Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Drew Bledsoe Press Conference...

Recap by bighoz from a sports forum:

Bledsoe:

Playing and being a starting QB in this league is a day to day and week to week and sometimes half to half thing today.
I wish I wasn't in this situation right now but I was raised to do the right thing. I will continue to be a leader on this team and support this team. I will support Tony and be a team player.
I wish I hadn't made the mistake in the game the other night, I wish I had it back. This is a very dissappointing situation for me. I will still prepare as if I will go on the field.
I was surprised at the switch the other night. It was a bit surreal.
I didn't know til this morning that Tony would be the starter. I have tried over the last couple of days to prepare for both situations.
I still believe in my heart I give us the best chance to win, but the decision has been made.
Just because I don't agree with his decision doesn't mean I don't respect him. We talked about 30 minutes today.
I have to believe we would have won had I stayed in, but that is what I should believe. I didn't play well in the first half the other day. I wanted the chance to redeem myself.
I never thought about quitting, that is not in my make-up. This is a new role for me, I am the captain of this team and will continue to be supportive.
I felt I was treated dishonestly in the New England situation but not this time. Bill sat down with me and was honest with me.