montster Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Per Rotoworld: Saints coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Marques Colston has been cleared to return from his fractured collarbone and will play in Week 4 against the Jaguars.It appears Colston's "limited" practice Wednesday wasn't just a case of the Saints easing him back in. "He's clear. He'll be up this week," Payton said in a conference call with Jacksonville reporters. Drew Brees added that Colston's return is "huge" for New Orleans. "He's a big part of our offense. I'm excited to have him back." Colston's return will help Brees, but makes the Saints' pass-catching corps as murky as ever. The Saints initially were targeting a Week 6 return for Colston, so he's coming back two weeks ahead of schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Per Rotoworld: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Why do I have this strange feeling that a) Payton is playing games and Colston will be a decoy b- Colston actually plays and gets reinjured. It's not like we need him this week. Edited September 28, 2011 by SLAYER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Why do I have this strange feeling that a) Payton is playing games and Colston will be a decoy b- Colston actually plays and gets reinjured.It's not like we need him this week. I thought this very thing....but why be a decoy against the Jags?...I think they really want to get him going against a weaker opponent .....and if he had a leg injury, I'd say he re-injures it but since it's only the collarbone....I say he'll be fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Finally, now Brees can ignore him while he's on the field instead of on the sideline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 This seems incredibly quick to come back from a broken bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonsoxandy Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I don't want the Meachem/Henderson/Graham lovefest to stop just yet. Sure they will all still be good/alright but its so much better with Colston out. Stupid Marques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I thought this very thing....but why be a decoy against the Jags?...I think they really want to get him going against a weaker opponent .....and if he had a leg injury, I'd say he re-injures it but since it's only the collarbone....I say he'll be fine... I think that is just it. I also have a feeling his playing time will be very limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I think they really want to get him going against a weaker opponent exactly why it does'nt make any sense to me. why risk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 exactly why it does'nt make any sense to me. why risk it? because it's a collarbone and there's probably little risk involved....why wait another week or two to watch him try to get back into a rhythm when he can start now...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Wow. That is unbelievably fast for a broken bone isn't it? Staying on my bench for now behind Megatron, DJax, Harvin or Denarious Moore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojanmojo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Speaking as someone who's had 2 broken collarbones in the past, this is just way too fast to throw him back out there, especially given that they likely won't need him against the happless Jags. Very strange decision by the Saints. Edited September 29, 2011 by Trojanmojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Speaking as someone who's had 2 broken collarbones in the past, this is just way too fast to throw him back out there, especially given that they likely won't need him against the happless Jags. Very strange decision by the Saints. he probably can get his hands on some way better meds than what was available to you.....just saying.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I quite possibly have been a crack not completely broken. Bones only take 4 to 5 weeks to completely heal and if it's not a joint area then there is little muscle loss. They will play him but its more to get him back out there into the flow of the game. Moore and the other will get all the action but Colston will be out there. I see him getting a few dump offs but nothing over the middle where he gets hit to hard. I like Moore to have another solid game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojanmojo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 he probably can get his hands on some way better meds than what was available to you.....just saying.. I work in the music biz. I'm pretty sure I can keep up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 because it's a collarbone and there's probably little risk involved....why wait another week or two to watch him try to get back into a rhythm when he can start now...? he's been in this offense for years. he can get up to speed in practice without worrying about getting blasted after catching a pass. Idk. just seems silly to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I work in the music biz. I'm pretty sure I can keep up I worded that wrong...not meds...but better treatment ....sorry...I can be a we todd....sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 he's been in this offense for years. he can get up to speed in practice without worrying about getting blasted after catching a pass. Idk. just seems silly to me.. if he's good to go...who is to argue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Payton told the Jacksonville media that Colston was available, nothing has been said here, yet. we'll see what today brings. I don't think he plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ48win Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Speaking as someone who's had 2 broken collarbones in the past, this is just way too fast to throw him back out there, especially given that they likely won't need him against the happless Jags. Very strange decision by the Saints. I myself have broken mine 7 different times over my lifetime & unless hes on some great HGH or something I am just STUNNED that he is back playing after only 3 weeks. After I broke mine last 3 years ago I still couldnt sleep for squat unless I was sleeping in a recliner 3 weeks after breaking it. I just dont understand it. One wrong fall on that shoulder and hes broke again. I just cant explain how bad it hurt me to lift my shoulder over my head 3 weeks later. Edited September 29, 2011 by champ48win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojanmojo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I worded that wrong...not meds...but better treatment ....sorry...I can be a we todd....sometimes Ha! Then you are correct sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I myself have broken mine 7 different times over my lifetime & unless hes on some great HGH or something I am just STUNNED that he is back playing after only 3 weeks. After I broke mine last 3 years ago I still couldnt sleep for squat unless I was sleeping in a recliner 3 weeks after breaking it. I just dont understand it. One wrong fall on that shoulder and hes broke again. I just cant explain how bad it hurt me to lift my shoulder over my head 3 weeks later. I think it's pretty obvious he's using HGH.....or something else that is undetectable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 one thing that always cracks me up about the huddle...almost any time some NFL player is reported to have an injury, at least one or two huddlers will chime in with something more or less to the effect: "I had that injury, it was brutal....he will never be the same again" I think we tend to underestimate, 1) the kind of phenomenal shape these guys are in, and 2) the level of treatment they receive. that and they are probably also a helluva lot tougher than us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ48win Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) one thing that always cracks me up about the huddle...almost any time some NFL player is reported to have an injury, at least one or two huddlers will chime in with something more or less to the effect: "I had that injury, it was brutal....he will never be the same again" I think we tend to underestimate, 1) the kind of phenomenal shape these guys are in, and 2) the level of treatment they receive. that and they are probably also a helluva lot tougher than us. Easy question here.......when was the last time you went to the Dr & he told you after BREAKING a bone that you can go ahead and go back to playing NFL style football after only 3 weeks?????? My Dr told me to use a sling for 4-6 weeks, I did ditch the sling between week 3 & 4. Edited September 29, 2011 by champ48win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleW64 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Speaking as someone who's had 2 broken collarbones in the past, this is just way too fast to throw him back out there, especially given that they likely won't need him against the happless Jags. Very strange decision by the Saints. Charles Rogers, is that you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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