The Facts:
Brady expects to be ready for the Patriots' first game of the 2009 season, the Boston Globe reported on Monday. Brady is on pace with his rehabilitation and is even dropping back and throwing passes, a medical source told the Globe. Citing medical and NFL sources, the newspaper reported that no further procedures are scheduled on Brady's left knee. "Based on anybody else doing an ACL rehab, he's going right along," a source said, according to the Globe. "He had a shaky start, but he's caught up. ..."
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Brady suffered a season-ending knee injury in last season's first game and has had multiple procedures and battled infection since then. There was some question whether he would be ready for the opener. ... Despite the apparently optimistic outlook, the Patriots are reportedly still considering using the franchise tag on QB Matt Cassel, who led the team to an 11-5 record last season.
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