Concerned Saints officials sent two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jammal Brown to a sports hernia specialist Thursday to identify the cause of a lingering pain in the player's groin area and determine a course of action. Brown, who has anchored the Saints' offensive line since being selected in the first round of the 2005 draft, flew to Philadelphia to be examined by Dr. William Myers. If surgery is necessary, Brown could miss five to six weeks, according to sources familiar with the medical procedure. Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Saints have Bushrod(sp) who they were high on but needed playing time to be ready. If they are going to start him I think he will play most of the last two preseason games.
Just get the surgery done now...miss the first 3-4 weeks of the regular season and tear it up from there on out. Don't hesitate...it's early enough that Brown can help the team big time Starting week 5. Lions, Eagles, Bills, Jets, Bye Week. He'd be ready to go by Week 6...the Giants game. If they can come out of those first four game 3-1, 2-2...they're in good shape.
I agree completely, an so do the Saints apparently. Brown just had the surgery. The Giants game after the bye is probably the best time to bring him back.
