FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady bulked up entering training camp, adding strength with a specific goal in mind.
"I wanted to get a little bigger this year and put on a few more pounds and try to absorb the hits a little bit more," he said Wednesday, addressing local reporters for the first time. "I worked pretty hard at that."
The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Brady, who often stresses the importance of pliability, said the results have shown up on the practice field early in training camp. He also has worked to maintain his fluidity.