phootballphreak Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Colston Practiced!!!! http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=4032 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerrabid Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 sweet!!! I need him this week. Although Im not sure how well he will do but good news anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I just got off the phone with Brees...he says Colston is a game day decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) About time we read some good news http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2008/10/ne...ct_8_pract.html On Shockey and Colston Finally, some good news on the injury front. Receiver Marques Colston and tight end Jeremy Shockey were both back in practice on a limited basis. They should still be considered questionable for Sunday's game against Oakland, but Coach Sean Payton said he was more optimistic than earlier in the week. "I was pleased with what I saw today, and I saw more than I expected to see," Payton said. "Both of them actually took reps and moved around pretty good. You know, we'll see tomorrow how they feel, especially when it comes to Jeremy. But Marques looked good." Both players did look pretty fluid during the individual drills that were open to the media. Colston was catching balls with only a small amount of padding on his surgically-repaired thumb. If he feels comfortable catching the ball, he should definitely be able to go, unless trainers are worried about a setback. Shockey had sports hernia surgery two weeks ago, so the Saints will have to gauge how fast he recovers from the increased workload in practice. On replacing Gramatica with Mehlhaff Payton said the decision to replace kicker Martin Gramatica with rookie Taylor Mehlhaff was "twofold." He explained that Gramatica was dealing with pain in his groin area, which might be related to his history of sports hernias, so the team decided to place him on injured reserve. But he also said the team wants to get better production at the position, and Mehlhaff is someone the Saints trust after watching him throughout the offseason and training camp. When asked if he'll trust Mehlhaff in a tough situation in his first NFL game, Payton said that's a "fair question." "Obviously anytime you're starting a rookie in his first game, much like we were Carl (Nicks) a few weeks ago in his first game, you take that into account," Payton said. "We'll have a yard line that we're comfortable with going into the game and we'll apply it. And if we're at that yard line, then we're kicking in, and if we're not, then we're punting it or going for it. But I think he's a confident young player that's played in big arenas before at Wisconsin, and I think he'll handle it just fine." Edited October 9, 2008 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Rising Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I cant believe the time has finally come, Im like a kid walking down the stairs Christmas morning. I hope its true but could always be Peyton messing with the raider's minds, they gotta be prepared to take a semi-recovering colston serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmayes Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 and I just traded for TO. salivating over the prospect of a Reggie Wayne, TO and Colston WR corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm74 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 This seems quick. Did they not say they were taking off his cast this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 IMO mnd games. Don't think they will even hit the field, if they do it will probably be decoy. They will work them out in practice, get the timing and legs ready and shoot for week 7 or 8. No way they rush them back after 2 days of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToSender Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Please please please at least come back by next weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belushi Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I managed to go 4-1 without him, starting junk like Mason, Bryant, etc. Let the good times roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I need you Marques for the playoff run. Don't come back til you're ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I need you Marques for the playoff run. Don't come back til you're ready. Same here. Right now I am 4-1, should be 5-1 after this week, they guy doesn't have much of a chance because he's playing Jamarcus Russell at QB and his other horses have byes are are injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavinRJohnson Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Any word on Thursday's practice for Colston and Shockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I need Shockey to play this week badly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Any word on Thursday's practice for Colston and Shockey? By SHELDON MICKLES Advocate sportswriter Published: Oct 10, 2008 - UPDATED: 6:43 a.m. Print Email Save Share Page 1 of 2 SINGLE PAGE VIEW New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston practiced on a limited basis for the second straight day Thursday after missing the last four games with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Colston, who underwent surgery on Sept. 9 to repair the ligament, had the cast removed last Friday. He caught passes from quarterback Drew Brees for the first time since the season opener Wednesday with a splint on the thumb and worked again Thursday, an encouraging sign for coach Sean Payton. That came one day after Payton said he was optimistic Colston, who originally targeted a return to the lineup later this month, could play in Sunday’s game with the Oakland Raiders in the Superdome. On the other side, tight end Jeremy Shockey did not work Thursday. Payton said they wanted to rest him Thursday after he returned to the practice field Wednesday for the first time since having sports hernia surgery on Sept. 23. “We saw Marques practice today, so in his case, again I was encouraged,” Payton said. “With Jeremy, I’ll just have to see where he’s at (today) and see how on the second day after his first day of practice yesterday, see how he feels. With Marques, he was out there again and we were able to see him moving around and functioning — and he did pretty well.” Payton said he doesn’t know that there’s a risk factor in letting Colston play Sunday considering the equipment he’ll wear to protect the thumb. “I don’t know that there is any,” Payton said about the risk. “There’s a splint that he’ll wear that prohibits any negative movement. The cast is off, and it’s just getting comfortable with the speed of the game and the flexibility with his thumb and his hand.” Besides Shockey, five other players did not participate in Thursday’s practice. They were DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), FS Kevin Kaesviharn (back), WR David Patten, DT Antwan Lake (groin) and CB Aaron Glenn (ankle). Ellis, who had his right knee scoped last Friday, will miss his second straight game against the Raiders. Limited Thursday were Colston, CB Mike McKenzie (knee), T Jon Stinchcomb (back) and C Jonathan Goodwin (hamstring). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm74 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Well then...to start or sit Colston this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Any word on Thursday's practice for Colston and Shockey? http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/de...47231223588992A Shockey and Colston both practicePA SportsTicker Published: Friday, October 10, 2008 New Orleans Saints' tight end Jeremy Shockey and receiver Marques Colston both practiced Thursday on a limited basis and could be ready to play this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. "I'm more optimistic. I was pleased with what I saw today and I saw more than I expected to see," New Orleans coach Sean Payton said. "Both of them actually took reps and moved around well. "We'll see tomorrow how they feel, especially when it comes to Jeremy. But Marques looked good." Colston has been sidelined since the season opener with a thumb injury, while Shockey is recovering from sports hernia surgery. The Saints have struggled without Colston, losing three of their previous four contests since losing their No. 1 receiver. New Orleans' No. 2 wideout, David Patten, missed Thursday's practice. Like Shockey, Patten has been sidelined the last two games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Well then...to start or sit Colston this week? With their receivers and against Oakland I expect him to get limited looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavinRJohnson Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 With their receivers and against Oakland I expect him to get limited looks. With Colston's talent and their offense, limited looks is better than most WR1s! I'm starting him if he's active on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 With Colston's talent and their offense, limited looks is better than most WR1s! I'm starting him if he's active on Sunday. That's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belushi Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I traded for him last night and now own him in all 3 of my leagues. I'd prefer he just sits this one out and comes back next week fully healthy. He'll just make my lineup decision tougher - if you find out he's starting, can you start him if he's only out there on passing downs? Tough to bench him, but tough to start him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Posted in another thread, word is he may actually play Sunday...with the injury to Patten, it wouldn't be surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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