Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention

08-20-2012, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Yeah, I think we might see the Saints bring in a cheap vet just in case these guys have problems recovering, but that's about it.

Agree with others in another thread, for all the poor tackling in the Jags game it appears the team, especially the defense, was gassed coming into that game. They flew to the HOF game, left that night with layover headed strait to Connecticut to practice with Pats. Half week of one-on-ones with the Pats then a Preseason game, they fly back to NOLA on a short week and play the Jags on Friday.

Including prep for HOF game, that puts them going straight since about the end of July. Today is the 20th of August.

The Dude · 08-20-2012, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And who do you replace? The only player we lost was Chamberlain.

Chamberlain for one.

Halo · 08-20-2012, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Lofton will not play opening day nor will Hawthorne, 6 to 8 weeks is the normal recovery time for a high ankle sprain so I would be happy to see Lofton by week 4. Hawthorne will end up missing 4 weeks and be back for week 2 hopefully. I would be shocked if we had both for opening day. We will need to move Wilson back to LB, and should look at bringing is Shawn Merriman.

But.....

"It's speculation now that they will be out for the first game," Vitt said. "We certainly think Curtis will be ready for the first game. The diagnosis for David has been encouraging. He hurt it early in the (Jaguars) game, and he played on it. He's got a chance to be back for that game."

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blackangold · 08-20-2012, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

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You know how the Saints are. Vitt is no different than SP and he will keep the injury concerns to himself. Anyone remember how many times we heard P.Thomas was going to come back in 2010? Doubt either of them plays week 1.

dizzle88 · 08-20-2012, 06:37 PM

Jesus, where is Jo-lonn Dunbar when you need him, for a backup he was better than vilma

Rugby Saint II · 08-20-2012, 06:40 PM

Just a couple of days ago I thought we looked pretty good at LB'er.

ChrisXVI · 08-20-2012, 07:14 PM

A high ankle sprain can be a season-long injury that nags Lofton... He may be able to play come week 1 but will he be 100%?

Boutte · 08-20-2012, 08:09 PM

You can play on a bum ankle. Tommy Meyers had a high ankle sprain for about twelve years.

73Saint · 08-20-2012, 08:43 PM

We still have Casillas. IF he can stay healthy....

SmashMouth · 08-20-2012, 09:21 PM

What about this dude.... Shawne Merriman released by Bills after one season - NFL.com

08-20-2012, 06:15 PM	#11
Threaded by Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,717 Blog Entries: 45 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by burningmetal Yeah, I think we might see the Saints bring in a cheap vet just in case these guys have problems recovering, but that's about it. Agree with others in another thread, for all the poor tackling in the Jags game it appears the team, especially the defense, was gassed coming into that game. They flew to the HOF game, left that night with layover headed strait to Connecticut to practice with Pats. Half week of one-on-ones with the Pats then a Preseason game, they fly back to NOLA on a short week and play the Jags on Friday. Including prep for HOF game, that puts them going straight since about the end of July. Today is the 20th of August.
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08-20-2012, 06:21 PM	#12
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention Originally Posted by Danno And who do you replace? The only player we lost was Chamberlain. Chamberlain for one.
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08-20-2012, 06:22 PM	#13
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,717 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention Originally Posted by blackangold Lofton will not play opening day nor will Hawthorne, 6 to 8 weeks is the normal recovery time for a high ankle sprain so I would be happy to see Lofton by week 4. Hawthorne will end up missing 4 weeks and be back for week 2 hopefully. I would be shocked if we had both for opening day. We will need to move Wilson back to LB, and should look at bringing is Shawn Merriman. But..... "It's speculation now that they will be out for the first game," Vitt said. "We certainly think Curtis will be ready for the first game. The diagnosis for David has been encouraging. He hurt it early in the (Jaguars) game, and he played on it. He's got a chance to be back for that game." LINK

08-20-2012, 06:25 PM	#14
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention Originally Posted by Halo LINK You know how the Saints are. Vitt is no different than SP and he will keep the injury concerns to himself. Anyone remember how many times we heard P.Thomas was going to come back in 2010? Doubt either of them plays week 1.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,357	Re: Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention Jesus, where is Jo-lonn Dunbar when you need him, for a backup he was better than vilma

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention A high ankle sprain can be a season-long injury that nags Lofton... He may be able to play come week 1 but will he be 100%?

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Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention You can play on a bum ankle. Tommy Meyers had a high ankle sprain for about twelve years. Halo, Ashley and st thomas like this.

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention We still have Casillas. IF he can stay healthy....

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