Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints

QBREES9 · 02-29-2008, 07:26 AM

FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Source: Jets ship Vilma to Saints

Updated: February 29, 2008, 2:36 AM EST 10 comments RSSdiggblogemailprint
Jonathan Vilma finally got his wish — to get out from under Jets head coach Eric Mangini.

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The Jets have agreed in principle to send the Pro Bowl linebacker to the New Orleans Saints for a conditional draft pick based on Vilma's playing time, as he's coming off major knee surgery.

Although there had been reports that the Lions were the frontrunners to acquire Vilma, ultimately the Saints came away with the 6-foot-1, 230 pounder.

New Orleans tried to sign Zach Thomas, who eventually signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys last week.

Vilma stared in the 4-3 scheme but struggled when Mangini installed the 3-4 when he came to New York in 2006. A knee injury sidelined Vilma for much of the 2007 season and required surgery.

The four-year pro has started 53 games with six interceptions, five forced fumbles and 2½ sacks. He also won Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2004.

LordOfEntropy · 02-29-2008, 10:21 AM

I think I agree with Hagan **was it Hagan that said Vilma will probably sit half the year or more**? Whoever it was, I tend to agree with them

FireVenturi · 02-29-2008, 11:15 AM

Man if we draft Rivers......
WLB-Rivers
MLB-Vilma
SLB-Fujita

What a difference a year would make!!!!!

CalSaint · 02-29-2008, 11:29 AM

From the T-P Done Deal

Vilma deal done - New Orleans Saints Beat - Times-Picayune NFL - NOLA.com

FireVenturi · 02-29-2008, 11:32 AM

what did we give up?

CalSaint · 02-29-2008, 11:37 AM

Future conditional draft pick. I read last night that it was between a 2-4 in '09 depending on playing time and production.

papz · 02-29-2008, 11:39 AM

Great deal if we didn't have to give up anything this year.

FireVenturi · 02-29-2008, 11:46 AM

very good deal A+

Bobaganoosh · 02-29-2008, 11:53 AM

Its a great dea..the reward is way greater than the risk. If he works out and becomes a steady MLB, it will cost us a 2nd rounder. If he gets hurt again and flops, it will cost us a 5th...I would say that is an extremely wise investment.

02-29-2008, 07:26 AM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Source: Jets ship Vilma to Saints Updated: February 29, 2008, 2:36 AM EST 10 comments RSSdiggblogemailprint Jonathan Vilma finally got his wish — to get out from under Jets head coach Eric Mangini. What's Hot: Marvez: NFL free-agent blog Rosen: Mavs have to trust Kidd Sign up for Fantasy baseball! NFL free agency begins with flurry Spurs win seventh straight game FBI opens Clemens investigation Top stories \| Rumors \| Video \| Photos The Jets have agreed in principle to send the Pro Bowl linebacker to the New Orleans Saints for a conditional draft pick based on Vilma's playing time, as he's coming off major knee surgery. Although there had been reports that the Lions were the frontrunners to acquire Vilma, ultimately the Saints came away with the 6-foot-1, 230 pounder. New Orleans tried to sign Zach Thomas, who eventually signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys last week. Vilma stared in the 4-3 scheme but struggled when Mangini installed the 3-4 when he came to New York in 2006. A knee injury sidelined Vilma for much of the 2007 season and required surgery. The four-year pro has started 53 games with six interceptions, five forced fumbles and 2½ sacks. He also won Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2004.
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02-29-2008, 10:21 AM	#2
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints I think I agree with Hagan was it Hagan that said Vilma will probably sit half the year or more? Whoever it was, I tend to agree with them

02-29-2008, 11:15 AM	#3
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints Man if we draft Rivers...... WLB-Rivers MLB-Vilma SLB-Fujita What a difference a year would make!!!!!

02-29-2008, 11:29 AM	#4
CalSaint Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints From the T-P Done Deal Vilma deal done - New Orleans Saints Beat - Times-Picayune NFL - NOLA.com
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02-29-2008, 11:32 AM	#5
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints what did we give up?

02-29-2008, 11:37 AM	#6
CalSaint Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints Future conditional draft pick. I read last night that it was between a 2-4 in '09 depending on playing time and production.
CalSaint Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9

02-29-2008, 11:39 AM	#7
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints Great deal if we didn't have to give up anything this year.

02-29-2008, 11:46 AM	#8
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints very good deal A+

02-29-2008, 11:53 AM	#9
Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Jets May Have Already Dealt Vilma To Saints Its a great dea..the reward is way greater than the risk. If he works out and becomes a steady MLB, it will cost us a 2nd rounder. If he gets hurt again and flops, it will cost us a 5th...I would say that is an extremely wise investment.