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.

02-29-2008, 07:26 AM	#31
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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