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January 25, 2008

Stallworth & Welker: We can handle it

In his brief time here in New England, it has become apparent that receiver Donte Stallworth is quite a character. He's admitted to having an on-field alter ego, whom he calls Nikko, is a student of psychology, and likes to tell a joke.

So today, when coach Bill Belichick was offering noting about the status of Tom Brady's ankle, Stallworth said it's not to worry: he'll be under center for Super Bowl XLII.

"Well, Bill actually brought me in his office earlier this morning and asked me if I wanted to move to quarterback, and we’re going to put in a whole new offense," Stallworth said. "He wants me to run the option. We brought in the coach from Nebraska, Tom Osborne, so I’ve met with him and we have the option going. Tom’s going to go ahead and let me take the reins for this game."

Not so fast, however. After Stallworth laid claim to the role, Wes Welker said it's actually his job to fill in for Brady:

"Well, actually, coach pulled me into the office and told me I was going to be the quarterback, so I don’t know where he’s hearing that from. I think he kind of overheard our conversation, and that’s actually going to be my role," Welker said.

So now there’s a quarterback controversy?, he was asked.

"A little bit."

Brady was not on field for the media-access portion of practice again today, but it completely within the realm of possibility that he is resting his right ankle as a precaution and will be raring to go once New England gets to Arizona.

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Posted by: John Q at January 26, 2008 1:28 PM