Tom Brady labeled questions about a link between Julian Edelman's doping suspension and personal trainer Alex Guerrero as 'ridiculous' before ending his press conference today.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was handed a four-game suspension by the NFL after violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy. Some American sports commentators have queried what this means for Brady’s body coach, Alex Guerrero.
When asked about this link, Brady labeled it ridiculous, before ending the interview.
WALKOFF: Tom Brady did not appreciate being asked about an association between Julian Edelman and Alex Guerrero following his PED suspension pic.twitter.com/WO4Dvvd5hJ
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 28, 2018
Edelman was reportedly working with Guerrero during his rehab from an ACL injury last season. The day after Edelman's failed test he released a statement in defence of his methods.
I’ve known Julian since his rookie year and he is a phenomenal athlete who takes his training seriously — it’s disappointing to hear today’s news. Elite athletes sometimes work with multiple coaches and health professionals as part of their off-season training.
Here at our facility, we take a natural, holistic, appropriate and, above all, legal approach to training and recovery for all of our clients. And anyone who would suggest otherwise is irresponsible, and just plain wrong.
Guerrero's shady past has attracted attention in the past twelve months. In a previous career, he modeled himself as 'Dr Alejandro Guerrero' selling Supreme Greens. The Federal Trade Commission then barred him from calling himself a doctor or promoting supplements.
Last December, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was reported to have rescinded several privileges that Guerrero had used including banning him from the team plane and behind the scenes access at the training ground. This week he once again told media that Guerrero is not a member of staff.
