On Friday morning, reports began to circulate that New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expected to make his return this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brees has missed the last four games with 11 rib fractures and a collapsed lung. During that time New Orleans managed to go 3-1 with Taysom Hill at the helm.
While there are valid concerns about his return timeline being too tight for the extent of his injuries, it’s worth dissecting why the Saints would want him back on the field as soon as possible. We should lead off by saying that the Saints reportedly expected Brees to start this week since Sunday night, following the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.