Vilma has knee surgery

Danno · 11-13-2011, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Definitely not Mitch. He has filled in nicely in V's absence.

Agreed. I don't think he's playing as well as the 2009 Vilma, but he's playing as well as the 2011 version for sure.

IIRC this is his first NFL season at MLB isn't it?

homerj07 · 11-13-2011, 10:46 PM

So the question is...

When was the surgery
How bad was the knee
When is he coming back?

dizzle88 · 11-14-2011, 05:26 AM

The only thing about Dunbar is the the switching of plays, Vilma had that down because he's been "the guy" in GW's D for 3 years. Dunbar will get used to that with more game time though, I like what he's been doing, the guy hits well and has good speed

Crusader · 11-14-2011, 05:41 AM

A percieved lack of speed was one of the knocks on Dunbar when he came into th leauge, but it seems like he is fast enough. I would not be suprised if our starting LBs next year are Casillas, Dunbar and Wilson.

papz · 11-14-2011, 07:27 AM

Absolutely fine with this. Hopefully he heals in time for the playoffs. He wasn't helping us much out there being gimp anyways. Dunbar is more than capable for the time being.

Dunbar >>>>>>>>>> gimp Vilma

spkb25 · 11-14-2011, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Didn't think I saw this posted yet, but sounds like our boy's knee is worse than previously thought.
New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma has knee surgery: source - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

Good, let him get healthy- we are going to need that man late, and healthy!

jnormand · 11-14-2011, 08:24 AM

I still think a healthy Vilma is better but Dunbar has been great. Is there a reason Dunbar seems to play in the middle better?

spkb25 · 11-14-2011, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I still think a healthy Vilma is better but Dunbar has been great. Is there a reason Dunbar seems to play in the middle better?

Yeah because Vilma was hurt. No way Dun is better than JV healthy. I am glad we have a solid backup in Dun, but I agree Norm, we need JV down the stretch!

Danno · 11-14-2011, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Is there a reason Dunbar seems to play in the middle better?

Its his naturl position, he played MLB in College

ScottF · 11-14-2011, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by homerj07

So the question is...

When was the surgery
How bad was the knee
When is he coming back?

Exactly. I think Payton is playing the no-info game here, just releasing what the league requires.
Hopefully a month off will be all Vilma needs and we'll see him against NYG.

and I agree that Dunbar has played well- he looks comfortable

11-13-2011, 10:38 PM	#11
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by CharityMike Definitely not Mitch. He has filled in nicely in V's absence. Agreed. I don't think he's playing as well as the 2009 Vilma, but he's playing as well as the 2011 version for sure. IIRC this is his first NFL season at MLB isn't it?

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Absolutely fine with this. Hopefully he heals in time for the playoffs. He wasn't helping us much out there being gimp anyways. Dunbar is more than capable for the time being. Dunbar >>>>>>>>>> gimp Vilma spkb25 likes this.

11-14-2011, 08:01 AM	#16
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Didn't think I saw this posted yet, but sounds like our boy's knee is worse than previously thought. New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma has knee surgery: source - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Good, let him get healthy- we are going to need that man late, and healthy!

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	I still think a healthy Vilma is better but Dunbar has been great. Is there a reason Dunbar seems to play in the middle better? spkb25 likes this.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Originally Posted by jnormand I still think a healthy Vilma is better but Dunbar has been great. Is there a reason Dunbar seems to play in the middle better? Yeah because Vilma was hurt. No way Dun is better than JV healthy. I am glad we have a solid backup in Dun, but I agree Norm, we need JV down the stretch!

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	So the question is... When was the surgery How bad was the knee When is he coming back?

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	The only thing about Dunbar is the the switching of plays, Vilma had that down because he's been "the guy" in GW's D for 3 years. Dunbar will get used to that with more game time though, I like what he's been doing, the guy hits well and has good speed

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	A percieved lack of speed was one of the knocks on Dunbar when he came into th leauge, but it seems like he is fast enough. I would not be suprised if our starting LBs next year are Casillas, Dunbar and Wilson.

11-14-2011, 08:51 AM	#19
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by jnormand Is there a reason Dunbar seems to play in the middle better? Its his naturl position, he played MLB in College

11-14-2011, 10:07 AM	#20
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by homerj07 So the question is... When was the surgery How bad was the knee When is he coming back? Exactly. I think Payton is playing the no-info game here, just releasing what the league requires. Hopefully a month off will be all Vilma needs and we'll see him against NYG. and I agree that Dunbar has played well- he looks comfortable

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