3. One talent scout describes the stress of always needing to have ______ ready when discussing the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Potential talent.
(c) Ideas.
(d) Excuses.

4. What injury does Tom Brady sustain during the 2002 season?
(a) A broken collar bone.
(b) A separated shoulder.
(c) A torn ACL.
(d) Turf toe.

5. Tom Brady thinks the Patriots can go undefeated in the 2002 season after an opening victory against which team?
(a) Texans.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Jets.
(d) Steelers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Patriots have an 8-6 record going against the Jets in 2002 and have to win the next __ game(s) to guarantee making the playoffs.

2. Why is Steve Martin fired by the Patriots?

3. How does Tom Brady feel he acts around strangers?

4. What is the maximum length of time teams can interview players at The Combine?

5. How long is the Patriots' winning streak coming into Super Bowl XXXVIII?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Belichick considers to be his policy of "supreme professionalism."

2. Describe the conversation between Tom Brady and Damon Huard the night before Super Bowl XXXVIII.

3. What makes the 2002 Patriots more "coachable" according to the text?

4. What does Belichick expect during the end-of-season meeting following the Jets' game?

5. After a short trip away with his family, which players are due for evaluation during Belichick's team evaluation meeting, and which players are dismissed?

6. How many new players do the Patriots have in 2002, and how do these new players work out?

7. Describe the environment during the live draft.

8. Describe how the Patriots prepare for their 2003 game against the Cowboys.

9. According to Tom Brady, how does the Patriots' 2002 season begin?

10. Describe the incident regarding pay with Lawyer Miller, and explain how it ends.

(see the answer keys)

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