New Orleans Saints get some good news on injury front says Coach Sean Payton

SmashMouth · 08-14-2011, 08:51 PM

The New Orleans Saints cautious optimism regarding knee injuries suffered by cornerback Johnny Patrick and running back Joique Bell in last week's preseason opening win over San Francisco proved justified, according to Coach Sean Payton.

Michael DeMocker/The Times-Picayune
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton said there is some better news on the team's injuries.

Both players suffered ligament sprains and will not require surgery, Payton said after practice Sunday.
Payton also took issue with a suggestion the two players may be held out of the rest of the 2011 preaseason, saying both will be scratched for Saturday's game at Houston but that he would make no predictions on the timetable of their return beyond that.
Patrick, a third-round draft pick out of Louisville, has looked strong during training camp and was seeing considerable time on the field. He left the Superdome Saturday night on a golf cart, but Payton said following the win that initial reports were that Patrick had not torn a ligament or suffered similar serious damage.
Bell, too, has had a standout camp and Payton said he was a notable bright spot for New Orleans against the 49ers, where Bell carried 9 times for 52 yards.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,554 Blog Entries: 29	New Orleans Saints get some good news on injury front says Coach Sean Payton The New Orleans Saints cautious optimism regarding knee injuries suffered by cornerback Johnny Patrick and running back Joique Bell in last week's preseason opening win over San Francisco proved justified, according to Coach Sean Payton. Michael DeMocker/The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton said there is some better news on the team's injuries. Both players suffered ligament sprains and will not require surgery, Payton said after practice Sunday. Payton also took issue with a suggestion the two players may be held out of the rest of the 2011 preaseason, saying both will be scratched for Saturday's game at Houston but that he would make no predictions on the timetable of their return beyond that. Patrick, a third-round draft pick out of Louisville, has looked strong during training camp and was seeing considerable time on the field. He left the Superdome Saturday night on a golf cart, but Payton said following the win that initial reports were that Patrick had not torn a ligament or suffered similar serious damage. Bell, too, has had a standout camp and Payton said he was a notable bright spot for New Orleans against the 49ers, where Bell carried 9 times for 52 yards. read more Attached Thumbnails