Starting tight end Jeremy Shockey, starting safety Darren Sharper and starting linebacker Jonathan Vilma all participated in the New Orleans Saints’ practice Wednesday in preparation for this weekend’s Super Bowl game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Each of the three starters has been bothered by knee problems but they still managed to play in the NFC championship game. During Wednesday’s practice, they all worked in all the key drills, leaving backup running back Lynell Hamilton the only injured who sat out the practice with a walking boot protecting his left ankle.
“I think we’re ahead of schedule with just about everything we’re trying to get done,” Coach Sean Payton said. “Even the buses and everything are running on time or ahead of schedule.”
Payton conducted a 30-minute walkthrough with every unit, from special teams to specialized offensive formations, plus several minutes of turnover drills just as they did in training camp. And Payton believed that having a little of hat training-camp mentality could help get his players ready for the last but biggest game.
So it seems that all the available New Orleans players will put on their Saints jerseys for the Super Bowl, with enough confidence to beat the Colts.
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