Jonathan Vilma causes brief stir

CharityMike · 03-08-2012, 09:16 PM

New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma caused a bit of a stir Thursday morning on his verified Twitter account.

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Vilma caused a panic among New Orleans fans when he tweeted “Finally... freedom!!’’

That’s a natural reaction, because Vilma is one of the team’s most popular players but has been the subject of widespread speculation that he could be released because he has a high salary-cap figure.

But Vilma came back quickly and said he hasn’t been cut.

“Freedom from these crutches ... relax lol,’’ Vilma said in his follow-up tweet.

Still, that second tweet raised another question. Why was Vilma on crutches? He had knee surgery during the season. Did he have another operation after the season? If so, that could only add to the speculation about his future with the Saints.

This is a team with serious salary-cap issues. Vilma seemed slow when he was playing last season, and as he approaches 30, you have to wonder whether his knee problems could be chronic. He still could be a cap casualty before the start of free agency next week. At the very least, he’s a candidate to have his contract restructured.

NFC South Blog - ESPN

Makes you wonder about the knees. He seriously needs to restructure. If he don't we may need to let him go.

Rugby Saint II · 03-08-2012, 09:23 PM

Everybody is just too quick to think there's more bad news coming.

papz · 03-08-2012, 10:02 PM

Well played Vilma.

FinSaint · 03-08-2012, 10:30 PM

Maybe he finally received those bionic knee implants he had ordered from Japan?

He'll be unstoppable next season...

QBREES9 · 03-08-2012, 10:40 PM

Jonathan Vilma You are a bad man.

Danno · 03-08-2012, 10:42 PM

Dang, I got my hopes up for nothing.

FinSaint · 03-08-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Dang, I got my hopes up for nothing.

Shame on you.

Danno · 03-09-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Shame on you.

Sorry, if he's 100% healthy he's a very good player.

I'm just skeptical that he'll ever be healthy at his age and his cap figure is pretty high.

Besides, several of us pooled our money for thread bounties. I won 3 dollars because of your reply.

SapperSaint · 03-09-2012, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Besides, several of us pooled our money for thread bounties. I won 3 dollars because of your reply.

That is funny!

That is what we need more of. Things are getting way too serious around here lately.

Euphoria · 03-09-2012, 10:21 AM

I think he could get cut depending on how many games he gets suspended for.

Carrying someone for a year or even half a season when you can use the roster spot for someone who can contribute... hmm.

03-08-2012, 09:16 PM	#1
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Jonathan Vilma causes brief stir New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma caused a bit of a stir Thursday morning on his verified Twitter account. Vilma Vilma caused a panic among New Orleans fans when he tweeted “Finally... freedom!!’’ That’s a natural reaction, because Vilma is one of the team’s most popular players but has been the subject of widespread speculation that he could be released because he has a high salary-cap figure. But Vilma came back quickly and said he hasn’t been cut. “Freedom from these crutches ... relax lol,’’ Vilma said in his follow-up tweet. Still, that second tweet raised another question. Why was Vilma on crutches? He had knee surgery during the season. Did he have another operation after the season? If so, that could only add to the speculation about his future with the Saints. This is a team with serious salary-cap issues. Vilma seemed slow when he was playing last season, and as he approaches 30, you have to wonder whether his knee problems could be chronic. He still could be a cap casualty before the start of free agency next week. At the very least, he’s a candidate to have his contract restructured. NFC South Blog - ESPN Makes you wonder about the knees. He seriously needs to restructure. If he don't we may need to let him go.

03-08-2012, 10:30 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Maybe he finally received those bionic knee implants he had ordered from Japan? He'll be unstoppable next season... CharityMike likes this.

03-08-2012, 10:42 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Dang, I got my hopes up for nothing. AlaskaSaints likes this.

03-08-2012, 10:54 PM	#7
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by Danno Dang, I got my hopes up for nothing. Shame on you.

03-09-2012, 08:55 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by FinSaint Shame on you. Sorry, if he's 100% healthy he's a very good player. I'm just skeptical that he'll ever be healthy at his age and his cap figure is pretty high. Besides, several of us pooled our money for thread bounties. I won 3 dollars because of your reply. SapperSaint, AlaskaSaints, FinSaint and 2 others like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Everybody is just too quick to think there's more bad news coming.

03-08-2012, 10:02 PM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Well played Vilma.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Jonathan Vilma You are a bad man.

03-09-2012, 09:14 AM	#9
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by Danno Besides, several of us pooled our money for thread bounties. I won 3 dollars because of your reply. That is funny! That is what we need more of. Things are getting way too serious around here lately.

03-09-2012, 10:21 AM	#10
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	I think he could get cut depending on how many games he gets suspended for. Carrying someone for a year or even half a season when you can use the roster spot for someone who can contribute... hmm.

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