So who are the solid WLB's available to us?

QBREES9 · 05-21-2008, 10:00 PM

Ian Gold or Takeo Spikes.. Heck bring Jason Taylor

winmill1 · 05-21-2008, 10:03 PM

I would bring in Thurman for a testdrive.

winmill1 · 05-21-2008, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Ian Gold or Takeo Spikes.. Heck bring Jason Taylor

QBREES don't even mention Jason Taylor. We got enough problems with Reggie's fancy dancing all over the field, god knows what kind of crap we'd see with Taylor. Probally waltzing or something ritzy.

jeanpierre · 05-21-2008, 10:20 PM

We may be able to take the money for C Grant and place it with Jason Taylor ; )

I'm not sure we have many options as there are 31 other NFL franchises that would like solid LB's as well...

Curious though, Odell Thurman has to clear waivers; I wonder if the Saints are at slot 10 on the Waivers List further up or down?!?

504Highlander · 05-22-2008, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Troy Evans is our only WLB in camp besides Scott Shanle.
I keep looking at the roster and I see nothing else to speak off.
Luke Sanders?????
I keep looking at the FA and their is only the names we have thrown around already. WLB are just not there.

Takeo Spikes
Odell Thurman
Isaiah Ekejiuba
Randall Godfrey
Mario Haggan
Warrick Holdman
Junior Seau
Adam Seward
Donnie Spragan
Jeremiah Trotter
Ian Gold
Roosevelt Colvin

Looking at the list there are not really any true WLB to talk about unless we are talking walking wounded or trying to play them out of position. This maybe a spot to roll the dice one more time in the FO. Character or injury or age?

Well lets see what happens the next few months.

Roosevelt Colvin. This guy was a bada$$ at NE. If he is healthy, I would be into it.

Also, anyone notice Geathers' size? How tough would it be to convert Geathers into an LB instead of DE ? Does he have the speed ?

Hmm, interesting ?

JKool · 05-22-2008, 02:17 AM

I'd like to see us pick up Spikes. I think he's still got a little left in the tank.

I know this will be unpopular, but I actually think that Simoneau could move to the WLB and be better than he was in the middle. In 2006 he had a pretty good year for us, and a slight change in reponsibilities might be just what he needs.

Of course, there are a few players on the roster who could be surprises.

In the end, I'd be pretty happy with at least one more vetran addition to the LB corps.

NEXTPROBOWLER · 05-22-2008, 03:46 AM

too me there all too old or too raw, but if u gotta pick up someone it might as well be spikes he had 84 tackles in 14 games wit 4 sacks or Ian gold he had 72 tackles wit 2 sacks in 14 games, but he tends to get push back in run support.... i mean all else whatever happen to that office linebacker lol

ssmitty · 05-22-2008, 04:37 AM

don't we usually turn to the bengals when we need help?

The Enquirer - Without Odell, LB count to 11

hagan714 · 05-22-2008, 05:04 AM

The Bungals? I will say it again. Play for Pay Contracts only. Money kickers if you make the season without getting trouble. Then the same clauses if you decide to sign them for the following year.

Henry would be a great addition as would Thurman.

I think we can wait and see what else is out there later.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 05-22-2008, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

i know its hard to stomache but i think we are going to go into the season with the LBs we have....i think simineau will start at MLB and vilma will be strong side...leaving fujita at weakside..i really believe that is our best option unless we pick up another LB...i would rather see simineau on the field than shanle....if we have to move vilma to do that then so be it...vilma is no doubt our best linebacker and IMO i believe him to be a great fit at ne of the LB positions....and even better at strong side because of his speed and quickness to the ball

No. NO! NOOOOOOOOOO!

#53 is awful. Out of position and swallowed up all the time/ I'd rather see Evans on the weak side than #53 anywhere on the field.

Sam: Fujita
Mike: Vilma
Will: Evans or Shanle

Any other combo would just be a crime.

When it comes to #53, the answer needs to be "Just say No!"

SFIAH

05-21-2008, 10:00 PM	#11
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? Ian Gold or Takeo Spikes.. Heck bring Jason Taylor

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05-21-2008, 10:08 PM	#13
winmill1 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 423	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? Originally Posted by QBREES9 Ian Gold or Takeo Spikes.. Heck bring Jason Taylor QBREES don't even mention Jason Taylor. We got enough problems with Reggie's fancy dancing all over the field, god knows what kind of crap we'd see with Taylor. Probally waltzing or something ritzy.
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05-21-2008, 10:20 PM	#14
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? We may be able to take the money for C Grant and place it with Jason Taylor ; ) I'm not sure we have many options as there are 31 other NFL franchises that would like solid LB's as well... Curious though, Odell Thurman has to clear waivers; I wonder if the Saints are at slot 10 on the Waivers List further up or down?!?

05-22-2008, 12:55 AM	#15
504Highlander Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47 Blog Entries: 1	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? Originally Posted by hagan714 Troy Evans is our only WLB in camp besides Scott Shanle. I keep looking at the roster and I see nothing else to speak off. Luke Sanders????? I keep looking at the FA and their is only the names we have thrown around already. WLB are just not there. Takeo Spikes Odell Thurman Isaiah Ekejiuba Randall Godfrey Mario Haggan Warrick Holdman Junior Seau Adam Seward Donnie Spragan Jeremiah Trotter Ian Gold Roosevelt Colvin Looking at the list there are not really any true WLB to talk about unless we are talking walking wounded or trying to play them out of position. This maybe a spot to roll the dice one more time in the FO. Character or injury or age? Well lets see what happens the next few months. Roosevelt Colvin. This guy was a bada$$ at NE. If he is healthy, I would be into it. Also, anyone notice Geathers' size? How tough would it be to convert Geathers into an LB instead of DE ? Does he have the speed ? Hmm, interesting ?

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NEXTPROBOWLER 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 269	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? too me there all too old or too raw, but if u gotta pick up someone it might as well be spikes he had 84 tackles in 14 games wit 4 sacks or Ian gold he had 72 tackles wit 2 sacks in 14 games, but he tends to get push back in run support.... i mean all else whatever happen to that office linebacker lol

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05-22-2008, 05:04 AM	#19
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? The Bungals? I will say it again. Play for Pay Contracts only. Money kickers if you make the season without getting trouble. Then the same clauses if you decide to sign them for the following year. Henry would be a great addition as would Thurman. I think we can wait and see what else is out there later.

05-22-2008, 07:04 AM	#20
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? Originally Posted by CantonLegend i know its hard to stomache but i think we are going to go into the season with the LBs we have....i think simineau will start at MLB and vilma will be strong side...leaving fujita at weakside..i really believe that is our best option unless we pick up another LB...i would rather see simineau on the field than shanle....if we have to move vilma to do that then so be it...vilma is no doubt our best linebacker and IMO i believe him to be a great fit at ne of the LB positions....and even better at strong side because of his speed and quickness to the ball No. NO! NOOOOOOOOOO! #53 is awful. Out of position and swallowed up all the time/ I'd rather see Evans on the weak side than #53 anywhere on the field. Sam: Fujita Mike: Vilma Will: Evans or Shanle Any other combo would just be a crime. When it comes to #53, the answer needs to be "Just say No!" SFIAH