Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention

Halo · 08-20-2012, 03:40 PM

Beyond Chris Chamberlain's season-ending injury, New Orleans Saints MLB Curtis Lofton and WLB David Hawthorne both suffered injuries in the Saints preseason loss to the Jaguars on Friday night.

Interim coach Joe Vitt said Monday that starting MLB Curtis Lofton suffered a high ankle sprain against the Jaguars, and starting WLB David Hawthorne suffered a meniscus injury that will require surgery.

Vitt also announced that Ramon Humber, brought in as a backup linebacker and slated as Lofton's replacement was suspended for failing a drug test.

Then about an hour after Vitt spoke, Lofton's replacement, Ramon Humber, confirmed he has been suspended for the first three games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

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On the prognosis of both Lofton and Hawthorn, Vitt said today:

Lofton will not play Saturday against the Texans, but Vitt says he thinks he will be ready for the regular season opener September 9.

Linebacker David Hawthorne:

"the diagnosis on David is encouraging. He hurt it early in the game and played on it." Vitt said he thinks Hawthorne also has a good chance to be back in time for the regular season opener.

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burningmetal · 08-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Man... Nobody ever tells us anything during the games. I never had a clue anything was wrong until today. I vote for the starters not to take another snap this preseason. This is just dumb at this point.

blackangold · 08-20-2012, 05:00 PM

not surprising... Maybe they will be there in the reg season and maybe not. Who knows.

The Dude · 08-20-2012, 05:03 PM

I hope our offense can score 75 points a game because or defense aint stopping ****. We seriously have no LBers worth a damn left. One of you guys who knows more about LB's around the league tell me who is out there that could possibly get cut is worth picking up.

burningmetal · 08-20-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I hope our offense can score 75 points a game because or defense aint stopping ****. We seriously have no LBers worth a damn left. One of you guys who knows more about LB's around the league tell me who is out there that could possibly get cut is worth picking up.

The Bills released Shawn Merriman today. But we'd be better off bringing Ricky Jackson back than picking this guy up right now.

Halo · 08-20-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I hope our offense can score 75 points a game because or defense aint stopping ****. We seriously have no LBers worth a damn left. One of you guys who knows more about LB's around the league tell me who is out there that could possibly get cut is worth picking up.

Vitt's saying Lofton and Hawthorn will return by opening day.
Chamberlain's injury is unfortunate.
Don't know anything about Humber.

Danno · 08-20-2012, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Vitt's saying Lofton and Hawthorn will return by opening day.
Chamberlain's injury is unfortunate.
Don't know anything about Humber.

We picked up Humber off the street last year.

Danno · 08-20-2012, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I hope our offense can score 75 points a game because or defense aint stopping ****. We seriously have no LBers worth a damn left. One of you guys who knows more about LB's around the league tell me who is out there that could possibly get cut is worth picking up.

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

burningmetal · 08-20-2012, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

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

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.

Halo · 08-20-2012, 05:15 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.

08-20-2012, 03:40 PM	#1
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Saints Linebackers Suffer Injuries and a Suspention Beyond Chris Chamberlain's season-ending injury, New Orleans Saints MLB Curtis Lofton and WLB David Hawthorne both suffered injuries in the Saints preseason loss to the Jaguars on Friday night. Interim coach Joe Vitt said Monday that starting MLB Curtis Lofton suffered a high ankle sprain against the Jaguars, and starting WLB David Hawthorne suffered a meniscus injury that will require surgery. Vitt also announced that Ramon Humber, brought in as a backup linebacker and slated as Lofton's replacement was suspended for failing a drug test. Then about an hour after Vitt spoke, Lofton's replacement, Ramon Humber, confirmed he has been suspended for the first three games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. LINK On the prognosis of both Lofton and Hawthorn, Vitt said today: Lofton will not play Saturday against the Texans, but Vitt says he thinks he will be ready for the regular season opener September 9. Linebacker David Hawthorne: "the diagnosis on David is encouraging. He hurt it early in the game and played on it." Vitt said he thinks Hawthorne also has a good chance to be back in time for the regular season opener. LINK Attached Thumbnails
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08-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#2
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention Man... Nobody ever tells us anything during the games. I never had a clue anything was wrong until today. I vote for the starters not to take another snap this preseason. This is just dumb at this point. Halo likes this.

08-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#3
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention not surprising... Maybe they will be there in the reg season and maybe not. Who knows. Halo likes this.

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08-20-2012, 05:05 PM	#5
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention Originally Posted by The Dude I hope our offense can score 75 points a game because or defense aint stopping ****. We seriously have no LBers worth a damn left. One of you guys who knows more about LB's around the league tell me who is out there that could possibly get cut is worth picking up. The Bills released Shawn Merriman today. But we'd be better off bringing Ricky Jackson back than picking this guy up right now.

08-20-2012, 05:06 PM	#6
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention Originally Posted by The Dude I hope our offense can score 75 points a game because or defense aint stopping ****. We seriously have no LBers worth a damn left. One of you guys who knows more about LB's around the league tell me who is out there that could possibly get cut is worth picking up. Vitt's saying Lofton and Hawthorn will return by opening day. Chamberlain's injury is unfortunate. Don't know anything about Humber.

08-20-2012, 05:12 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention Originally Posted by Halo Vitt's saying Lofton and Hawthorn will return by opening day. Chamberlain's injury is unfortunate. Don't know anything about Humber. We picked up Humber off the street last year.

08-20-2012, 05:07 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention Originally Posted by The Dude I hope our offense can score 75 points a game because or defense aint stopping ****. We seriously have no LBers worth a damn left. One of you guys who knows more about LB's around the league tell me who is out there that could possibly get cut is worth picking up. And who do you replace? The only player we lost was Chamberlain.

08-20-2012, 05:09 PM	#9
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention Originally Posted by Danno And who do you replace? The only player we lost was Chamberlain. 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.

08-20-2012, 05:15 PM	#10
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints Starting Linebackers Suffer Injuries and Suspention 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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