The Recovery By Brett Dymek

Sam got shot in his elbow during training camp after his defensive player of the year award. At the training camp he was shot in the wrist.

Dr. Francis and Sam have a talk about his injury (getting shot). “ You are going to have to get a major surgery to have any chance to play again this season”. “I Will Do It”

Sam had to go through harsh rehab but he would do anything to play in another Super Bowl. I Just Want To Play In The Super Bowl

The Patriots Made The Playoffs The Patriots Won The AFC East

“You Can Play In The Super Bowl” Dr. Francis had a meeting with Sam. Dr. Francis do not have meetings often so Sam is scared but Dr. Francis has good news.

Sam had to go through a lot more rehab to play in the game but he was still determined that he will play. “No Matter What I Will Have To Do I Will Not Give Up”

The Patriots made it into the Super Bowl against the Giants “I am going to play and I am going to play better than ever”

Sam was able to come back for the Super Bowl. The patriots were playing the Giants. He was guarding the tight end on the 4th play on the game. It was 3rd and 10 at the 32-yard line. He let the tight end catch the ball and run for a 40-yard gain. Sam was so annoyed after the play. The drive ended as a touchdown Sam’s coach said, “Don’t give up we need you out there on the field to win the super bowl”. Sam replied, “ Yes coach”. Sam was solid for the rest of the game. The patriots went on to win the Super Bowl. The final score was 24 to 10. Sam got the MVP with 2 sacks, 6 tackles and an interception. It will go down as one of the best Super Bowl performances ever.

The next year the Patriots won another Super Bowl and Sam won the Defensive Player Of The Year Award