RECEIVER STATUS: With two preseason games to go, it appears receiver Devery Henderson is on pace to play as a first-stringer -- and receiver Robert Meachem is not.
When asked Wednesday whether Henderson is fighting more for a roster spot or playing time, Payton said: "I see him fighting more for playing time. He's out with the first group, so when you look at Marques (Colston) and you look at Devery, those guys are right now lining up with the first group. Devery's competing against those other guys behind him. Lance Moore, Robert Meachem, those guys are wanting to get more snaps."
But asked if he wanted to see Meachem get more time playing with Drew Brees, Payton said: "Yeah, but that's got to be something that's earned. And right now, there are guys ahead of him, just from an overall efficiency level. And Robert's improved, and yet he's still got a ways to go."
INJURY REPORT: Payton said Wednesday that he expects receiver Adrian Arrington (turf toe), linebacker Mark Simoneau (back), cornerback Usama Young (hamstring) and Thomas (triceps) to miss Saturday's game at Cincinnati.
All four and safety Curome Cox (groin) missed Wednesday's practice, while defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (ankle) was limited but is expected to play Saturday.
Payton also said that he expects running back Deuce McAllister to play more Saturday than he did against the Texans, and he expects cornerback Mike McKenzie and tight end Jeremy Shockey to make their preseason debuts.
I think Payton's statement is more of a poke at Meachem not to get complacent and keep working hard, rather than an endorsement of Devery.
I cannot believe a coach like Payton would put more weight on .1-.2 of a second running a straight line than catching the football.
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With all the talk about Devery (with the majority of it due) he will make the team. Now rather it's a ploy on Sean's is another story after all he is a Parcell student.
devery 1st stringer? meachem not? whoa!!!!!!!
