Saints defense is now paper-thin

by MtnExile on Sep 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

AP is reporting that three starters from last week--Randall Gay, Scott Fujita, and Roman Harper--are all out this week. In addition, Mark Simoneau is gone for the year. This leaves the Saints thin at linebacker, at safety, and at corner.

The good news is they're facing a team with an iffy quarterback, one who might not be able to take advantage of problems beyond the defensive line. The bad news is...well, the injuries are piling up. At the beginning of the year it was looking like only attrition could stop the Saints. So far, attrition is playing a good game.

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counting fingers

i was just thinking that I really really wanted to hear “X is coming back this week” I have run out of fingers to count the injured.

by MT_always on Sep 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions

I pushed injuries out of my mind when I predicted 12-4 for 2008: wishful thinking

rotoworld.com

Saints LB Scott Fujita is out for Week 2 with a knee injury.
The Saints are down five key defenders, including three starters. Troy Evans, usually a special teamer, will take Fujita’s space.
Sep. 12 – 4:35 p.m. ET

Fujita
Gay
Harper
Simoneau
Who’s the 5th? Antwan Lake or Hollis Thomas? Who the hell is Troy Evans?

by stujo4 on Sep 12, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions

yeah this sucks but...

i have a feeling we’ll do just fine

by TAYDIGGA on Sep 12, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

Hopefully The Saints are healthy for the Broncos!

We dont want any excuses when Cutler picks apart your secondary. The only time I root against the Saints is when my Broncos are playing them. Cheers to a healthier season ahead.

"I am he, as you are he, as you are me, and we are all together." - The Beatles

by Denver_Native on Sep 13, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions