Tedy

She will run with the contingent known as Tedy's Team, as in Tedy Bruschi, the hard-charging former linebacker for the New England Patriots.

Boston.com Top Stories 2011

"They have the ability to do it again because they know the formula," says Tedy Bruschi, an ESPN analyst and former Patriots linebacker who won three Super Bowls under Belichick.

Despite problems, Patriots still kicking among NFL contenders 2010

Brady is the second Patriot to win the award; linebacker Tedy Bruschi shared it with Carolina receiver Steve Smith in 2005.

Patriots' Tom Brady named AP's NFL comeback player of year 2010

Defensively, the Patriots started rookies at both corners Monday night and have youngsters trying to replace the likes of Tedy Bruschi, Rodney Harrison and Mike Vrabel, stalwarts of the Super Bowl years.

Desperation days Dave Goldberg 2010

ESPN personality and former Patriot Tedy Bruschi ripped Ochocinco for his wonderment, saying the receiver needed to "drop the awe factor" and focus on his playbook.

Is Boston Going To Survive—Or Sink? Jason Gay 2011

He proved that New England didn't reach when it chose him in this spot and he seems ticketed to take over for Tedy Bruschi as the defense's leader.

Backdraft: Joe Flacco among changing parts in '08 re-draft 2009

Tedy Bruschi, 36, returns at one inside spot, where he'll be challenged by Gary Guyton and pickup Paris Lenon.

As Patriots gear up again, their hopes rest on Brady's health 2009

With one caveat from one of Moss 'former teammates, Tedy Bruschi.

Want Randy? He's yours Dave Goldberg 2010

But that's not the Patriots 'way, linebacker Tedy Bruschi says.

As Patriots gear up again, their hopes rest on Brady's health 2009

Tom Brady's return is the highlight but will losing offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, LB Tedy Bruschi and DL Richard Seymour lead to lowlights?

NFL offseason grades: Clunky start nets 'F' for new coaches 2009