Saints RB Ingram, LB Vilma sit out of Wednesday’s practice

11-02-2011, 03:19 PM

Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Reporter

METAIRIE, La. – Running back Mark Ingram and linebacker Jonathan Vilma both sat out practice Wednesday, the only two players to miss practice ahead of Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay.

Ingram missed his fourth consecutive practice with a bruised right heel while Vilma was out once again with a left knee injury.

Vilma has missed practices for much of the past six weeks but has played in all but one game since the Week 2 injury.

Two key players returned full to practice, though – right tackle Zach Strief (right knee) and tight end David Thomas (concussion). Both have been out since their Sept. 25 injuries in the Houston game

Saints RB Ingram, LB Vilma sit out of Wednesday

strato · 11-02-2011, 03:31 PM

Glad Strief is coming back...and kinda knew Vilma was gimpy.

Danno · 11-02-2011, 03:34 PM

Hopefully just a day of additional rest for Ingram and Vilma.

Luda34 · 11-02-2011, 05:01 PM

We need Strief, Vilma and Thomas back for this game we need a big win this week a and next.

halloween 65 · 11-02-2011, 07:21 PM

I was wondering why Vilma was a 1/2 step off,glad to see Strief and Thomas back

Danno · 11-02-2011, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I was wondering why Vilma was a 1/2 step off,glad to see Strief and Thomas back

The only worry is he's played like this even when healthy.

I just don't know why he grades out well in pass defense but grades out poorly in run defense. I'd think a bum knee would affect his pass coverage skills moreso than run defense skills.

From what I've seen he seems to be either a step late or he's over-running run plays. Its definitely not the Jonathan Vilma we're all used to seeing.

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Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Reporter METAIRIE, La. – Running back Mark Ingram and linebacker Jonathan Vilma both sat out practice Wednesday, the only two players to miss practice ahead of Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. Ingram missed his fourth consecutive practice with a bruised right heel while Vilma was out once again with a left knee injury. Vilma has missed practices for much of the past six weeks but has played in all but one game since the Week 2 injury. Two key players returned full to practice, though – right tackle Zach Strief (right knee) and tight end David Thomas (concussion). Both have been out since their Sept. 25 injuries in the Houston game Saints RB Ingram, LB Vilma sit out of Wednesday Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:45 PM..
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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Glad Strief is coming back...and kinda knew Vilma was gimpy.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by halloween 65 I was wondering why Vilma was a 1/2 step off,glad to see Strief and Thomas back The only worry is he's played like this even when healthy. I just don't know why he grades out well in pass defense but grades out poorly in run defense. I'd think a bum knee would affect his pass coverage skills moreso than run defense skills. From what I've seen he seems to be either a step late or he's over-running run plays. Its definitely not the Jonathan Vilma we're all used to seeing. Kryptonite likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	I was wondering why Vilma was a 1/2 step off,glad to see Strief and Thomas back