Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL -Thank You Football gods

strato · 11-16-2009, 11:50 AM

Saints head coach Sean Payton said that cornerback Tracy Porter does not have a torn anterior cruciate ligament and will not need surgery, despite some reports to the contrary.

Payton said there is no question they expect Porter back in the lineup this season, though a timetable is not set.

“I feel real good for him,” said Payton.

“It’s a strained MCL and there will be a time where he’ll have to rehab and recover.”

Porter was injured when he was accidentally leg-whipped by Usama Young during a pass play.

FROM WWLTV.COM

Just heard ..could be out 6 weeks...great news!!!!!!!!!!!

C17-BING · 11-16-2009, 11:51 AM

That will work ... What do we do in the meantime?

strato · 11-16-2009, 11:52 AM

I say bring in a vet M.M and roll with what we have..he should be back for the playoffs...this is great news!!!

Euphoria · 11-16-2009, 11:53 AM

Get on the phone!

Tobias-Reiper · 11-16-2009, 11:53 AM

Great! Just in time for the playoffs!

poydras · 11-16-2009, 11:58 AM

How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

Tobias-Reiper · 11-16-2009, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

hmmm... let's see...

he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks,
vs.
he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear.

... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call...

hitta · 11-16-2009, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

hmmm... let's see...

he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks,
vs.
he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear.

... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call...

When a team gives an estimated time of injury recovery they factor everything in, including the time to get back on the field in shape. They wouldn't say someone would be ready in 6 weeks when they aren't gonna be ready or at least expect them to. He still has two arms and a leg. He'll be back on his feet moving fluidly in a few weeks. They hire the training staff for a reason.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-16-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

All we have to do is wave the magic wand and wish that he were not injured.

Porter has played enough games to be considered a veteran CB now. Let him sit until the final game of the season, let him get some reps then, and give him another week to rest in the bye. He'll be ready to play in the playoffs.

SFIAH

stockman311 · 11-16-2009, 12:07 PM

Don't be a moron! That's the BEST NEWS I've heard all year. Please tell me this is acurate and that you have a link!!

11-16-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL -Thank You Football gods Saints head coach Sean Payton said that cornerback Tracy Porter does not have a torn anterior cruciate ligament and will not need surgery, despite some reports to the contrary. Payton said there is no question they expect Porter back in the lineup this season, though a timetable is not set. “I feel real good for him,” said Payton. “It’s a strained MCL and there will be a time where he’ll have to rehab and recover.” Porter was injured when he was accidentally leg-whipped by Usama Young during a pass play. FROM WWLTV.COM Just heard ..could be out 6 weeks...great news!!!!!!!!!!!
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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods I say bring in a vet M.M and roll with what we have..he should be back for the playoffs...this is great news!!!
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11-16-2009, 11:53 AM	#4
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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Great! Just in time for the playoffs!

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poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

11-16-2009, 12:23 PM	#7
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Originally Posted by poydras How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR. hmmm... let's see... he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks, vs. he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear. ... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call...

11-16-2009, 12:33 PM	#8
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper hmmm... let's see... he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks, vs. he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear. ... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call... When a team gives an estimated time of injury recovery they factor everything in, including the time to get back on the field in shape. They wouldn't say someone would be ready in 6 weeks when they aren't gonna be ready or at least expect them to. He still has two arms and a leg. He'll be back on his feet moving fluidly in a few weeks. They hire the training staff for a reason.
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11-16-2009, 12:36 PM	#9
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Originally Posted by poydras How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR. All we have to do is wave the magic wand and wish that he were not injured. Porter has played enough games to be considered a veteran CB now. Let him sit until the final game of the season, let him get some reps then, and give him another week to rest in the bye. He'll be ready to play in the playoffs. SFIAH

11-16-2009, 12:07 PM	#10
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Don't be a moron! That's the BEST NEWS I've heard all year. Please tell me this is acurate and that you have a link!!