Earlier reports of Saints quarterback Drew Brees needing surgery for a torn ligament in the thumb on his throwing hand are a bit premature according to head coach Sean Payton.
Today Coach Payton stated that “They are still in the midst of evaluating it. He’s had one opinion, he’s having a second opinion,” “As soon as we know something that we can confirm, then we’ll report it. But, right now, that is kind of the stage we are in.”
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Does that mean there is a chance Drew Brees could play Sunday in Seattle? Or will Teddy Bridgewater be leading the team under center?
Payton answered that question “I’m not going into the hypothetical,” “We’ll have a plan either way.”
Coach Payton went on to say:
“You focus on the things that you can control and I think that this is where you lean on leadership,” “You get ready to have a good week of practice. It’s kind of the nature of our life sometimes. You come in on a Monday and you’ve got a handful of things you’re having to address and that’s part of the deal.”