Asante Samuel may be a good fit for the Saints

BGWhoDat · 02-22-2012, 12:55 PM

So Vitt gets mentioned so I ask this..... Why would you think Shanle would be released? Vitt likes him, Spagnuolo tried to get him from the Saints and he was fifth on the team in tackles, and second among linebackers to Dunbar.

So if Smith stays with what would be more than likely the 2nd, third, or forth highest contract....(assuming he doesn't restructure, because I say he declines and gets cut) why would Shanle stay?

BGWhoDat · 02-22-2012, 09:54 AM

It doesn't change the fact that the Saints were better with Dunbar filling in than with Vilma playing. Could he be better after he heals? Sure. But it's not for certain so the Saints may think of replacing him. Vilma won't be a backup, so they may go younger and replace him. Even if it means resigning Dunbar to fill that role. Shanle will be a Saint. On top of Vitt liking him, Spagnuolo tried to get him from the Saints (last year I believe).. So he likely will stay.

There's far better DE's out there in the league for the price Smith gets. It's either restructure or cut. The Saints are tight on money and they can't afford to pay him the way his contract is without being a Pro Bowl type DE.

Maverick2299 · 02-22-2012, 10:06 AM

Vilma is going to stay around, he is still good and atleast the depth at the position will be outstanding.

Smith will most likely have a restructured deal, but unless they pick up a DE free agent he will stick around.

CharityMike · 02-22-2012, 01:57 PM

Sounds to me like Vitt and Johnson need to hit the door. How much longer do we have to blame bad line and lb play on lack if talent?

Luda34 · 02-22-2012, 02:18 PM

Why are we trying to get rid of Vilma yeah he may be a little price but he's the only leader we have on defense.

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02-22-2012, 12:55 PM	#1
BGWhoDat Who Dat Writer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 241	So Vitt gets mentioned so I ask this..... Why would you think Shanle would be released? Vitt likes him, Spagnuolo tried to get him from the Saints and he was fifth on the team in tackles, and second among linebackers to Dunbar. So if Smith stays with what would be more than likely the 2nd, third, or forth highest contract....(assuming he doesn't restructure, because I say he declines and gets cut) why would Shanle stay?

02-22-2012, 09:54 AM	#2
BGWhoDat Who Dat Writer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 241	It doesn't change the fact that the Saints were better with Dunbar filling in than with Vilma playing. Could he be better after he heals? Sure. But it's not for certain so the Saints may think of replacing him. Vilma won't be a backup, so they may go younger and replace him. Even if it means resigning Dunbar to fill that role. Shanle will be a Saint. On top of Vitt liking him, Spagnuolo tried to get him from the Saints (last year I believe).. So he likely will stay. There's far better DE's out there in the league for the price Smith gets. It's either restructure or cut. The Saints are tight on money and they can't afford to pay him the way his contract is without being a Pro Bowl type DE.

02-22-2012, 10:06 AM	#3
Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	Vilma is going to stay around, he is still good and atleast the depth at the position will be outstanding. Smith will most likely have a restructured deal, but unless they pick up a DE free agent he will stick around.

02-22-2012, 01:57 PM	#4
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Sounds to me like Vitt and Johnson need to hit the door. How much longer do we have to blame bad line and lb play on lack if talent?

02-22-2012, 02:18 PM	#5
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Why are we trying to get rid of Vilma yeah he may be a little price but he's the only leader we have on defense.