Butler returns on 'super limited' basis

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By Mike Triplett | ESPN.com

METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints linebacker Victor Butler returned to practice on what he described as a "super limited" basis Tuesday for the first time since he tore his anterior cruciate knee ligament in June.

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Butler remains a long shot to return to the Saints' active roster this season. But Tuesday was the deadline for players on the physically unable to perform list to begin practicing this season. The Saints now have a 21-day window to decide if they want to activate Butler or place him on season-ending injured reserve.

"I know where I hope to be [in three weeks]. But 21 days feels like a lifetime away from now," said Butler, who said he is physically able to do everything now -- but still in moderation.

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ScottF · 11-20-2013, 11:10 AM

is that like double-secret probation?

TheOak · 11-20-2013, 11:20 AM

In Payton speak that means he is starting Thursday. A hang nail means retirement.

whybag · 11-20-2013, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

is that like double-secret probation?

Can't tell you, that's G-14 classified.

SaintSproles · 11-20-2013, 01:00 PM

I think it means he breathed in and out without issue for 2 minutes.

Rugby Saint II · 11-20-2013, 06:53 PM

Do we even need him now?

Seer1 · 11-20-2013, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by whybag

Can't tell you, that's G-14 classified.

Wish I had a pay grade...

Seer1 · 11-20-2013, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Do we even need him now?

The more the merrier!

SmashMouth · 11-20-2013, 07:48 PM

SP is pulling a Demarcus Ware tactic for the next few games...

saintsfan1976 · 11-20-2013, 10:38 PM

We have 3 games to decide if he'll be ready for a playoff run.

i like the idea of Butler and Harralson as depth.

11-20-2013, 09:53 AM	#1
Threaded by TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026 Rating: (1 votes - 4.00 average) By Mike Triplett \| ESPN.com METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints linebacker Victor Butler returned to practice on what he described as a "super limited" basis Tuesday for the first time since he tore his anterior cruciate knee ligament in June. Butler Butler remains a long shot to return to the Saints' active roster this season. But Tuesday was the deadline for players on the physically unable to perform list to begin practicing this season. The Saints now have a 21-day window to decide if they want to activate Butler or place him on season-ending injured reserve. "I know where I hope to be [in three weeks]. But 21 days feels like a lifetime away from now," said Butler, who said he is physically able to do everything now -- but still in moderation. Read More: Saints LB Victor Butler returns on 'super limited' basis - ESPN Attached Thumbnails
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Butler returns on 'super limited' basis In Payton speak that means he is starting Thursday. A hang nail means retirement.

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