Any word on Lance Moore? (1 Viewer)

[ironhead]

I was thinking about how useful he would be against a heavy blitzing team like the Jets and was wondering if anyone has heard about his availability for the game.

 

[iChill]

I was just thinking about this. We could really use his help this game. We will probably hear something tomorrow.

 

[BoNcHiE]

I'm guessing he's back this week. He played in week 2, didn't reinjure himself, and sat out week 3. I see no reason he isn't close to 100% by now.

 

[gotabyte]

We wont know until tomorrow of any status updates.

 

[kfran]

I was thinking about how useful he would be against a heavy blitzing team like the Jets and was wondering if anyone has heard about his availability for the game.

I think Payton said on the Coaches' show last night that they held Lance last week because he wasn't quite 100%, but expected him to practice fully Weds.

Nice to be able to let our players heal fully... DEPTH

 

[gw504saints]

Where is he?

 

[CaliSaint4Life]

He'll be a good weapon against the Jets if he play. Moore is always going to get open and those quick passes to him would put a big halt on those blitzes.

 

[Wahoo]

I could have sworn that Duncan or Allee-Walsh said last week (before the Bills game) that Moore would probably be out until after the bye, but I can't find the quote...

Edit to add: found it, looks like pure speculation on his part:

http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-44/12539432769550.xml&coll=1

...Moore's absence likely means ....However, Payton declined to tip his hand when asked if reserve wide receiver Rod Harper would be active and take Moore's role as a backup punt returner.

"Potentially," Payton said.

With an open date looming Oct. 11, Bell, Moore and Clancy all could be held out of the New York Jets game on Oct. 4 at the Superdome. ...

 

[fr3sh]

I'm guessing he's back this week. He played in week 2, didn't reinjure himself, and sat out week 3. I see no reason he isn't close to 100% by now.

Really? I thought coach said he tweaked his hammy or something during practice before week 2, and we sat him out just to be safe? Could be wrong.

 

[snowdog]

I'm hoping he can do the punt return duties when he gets back.

 

[CaliSaint4Life]

UPDATE: I heard Payton on the coaches show and he said, and I quote,

"Lance had a good week of rehab. He wasn't ready to go this past weekend. I think he's going to be ready this week. I think he'll be back ready this week. I think he'll be ready to practice Wednesday. We're looking forward to having him back up. He gives us a presence on 3rd down and in the redzone. He's a big part of what we do."

So it looks like Lance will be ready this week.