Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

The New Orleans Saints may be much healthier after the long weekend earned by playing on Thursday last week.

Left tackle Terron Armstead (knee), wide receiver Marques Colston (shoulder), left guard Tim Lelito (shoulder), cornerback Damian Swann (concussion) and punter Thomas Morstead (right quadricep) all participated in the portion of practice open to the media.

Cornerback Keenan Lewis, who saw a specialist about his hip injury earlier this week, and rookie tackle Andrus Peat, who will reportedly miss four weeks with an MCL sprain, were both not present at practice.

Lewis, who underwent surgery on the hip during the preseason and missed the first three games, has been on a limited snap count ever since returning. The veteran corner is averaging just 17 snaps per game in the three games he’s played.

Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice - Black and Gold

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

Good we need all of them back.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

We played better without Colston, we don't need his drive killing drops every week.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

I'm excited about Swann with Lewis missing time.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

Colston can stay where he's at.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

could we finally be getting some good news on the injury front? or should i not say anything and keep chanting?

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

Saints LT Terron Armstead (knee) said he plans to play Sunday against the Colts.
He's ready to go after missing the last two weeks with a knee injury. Armstead's return comes just in time with fill-in Andrus Peat battling an MCL injury. Oct 22 - 4:37 PM
Source: Evan Woodbery on Twitter

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

This is bull crap. Fire Payton, fire Rob, trade Brees, seasons over. Gut the whole team and start over.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

Good. They can use the practice.

Those 5 and about 48 others.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

This is going to sound terrible but I was not happy to see Colston on the list of practicing players. It really is nothing personal but they need to start phasing Colston out the offense.

He never was a guy with blazing speed so his ability to gain separation was minimal. However, he was always great at making tough and/or contested catches, particularly over the middle. Now, he's slower than he's ever been and drops even basic catches.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

I know you're being sarcastic but eager to see how the team responds.

Can we put together a complete game after a big win and 10 days rest?

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

You guys kill me with all the Colston bashing. I've watched every f***ing player we have drop balls this year but all you hear is the bashing of Colston.
He's still the only receiver we have that will make the tough catches over the middle.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

Don't think anyone on this board is bashing the Great M Colston however I do think it is ok for him take a back seat and allow other young guys that are 100% get the much needed reps. He simply isn't the same player due to injury and age.

It just sucks that he is no longer the player he once was. He will always be remembered (at least in my book) as one of the greatest Saints ever :bng:.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

Colston seems to have been injured all season.
If his injuries are preventing top shelf play, then he should re-coup and heal, then come back.
It's hard to watch of late after having seen his dynamics.
It was never speed or quickness but tenacity;
making the tough catches in traffic and taking the licks;
and he has taken a LOT of licks.
Over the years he got stretched out and laid open more than any other receiver we had.
It just seems to have taken it's toll.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

Agreed. I think it's the end for him and he's certainly not what he used to be. But the comfort level between he and Brees has got to factor in. Brees needs all the continuity he can get. Hell, the entire team does.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

I'm having a hard time thinking Colston is done. I love the guy. I may be in denial over this one. I might be wrong but I'm expecting a turnaround for the good from him. I'll admit he hasn't looked good and has dropped catchable balls alot more than usual but I just got a feeling he's going to catch fire one more time. I do think in reality we need to look at a big body WR in the draft. We passed on a few in the last 2 drafts (2nd-4th round)that could be paying big right now.

Re: Terron Armstead, Marques Colston, Tim Lelito, Damian Swann, Thomas Morstead participate in Saints practice
 

I truly believe that Colston would improve his game with an eye exam. Aging athletes lose their vision before they lose their skills quite often.