Originally Posted by burningmetal (Post 861073)

I asked you to post information backing up your statement, here. But I guess that was too much to ask, so I did dig through your posts.

I found the article, and I read what it said. It's an inventive procedure. I see that it helps the recovery process. All good things. However, it gave only one example. Players do not all heal at the same rate. The article did not state that the player they mentioned returned at 100%. It just said he came back earlier. Doctors do allow you to play with pain, if they believe the structural integrity is strong enough that there is no heightened risk of further injury. Your link does not answer that question one way or the other.

Now, maybe Brees does come back by week 8 and at 100% health. I'm not saying he will or won't. I have no idea. All I said was that if he is not 100% by week 8, then why not let him sit through the bye?

You're asking me why the Saints should sit him against the Cardinals if he's fully healed, but that's not my premise, to begin with. I said if he's fully healed, then there's no debate. You can't simply assume that he'll be fully healed. Doctors give estimated recovery times, and articles can give an example of one whole player, but how fast will Drew heal? We can only wait to see. If it were such a sure thing, the Saints wouldn't be saying they are targeting a week 10 return.

I mean... Think about that, Guido. You think you know when he's going to be ready, but the Saints don't?

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 861083)

Both of ya'll make valid points but Guido has posted info on this injury ad nauseum. It is a relatively new procedure but apparently it works. My only concern is reinjuring his hand. Whether it's off a helmet, hand or being knocked down. I honestly don't think Payton will let him come back too soon. Drew will want to be back ASAP. He looked like a caged tiger on the sidelines last week.

Originally Posted by QBREES9 (Post 861513)

Come back when you're 100% no need to risk it.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 861535)

Week 10 is perfect. Gives Brees two weeks to practice with the team and install a game plan

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 861547)

He will have been practicing for over two weeks by week eight. That is the purpose of the procedure he had done. The internal brace allows return to full practice over the final couple of weeks of the healing process.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 861547)

He will have been practicing for over two weeks by week eight. That is the purpose of the procedure he had done. The internal brace allows return to full practice over the final couple of weeks of the healing process.