New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Nov 27

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton Friday, November 27, 2009 Opening Statement/Participation: Reggie Bush (knee) was limited. Jon Vilma (knee) was limited. Bobby McCray (knee and back) was limited. Jonathan Goodwin (ankle) was limited. Randall Gay (hamstring) was limited. Jabari Greer (groin) was limited. The following players did not practice: Lance Moore (ankle), Tracy Porter (knee), and Carl Nicks (illness). Most of today was nickel work, third down, much like it would be on a normal Thursday. We're kind of in that routine where tomorrow we'll be working on our red zone, goal line, short yardage. Q: Does Nicks have the flu?A: Stomach-related.Q: Does Sedrick Ellis' absence from the list mean he will play?A: He's not on the list.Q: Can you talk about the different schedule of practice this week?A: I think the difference with a schedule on the week of Thanksgiving, you're crammed a little bit with a Sunday game, this game falling on a Monday, kind of gav