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Saints LB coach Joe Vitt Tears Achilles, Breaks Wrist after Chasing Car Thieves

As first reported by Canal Street Chronicles' Dave Cariello, Saints LB coach Joe Vitt is recovering from injuries sustained early Saturday morning while chasing away scum-of-the-earth thieves trying to steal his and a neighbor's cars.

Dave heard it first from a friend who lives near Joe Vitt and it was later confirmed by local and national sports news outlets. Mike Triplett at ESPN.com has an article with additional details:

New Orleans Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt played some defense of his own outside his Metairie home on Saturday morning, chasing away a man and woman who were attempting to steal his car and a neighbor's car.