New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady practiced for the first time Tuesday since suffering a season-ending knee injury last year.

“I’m feeling great and just excited to be out there on the field, training with my teammates,” Brady said. “It’s always fun being back in this competitive environment and working with these guys to try to make 2009 our best season. It’s been fun to be back.”

If Brady can be anywhere near as good as he was in 2007 the Patriots will once again be a difficult team to beat. Afterall, they still have Randy Moss and Wes Welker; plus Bill Belichick is still running the team.