Saints Coach Sean Payton said that Quarterback Drew Brees would get a second opinion on his injured throwing hand before deciding on whether to get surgery to repair a torn ligament in his thumb. Orthopedic Surgery Professor at LSU School of Medicine, Doctor Christopher Marrero, says surgery is probably the best route…
cut 30 (11) “…predictable”
Brees is expected to miss six weeks as a result of the injury.

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan says the loss of Brees is a huge blow, but the team has not seen backup QB Teddy Bridgewater showcase what he brings to the table to the fullest extent yet.
cut 19 (14) “the timeframe is.”
Bridgewater will get the start when the Saints visit the Seahawks on Sunday.

LSU’s defense allowed Northwestern State to move the ball against them in the first half on Saturday night. Coach Ed Orgeron says adjustments were made that resulted in no points scored against them in the second half, but he wants to see more turnovers…
cut 18 (23) “…turnovers”
LSU is at Vanderbilt this Saturday.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2020 induction class and the headliner is Alabama coach Nick Saban. The former LSU football coach won 75-percent of his games and the 2003 national championship during five seasons in Baton Rouge. Two former NFL pro bowlers are also part of the 2020 class. Former Ragin Cajun and Chicago Bear Charles Tillman and former Saints superstar wide receiver Joe Horn.