Saints assistant tears Achilles chasing car thieves

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

Vitt's efforts took a toll, though. The 61-year-old coach suffered a torn Achilles and broken wrist after falling, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed.

Bensel added that Vitt "never missed a day of work."

Joe Vitt, the Saints' 61-year-old linebackers coach, tore his Achilles and broke his wrist after chasing two car thieves.The incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday morning, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Col. John…