember what it feels like. He got his wish, as he was tossed and thrown to the ground by Cincinnati Bengals’ lin...

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