New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals

AsylumGuido · 10-11-2019, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Being medically "cleared" and being 100% aren't always the same thing. He might be ready enough to play by week 8, but not 100%. In which case, why rush him back against a bad team, with the bye week immediately following?

Now, if he IS 100% by week 8, then there is no debate. Trying to predict exactly how healthy someone is going to be at an exact moment is not an exact science... To be exact.

I'm not sure if you have read about this procedure, but when medically cleared he will be at 100%. THAT is the point. And that point is met within a six week period on average with this procedure. Brees has proven to heal faster and more completely than the average human given his well documented history. When he returns he WILL be at 100%. There will be no rushing. If he is where he is expected to be in week eight he will be at 100% and will be able to play with no risk beyond that of any other player.

burningmetal · 10-12-2019, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'm not sure if you have read about this procedure, but when medically cleared he will be at 100%. THAT is the point. And that point is met within a six week period on average with this procedure. Brees has proven to heal faster and more completely than the average human given his well documented history. When he returns he WILL be at 100%. There will be no rushing. If he is where he is expected to be in week eight he will be at 100% and will be able to play with no risk beyond that of any other player.

I'll tell you what, Guido. You find the link that explains the exact procedure he had, and the information that says he will only be cleared when he is 100%, then copy and paste it here, and then I'll believe you. I have no problem with accepting that information if you can provide it.

But since you sort of have a history of claiming to know everything about everything, I take everything you say with a healthy sized grain of salt.

In the meantime, I'm aware of a lot of players who are allowed to play before they are 100%, because doctors say they're good enough that they are not risking further injury by playing. And my point was that, IF that is the case with Drew when he is cleared, why not just let him fully heal rather than play against a crappy team. Assuming Teddy is still playing well by then.

But if he is 100%, then fine. Terrific.

Thirty3 · 10-11-2019, 05:59 PM

100% and PRO football ready are not the same.

AsylumGuido · 10-12-2019, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

100% and PRO football ready are not the same.

In this case they do. He is able to get back to FOOTBALL ready because of this particular procedure that incorporates the internal brace. He can be going FULL practice WHILE the final healing stage is becoming 100% complete.

The Dude · 10-12-2019, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

100% and PRO football ready are not the same.

True but after about the midway point of the season none of the players are really 100%. They all are playing through injury of varying severity.

jeanpierre · 10-11-2019, 06:13 PM

Encouraging...

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K Major · 10-11-2019, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Encouraging...

https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/st...50752877481987

I think Brees is returning as the #2 WR

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jeanpierre · 10-11-2019, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I think Brees is returning as the #2 WR .

On so many levels, that's funny right d'ere...

K Major · 10-12-2019, 01:31 PM

I didn't realize Hines Ward had a rule in place.

I do remember him laying out Ed Reed once ... thought he had killed him on the field. Ward was an absolute monster at blocking.

vpheughan · 10-12-2019, 01:32 PM

Geeze! Wasn't trying to cause a burst a blood vessel. Mea Culpa!

10-11-2019, 05:42 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Originally Posted by burningmetal Being medically "cleared" and being 100% aren't always the same thing. He might be ready enough to play by week 8, but not 100%. In which case, why rush him back against a bad team, with the bye week immediately following? Now, if he IS 100% by week 8, then there is no debate. Trying to predict exactly how healthy someone is going to be at an exact moment is not an exact science... To be exact. I'm not sure if you have read about this procedure, but when medically cleared he will be at 100%. THAT is the point. And that point is met within a six week period on average with this procedure. Brees has proven to heal faster and more completely than the average human given his well documented history. When he returns he WILL be at 100%. There will be no rushing. If he is where he is expected to be in week eight he will be at 100% and will be able to play with no risk beyond that of any other player. st thomas likes this.
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10-12-2019, 10:56 AM	#2
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'm not sure if you have read about this procedure, but when medically cleared he will be at 100%. THAT is the point. And that point is met within a six week period on average with this procedure. Brees has proven to heal faster and more completely than the average human given his well documented history. When he returns he WILL be at 100%. There will be no rushing. If he is where he is expected to be in week eight he will be at 100% and will be able to play with no risk beyond that of any other player. I'll tell you what, Guido. You find the link that explains the exact procedure he had, and the information that says he will only be cleared when he is 100%, then copy and paste it here, and then I'll believe you. I have no problem with accepting that information if you can provide it. But since you sort of have a history of claiming to know everything about everything, I take everything you say with a healthy sized grain of salt. In the meantime, I'm aware of a lot of players who are allowed to play before they are 100%, because doctors say they're good enough that they are not risking further injury by playing. And my point was that, IF that is the case with Drew when he is cleared, why not just let him fully heal rather than play against a crappy team. Assuming Teddy is still playing well by then. But if he is 100%, then fine. Terrific.
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10-11-2019, 05:59 PM	#3
Thirty3 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,255	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals 100% and PRO football ready are not the same.
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10-12-2019, 07:25 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Originally Posted by Thirty3 100% and PRO football ready are not the same. In this case they do. He is able to get back to FOOTBALL ready because of this particular procedure that incorporates the internal brace. He can be going FULL practice WHILE the final healing stage is becoming 100% complete.

10-12-2019, 05:00 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Originally Posted by Thirty3 100% and PRO football ready are not the same. True but after about the midway point of the season none of the players are really 100%. They all are playing through injury of varying severity.
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10-11-2019, 06:13 PM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Encouraging... Twitter K Major likes this.

10-11-2019, 06:19 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,828 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Originally Posted by jeanpierre Encouraging... https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/st...50752877481987 I think Brees is returning as the #2 WR . jeanpierre likes this.

10-11-2019, 10:37 PM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Originally Posted by K Major I think Brees is returning as the #2 WR . On so many levels, that's funny right d'ere... Rugby Saint II likes this.

10-12-2019, 01:31 PM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,828 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals I didn't realize Hines Ward had a rule in place. I do remember him laying out Ed Reed once ... thought he had killed him on the field. Ward was an absolute monster at blocking.

10-12-2019, 01:32 PM	#10
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,546	Re: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Looking to Return in Week 8 Against Arizona Cardinals Geeze! Wasn't trying to cause a burst a blood vessel. Mea Culpa!
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