QB Shuffle

It is looking more and more likely that the knee injury suffered on Sunday by Patriot's all-pro quarterback is a sever one. It has been reported by numerous sources that Tom Brady has suffered an ACL tear in his left knee. Brady will undergo an MRI at some point on Monday to determine the exact extent of the injury. The key telling point from a Bill Belichick staff, a staff that is generally very tight lipped when it comes to injuries, was the Monday tryouts scheduled for free agent QB's Chris Simms and Tim Rattay, both of whom where cut by their previous teams during training camp.

For the time being Matt Cassel is New England's starting QB. Cassel looked very shaky at times during the preseason but led the Patriots to a 64 yard scoring drive in his first series after replacing Brady on Sunday. The Patriots went on to win the game 17-10. Cassel is no Tom Brady, but then again nobody, other than perhaps Peyton Manning, could fill Brady's shoes.

The Patriots have a news conference scheduled for 3pm Monday where it is expected that they will announce the extent of the injury and perhaps the signing of a veteran backup.

Reports: Brady Out For Season

It has been reported that Tom Brady will miss the rest of the 2008-2009 season with an torn ACL in his left knee, according to yahoo.com. Two sources told Yahoo's Michale Silver that the injury involved "serious damage". A team source was also quoted as saying "It's bad, we're going to have to play the season without him".

If the report is true, it's an absolutely crushing blow to New England. The team looked lost without him in the pre-season, where Brady missed all four games while recovering from an injured foot.

Sunday's Headlines

Today's Headlines:

Atlanta 34, Detroit 21
Matt Ryan's first NFL pass was a 63 yard touchdown toss and Michael Turner rushed for 220 yards.

Tennessee 17, Jacksonville 10
The Titans D had 7 sacks and TE Bo Scaife caught 6 balls for 105 yards.

New England 17, Kansas City 10
Both teams lost their starting quarterback and Randy Moss had 6 recpetions for 116 yards and a TD.

Philadelphia 38, St. Louis 3
Donovan McNabb threw for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns in a blowout.

Baltimore 17, Cincinnati 10
The Ravens D forced two fumbles and rookie Joe Flacco went 15 for 29 for 129 yards.

Buffalo 34, Seattle 10
The Bills had a 63 yard punt return and converted a fake field goal and Marshwan Lynch had 76 rushing yards and a touchdown.

New York Jets 20, Miami 14
Brett Favre threw for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns in his Jets debut. Ricky Williams had 24 yards on 10 carries.

New Orleans 24, Tampa Bay 20
Drew Brees threw for 343 yards and 3 TD's and Reggie Bush had 8 grabs for 112 yards and a touchdown.

Pittsburgh 38, Houston 17
Ben Roethlisberger only had one incomplete pass (13/14) and 2 TD's and Willie Parker rushed for 138 yards and 3 scores.

Carolina 26, San Diego 24
In the most exciting game of the day, Jake Delhomme(23-41, 247 yards, 1 td) connected with TE Dante Rosario for a 16 yard touchdown toss as time expired. Philip Rivers threw for 217 yards and 3 touchdowns

Dallas 28, Cleveland 10
Tony Romo threw for 320 yards with a touchdown and interception and TO got his first TD of the season. Kellen Winslow led the Browns in reciving with a toatl of 5 grabs and a score.

Airzona 23, San Fransisco 13
Kurt Warner threw for 197 yards and a score and Edgerin James carried 26 times for 100 yards. J.T. O'Sullivan threw for 195 yards and 1 INT in his first NFL start.

Brady Injured In First Quarter

Tom Brady was injured in the first quarter this afternoon against the Kansas City Chiefs after going 7 for 11 for 76 yards. Chiefs Safety Bernard Pollard rolled on to Brady's left leg, however, he was able to walk off the field by under his own power. Matt Cassel has replaced Brady at QB as of now, check back for updates.

NFL Season Underway!

Its the most wonderful time of the year! Well, pretty close at least.

Today marks the first Sunday of the NFL Season! Be sure to check in with WAY Back Sports throughout the day for the latest updates!

Quentin out 2-3 Weeks

Chicago White Sox MVP candidate Carlos Quentin will be out for the next 2-3 weeks after breaking his wrist with a self-inflicted injury.

"My last at-bat, the second pitch I fouled off against Lee. Something I've done thousands of times since I was a kid. A little frustrated. I had the bat in my left hand and I just kind of hit down on the bat head with my right hand with a closed fist. I kind of hit a little bit low, nicked my wrist and finished the at-bat."

It was then when Quentin, who is hitting .288 with an AL leading 36 HR and 100 RBI cracked the bone in his wrist. The big news is that he will have a screw inserted in his wrist, and will be evaluated 2-3 weeks later.


This is a huge blow for the White Sox. They're in a very tight AL Central battle with the Twins and an equally as tight wild card race. With their team MVP out for the next few weeks, it will be up to others to fill the void.

Saturday's Top 3: Week 2

Is it all ready Saturday? Oh yes it is. There's not a great crop of games this week, but it's college football none the less. That being said, here's your top three games of the second week of the college football season:

3) Georgia Tech at Boston College

After a weak performance by the ACC in week one, the eyes of Tech and BC fans got much wider. The race for the top slot in the conference is open, and these two teams could be ones that fill the void. GT had an impressive performance on the running front, rushing for 349 yards in an option offense. BC is lead by their defense, epically by LB Brian Toal and Lineman B.J. Raji. It's strength vs. strenght, but I like the Eagles at home.


2) #8 West Virgina at East Carolina

An win over any top ACC team will open eyes. The East Carolina Pirates did just that by beating Virgina Tech with a blocked punt in their opener. West Virgina opened with a cupcake, but there have been questions about their defense. I like WVU's experience on offense, lead by Pat White. But after the huge upeset win, East Carolina fans will be rabid, and I'm going to take the Pirates in an upset.


1) Miami(FL) at #5 Flordia

A few years ago, this would have been the marquee game of week two. While Flordia has gone on to bigger and better things with Tebow and company, the Hurrcanies haven't had as much luck. That being said, whenever these two rivals meet up, it's bound to be a game that people will want to watch. Rankings really don't matter when state pride and bragging rights are on the line. If Flordia WR and Hesiman canndinate Percy Harvin possibly playing in this game, it's going to be a blowout. Harvin or not, I'm taking the Gators at home.

Good Bye Chad Johnson, Hello Chad Ocho Cinco

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson, has legally changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco. As a result, the NFL has agreed to recognize his new legal name, and the Bengal's number 85 jersey will now proudly read 'Ocho Cinco' as opposed to 'Johnson.' When asked to comment about the name change, Johnson...Ocho Cinco responded,

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before, Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun."

As of now, bengals.com has officially changed his name on the site, however, there are no officially licensed jersey's marked 'Ocho Cinco' up for sale as of yet. Check back for updates as Javon Kearse and Alex Smith are rumored to be contemplating legally changing their surnames to 'The Freak' and 'Second String,' respectively.

"Farewell NFL"

"Farewell NFL," the only two words that needed to be said by Daunte Culpepper as he announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 31 on Thursday. After a nine year NFL career that saw him on top of the world when teamed up with Randy Moss in Minnesota, but also saw him at the bottom with the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins, Culpepper will walk away from football.

Cullpepper tried to comeback this season but after being cut by the the Raiders during training camp and failing to sign with another team, he decided it best just to hang them up.

In an email statement Cullpepper had the follow to say regarding his retirement:

"When free agency began this year, I had a new sense of excitement about continuing to rebuild my career in the same way that I had rebuilt my knee after my catastrophic injury in 2005. Unfortunately, what I found out was that the league did not share any of the optimism about me as an unrestricted free agent that I expected. In fact, there was an overwhelming sense that there was no room for me among this year's group of quarterbacks. No matter what I did or said, there seemed to be a unified message from teams that I was not welcome to compete for one of the many jobs that were available at the quarterback position.
I want to thank my family and my fans for their unwavering belief in me as a person and a player. I embraced both the peaks and the valleys of the game and my career. I am a better person today as a direct result of the experience of playing in the NFL. I can now focus on the enjoyment of watching some of the greatest athletes in the world play the game I love without the distraction of waiting for those elusive return phone calls."

Unlike other quarterbacks who have attempted to retire this year, I think Cullpepper means it. Its sad to see a player who was among the elite at one point in his career fall off the map as he did following the major knee injury in 2005. You can't help but wonder what might have been had he stayed healthy and teamed up with Moss for the extent of his career.

Champs Back At It

The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants picked up right where they left off as they defeated the Washington Redskins 16-7 on the opening night of the NFL season.

The Giants looked in mid-season form as they scored on their first four possessions (Eli Manning 1 yard TD run and 3 John Carney field goals) en route to the victory. Newly resigned Plaxico Burress led the way offensively for the Giants with ten receptions for 133 yards while second year running back Brandon Jacobs rushed for 116 yards on twenty-one carries.

The Redskins offense, led by Clinton Portis (84 yards on twenty-four carries) and Antwaan Randle El (73 yards on seven receptions), struggled to put points up on the board against a stingy Giants defense. It was New York's first game without all pro defensive ends Jason Strahan and Osi Umenyiora. They didn't seem to lose a step as Justing Tuck and Mathias Kiwanuka filled in well in their absence.