Brees Update (1 Viewer)

[Nola20094EVA]

Drew Brees clarified Wednesday that he's back to working with a regulation-sized football.
It's great news for Brees' chances of returning sooner rather than later. The future hall of fame QB himself stated, "I’ve graduated to the NFL ball ... I have a really kind of disciplined plan for what I need to do for strength and flexibility and then my throwing and all that stuff. So really starting to get back into it, doing football stuff, and just trying to get back as quick as I can." There appears to be a real chance that Brees returns in Week 8 against the Cardinals.

 

[Nola20094EVA]

Drew Brees clarified Wednesday that he's back to working with a regulation-sized football.
It's great news for Brees' chances of returning sooner rather than later. The future hall of fame QB himself stated, "I’ve graduated to the NFL ball ... I have a really kind of disciplined plan for what I need to do for strength and flexibility and then my throwing and all that stuff. So really starting to get back into it, doing football stuff, and just trying to get back as quick as I can." There appears to be a real chance that Brees returns in Week 8 against the Cardinals.

If already stated, don’t shoot me as I didn’t go through every thread. I will say I hope we sit him through the bye along with AK as I want us to be as healthy as possible for the stretch run.

 

[Infoman]

If we beat the Bears this week, he needs to sit until after the Bye... no need to rush it... especially if being tied for the division lead - is the worst case scenario going into the Bye.

 

[Saint Kamara]

Saints 41, Cardinals 16

Brees 26-33 364 yards, 4 TDs

 

[Stalwart385]

If he's ready to go against the Cardinal, I say do it. Work out kinks in a non-division game and have the bye to solve problems. Don't want problems popping up right when we start a 4 game division run.

 

[RaginSaint93]

Make it a preseason game for him limit him to a few snaps.

 

[whodatsaint]

Make it a preseason game for him limit him to a few snaps.

Agree. See how he does. Don’t push it, especially against the Cardinals. And sit Kamara.

 

[saintturk1]

I really don't get you people who say sit him it's a thumb, not a hamstring or back issue the second he has the velocity and is able to throw a ball he should be playing period there is no more chance of reinjury than the first time it was injured.

 

[Cage1]

I don't care if he feels perfect and is throwing it faster than before, there is no reason to bring him back before the bye.

 

[Saints fan]

If we beat the Bears this week, he needs to sit until after the Bye... no need to rush it if being tied for the division lead - is the worst case scenario going into the Bye.

While I agree, If Drew is ready, I might play him a series or two, just to give some reps. Treat it like a preseason game for him.

 

[MJ in Calif]

I really don't get you people who say sit him it's a thumb, not a hamstring or back issue the second he has the velocity and is able to throw a ball he should be playing period there is no more chance of reinjury than the first time it was injured.

Agreed, If the ligament is healed and he can throw the ball with velocity and accuracy without any issues, then he's ready so he plays. Sit him for what?

 

[sammymvpknight]

I really don't get you people who say sit him it's a thumb, not a hamstring or back issue the second he has the velocity and is able to throw a ball he should be playing period there is no more chance of reinjury than the first time it was injured.

the risk is to the surrounding tissue

 

[GeneHansen]

I don't care if he feels perfect and is throwing it faster than before, there is no reason to bring him back before the bye.

What's the reason to sit him?

 

[OutlawSaint]

I don't care if he feels perfect and is throwing it faster than before, there is no reason to bring him back before the bye.

That's exactly why you start him. No team in the league would stand a chance lol

 

[MJ in Calif]

the risk is to the surrounding tissue