Position Breakdown: LineBacker

jeanpierre · 03-15-2010, 09:28 PM

Jonathan Vilma, Scott Shanle, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Troy Evans, Jonathan Casillas, Stanley Arnoux

CantonLegend · 03-15-2010, 09:30 PM

i like shanle and vilma and i think arnoux can do a good job at strong side

but i havent seen him play yet other than in highlight videos so idk if he can start consistantly

none of the other guys are starter worthy

jeanpierre · 03-15-2010, 09:55 PM

The Linebacker Position, with Fujita's departure, is in need of a FA AND a high Draft Pick

hagan714 · 03-16-2010, 06:28 AM

Dang running out of picks. We are loaded with WLB and Have a decent set at MLB. It is the SLB that worries even more than last year,

I would love to add a top flight SLB but the numbers are not looking good. We will have to move into the teens to have a shot IMO. if so I want

Sergio Kindle, Texas no surprise there at SLB.

if not go play maker at WLB in

Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri

if sit pat then I see us waiting.

A.J. Edds, Iowa in the third is my pick right now.

Stevenson Sylvester, Utah in the sixth? nah he will be gone

god only knows what SP does in the sixth

voodooido · 03-16-2010, 01:43 PM

If we go lb in the first rd it will only be if Weatherspoon is there. He would be the last of the top flight OLBs left.

Rugby Saint II · 03-16-2010, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

i like shanle and vilma and i think arnoux can do a good job at strong side

but i havent seen him play yet other than in highlight videos so idk if he can start consistantly

none of the other guys are starter worthy

Shanle and Vilma are our only proven players and Fujita was our second best LBer. That leaves us real real thin at the moment because I'm not inspired by our other backups.

Lifer · 03-16-2010, 04:33 PM

Vilma is the only outstanding player we have at LB. Shanle is a smart player with more heart and football knowledge than talent. Draft priority must be to add talent at LB!

MatthewT · 03-16-2010, 07:55 PM

Yep, this linebacker group is overall weak. Saints need some upgrades big time.

SaintPauly · 03-17-2010, 03:56 AM

I agree with the panel on this one too. Must be addressed in either FA, or the draft, or preferrably both. I was hoping to maybe get Foote in for a dress rehearsal, but he signed a 3 year with the Steelers, as a back up. Still think that's kind of weird.

jeanpierre · 03-18-2010, 12:52 AM

Wouldn't mind getting Hughes, but it looks like his stock is starting to rise a bit...

Any word on Arnoux?

View Poll Results: Grade Current Depth of the LineBacker Position
A - Among the League Elite	0	0%
B - Very Good, Could Be Improved	1	6.25%
C - Manageable, FA or Draft Pick is Needed	10	62.50%
D - Uh, Houston, We Have A Problem...	5	31.25%
F - What the @#$& do you call that?!?	0	0%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

03-15-2010, 09:28 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Position Breakdown: LineBacker Jonathan Vilma, Scott Shanle, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Troy Evans, Jonathan Casillas, Stanley Arnoux

03-15-2010, 09:30 PM	#2
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker i like shanle and vilma and i think arnoux can do a good job at strong side but i havent seen him play yet other than in highlight videos so idk if he can start consistantly none of the other guys are starter worthy

03-15-2010, 09:55 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker The Linebacker Position, with Fujita's departure, is in need of a FA AND a high Draft Pick

03-16-2010, 06:28 AM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker Dang running out of picks. We are loaded with WLB and Have a decent set at MLB. It is the SLB that worries even more than last year, I would love to add a top flight SLB but the numbers are not looking good. We will have to move into the teens to have a shot IMO. if so I want Sergio Kindle, Texas no surprise there at SLB. if not go play maker at WLB in Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri if sit pat then I see us waiting. A.J. Edds, Iowa in the third is my pick right now. Stevenson Sylvester, Utah in the sixth? nah he will be gone god only knows what SP does in the sixth
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03-16-2010, 01:43 PM	#5
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker If we go lb in the first rd it will only be if Weatherspoon is there. He would be the last of the top flight OLBs left.
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03-16-2010, 04:32 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker Originally Posted by CantonLegend i like shanle and vilma and i think arnoux can do a good job at strong side but i havent seen him play yet other than in highlight videos so idk if he can start consistantly none of the other guys are starter worthy Shanle and Vilma are our only proven players and Fujita was our second best LBer. That leaves us real real thin at the moment because I'm not inspired by our other backups.

03-16-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
Lifer Registered Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 69	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker Vilma is the only outstanding player we have at LB. Shanle is a smart player with more heart and football knowledge than talent. Draft priority must be to add talent at LB!
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03-16-2010, 07:55 PM	#8
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker Yep, this linebacker group is overall weak. Saints need some upgrades big time.

03-17-2010, 03:56 AM	#9
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker I agree with the panel on this one too. Must be addressed in either FA, or the draft, or preferrably both. I was hoping to maybe get Foote in for a dress rehearsal, but he signed a 3 year with the Steelers, as a back up. Still think that's kind of weird.

03-18-2010, 12:52 AM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Position Breakdown: LineBacker Wouldn't mind getting Hughes, but it looks like his stock is starting to rise a bit... Any word on Arnoux?