Brees had low-grade MCL sprain this year...

biloxi-indian · 01-24-2011, 04:46 PM

Payton during Senior Bowl practice. Confirmed that Drew Brees' injury was low-grade MCL sprain.

via twitter jeffduncan

lynwood · 01-24-2011, 05:47 PM

Heal up Drew and don't play in the Pro Bowl!!

WVSaint · 01-24-2011, 06:22 PM

drew plays through it for 6 weeks. cutler quits with a chance at the super bowl. we are seriously lucky to have that guy leading our team. not that we didnt already know that, but every year he shows us another reason to count our blessings.

neugey · 01-24-2011, 06:36 PM

I can't bash Cutler ... he was injured during the course of the game and there's no exact telling whether his injury was worse/better than Drew's. Also keep in mind Cutler is 6'3 and knee injuries can be more dehabilitating for taller people or different types of athletes.

alleycat_126 · 01-24-2011, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by WVSaint

drew plays through it for 6 weeks. cutler quits with a chance at the super bowl. we are seriously lucky to have that guy leading our team. not that we didnt already know that, but every year he shows us another reason to count our blessings.

In other words " PAY DA MAN "

Saintswrath · 01-24-2011, 06:48 PM

Looks like Madden Curse struck on the Downlow for us..

Oh well.. good luck and heal up man..
an 70% Drew is better than all the rest of the leagues QB's to me.

neugey · 01-25-2011, 10:24 AM

Drew's resistance training regimen paid off big-time this year. Probably instrumental in allowing him to keep playing.

AsylumGuido · 01-25-2011, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by lynwood

Heal up Drew and don't play in the Pro Bowl!!

He's already healed up. That was in the middle of the season.

QBREES9 · 01-25-2011, 12:56 PM

LOL .... don't play in the Pro Bowl, Does anyone play in the Pro Bowl.

Turns out Jay Cutler wasn't the only NFL quarterback who dealt with a medial collateral ligament problem during the playoffs.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton confirmed Monday that his quarterback, Drew Brees, suffered a "low-grade" medial collateral ligament sprain earlier this season, and he played through it in the wild-card playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, The Times-Picayune reported.

Cutler has been the target of criticism for leaving the Bears' NFC Championship Game loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with a sprained MCL. Payton declined to make any comparison between the two quarterbacks Monday, saying there are multiple levels of severity to ligament injuries.

In other Saints injury news, Payton confirmed to the Times-Picayune that running back Pierre Thomas had "extensive" arthoscopic surgery on his ankle. The rehabilitation process that follows should last well into the offseason. Payton also provided a positive update on running back Chris Ivory, who had a screw inserted into his injured ankle. Payton called Ivory's surgery "encouraging."

Wide receiver Marques Colston is expected to have arthoscopic surgery on both his knee and wrist. Payton said Colston might miss some organized team activities during the rehab process.

Offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb is expected to have minor surgery on an unspecified injury. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Anthony Hargrove might follow with similar procedures.

niteadept · 01-25-2011, 02:39 PM

The only good thing to your report QBrees is that we at least have a long offseason to heal. Get on with the surgeries and get on with the healing. We have a Lombardi to take back next year...

01-24-2011, 04:46 PM	#1
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Brees had low-grade MCL sprain this year... Payton during Senior Bowl practice. Confirmed that Drew Brees' injury was low-grade MCL sprain. via twitter jeffduncan

01-24-2011, 06:37 PM	#5
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Originally Posted by WVSaint drew plays through it for 6 weeks. cutler quits with a chance at the super bowl. we are seriously lucky to have that guy leading our team. not that we didnt already know that, but every year he shows us another reason to count our blessings. In other words " PAY DA MAN "

01-25-2011, 10:57 AM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Originally Posted by lynwood Heal up Drew and don't play in the Pro Bowl!! He's already healed up. That was in the middle of the season.

01-25-2011, 12:56 PM	#9
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	LOL .... don't play in the Pro Bowl, Does anyone play in the Pro Bowl. Turns out Jay Cutler wasn't the only NFL quarterback who dealt with a medial collateral ligament problem during the playoffs. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton confirmed Monday that his quarterback, Drew Brees, suffered a "low-grade" medial collateral ligament sprain earlier this season, and he played through it in the wild-card playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, The Times-Picayune reported. Cutler has been the target of criticism for leaving the Bears' NFC Championship Game loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with a sprained MCL. Payton declined to make any comparison between the two quarterbacks Monday, saying there are multiple levels of severity to ligament injuries. In other Saints injury news, Payton confirmed to the Times-Picayune that running back Pierre Thomas had "extensive" arthoscopic surgery on his ankle. The rehabilitation process that follows should last well into the offseason. Payton also provided a positive update on running back Chris Ivory, who had a screw inserted into his injured ankle. Payton called Ivory's surgery "encouraging." Wide receiver Marques Colston is expected to have arthoscopic surgery on both his knee and wrist. Payton said Colston might miss some organized team activities during the rehab process. Offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb is expected to have minor surgery on an unspecified injury. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Anthony Hargrove might follow with similar procedures.
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lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Heal up Drew and don't play in the Pro Bowl!!

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WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	drew plays through it for 6 weeks. cutler quits with a chance at the super bowl. we are seriously lucky to have that guy leading our team. not that we didnt already know that, but every year he shows us another reason to count our blessings.

01-24-2011, 06:36 PM	#4
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	I can't bash Cutler ... he was injured during the course of the game and there's no exact telling whether his injury was worse/better than Drew's. Also keep in mind Cutler is 6'3 and knee injuries can be more dehabilitating for taller people or different types of athletes.

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Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Looks like Madden Curse struck on the Downlow for us.. Oh well.. good luck and heal up man.. an 70% Drew is better than all the rest of the leagues QB's to me.

01-25-2011, 10:24 AM	#7
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Drew's resistance training regimen paid off big-time this year. Probably instrumental in allowing him to keep playing.

01-25-2011, 02:39 PM	#10
niteadept Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 520 Blog Entries: 1	The only good thing to your report QBrees is that we at least have a long offseason to heal. Get on with the surgeries and get on with the healing. We have a Lombardi to take back next year...