New Orleans Saints' extensive injury list perplexes Sean Payton

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If the New Orleans Saints were playing a game that counted Saturday night at Houston, Coach Sean Payton no doubt would have had real concern in his voice Wednesday night.

As it was, he was left scratching his head at an injury list he first said was uncomfortably long but later insisted was about the norm for this point in training camp. Of the 90 players allowed on NFL camp rosters, the Saints had 16 miss practice Wednesday.
"It's a bigger list than I'd like right now," Payton said. "It seems like in the last two or three days, it's gotten bigger."
Several starters were among those who missed practice, including guard Jahri Evans, a Pro Bowl starter last season. Evans' absence was a surprise, but Payton said the team backed off the six-year veteran who some rate the finest guard in the NFL because of some minor knee swelling. Evans is expected back on the field today, Payton said.

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strato · 08-18-2011, 09:34 AM

Damn Lockout!

papz · 08-18-2011, 09:51 AM

Sounds fruity... but I think yoga needs to be incorporated in their weekly workout routine.

FinSaint · 08-18-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by papz

Sounds fruity... but I think yoga needs to be incorporated in their weekly workout routine.

And yoghurt too... it's good for the bones and you can put some fruit into it too.

homerj07 · 08-18-2011, 11:48 AM

Just no "Star Caps"!!

GeauxForMore · 08-18-2011, 12:24 PM

Being flexible does help with the prevention of injuries. Maybe Papz is right.

neugey · 08-18-2011, 12:47 PM

Definitely a year to keep an eye on the team medical and conditioning staff. Injuries aren't their fault but they are their problem. Hope they can make more correct evaluations and decisions. If not, they could be held accountable.

73Saint · 08-18-2011, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Sounds fruity... but I think yoga needs to be incorporated in their weekly workout routine.

You are right. On both accounts. Yes yoga may seem a bit "fruity" for lack of a better, but honestly, it does amazing things when it comes to core strength, flexibility, and most of all...Injury resistance.

So yeah, it's the modern day ballet for athletes. Good point.

73Saint · 08-18-2011, 01:23 PM

And I said this last year, but has anyone scrutinized our trainers? I'm certainly not pointing any fingers, but maybe we should look at some of our practices in preventative maintenance.

SmashMouth · 08-18-2011, 01:29 PM

I heard FF is great at Yoga ... maybe he can train these guys?

08-18-2011, 09:30 AM	#1
Threaded by strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586 Rating: (0 votes - average) If the New Orleans Saints were playing a game that counted Saturday night at Houston, Coach Sean Payton no doubt would have had real concern in his voice Wednesday night. As it was, he was left scratching his head at an injury list he first said was uncomfortably long but later insisted was about the norm for this point in training camp. Of the 90 players allowed on NFL camp rosters, the Saints had 16 miss practice Wednesday. "It's a bigger list than I'd like right now," Payton said. "It seems like in the last two or three days, it's gotten bigger." Several starters were among those who missed practice, including guard Jahri Evans, a Pro Bowl starter last season. Evans' absence was a surprise, but Payton said the team backed off the six-year veteran who some rate the finest guard in the NFL because of some minor knee swelling. Evans is expected back on the field today, Payton said. read more New Orleans Saints' extensive injury list perplexes Sean Payton \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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08-18-2011, 11:27 AM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by papz Sounds fruity... but I think yoga needs to be incorporated in their weekly workout routine. And yoghurt too... it's good for the bones and you can put some fruit into it too. Crusader likes this.

08-18-2011, 01:21 PM	#8
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Originally Posted by papz Sounds fruity... but I think yoga needs to be incorporated in their weekly workout routine. You are right. On both accounts. Yes yoga may seem a bit "fruity" for lack of a better, but honestly, it does amazing things when it comes to core strength, flexibility, and most of all...Injury resistance. So yeah, it's the modern day ballet for athletes. Good point.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Definitely a year to keep an eye on the team medical and conditioning staff. Injuries aren't their fault but they are their problem. Hope they can make more correct evaluations and decisions. If not, they could be held accountable.

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	And I said this last year, but has anyone scrutinized our trainers? I'm certainly not pointing any fingers, but maybe we should look at some of our practices in preventative maintenance.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	I heard FF is great at Yoga ... maybe he can train these guys?