Tedy Bruschi Retires

My favorite Patriot, Tedy Bruschi, retired today after 13 seasons in the NFL - all as a New England Patriot. A 3 time Super Bowl winner, Pro Bowl linebacker, stroke survivor, tireless philanthropist, accomplished saxophone player (becoming the only person to ever play in a Super Bowl and perform with the Boston Pops) and loving family man - Tedy is an inspirational player and nearly universally respected.

Thanks Tedy. There is a great article here which includes these comments from Coach Belichick:

Belichick, who was unusually emotional in discussing Bruschi's retirement this morning.

"I've coached a lot of great players, and Tedy is up there with all of them . . . above them," said Belichick, who remarked that Bruschi always did the right thing on and off the field. "He's the epitome of everything you would want in a football player . . . I don't think I've ever seen a player do what he's done.

"How do I sum it up? How do I feel about Tedy Bruschi in five seconds? He's a perfect player. He's helped create a tradition here we're all proud of. He's a perfect player. He's a perfect player."