Patriots have more problems than Bruschi can solve

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ArhAXvfRfUcW0uytBL8hsk5DubYF?slug=cr-notebook101905&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

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With Bruschi hitting the field Wednesday, there should be mounting temptation to dub him New England's savior. But these Patriots will need a lot more than Bruschi to turn their defense around.

The 3-3 Patriots aren't a team of dominance, but a team that seems to be holding its playoff hopes together by threads. Two of the three wins have come on last-second field goals, and New England appears more likely to win an offensive slugfest than a defensive battle. In this case, the stats don't lie: Playing through a tough schedule and facing some of the league's most offensively capable opponents, the Patriots have allowed an average of 27.3 points and 353.3 yards per game.

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But he will be a lift to a defense that has been, shall we say, "flagging," to say it politely.

EDIT: friesian, you're just going to use this to throw in a couple more barbs, aren't you?

Just thought it was an interesting story since there are a few Patriots fans on here.

I'm hoping Bruschi doesn't overdo it - he's had a pretty rough couple of months to say the least.

Any team that has lost as much talent as they have can only help to struggle.

I know injuries obviously are a part of the game and hurt teams every season, but it seems like a lot more players are hurt this year - and it seems like it's some of the best players on each team, too.

That being said, it also seems like a LOT of teams are VERY good this year. No one looks to even be close to having a lock on a spot in the playoffs, let alone the SB (except for maybe the Colts, who are looking pretty damn good).

It'll be an interesting season, that's for sure!

I had hoped he would take the whole season to recover.

team needs.Coaching is there. they just need the backup players to step up. I'm not too familiar with the pats to know the depth of their bench.If its not there after the bye, I hate it for ya Pats.