Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson, who is now dealing with memory loss and depression related to repeated concussions during his 10-year NFL career, said that Patriots Coach Bill Belichick encouraged him to engage in full-scale practice while recovering from a concussion, against the advice of the Patriots' trainer. Johnson, who retired on the eve of 2005 training camp, told the Boston Globe that he began having serious memory problems when he sustained two concussions in four days in August, 2002. The first was in an exhibition against the Giants, the second after colliding with a teammate in practice. Johnson told...