Pierre Thomas Out With Ankle Injury for Week 6 vs. Bucs

by Ray GlierFiled under: Saints, NFC South, NFL InjuriesFive weeks ago there would have been a sense that the New Orleans Saints (3-2) could have gone into their Week 6 game at Tampa Bay and done away with the Bucs, even with a few injuries here and there. But the Saints have had more than a few injuries. They have had a lot of injuries. What's more, these are not the 3-13 Bucs of a year ago. These are the 3-1 Bucs who have some confidence. The Saints' injury report is lengthy and once again includes the news stating their best running back, Pierre Thomas, will not play because of an ankle injury. New Orleans is already missing Reggie Bush with a broken leg. The Saints also have injury issues in the secondary and with their linebackers and d-line. Cornerback Randall Gay, the team's nickel back, is still having problems with a concussion he suffered against San Francisco three weeks ago. He is out of Sunday's game with the Bucs. "The symptoms fortunately h...