Saints lose McKenzie, hoping to have Colston, Bush against Bears
 

Saints lose McKenzie, hoping to have Colston, Bush against Bears

Players were given Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off, so McKenzie was not available for comment. He'll need reconstructive surgery, followed by months of rehabilitation, which may affect his ability to participate fully in practices when training camp opens next August.

Next season, McKenzie will be in the fourth year of his current five-year, $22 million contract with the Saints.

McKenzie had been the Saints' best defensive back this season, returning a pair of interceptions for touchdowns and being chosen as an NFC alternate for the Pro Bowl.


This is really bad news

Re: Saints lose McKenzie, hoping to have Colston, Bush against Bears
 

that blows..............ba-humbug

Re: Saints lose McKenzie, hoping to have Colston, Bush against Bears
 

Well, that means that he won't be back to, at best, full speed until 2009, so it's pretty darn clear to me what the draft/FA priorities are for the coming season.

DEFENSE

Re: Saints lose McKenzie, hoping to have Colston, Bush against Bears
 

I am SICK over the loss of McKenzie. Just.Plain.Sick.

I sincerely hope he has a quick, healthy recovery. And not just for selfish reasons. ;)

Re: Saints lose McKenzie, hoping to have Colston, Bush against Bears
 

Defense, Defense and MORE DEFENSE!!

Re: Saints lose McKenzie, hoping to have Colston, Bush against Bears
 

Does anyone know if Colston is alright I know on Sunday they said he was coughing up blood?