Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update)

08-11-2010, 11:45 AM

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Saints believe the knee injury sustained by Lynell Hamilton Wednesday morning is a torn ACL.

It's a tough break for Hamilton, who was on track to pick up many of the inside touches that Mike Bell handled last year. There's now a much stronger chance that Pierre Thomas will take over goal-line duties, though he'll have to hold off young power backs P.J. Hill and Chris Ivory. The Saints could also revisit free agent Ladell Betts.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

If this is true, I'm glad PJ Hill knows the playbook and Ivory has been turning some heads. It's a loss, but certainly manageable.

poydras · 08-11-2010, 11:47 AM

#$%@#&*!!!

stockman311 · 08-11-2010, 11:48 AM

Just another reason that training camp and preseason is just a bad idea. I hope this is the end of the injury bug and not the beginning.

voodooido · 08-11-2010, 12:06 PM

* Betts enters the door.........

Halo · 08-11-2010, 12:44 PM

The three-headed monster at running back that people were looking forward to this season for the New Orleans Saints just got short one head.

Running back Lynell Hamilton went down in practice on Wednesday with what is being reported as an ACL tear in his right knee. ESPN's Adam Schefter said that is what the team suspects it to be and it could cost him his season.

Coach Sean Payton said after practice that the team would examine him to find out the true severity.

Reggie Bush did return to practice on Wednesday after being held out of Tuesday's afternoon session.

Hamilton figured to be a big part of the offense this year by most likely filling in for the void let by Mike Bell who signed with Philadelphia.

The Saints now have Pierre Thomas and Bush, but also a host of other running backs that could step into Hamilton's spot should be really be gone all season.

P.J. Hill and Chris Ivory are two names that have been heard of a lot this training camp, but chances are the Saints will also bring in some veteran running backs to check out more players. More on this story as it develops.

Link: The Examiner

SmashMouth · 08-11-2010, 12:45 PM

That means hill and ivy made the team.

saintsfan1976 · 08-11-2010, 12:53 PM

Injuries happen in the NFL every day. Lynell's injury is nothing new and certainly is not a reason to cut out the entire preseason.

I hate this happened to Lynell. He really had the opportunity this season.

QBREES9 · 08-11-2010, 01:35 PM

Thats why you need great depth

Papa Voodoo · 08-11-2010, 01:41 PM

Better Lynell than Pierre or Reggie

breesfan27 · 08-11-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

#$%@#&*!!!

My first thoughts exactly!!

08-11-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754 Rating: (0 votes - average) According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Saints believe the knee injury sustained by Lynell Hamilton Wednesday morning is a torn ACL. It's a tough break for Hamilton, who was on track to pick up many of the inside touches that Mike Bell handled last year. There's now a much stronger chance that Pierre Thomas will take over goal-line duties, though he'll have to hold off young power backs P.J. Hill and Chris Ivory. The Saints could also revisit free agent Ladell Betts. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter If this is true, I'm glad PJ Hill knows the playbook and Ivory has been turning some heads. It's a loss, but certainly manageable. Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:47 PM..
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poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	re: Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update) #$%@#&*!!!

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stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	re: Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update) Just another reason that training camp and preseason is just a bad idea. I hope this is the end of the injury bug and not the beginning.

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08-11-2010, 12:44 PM	#5
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,740 Blog Entries: 45	Saints' running back Lynell Hamilton injured in practice; could be gone for season The three-headed monster at running back that people were looking forward to this season for the New Orleans Saints just got short one head. Running back Lynell Hamilton went down in practice on Wednesday with what is being reported as an ACL tear in his right knee. ESPN's Adam Schefter said that is what the team suspects it to be and it could cost him his season. Coach Sean Payton said after practice that the team would examine him to find out the true severity. Reggie Bush did return to practice on Wednesday after being held out of Tuesday's afternoon session. Hamilton figured to be a big part of the offense this year by most likely filling in for the void let by Mike Bell who signed with Philadelphia. The Saints now have Pierre Thomas and Bush, but also a host of other running backs that could step into Hamilton's spot should be really be gone all season. P.J. Hill and Chris Ivory are two names that have been heard of a lot this training camp, but chances are the Saints will also bring in some veteran running backs to check out more players. More on this story as it develops. Link: The Examiner

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,202 Blog Entries: 29	re: Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update) That means hill and ivy made the team.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	re: Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update) Injuries happen in the NFL every day. Lynell's injury is nothing new and certainly is not a reason to cut out the entire preseason. I hate this happened to Lynell. He really had the opportunity this season.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	re: Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update) Thats why you need great depth

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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	re: Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update) Better Lynell than Pierre or Reggie

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breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	re: Lynell Hamilton done for the year (pg.3 update) Originally Posted by poydras #$%@#&*!!! My first thoughts exactly!!