Topeka Journal: The Patriots denied a report Thursday that they
were upset with QB Tom Brady for opting against the team's
preferred doctors and undergoing surgery on the West Coast. After
published reports said Brady needed two more operations to clean
out an infection in his knee, ESPN.com, citing a source it did not
identify, reported that "the Patriots, as an organization, are
upset with the situation because they were clear that they wanted
Brady's surgery done under the direction of doctors of their
choosing in Boston." Later Thursday, the Patriots issued a
statement affirming their support for the quarterback who led them
to three Super Bowl titles. "This unsubstantiated report does not
represent the team's views whatsoever," the statement said. "We
have supported Tom Brady one hundred percent from day one of this
process and will continue to do so. ... Today, we reiterate our
total support for Tom as he recovers from his injury."
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