Charlie Weis takes the stand

It sounds like he was in a rush to get the surgery. Did he underestimate the risks?

Dailey also pointed out the doctors waived the normal counseling period before the operation — at Weis’ request — so he could be healthy in time for the following football season.

Weis said he was so secretive about his decision to have the surgery that he didn’t tell his wife until about two weeks before the operation. The only member of the Patriots he confided in besides the team doctor was quarterback Tom Brady.