Brady Expects to Play in Opener
Quarterback Tom Brady said during a radio interview Monday that he expects to play in the New England Patriots' regular season opener at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 14. Brady hurt his right shoulder during Friday's preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. He had his shoulder driven into the turf on a hit by Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. "I certainly am expecting that," Brady told Boston radio station WEEI of playing against the Bills in the opener. "... The hit that I took, I just fell awkwardly. You know, any time a 350-pound man lands on you, most people would be a little bit sore, which I was. But, you know, I'm really looking forward to this week and getting prepared for this game, and then Buffalo is just right around the corner. The next few weeks are gonna fly, as they always
