Vilma can fly away

Crusader · 02-23-2008, 05:13 AM

It's unclear what the Jets are seeking, but there's no doubt that Vilma's value took a hit because of major knee surgery last November. Vilma has started jogging and hopes to be running full speed in about a month, he wrote this week on his Web site. If he can show he's healthy before the April 26 draft, it will greatly enhance his stock. Sources believe the Jets could get a third-round pick, perhaps slightly higher, for a healthy Vilma.

Sounds like his rehab is going pretty good. If he comes full strenght I believe we should make a move for him. I would be fine with a 3rd. 3 & 4 I don't know, it hurts when you have to spend 2 potential draft picks to get one player.

andersen · 02-23-2008, 12:15 PM

Undersized and lame, but better than what we got.

Crusader · 02-23-2008, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by saintsmissile

How's about a 4 this year and a 3 next year?

I could go for that or the other way around with a 3 this year and a 4 the next. Losing two picks in one draft hurts a lot but one each year is ok. Hopefully that could be done which would help our LB corps a lot, if Vilmas is completely healthy. Then I would like to see a DT and a CB in the first and second round, not nessecarily in that order, I would love it if Glen Dorsey slid to us however.

Then an OT with the 3 or 4 depending on what we would give away this year with the Vilma trade. We also need a second CB, a S and a WR and another young QB if we can find someone worth it in the lower rounds (if Palko is gooed enough to be our no 2 guy).

Supersaint19 · 02-23-2008, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by andersen

Undersized and lame, but better than what we got.

He was the droy of the year idiot. When he was healthy he is better than everyone we have

CheramieIII · 02-23-2008, 07:57 PM

I would go with a 3rd this year and a conditional next year. If he plays all year it would be a 4th, 12 games a 5th, 8 games a 6th and none for anything below that.

Bobaganoosh · 02-23-2008, 08:18 PM

How about a conditional pick next year...if he plays all 16 games it could be as high as a 2nd rounder...if he gets hurt or if he just misses some time, it could be a 3rd or a 4th.

MatthewT · 02-24-2008, 01:07 AM

I love what this guy has done with his career. That season he had in 2005 was just incredible. The part I don't like is he may be an extremely high injury risk for the rest of his career. Check this out:

Jonathan Vilma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jonathan Vilma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The part I want you guys to see is under the trivia category:

Vilma was diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in high school, a bone defect that can cause instability and loose particles in the joint, and this is a possible cause behind his season-ending 2007 injury.

FireVenturi · 02-24-2008, 11:47 AM

with a bad knee he is still better than any MLB we currently have.

dwiley21 · 02-24-2008, 03:27 PM

i wanted the saints to draft him, so I'll gladly take a flyer on him now ( if the price is right)

02-23-2008, 05:13 AM	#11
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Vilma can fly away It's unclear what the Jets are seeking, but there's no doubt that Vilma's value took a hit because of major knee surgery last November. Vilma has started jogging and hopes to be running full speed in about a month, he wrote this week on his Web site. If he can show he's healthy before the April 26 draft, it will greatly enhance his stock. Sources believe the Jets could get a third-round pick, perhaps slightly higher, for a healthy Vilma. Sounds like his rehab is going pretty good. If he comes full strenght I believe we should make a move for him. I would be fine with a 3rd. 3 & 4 I don't know, it hurts when you have to spend 2 potential draft picks to get one player.

02-23-2008, 12:15 PM	#12
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Vilma can fly away Undersized and lame, but better than what we got.

02-23-2008, 03:00 PM	#13
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Vilma can fly away Originally Posted by saintsmissile How's about a 4 this year and a 3 next year? I could go for that or the other way around with a 3 this year and a 4 the next. Losing two picks in one draft hurts a lot but one each year is ok. Hopefully that could be done which would help our LB corps a lot, if Vilmas is completely healthy. Then I would like to see a DT and a CB in the first and second round, not nessecarily in that order, I would love it if Glen Dorsey slid to us however. Then an OT with the 3 or 4 depending on what we would give away this year with the Vilma trade. We also need a second CB, a S and a WR and another young QB if we can find someone worth it in the lower rounds (if Palko is gooed enough to be our no 2 guy).
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02-23-2008, 04:07 PM	#14
Supersaint19 Registered Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 59	Re: Vilma can fly away Originally Posted by andersen Undersized and lame, but better than what we got. He was the droy of the year idiot. When he was healthy he is better than everyone we have
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02-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#15
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Vilma can fly away I would go with a 3rd this year and a conditional next year. If he plays all year it would be a 4th, 12 games a 5th, 8 games a 6th and none for anything below that.

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Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Vilma can fly away How about a conditional pick next year...if he plays all 16 games it could be as high as a 2nd rounder...if he gets hurt or if he just misses some time, it could be a 3rd or a 4th.

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