Vilma
 

im kinda freaking out about his injury. i know they are saying he'll be back for week 1 but im still freaking out. he plays with the most balls on our D and if he were to be out we would take a huge hit. someone make me feel better:bng:

I'm with you on this one Speedy

Did anyone get fined for the clothsline tackle??

From his facebook page ...

Jonathan Vilma happy i'm back home, got all good news from the doc. now its time to get right!!

That was 13 hours ago.

Thanks Guido

Vilma is a tough dude, I am sure he will be ready for week 1 and play exceptionally well. If not, at least Marvin Mitchell has been in the system for a few years and should be able to at least hold his own.

I follow him on facebook/twitter, he says he's certain he will be active September 9th. I'm maybe 5% worried he won't be 100% healthy, but I'm staying optimistic.

What's a new season opener without a little nervousness right..I can't wait

Facebook entry from 26 minutes ago ...

Jonathan Vilma Been getting treatment since 630am?!?...its Literally an all day affair getting back to 100%

I'm not trying to be overly pessimistic, but regardless of what they are saying, it seems like groin injuries are usually nagging, long-term injuries. I hope it's not the case here, but we need Vilma at 100% throughout the season.

I can just see him being the type of guy who would suck it up and play at 75-80 percent all year, never properly healing. Again, I hope I am wrong but it makes me nervous as hell.

Payton will not play him at less than 100%. He has proven that many times in the past.

Vilma will be fine. Just a hunch.

I hope so we need him!!

If memory serves me right, Shockey played at less than 100% for quite a bit the season before last....Groin issues too.

Groins are easily re-aggrivated. I'd rather have him sit out until that thing is completely healed. In for two, then sit for two, could make the defense look real raggedy. Even if we take a hit early, it would be to our benefit to have a healthy Vilma down the stretch.

Latest from JV ...

Jonathan Vilma a lil update....your boy is doing well rehabbing and taking it one day at a time. can't rush it though,, i want to be there sept 9th!!

they said it was'nt the type that needed surgery. i know any groin injury is'nt any good but this type has to let payton and the staff breathe a little easier. it will take a bit of rehabing but a week off will do wonders in the football world; trust me.

You can think that ass from SD...Dumbrowski...

Don't know about you guys, but this injury to Vilma scares me. Just seeing his reaction and knowing the history of past groin injuries with this team... It could be bad news for Mr. Vilma.

My fingers are crossed - which makes it harder to drink beer.

you just tried it ;)

Wasn't that Joe Horn problem, Groin

There have been a lot of players who suffer from "groin" problems.

It only makes sense - Some of those hits & bends & twists these guys make would crack me into several pieces, each one floppen around on the field!!

There is a difference between chronic groin problems and an isolated groin injury. Vilma has no history of groin problems and there is no reason to think that he should have any.

Well he does now! Anyone else worried from here on out??

Nope. Chronic problems are just that. Chronic. That means they occurred in college. It means they occurred in high school. Relax. Take a deep breath.

:bng:

I hope you are right Guido. Sounds good to me anyway.

JV from Facebook just one minute ago ...

Jonathan Vilma Can't wait to watch my saints bring da wood against Tenn!!! I feel like a fan today lol!

I think you're one of the few fans who appreciates what it must be like to be a player.

Peterson will run wild and the TE's and RB's of the Vikings will be wide open without Vilma in the lineup.

About one minute ago on FB ...

Jonathan Vilma Gameweek baby!!! Playtime's over, time to go to work!!

he is more of a stud with one nut than most people are with two.

you are not a valid saints fan.

care to wager on the game? how about a grand?

Is he Cruizin for bruisin....lol

Did you watch the preseason games? Mitchell and the rest of the LB's, Vilma not included, are horrible in coverage. Vilma is as important to the defense as Brees is to the offense. If you don't see that, you don't know football. And, only a child or a punk would question anyone's Saints loyalty or fandom on this board.

Hey atleast he didnt call you a douchebag...lol...

:mrgreen:PLay nice - We aren't politicians. People of opposing view points can get along!!