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Drew Brees confident he 'can beat' projected 6-week recovery

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees delivered encouraging news to his fans during an appearance on WWL Radio on Wednesday night: doctors have advised him that his recovery timetable is normally six- to eight-weeks, but Brees is confident he can beat that.

After injuring his throwing hand two weeks ago against the Los Angeles Rams, Brees underwent a procedure to repair and reinforce a torn ligament in his thumb. He explained why he opted for a cutting-edge internal implant, rather than a bulky cast:

“It’s something that immediately gives it strength and stability,” Brees said during a segment with host Bobby Hebert.