Robert Meachem comes up hobbling again! (1 Viewer)

[Ministry of Pain]

Meachem wearing a leg sleeve from knee to ankle

Guy is off to a bad start. Henderson may not be a great WR but I can't see meachem taking the starting job at this point. I would bump up Copper a notch or two as well.

 

[duaneok66]

Meachem wearing a leg sleeve from knee to ankle

Guy is off to a bad start. Henderson may not be a great WR but I can't see meachem taking the starting job at this point. I would bump up Copper a notch or two as well.

Copper?Meachem?

Henderson?

Ridgeway?

stay tuned . . .

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I was waiting until Payton commented on the injury today (assuming he follows through) - Meachem is practicing as normal, and then limping with the leg wrapped up? Not good. The team prevents the player from talking to the media after practice and then the coach postpones commenting on the injury? Not good.

At least for the moment, Devery Henderson is looking more interesting for redrafts this year. Copper is not very good, I wouldn't be surprised to see Jamal Jones pass him on the depth chart.

 

[FavreCo]

I predicted bust pre-draft. I remember a January interview where he stated he 'left early to cash in'. That was when I knew he was going to bust. Totally the wrong statement to make. No, Meachem won't be #2 and if he continues his current pace, not even #3.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I curse Marques Colston for raising the expectation bar for rookies unreasonably high.

Now we're going to have to put up with "He's no Marques Colston" type discussions involving rookies for another 5-7 years.

Rookie seasons like his and Randy Moss' come around once in a blue moon. Expecting any rookie WR to make an impact is unreasonable, IMO, no matter what the hype was at combine and draft time.

 

[duaneok66]

I predicted bust pre-draft. I remember a January interview where he stated he 'left early to cash in'. That was when I knew he was going to bust. Totally the wrong statement to make. No, Meachem won't be #2 and if he continues his current pace, not even #3.

yes, he probably shouldve kept it to himself, but don't you get tired of "I am ready to purse the challenge of the next level of competition" PC stuff???

 

[gman8343]

Rookie seasons like his and Randy Moss' come around once in a blue moon. Expecting any rookie WR to make an impact is unreasonable, IMO, no matter what the hype was at combine and draft time.

True, but there are a decent number of exceptions, enough that it's possible one rookie does break out a year: Colston, Boldin, Michael Clayton, Randy Moss, Terry Glenn all had excellent rookie seasons.

 

[saintfool]

I predicted bust pre-draft. I remember a January interview where he stated he 'left early to cash in'. That was when I knew he was going to bust. Totally the wrong statement to make. No, Meachem won't be #2 and if he continues his current pace, not even #3.

so you're saying he's taking the same approach Devery Henderson took? The fact of the matter is that he has too much talent to get overshadowed by the likes of Copper, Patten, et al. Henderson looks like he can breathe a little more easily right now but won't mean much come week 8.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Rookie seasons like his and Randy Moss' come around once in a blue moon. Expecting any rookie WR to make an impact is unreasonable, IMO, no matter what the hype was at combine and draft time.

True, but there are a decent number of exceptions, enough that it's possible one rookie does break out a year: Colston, Boldin, Michael Clayton, Randy Moss, Terry Glenn all had excellent rookie seasons.

Hmm. A few more names there than I remembered having good rookie seasons.I guess my point is that while a rookie WR may have a phenominal year, COUNTING on it isn't a good play. Normally, the best you can hope for is something like Santonio Holmes gave last year. IMO, I think Meachem's impact will be more like Chad Jackson's last year.

 

[saintfool]

I was waiting until Payton commented on the injury today (assuming he follows through) - Meachem is practicing as normal, and then limping with the leg wrapped up? Not good. The team prevents the player from talking to the media after practice and then the coach postpones commenting on the injury? Not good.

At least for the moment, Devery Henderson is looking more interesting for redrafts this year. Copper is not very good, I wouldn't be surprised to see Jamal Jones pass him on the depth chart.

good call. Whenever I saw Jones play I liked what I saw.

 

[ATC1]

http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2007/06/meac...xisting_kn.html

Saints first-round draft choice Robert Meachem was held out of Monday's organized team activity session with a meniscus problem in his right knee that will be examined by team doctors Monday afternoon.

Coach Sean Payton said following the 95-minute session that Meachem's knee problem flared up Sunday morning and he was held out as a precaution.

"It hampered him in the (Sunday) PM running," Payton said, "and we just backed him off yesterday and the same thing this morning."

Payton said the injury is a preexisting condition of which the Saints were aware when they made the Tennessee wide receiver the 27th pick in the first round of the April draft.

"He had a little meniscus (cartilage problem) in his right knee coming out and it was something that showed up in his (National Scouting) Combine injury report," Payton said. "And it's something he's aggravated. We just want to have it looked at and see where he's at before we do anything. I don't want to set him back out here by overdoing it, either.

"We'll have it examined (Monday afternoon) and see where we're at."

Meachem, who reported to the Saints admittedly out of shape, sprained his left ankle during rookie minicamp and his progress learning the system has thus been ######ed.

"Anytime you're not able to practice and take reps you get concerned," Payton said of Meachem. "I don't know if (the concern) is as much about his durabililty or just the fact that as a young player he's missing time. It's hard when that happens.

"Obviously I'm concerned about the fact he's not getting these reps and not getting the work time. Hopefully he's on the field sooner than later."

Payton also said that safety Steve Gleason will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday morning after further examination Monday afternoon.

 

[gman8343]

Rookie seasons like his and Randy Moss' come around once in a blue moon. Expecting any rookie WR to make an impact is unreasonable, IMO, no matter what the hype was at combine and draft time.

True, but there are a decent number of exceptions, enough that it's possible one rookie does break out a year: Colston, Boldin, Michael Clayton, Randy Moss, Terry Glenn all had excellent rookie seasons.

Hmm. A few more names there than I remembered having good rookie seasons.I guess my point is that while a rookie WR may have a phenominal year, COUNTING on it isn't a good play. Normally, the best you can hope for is something like Santonio Holmes gave last year. IMO, I think Meachem's impact will be more like Chad Jackson's last year.

Agree on all points.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2007/06/meac...xisting_kn.html

Saints first-round draft choice Robert Meachem was held out of Monday's organized team activity session with a meniscus problem in his right knee that will be examined by team doctors Monday afternoon.

Coach Sean Payton said following the 95-minute session that Meachem's knee problem flared up Sunday morning and he was held out as a precaution.

"It hampered him in the (Sunday) PM running," Payton said, "and we just backed him off yesterday and the same thing this morning."

Payton said the injury is a preexisting condition of which the Saints were aware when they made the Tennessee wide receiver the 27th pick in the first round of the April draft.

"He had a little meniscus (cartilage problem) in his right knee coming out and it was something that showed up in his (National Scouting) Combine injury report," Payton said. "And it's something he's aggravated. We just want to have it looked at and see where he's at before we do anything. I don't want to set him back out here by overdoing it, either.

"We'll have it examined (Monday afternoon) and see where we're at."

Meachem, who reported to the Saints admittedly out of shape, sprained his left ankle during rookie minicamp and his progress learning the system has thus been ######ed.

"Anytime you're not able to practice and take reps you get concerned," Payton said of Meachem. "I don't know if (the concern) is as much about his durabililty or just the fact that as a young player he's missing time. It's hard when that happens.

"Obviously I'm concerned about the fact he's not getting these reps and not getting the work time. Hopefully he's on the field sooner than later."

Payton also said that safety Steve Gleason will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday morning after further examination Monday afternoon.

The word meniscus does not sound too good.

 

[FTRWRTR]

this is sad, I feel for guys who have all the talent in the world but they just can't stay healthy...this is donte' stallworth all over again

 

[Dhizz]

this is sad, I feel for guys who have all the talent in the world but they just can't stay healthy...this is donte' stallworth all over again

It's been 10 days. Lets not overrated too much. You've already put him on the PUP list.

 

[Pickle Rody]

WR Meachem To Have Knee Examined, per Associated Press, ESPN

 

[ATC1]

this is sad, I feel for guys who have all the talent in the world but they just can't stay healthy...this is donte' stallworth all over again

It's been 10 days. Lets not overrated too much. You've already put him on the PUP list.

I'm not saying he will be a bust. But, if the Saints staff knew about the pre-existing knee injury, they could of had D. Jackson, a prooven Wr, in the 4th or 3rd round via trade. They were noted to have an interest.

 

[JayMan]

Rookie seasons like his and Randy Moss' come around once in a blue moon. Expecting any rookie WR to make an impact is unreasonable, IMO, no matter what the hype was at combine and draft time.

True, but there are a decent number of exceptions, enough that it's possible one rookie does break out a year: Colston, Boldin, Michael Clayton, Randy Moss, Terry Glenn all had excellent rookie seasons.

Not wanting to hijack but...Top50 WR rookie seasons - going back to 1960

01-Randy Moss--------1998-21--69-1313-17-233.302-Bill Groman-------1960-24--72-1473-12-219.303-Anquan Boldin-----2003-23-101-1377--8-185.704-John Jefferson----1978-22--56-1001-13-178.105-Bob Hayes---------1965-23--46-1003-12-172.306-Michael Clayton---2004-22--80-1193--7-161.307-Billy Brooks------1986-22--65-1131--8-161.108-Marques Colston---2006-23--70-1038--8-151.809-Sammy White-------1976-22--51--906-10-150.610-Terry Glenn-------1996-22--90-1132--6-149.211-Cris Collinsworth-1981-22--67-1009--8-148.912-Kevin Johnson-----1999-24--66--986--8-146.613-Eddie Kennison----1996-23--54--924--9-146.414-Paul Warfield-----1964-22--52--920--9-146.015-Joey Galloway-----1995-24--67-1039--7-145.916-Eddie Brown-------1985-23--53--942--8-142.217-Randy Vataha------1971-23--51--872--9-141.218-Louis Lipps-------1984-22--45--860--9-140.019-Bucky Pope--------1964-23--25--786-10-138.620-Lee Evans---------2004-23--48--843--9-138.321-Isaac Curtis------1973-23--45--843--9-138.322-Chris Sanders-----1995-23--35--823--9-136.323-Keyshawn Johnson--1996-24--63--844--8-132.424-Marvin Harrison---1996-24--64--836--8-131.625-Willie Gault------1983-23--40--836--8-131.626-Daryl Turner------1984-23--35--715-10-131.527-Chris Chambers----2001-23--48--883--7-130.328-Anthony Carter----1985-25--43--821--8-130.129-Roy Williams------2004-23--54--817--8-129.730-Larry Fitzgerald--2004-21--58--780--8-126.031-Ernest Givins-----1986-22--61-1062--3-124.232-Gary Clark--------1985-23--72--926--5-122.633-Andre Johnson-----2003-22--66--976--4-121.634-Bobby Johnson-----1984-23--48--795--7-121.535-Jim Colclough-----1960-24--49--666--9-120.636-Fred Barnett------1990-24--36--721--8-120.137-James Lofton------1978-22--46--818--6-117.838-Elbert Dubenion---1960-27--42--752--7-117.239-Charlie Brown-----1982-24--32--690--8-117.040-Darnay Scott------1994-22--46--866--5-116.641-Brian Blades------1988-23--40--682--8-116.242-Al Frazier--------1961-26--47--799--6-115.943-Torry Holt--------1999-23--52--788--6-114.844-Oronde Gadsden----1998-27--48--713--7-113.345-Alfred Jenkins----1975-23--38--767--6-112.746-Charley Taylor----1964-23--53--814--5-111.447-Paul Flatley------1963-22--51--867--4-110.748-Jerry Rice--------1985-23--49--927--3-110.749-Ken Burrow--------1971-23--33--741--6-110.150-HartLee Dykes-----1989-23--49--795--5-109.5

 

[duaneok66]

this is sad, I feel for guys who have all the talent in the world but they just can't stay healthy...this is donte' stallworth all over again

It's been 10 days. Lets not overrated too much. You've already put him on the PUP list.

I'm not saying he will be a bust. But, if the Saints staff knew about the pre-existing knee injury, they could of had D. Jackson, a prooven Wr, in the 4th or 3rd round via trade. They were noted to have an interest.

then they would have two banged up WRs . . .

 

[FTRWRTR]

this is sad, I feel for guys who have all the talent in the world but they just can't stay healthy...this is donte' stallworth all over again

It's been 10 days. Lets not overrated too much. You've already put him on the PUP list.

If he were fine before now you could say I was overreacting but he already had a pre existing knee condition

 

[ATC1]

this is sad, I feel for guys who have all the talent in the world but they just can't stay healthy...this is donte' stallworth all over again

It's been 10 days. Lets not overrated too much. You've already put him on the PUP list.

I'm not saying he will be a bust. But, if the Saints staff knew about the pre-existing knee injury, they could of had D. Jackson, a prooven Wr, in the 4th or 3rd round via trade. They were noted to have an interest.

then they would have two banged up WRs . . .

If they knew Meachum had a pre-existing meniscus problem, but were willing to by pass that and take him in the 1st round....How can they let a guy like Jackson get traded for a 4th rounder without offering something better. Meniscus don't heal on their own. I was not upset that they passed on Jackson, eventhoguh I wanted him because of his injury. But, when I see that they knew about Meachum's injury they dicided to take him in the first. At least the Saints could have went somewhere else in the first (for example Poz at LB) and still got a vet WR to teach a group of young WRs instead of D. Patten.

 

[Warpig]

Seems to be various stories floating about.

This one http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?sectio...&id=2892226 (from the News forum) says he had his lower leg wrapped in a white bandage.

Did he cut or burn his leg? If this is the case, I can see giving him a pass. But if it's his knee and ankle again...as a Meachem owner I'm starting to get concerned.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

So at what point does he become a value in a rookie draft?

2.1? 3.1?

 

[Ron_Mexico]

I predicted bust pre-draft. I remember a January interview where he stated he 'left early to cash in'. That was when I knew he was going to bust. Totally the wrong statement to make. No, Meachem won't be #2 and if he continues his current pace, not even #3.

With a total of zero games under his belt,I think it may be just a little pre-mature to slap the "bust" label on RM.But maybe I'm totally off base.

 

[Warpig]

I predicted bust pre-draft. I remember a January interview where he stated he 'left early to cash in'. That was when I knew he was going to bust. Totally the wrong statement to make. No, Meachem won't be #2 and if he continues his current pace, not even #3.

With a total of zero games under his belt,I think it may be just a little pre-mature to slap the "bust" label on RM.But maybe I'm totally off base.

He just wants to be the first to say: "I told you so"

 

[rascal]

Anybody else getting a bad feeling about Colston this year? I don't think he will fall off a cliff, ala Michael Clayton, but with Horn and Stallworth gone, and no viable #2 WR, he is going to see a lot of slanted coverage.

 

[FavreCo]

I predicted bust pre-draft. I remember a January interview where he stated he 'left early to cash in'. That was when I knew he was going to bust. Totally the wrong statement to make. No, Meachem won't be #2 and if he continues his current pace, not even #3.

With a total of zero games under his belt,I think it may be just a little pre-mature to slap the "bust" label on RM.But maybe I'm totally off base.

He just wants to be the first to say: "I told you so"

Yes, I was first too. I am a WR guru.Flops: Meachem, Ginn wtf?, Bowe, Craig Davis, Jarrett. None will perform to where they were picked. Jarrett will actually do the best.Studs: CJ of course, Gonzalez, Rice when they get a QB, Higgins, Hill, Steve Smith. and L. Robinson if they can get a QB. Mike Walker would be, but he is stuck in Jax.

 

[SproutDaddy]

Anybody else getting a bad feeling about Colston this year? I don't think he will fall off a cliff, ala Michael Clayton, but with Horn and Stallworth gone, and no viable #2 WR, he is going to see a lot of slanted coverage.

The situation is the same a last year. Stallworth was gone before the season, and Horn was basically gone. Where is the point in this statement. I get the feeling that some thought this guy's season was a fluke. I think he fell to the right team with the right coach.

 

[rascal]

Anybody else getting a bad feeling about Colston this year? I don't think he will fall off a cliff, ala Michael Clayton, but with Horn and Stallworth gone, and no viable #2 WR, he is going to see a lot of slanted coverage.

The situation is the same a last year. Stallworth was gone before the season, and Horn was basically gone. Where is the point in this statement. I get the feeling that some thought this guy's season was a fluke. I think he fell to the right team with the right coach.

What's the point in my statement? Uh, that I have a feeling that he won't be repeating last year's performance.

 

[FTRWRTR]

Anybody else getting a bad feeling about Colston this year? I don't think he will fall off a cliff, ala Michael Clayton, but with Horn and Stallworth gone, and no viable #2 WR, he is going to see a lot of slanted coverage.

The situation is the same a last year. Stallworth was gone before the season, and Horn was basically gone. Where is the point in this statement. I get the feeling that some thought this guy's season was a fluke. I think he fell to the right team with the right coach.

I agree with this but will also add that defenses will be worried about stopping bush when he lines up as a flanker so I don't see teams being able to concentrate on stopping colston

 

[Warpig]

Anybody else getting a bad feeling about Colston this year? I don't think he will fall off a cliff, ala Michael Clayton, but with Horn and Stallworth gone, and no viable #2 WR, he is going to see a lot of slanted coverage.

The situation is the same a last year. Stallworth was gone before the season, and Horn was basically gone. Where is the point in this statement. I get the feeling that some thought this guy's season was a fluke. I think he fell to the right team with the right coach.

I agree with this but will also add that defenses will be worried about stopping bush when he lines up as a flanker so I don't see teams being able to concentrate on stopping colston

I think there are too many weapons on this team for the defense to concentrate on any one.Colston, Henderson, Copper, Meachem, Patten, Bush, McAllister, Eric Johnson, Brees...Pick your poison.

 

[higgins]

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Anybody else getting a bad feeling about Colston this year? I don't think he will fall off a cliff, ala Michael Clayton, but with Horn and Stallworth gone, and no viable #2 WR, he is going to see a lot of slanted coverage.

The situation is the same a last year. Stallworth was gone before the season, and Horn was basically gone. Where is the point in this statement. I get the feeling that some thought this guy's season was a fluke. I think he fell to the right team with the right coach.

I agree with this but will also add that defenses will be worried about stopping bush when he lines up as a flanker so I don't see teams being able to concentrate on stopping colston

Piling on - Brees is hyperaccurate and doesn't need big windows to make completions. Colston knows how to naturally block out and get the ball at its highest point and at full extension. He can also make an improvised play when the ball is in the air, and Brees knows how to lead the receiver to the open spot that he sees from his vantage point even if the receiver doesn't feel the soft spot.I wouldn't worry about Colston for all the reasons above - already was basically the only game in town, Bush is public enemy #1 as far as defenses are concerned, and Brees ability to scoff at good coverage.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I think there are too many weapons on this team for the defense to concentrate on any one.

Colston, Henderson, Copper, Meachem, Patten, Bush, McAllister, Eric Johnson, Brees...

Pick your poison.

Copper is not a weapon. I don't care what his stats were last year, he's just not that good. Patten would have done more with the targets Copper got last year than Copper did. Jamal Jones is more of a weapon than Copper.

 

[rascal]

I just checked and his ADP is about WR14. I thought it was higher then that.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I still have a bad feeling about it.

 

[toxicbees]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

That decreases the chances that Meachem will have a big impact this year. It's so important with such a short time to prepare for the rooks to get all the good reps they can...

 

[ILoveMyLions]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

That decreases the chances that Meachem will have a big impact this year. It's so important with such a short time to prepare for the rooks to get all the good reps they can...

You may be right for this year. But this calling him a bust prematurely stuff for any rookie at this point before they've even gone to training camp is beyond me. I'll take my chances on a 1st round WR in an young elite offense any day for the next few years over most of the other rookie WRs. I could understand CJ, Bowe and maybe Rice going in front of him, but other than that, I'm not so sure.

 

[wannabee]

I think there are too many weapons on this team for the defense to concentrate on any one.

Colston, Henderson, Copper, Meachem, Patten, Bush, McAllister, Eric Johnson, Brees...

Pick your poison.

Copper is not a weapon. I don't care what his stats were last year, he's just not that good. Patten would have done more with the targets Copper got last year than Copper did. Jamal Jones is more of a weapon than Copper.

Copper, for those who do not know, was one of the last cuts last year of the Dallas Cowboys and was beat out by Sam Hurd . So, he heads to the WR-starved Saints who only had Horn, a disappointing Devery Henderson, and a no-name Colston. I think the signing of Patten is being overlooked by most. Copper will not be a Saint in 2008. So, a WR corps of Colston, Henderson, and Meachem will be the future with Patten serving as a veteran influence and starter due to injury.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

That decreases the chances that Meachem will have a big impact this year. It's so important with such a short time to prepare for the rooks to get all the good reps they can...

You may be right for this year. But this calling him a bust prematurely stuff for any rookie at this point before they've even gone to training camp is beyond me. I'll take my chances on a 1st round WR in an young elite offense any day for the next few years over most of the other rookie WRs. I could understand CJ, Bowe and maybe Rice going in front of him, but other than that, I'm not so sure.

not saying he'll be a bust at all, i agree. I didnt bump him down in my dynasty or rookie rankings at all on this news, but it really does hurt him. Ready for training camp would be nice, but he's already behind and will only fall farther behind.

 

[overrated]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

That decreases the chances that Meachem will have a big impact this year. It's so important with such a short time to prepare for the rooks to get all the good reps they can...

You may be right for this year. But this calling him a bust prematurely stuff for any rookie at this point before they've even gone to training camp is beyond me. I'll take my chances on a 1st round WR in an young elite offense any day for the next few years over most of the other rookie WRs. I could understand CJ, Bowe and maybe Rice going in front of him, but other than that, I'm not so sure.

this is an unfortunate turn of events for meachem but it had to happen, i drafted him in this years rookie draft. however, coming from a former djax owner, if it turns out to be a procedure from which he can legitmately recover in 3 to 4 weeks, i will be releaved. to reiterate the previous statement, this is a young sean payton offense - giants fans, like myself, know how well his offense is orchestrated.

 

[Sidewinder]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

That decreases the chances that Meachem will have a big impact this year. It's so important with such a short time to prepare for the rooks to get all the good reps they can...

You may be right for this year. But this calling him a bust prematurely stuff for any rookie at this point before they've even gone to training camp is beyond me. I'll take my chances on a 1st round WR in an young elite offense any day for the next few years over most of the other rookie WRs. I could understand CJ, Bowe and maybe Rice going in front of him, but other than that, I'm not so sure.

not saying he'll be a bust at all, i agree. I didnt bump him down in my dynasty or rookie rankings at all on this news, but it really does hurt him. Ready for training camp would be nice, but he's already behind and will only fall farther behind.

Meachem will have surgery this week, and should be out 3 to 4 weeks. Training camp doesn't start until mid-July, six weeks from now. He'll miss a few OTA's this week and next, and that's it. Heck, Brees was barely throwing and Colston was a non-entity at this time last year, and Copper wasn't even on the team. I'm not saying it's a non-issue, but it's pretty close to it, IMHO.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

That decreases the chances that Meachem will have a big impact this year. It's so important with such a short time to prepare for the rooks to get all the good reps they can...

You may be right for this year. But this calling him a bust prematurely stuff for any rookie at this point before they've even gone to training camp is beyond me. I'll take my chances on a 1st round WR in an young elite offense any day for the next few years over most of the other rookie WRs. I could understand CJ, Bowe and maybe Rice going in front of him, but other than that, I'm not so sure.

not saying he'll be a bust at all, i agree. I didnt bump him down in my dynasty or rookie rankings at all on this news, but it really does hurt him. Ready for training camp would be nice, but he's already behind and will only fall farther behind.

Meachem will have surgery this week, and should be out 3 to 4 weeks. Training camp doesn't start until mid-July, six weeks from now. He'll miss a few OTA's this week and next, and that's it. Heck, Brees was barely throwing and Colston was a non-entity at this time last year, and Copper wasn't even on the team. I'm not saying it's a non-issue, but it's pretty close to it, IMHO.

By the time he returns, he will have two partially practiced, injury filled, weak months with the team. He is now in catchup mode. That is not good. If we hear in week two or three of camp, "it's like he didnt miss anything" and he's challenging Henderson, I'll happily eat my words, but I'm not optimistic. You have to earn your job, and Meachem is already behind in that race.

 

[KellysHeroes]

My mid 9th selection of Henderson is making me :( , and that was pre-NFL draft

 

[Saints-Man]

I curse Marques Colston for raising the expectation bar for rookies unreasonably high. Now we're going to have to put up with "He's no Marques Colston" type discussions involving rookies for another 5-7 years.Rookie seasons like his and Randy Moss' come around once in a blue moon. Expecting any rookie WR to make an impact is unreasonable, IMO, no matter what the hype was at combine and draft time.

Meacham is a rookie WR struggling with normal rookie issues. Henderson barely made it onto the field in his first 2 years in the league. Meacham may be worth taking a late round flier on in a redraft, but that is all.

 

[Donnybrook]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

In an August 2004 practice, Boldin suffered a slightly torn meniscus and needed surgery to repair it. He subsequently missed the first six games of the season. I am not a doctor and I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn last night but I'm wondering if 3-4 weeks is overly optimistic. Or is it more of a minor injury than Boldin's torn meniscus?

 

[RD1967]

I was waiting until Payton commented on the injury today (assuming he follows through) - Meachem is practicing as normal, and then limping with the leg wrapped up? Not good. The team prevents the player from talking to the media after practice and then the coach postpones commenting on the injury? Not good.At least for the moment, Devery Henderson is looking more interesting for redrafts this year. Copper is not very good, I wouldn't be surprised to see Jamal Jones pass him on the depth chart.

MR BloomI am always leary of the fast rising pick who takes off the last couple of months, I still hold the opinion that the best WR not named CJ in this draft is Jason Hill. Steve Smith is starting to make the case early as an alternative to many of the WR's drafted before him. The herd rules and no amount of argument can dissuade folks.Thought MEACH was way over sold the month before the Draft.

 

[RD1967]

I predicted bust pre-draft. I remember a January interview where he stated he 'left early to cash in'. That was when I knew he was going to bust. Totally the wrong statement to make. No, Meachem won't be #2 and if he continues his current pace, not even #3.

With a total of zero games under his belt,I think it may be just a little pre-mature to slap the "bust" label on RM.But maybe I'm totally off base.

He just wants to be the first to say: "I told you so"

Yes, I was first too. I am a WR guru.Flops: Meachem, Ginn wtf?, Bowe, Craig Davis, Jarrett. None will perform to where they were picked. Jarrett will actually do the best.Studs: CJ of course, Gonzalez, Rice when they get a QB, Higgins, Hill, Steve Smith. and L. Robinson if they can get a QB. Mike Walker would be, but he is stuck in Jax.

The best post so far this year on FFBLGUYS, you rock I agree one hundred % with everyone but L. Robinson.

 

[Dhizz]

Looks like a good time to trade for Meachem in dynasty leagues.

 

[Driver]

Saints' Meachem to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks

Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee Tuesday morning and will be out 3-4 weeks, sources told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley on Monday.

Earlier in the day, the Saints said the wide receiver had to have his right knee examined for a potential medial meniscus problem after he missed practices Sunday and Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton said after Monday's practice that the Saints knew about a possible minor meniscus problem before they drafted the former standout receiver out of Tennessee with the 27th pick overall.

"We backed him off yesterday and the same way this morning," Payton said.

Meachem also missed portions of rookie camp the weekend after the draft when he sprained his left ankle.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892754

That decreases the chances that Meachem will have a big impact this year. It's so important with such a short time to prepare for the rooks to get all the good reps they can...

You may be right for this year. But this calling him a bust prematurely stuff for any rookie at this point before they've even gone to training camp is beyond me. I'll take my chances on a 1st round WR in an young elite offense any day for the next few years over most of the other rookie WRs. I could understand CJ, Bowe and maybe Rice going in front of him, but other than that, I'm not so sure.

not saying he'll be a bust at all, i agree. I didnt bump him down in my dynasty or rookie rankings at all on this news, but it really does hurt him. Ready for training camp would be nice, but he's already behind and will only fall farther behind.

Meachem will have surgery this week, and should be out 3 to 4 weeks. Training camp doesn't start until mid-July, six weeks from now. He'll miss a few OTA's this week and next, and that's it. Heck, Brees was barely throwing and Colston was a non-entity at this time last year, and Copper wasn't even on the team. I'm not saying it's a non-issue, but it's pretty close to it, IMHO.

By the time he returns, he will have two partially practiced, injury filled, weak months with the team. He is now in catchup mode. That is not good. If we hear in week two or three of camp, "it's like he didnt miss anything" and he's challenging Henderson, I'll happily eat my words, but I'm not optimistic. You have to earn your job, and Meachem is already behind in that race.

A little surprised at the bolded part above. For dynasty rookie drafts, is he still WR #2 and 4th overall?