http://www.hulu.com/embed/0W6F_7Mbo4hsKvVrsobdBA

This is how I prefer to remember Tedy Bruschi. Nothing against his second career as an ESPN analyst, but it’s tough to hear your favorite player criticizing your favorite coach and team. I guess I had always just hoped Tedy would become a defensive coach for the Pats or end up working in the organization somehow. He was special to Pats fans, and now I feel like he’s just another blabbing talking head on ESPN take stances with rigid opinions. I understand you can’t be a TV analyst and give a pass to your old team, but sometimes it feels like he goes so far the other way just to make the point that he is fair and balanced.

Oh well, let’s just remember Tedy for his infectious leadership, habit for making big plays on the biggest stages, and his comeback from a potential career-ending stroke. He’ll always be #54 to me…