Lofa Tatupu?

Jack Vegas · 07-31-2011, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Now while I do like Tatupu, you do realize he's not fast. Pretty much zaps this argument. Casillas is also coming off major injury himself.

I don't care about 40 times. The guy has football speed. He flows to the ball the same way Vilma does and has instincts.

papz · 07-31-2011, 05:27 PM

My bad. I didn't realize we were measuring football speed.

Any who... I'm just not that interested in moving him outside, having had double knee surgery, and being responsible for covering TE's down the seam even though he has some of the fastest football speed out there.

Curiously though... how much would you be willing to pay him? He's was scheduled to make a little more than 4 million this year and refused to restructure and take a pay cut to remain playing for Pete Carroll of all people.

Jack Vegas · 07-31-2011, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by papz

My bad. I didn't realize we were measuring football speed.

Any who... I'm just not that interested in moving him outside, having had double knee surgery, and being responsible for covering TE's down the seam even though he has some of the fastest football speed out there.

Curiously though... how much would you be willing to pay him? He's was scheduled to make a little more than 4 million this year and refused to restructure and take a pay cut to remain playing for Pete Carroll of all people.

We can both sit here and mouth off snarky responses to each other all day, but Tatupu's situation reminds me a lot of Vilma, another guy who people said was washed up when we got him.

And at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what you or I is interested in, but what the FO thinks. And we'll find that out in time.

papz · 07-31-2011, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

We can both sit here and mouth off snarky responses to each other all day, but Tatupu's situation reminds me a lot of Vilma, another guy who people said was washed up when we got him.

And at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what you or I is interested in, but what the FO thinks. And we'll find that out in time.

Don't get me wrong... I'd love to have him. But I just think your expectations are a little too much here.

-The guy has been on the decline the past few seasons.
-He's coming off double knee surgery.
-He runs what one would have to assume in the high 4.8/4.9s now.
-Rushing he passer hasn't exactly been his strong suit.

Now while he has great football instincts, probably the best word describing him, the odds are stacked against him and it would not appear to be an upgrade starting him on our defense. If he were willing to sign a one year pact to come in here and backup Vilma, while rebuilding some value for the following season, sign me up.

saintsfan1976 · 07-31-2011, 06:36 PM

No one claimed Vilma a wash-up. He was coming off knee surgery and playing in a 3-4 defense. There were certainly questions about his future and the signing seemed risky but the kid had more upside than anything.

Maverick2299 · 08-01-2011, 03:19 PM

I'm not sure we can even get him, he got cut for not taking a pay cut. He wants alot of money. I think the broncos will make a push for him. But when he plays he can cause disruptions.

papz · 08-01-2011, 03:51 PM

I've read a couple of places that the Raiders are looking at him to backup McClain... and he may get a look in Philly as well.

Euphoria · 08-01-2011, 04:12 PM

Isn't it like asking Vilma to play in a 3-4 which he hated and didn't do well in and then you put him in his natural position in a 4-3 and he is a Pro Bowler.

No I don't think we need another player who wants to play only for the money. I mean I get it but that isn't us... our team seems to want players who want to play. Maybe looking for a second or new life in football. Signing players who want money is not on the agenda here...

Speedy Ron · 08-01-2011, 05:39 PM

lofa lapupu is washed up. i just dont like the idea of picking up a guy who is on the decline of their career. 3/4 years ago...id love it. we have more intersting prospects at that positions.

Maverick2299 · 08-01-2011, 08:57 PM

He is now with the Raiders

07-31-2011, 05:11 PM	#1
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Originally Posted by papz Now while I do like Tatupu, you do realize he's not fast. Pretty much zaps this argument. Casillas is also coming off major injury himself. I don't care about 40 times. The guy has football speed. He flows to the ball the same way Vilma does and has instincts.
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07-31-2011, 06:21 PM	#3
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Originally Posted by papz My bad. I didn't realize we were measuring football speed. Any who... I'm just not that interested in moving him outside, having had double knee surgery, and being responsible for covering TE's down the seam even though he has some of the fastest football speed out there. Curiously though... how much would you be willing to pay him? He's was scheduled to make a little more than 4 million this year and refused to restructure and take a pay cut to remain playing for Pete Carroll of all people. We can both sit here and mouth off snarky responses to each other all day, but Tatupu's situation reminds me a lot of Vilma, another guy who people said was washed up when we got him. And at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what you or I is interested in, but what the FO thinks. And we'll find that out in time.
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07-31-2011, 07:04 PM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Originally Posted by Jack Vegas We can both sit here and mouth off snarky responses to each other all day, but Tatupu's situation reminds me a lot of Vilma, another guy who people said was washed up when we got him. And at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what you or I is interested in, but what the FO thinks. And we'll find that out in time. Don't get me wrong... I'd love to have him. But I just think your expectations are a little too much here. -The guy has been on the decline the past few seasons. -He's coming off double knee surgery. -He runs what one would have to assume in the high 4.8/4.9s now. -Rushing he passer hasn't exactly been his strong suit. Now while he has great football instincts, probably the best word describing him, the odds are stacked against him and it would not appear to be an upgrade starting him on our defense. If he were willing to sign a one year pact to come in here and backup Vilma, while rebuilding some value for the following season, sign me up.
	Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege. All little common sense goes a long way. Last edited by papz; 07-31-2011 at 08:38 PM..

08-01-2011, 04:12 PM	#8
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Isn't it like asking Vilma to play in a 3-4 which he hated and didn't do well in and then you put him in his natural position in a 4-3 and he is a Pro Bowler. No I don't think we need another player who wants to play only for the money. I mean I get it but that isn't us... our team seems to want players who want to play. Maybe looking for a second or new life in football. Signing players who want money is not on the agenda here... \|Mitch\| likes this.

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07-31-2011, 05:27 PM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	My bad. I didn't realize we were measuring football speed. Any who... I'm just not that interested in moving him outside, having had double knee surgery, and being responsible for covering TE's down the seam even though he has some of the fastest football speed out there. Curiously though... how much would you be willing to pay him? He's was scheduled to make a little more than 4 million this year and refused to restructure and take a pay cut to remain playing for Pete Carroll of all people.

07-31-2011, 06:36 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	No one claimed Vilma a wash-up. He was coming off knee surgery and playing in a 3-4 defense. There were certainly questions about his future and the signing seemed risky but the kid had more upside than anything.

08-01-2011, 03:19 PM	#6
Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	I'm not sure we can even get him, he got cut for not taking a pay cut. He wants alot of money. I think the broncos will make a push for him. But when he plays he can cause disruptions.

08-01-2011, 03:51 PM	#7
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	I've read a couple of places that the Raiders are looking at him to backup McClain... and he may get a look in Philly as well.

08-01-2011, 05:39 PM	#9
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	lofa lapupu is washed up. i just dont like the idea of picking up a guy who is on the decline of their career. 3/4 years ago...id love it. we have more intersting prospects at that positions.

08-01-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	He is now with the Raiders