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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tampa Bay offensive guard Carl Nicks expects to play in his first game in 10 months when the Buccaneers face the New England Patriots in an exhibition game Friday night. While Bucs coach Greg Schiano wouldnt commit to using Nicks, who is recovering from a left toe injury, the 2011 All-Pro said Thursday, "I think thats the plan now, unless something changes." Nicks last played Oct. 25 but took part in the three days of joint practices with the Patriots that ended with a walkthrough Thursday. Schiano thought Nicks would play but wanted to wait before making a final decision. "I just want to play it by ear, see how he feels," Schiano said. "Right now, it isnt what Im concerned with. Although I want to get him work if he can, Im not going to be overly cautious, but, at the same time, I dont want to be silly." Nicks played all 64 games with the New Orleans Saints after they drafted him in the fifth round out of Nebraska in 2009. But he was limited to seven games last year with Tampa Bay. Nicks said he wasnt nervous about coming back. "If I was a rookie or maybe a second-year guy, maybe," he said, "but its just another day at the office." And, he said, hes "as confident as I can be. This kind of injury, I dont know many people have it. (Im) as confident as (I can be with) the information Ive been told." Schiano said hes still deciding how many plays his first team offence and defence will get against the Patriots. Theres a chance the Bucs will be facing Tom Brady, an unlikely prospect when the Patriots quarterback left Wednesdays practice with a sprained left knee. But on Thursday, Brady took all the snaps with the first-team offence and played without a limp. He was hurt when defensive end Adrian Clayborn rushed left tackle Nate Solder, who fell back into Brady, forcing the quarterback to the ground where he clutched his knee. "Its just unfortunate," Schiano said. "You talk all the time about letting them throw and the bull-rush stuff, but Im glad hes OK and its one of the dangers. You keep warning (players), but its hard, especially when they get competing with each other. So its part of the deal. Weve just got to try to prevent it, if at all possible." Did Clayborn do anything wrong in charging hard? "I just think everybodys playing football," Schiano said. "Im not going to get into right or wrong. Its an inherent risk with what we do. We try to be really smart with it. They try to be really smart with it. It was just a great three days of work. You cant get this against yourself. So Im really pleased." Tristan Thompson Cavaliers Jersey . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. George Hill Cavaliers Jersey . If ever they start actually putting pictures beside words in the dictionary, the Blue Jays left-handers mug will appear beside “Consistency. https://www.thecavalierslockerroom.com/Dylan-Windler-City-Edition-Jersey/ . Now that hes hitting streaking teammates with pin-point passes for easy layups, Love is asserting himself as one of the true superstars in the league. Jordan Clarkson Jersey . The formidable trio of Canadian receivers -- individually known as Chris Getzlaf, Rob Bagg and Andy Fantuz -- will share the field at Mosaic Stadium one more time on Sunday. Kevin Love Jersey ., for the next three years with the signings on Monday of Daryl Townsend and Michael Carter. Adelaide will adopt a low-profile approach as they commemorate the life of AFL coach Phil Walsh on the first anniversary of his death.The Crows will play Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday - a year to the day since Walshs death.The club will honour Walsh privately, in accordance with the wishes of his family.I think the club has addressed that in terms of trying to respect the wishes of Meredith Walsh and the family in terms of a low-key approach towards a day of some reflection, Don Pyke told reporters on Wednesday.That is how were going to approach it.Its another opportunity to reflect ... and its not just the players - its the staff and the club in general.Well take a low-key approach.Pyke acknowledged the unique set of cirrcumstances he came into when he was appointed late last year as Walshs successor.ddddddddddddHe marvelled at the resilience of the players and club staff at the time and is confident Sunday will be no different.Weve spoken to the group; the groups obviously aware of the significance of the day, Pyke said.Theyll deal with it all differently, and theyre aware that theres support for those who need some support.But the groups also in a head space that theyre playing some really good, positive footy and theyre looking forward to continuing that on Sunday.Walshs son Cy was charged with his murder. ' ' '