No matter how this year turns out

spkb25 · 12-13-2009, 04:35 PM

I feel like we need some more speed at LB to go with JV. Anyone else?

D_it_up · 12-13-2009, 04:40 PM

Absolutely. The Saints are definitely hurting without Fujita, but even with him, the linebackers are a slow unit aside from Vilma. I would love to see a linebacker that is solid in pass rushing, against the run, and in pass coverage. There are too many weaknesses and holes in Shanle and Fujita's game. Vilma is going to be Vilma, but he may even improve with a little more help on the outside. I'd also like to see another hoss of a DT aside Ellis next year. And for the love of all that is Holy, can they finally get rid of Charles Grant? He gets fatter and slower every week!

Crusader · 12-13-2009, 04:41 PM

What about Casillas? He has speed and that linebacker we got on IR? I mean we might already have those guys on the roster.

CantonLegend · 12-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

I feel like we need some more speed at LB to go with JV. Anyone else?

stanley arnoux ran the 2nd fastest 40 time of any of the linebackers at the combine this year

and jonathan casillas ran a 4.42-40 when he was injured in college

we are getting faster....the issue is that those LBs are better suited to play safety

Boutte · 12-13-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

Absolutely. The Saints are definitely hurting without Fujita, but even with him, the linebackers are a slow unit aside from Vilma. I would love to see a linebacker that is solid in pass rushing, against the run, and in pass coverage. There are too many weaknesses and holes in Shanle and Fujita's game. Vilma is going to be Vilma, but he may even improve with a little more help on the outside. I'd also like to see another hoss of a DT aside Ellis next year. And for the love of all that is Holy, can they finally get rid of Charles Grant? He gets fatter and slower every week!

I was watching Grant a lot today. Time to cut bait. He's definitely not worth what he's being paid. But then again the whole D looked pretty bad today.

Fortunately some guys stepped when we really needed it and that's what counts.

spkb25 · 12-13-2009, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

stanley arnoux ran the 2nd fastest 40 time of any of the linebackers at the combine this year

and jonathan casillas ran a 4.42-40 when he was injured in college

we are getting faster....the issue is that those LBs are better suited to play safety

Are we going to move to a 3-4?

Rugby Saint II · 12-13-2009, 06:01 PM

Good points by every one. I'm thinking about LT 1st and then let GW pick whoever he wants.

arsaint · 12-13-2009, 06:07 PM

Speaking of GW, does the defense's recent performance actually LOWER the changes that we lose him to a head coaching job after this season???

spkb25 · 12-13-2009, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by arsaint

Speaking of GW, does the defense's recent performance actually LOWER the changes that we lose him to a head coaching job after this season???

depends on playoffs, i think

bobad · 12-13-2009, 06:22 PM

Without Vilma, we would be in bad shape. Even Vilma is a tad small at mike. I think he's more suited to play will.

We need to draft a LB high next year, and also look at some lower round or UDFA LB's.

12-13-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	No matter how this year turns out I feel like we need some more speed at LB to go with JV. Anyone else?

12-13-2009, 04:40 PM	#2
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: No matter how this year turns out Absolutely. The Saints are definitely hurting without Fujita, but even with him, the linebackers are a slow unit aside from Vilma. I would love to see a linebacker that is solid in pass rushing, against the run, and in pass coverage. There are too many weaknesses and holes in Shanle and Fujita's game. Vilma is going to be Vilma, but he may even improve with a little more help on the outside. I'd also like to see another hoss of a DT aside Ellis next year. And for the love of all that is Holy, can they finally get rid of Charles Grant? He gets fatter and slower every week!

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: No matter how this year turns out What about Casillas? He has speed and that linebacker we got on IR? I mean we might already have those guys on the roster.

12-13-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: No matter how this year turns out Originally Posted by spkb25 I feel like we need some more speed at LB to go with JV. Anyone else? stanley arnoux ran the 2nd fastest 40 time of any of the linebackers at the combine this year and jonathan casillas ran a 4.42-40 when he was injured in college we are getting faster....the issue is that those LBs are better suited to play safety

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Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: No matter how this year turns out Originally Posted by D_it_up Absolutely. The Saints are definitely hurting without Fujita, but even with him, the linebackers are a slow unit aside from Vilma. I would love to see a linebacker that is solid in pass rushing, against the run, and in pass coverage. There are too many weaknesses and holes in Shanle and Fujita's game. Vilma is going to be Vilma, but he may even improve with a little more help on the outside. I'd also like to see another hoss of a DT aside Ellis next year. And for the love of all that is Holy, can they finally get rid of Charles Grant? He gets fatter and slower every week! I was watching Grant a lot today. Time to cut bait. He's definitely not worth what he's being paid. But then again the whole D looked pretty bad today. Fortunately some guys stepped when we really needed it and that's what counts.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: No matter how this year turns out Originally Posted by CantonLegend stanley arnoux ran the 2nd fastest 40 time of any of the linebackers at the combine this year and jonathan casillas ran a 4.42-40 when he was injured in college we are getting faster....the issue is that those LBs are better suited to play safety Are we going to move to a 3-4?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: No matter how this year turns out Good points by every one. I'm thinking about LT 1st and then let GW pick whoever he wants.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: No matter how this year turns out Originally Posted by arsaint Speaking of GW, does the defense's recent performance actually LOWER the changes that we lose him to a head coaching job after this season??? depends on playoffs, i think

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