Brees acredita que 'pode vencer' a reabilitação de seis semanas

The expected timetable forDrew Brees‘ return is set around six weeks. TheNew Orleans Saintsquarterback is betting he can be back before that estimate.

“As far as the timetable for getting back though, they say 6 to 8 weeks. I think I can beat that, but I’m just gonna take it one week at a time and see how things go,” Brees saidduring an interview with WWL Radio Wednesday.

Brees noted that he elected to have an internal brace inserted during surgery, which the QB said he hoped would expedite his recovery timetable.

“It’s something that immediately gives it strength and stability, [which] allows you to start rehabbing right away. You don’t have to be immobilized or be in a cast,” Brees explained,via Mike Triplett of ESPN.

TheSaintsQB added that he spoke with players in other sports like Mike Trout and Chris Paul to try and figure out the best way to attack rehab.

“I guess nobody has ever had this type of repair on their throwing hand for an NFL quarterback. It’s a common skiing injury when they put their hand down,” Brees said. “So it’s happened to various guys for various reasons — and trust me, I’ve talked to every one of ‘em to just get a feel for what the surgery is like, the rehab process and just getting back to what I need to do.”

TheSaintswon their first full game sans Brees Sunday in Seattle as the veteran signal-caller watched from afar following surgery in Los Angeles. The 40-year-old quarterback will be back on the sideline as theSaintstake on the undefeatedDallas Cowboys.

“It was weird watching on TV. It was really weird. I didn’t really like it,” Brees said. “Listen, I’m still one of the leaders of this team and a captain. I’m gonna do whatever I can to help.”

TheSaintshope Brees can help buoyTeddy Bridgewaterover the next several weeks until his return. If New Orleans can be .500 or better without theirHall of FameQB, the NFC South could still be theirs for the taking. If Brees can beat the six-week timeframe, that goal could be easier.