FentayeJones Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 METAIRIE, La. – New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans said he will play Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons after missing the past three games with a knee injury. And left tackle Terron Armstead returned to practice on a limited basis Tuesday with his own knee injury – though Armstead’s status is less certain after he missed all of last week.Regardless, both are positive developments for an offensive line that has been getting beaten up both literally and figuratively this year.The Saints have allowed 15 sacks, which is tied for fifth most in the NFL and puts them on pace for 48 – which would be by far the highest total in the Sean Payton-Drew Brees era. They rank 29th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (85.4) and 28th in rushing yards per attempt (3.6).Plus, fellow guard Tim Lelito missed practice Tuesday with a shoulder injury that he suffered in last Sunday’s 39-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving him in jeopardy of missing Thursday’s game. If Lelito can’t play, backup Senio Kelemete could slide over after starting the past three games at right guard. Or veteran Mike McGlynn could make the start.Saints receiver Marques Colston was also held out of team drills with his shoulder injury – though he was in attendance for the early portion of practice that was open to the media.Colston seems unlikely to play Thursday, especially since the Saints re-signed veteran receiver Joseph Morgan, who has been bouncing on and off the roster this year. The Saints released defensive back Don Jones to make room for Morgan.Also held out of team drills for the Saints on Tuesday were punter Thomas Morstead (quadriceps), defensive end Bobby Richardson (hip) and cornerback Damian Swann (concussion).The injured player that will matter most of all in Thursday’s game, however, is in Atlanta – receiver Julio Jones, who is expected to play despite being held out of team drills Tuesday.http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/18629/saints-jahri-evans-says-****-play-terron-armstead-practices-marques-colston-sits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mazetti Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks. Good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Diesel Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If Armstead nor Lelito can go Thursday... Drew Brees is going to get roughed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If the Saints are down 3 starting Olinemen, I'm expecting Quinn to make them pay for that. Nolan rarely [never?] did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I don't think Armstead goes. Not enough time. May be hampered by injury if he does. Doubt Lelito goes as well. No Colston means it's just Cooks out there. We gotta capitalize and put the Saints out of their misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Armstead is the biggest factor. I don't think he plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mazetti Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Armstead is the biggest factor. I don't think he playsAgreed he is the biggest factor. Beasley has had quite an NFL introduction. Please give him a break Armstead, and rest your weary body............... Edited October 13, 2015 by Tim Mazetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest facelessman07 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I hope they all play. Want them at their bestNo excuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The injured player that will matter most of all in Thursday’s game, however, is in Atlanta – receiver Julio Jones, who is expected to play despite being held out of team drills Tuesday.Fear the Beast............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapAHolic Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I don't think Armstead goes. Not enough time. May be hampered by injury if he does. Doubt Lelito goes as well. No Colston means it's just Cooks out there. We gotta capitalize and put the Saints out of their misery. Dont sell their WRs short. Sneed has played very well the last 2 weeks. But Colston being out helps us no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconwhit Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Let's kill the $&@%¥ Saints. I was there in 2006 when they opened back the Slumdome. Mercedes is now our house, today and tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Dont sell their WRs short. Sneed has played very well the last 2 weeks. But Colston being out helps us no doubtI've gotten used to our secondary underperforming for some reason...But Snead has played against the Eagles and Cowboys. Neither are great. Especially Philly. Snead may put up 70-80, but I doubt he's much of a threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixFalcon Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) I "aint" (see what I did there?) worried. Half their team will either be arrested, suspended or on IR before the game anyways...it'll literally just be Drew Brees and Cooks out there on offense and Junior Galette's animosity on defense. Edited October 13, 2015 by FenixFalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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