| AsylumGuido |
11-17-2020 11:12 AM |
Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread
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Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat
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I am not one looking to move past the Brees era until its it time ... still don’t think we are there even with this injury though I do think he will be down 4 weeks minimum. Never been a Winston fan but I think the guy has talent we will find out this weekend if he can mange a SP offense and and bring in some of he field stretching ability with his arm strength. Controlling the lack of discipline that lead to a 30 INT season last season is the first major test. Hopefully all the positive statements on his maturity are accurate and we see signs of a post Brees in house QB.
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I've heard from a couple of knowledgeable sources now that it could be a 2-3 week timetable. If anyone can meet the low end of that timetable it is Brees. I certainly wouldn't bet against him. He came back from the thumb in one week shorter than the shortest estimated timeframe.
When people hear collapsed lung they think total deflation or something major.
"A collapsed lung happens when air enters the pleural space, the area between the lung and the chest wall. If it is a total collapse, it is called pneumothorax. If only part of the lung is affected, it is called atelectasis."
According to Stephania Bell what Brees experienced was very minor and should totally heal in two weeks time. The real issue is the ribs. He was already playing with the fractures on the left side. So it's just the new fractures that come into play. She said as long as there are no sharp edges he should be able to play with them as they continue to heal.
Dr. David Chao said that the fact that there was no hospitalization needed for the lung signifies that the injury had to have been minor. He did add that the Saints may face a fine for not reporting the existing rib fractures on their injury report prior to the game.
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