Saints are mulling the possibility of releasing Vilma

TheEnigma · 03-15-2012, 04:34 PM

Saints have been mulling possibly releasing LB Jon Vilma. Linebacker market may start to materialize more if Lofton signs

https://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora

Its our old friend LaCanfora at it again. However, I wouldn't be surprised if this is true.

ChrisXVI · 03-15-2012, 04:39 PM

Seems like a no-brainer to me to release him.

228jits · 03-15-2012, 04:43 PM

I wish he would restructure, stay, and at least lend his mind to the rest of the LB's... If Lofton is to sign, these two would be a combo if one would move to the outside.

FinSaint · 03-15-2012, 04:45 PM

It all depends on what he has left in the tank.

228jits · 03-15-2012, 04:49 PM

Vilma still has value. I think it would be smart for both sides to try to keep him along with addition of another starting LB...

dizzle88 · 03-15-2012, 04:50 PM

Unfortunately I think it may happen, Vilma is a guy that I really respect, he always led by example, always gave 110%, I just don't think he's got a lot left

Thanks for helping us win a SB Vilma, your one of my favourite players from our team the last 4 years

Ashley · 03-15-2012, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Unfortunately I think it may happen, Vilma is a guy that I really respect, he always led by example, always gave 110%, I just don't think he's got a lot left

Thanks for helping us win a SB Vilma, your one of my favourite players from our team the last 4 years

I agree with you dizzle, he did give it his all.

HouYat · 03-15-2012, 05:17 PM

They could be thinking of a possible suspension coming down from Goodell and may want to release him before that happens. Still, he's been a great leader and captain for our D. I would hate to see him go.

Danno · 03-15-2012, 05:23 PM

I love JV, but its obvious his production is declining due to his knee issues.

I'd love for 51 to stay, but perhaps at a reduced price with some incentive built in in case he regains his old form. That would protect both sides.

Based on what we currently know and his 2011 play, he's overpaid and we need some cap room. That has cut/restructure written all over it.

Rugby Saint II · 03-15-2012, 07:16 PM

He's probably gone....maybe it's time.

03-15-2012, 04:34 PM	#1
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03-15-2012, 04:43 PM	#3
228jits Southern Sooner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfcoast, MS Posts: 83	I wish he would restructure, stay, and at least lend his mind to the rest of the LB's... If Lofton is to sign, these two would be a combo if one would move to the outside. saintfan, Danno and frydaddy like this.

03-15-2012, 05:09 PM	#7
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Originally Posted by dizzle88 Unfortunately I think it may happen, Vilma is a guy that I really respect, he always led by example, always gave 110%, I just don't think he's got a lot left Thanks for helping us win a SB Vilma, your one of my favourite players from our team the last 4 years I agree with you dizzle, he did give it his all.

03-15-2012, 05:23 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,647	I love JV, but its obvious his production is declining due to his knee issues. I'd love for 51 to stay, but perhaps at a reduced price with some incentive built in in case he regains his old form. That would protect both sides. Based on what we currently know and his 2011 play, he's overpaid and we need some cap room. That has cut/restructure written all over it. MistaBigXXL likes this.

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03-15-2012, 04:39 PM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Seems like a no-brainer to me to release him.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,955	It all depends on what he has left in the tank.

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228jits Southern Sooner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfcoast, MS Posts: 83	Vilma still has value. I think it would be smart for both sides to try to keep him along with addition of another starting LB...

03-15-2012, 04:50 PM	#6
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Unfortunately I think it may happen, Vilma is a guy that I really respect, he always led by example, always gave 110%, I just don't think he's got a lot left Thanks for helping us win a SB Vilma, your one of my favourite players from our team the last 4 years

03-15-2012, 05:17 PM	#8
HouYat Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 460	They could be thinking of a possible suspension coming down from Goodell and may want to release him before that happens. Still, he's been a great leader and captain for our D. I would hate to see him go.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,739	He's probably gone....maybe it's time.