Curtis Lofton interest?

dizzle88 · 03-15-2012, 01:55 PM

This isn't meant to be sarcastic in any way, firstly I know that all fans like to get players from their rival teams to boost their own

But is curtis Lofton actually any good? weve demolished the falcons defense every time we play them, with both run and pass

Would he be an upgrade over anything we have at the minute, He doesn't jump out at me on the tape

JimmyWalker · 03-15-2012, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

This isn't meant to be sarcastic in any way, firstly I know that all fans like to get players from their rival teams to boost their own

But is curtis Lofton actually any good? weve demolished the falcons defense every time we play them, with both run and pass

Would he be an upgrade over anything we have at the minute, He doesn't jump out at me on the tape

You make a great point, I'm simply looking at their LB corp v/s ours. I know we are both weak at that position, but I would give them a slight advantage. The big knock on him is that he is not an every down player, would be nice to have Vilma and when he needs a breather be able to replace him with the likes of Lofton. Ever since we won the SB I never question any moves of our front office

papz · 03-15-2012, 02:00 PM

He's a 2 down thumper... which is why Atlanta isn't going to overbid for his services and willing to let him walk.

FinSaint · 03-15-2012, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by papz

He's a 2 down thumper... which is why Atlanta isn't going to overbid for his services and willing to let him walk.

Yeah, and that's what bothers me about it. If the Failclowns are willing to let him go while replacing him with Tatupu... should the Saints really be going after him?

Hawthorne might be a better coverage MLB, and that is where Dunbar has the most to improve IMO, so Hawthorne as the starting MLB and maybe Dunbar (if cheap) as the depth guy?

I don't think Dunbar is a starter and those who say that there wasn't a big difference when he took over from Vilma - remember that Vilma was playing at like 80% level at that point in time.

Wilson - Hawthorne - Woodyard

That would be an awesome LB corps, but one that the Saints probably can't afford.

JimmyWalker · 03-15-2012, 02:01 PM

This has now been confirmed by Triplett

Mike Triplett ‏ @TripTP

Confirmed #Saints have shown interest in #Falcons MLB Curtis Lofton. Kicking tires on a few MLBs. Have to wonder what that means for Vilma.

frydaddy · 03-15-2012, 02:23 PM

I'm sorry, but if there's to be a changing of the guard at MLB, the only guy I want for the job is dunbar.

228jits · 03-15-2012, 02:54 PM

This is finally what I was wanting to see. First, you would gain a run stopping force. Yes, pass coverage is a little questionable but should change a little with a better defensive scheme (ala no more GW). Second, you get an inside look at the Falcons defense. No matter what you think, having an insider always is a plus... especially when that insider was a leader on the defense.

You think the only reason Nicks is wearing that dirty orange color is b/c he is a great lineman... I didnt think so...

Rugby Saint II · 03-15-2012, 03:00 PM

Kicking the tires on several LB'ers. I have a bad feeling that Vilma will be suspended a few games. With age and his injury history we might let him walk. I imagine that Spagnulo will have to evaluate him and put his two cents in with the FO.

FinSaint · 03-15-2012, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Kicking the tires on several LB'ers. I have a bad feeling that Vilma will be suspended a few games. With age and his injury history we might let him walk. I imagine that Spagnulo will have to evaluate him and put his two cents in with the FO.

Yeah, cutting Vilma now might be the best available choice for the Saints. I really like him as a player and his particular style of play, but his age and health problems have to be recognized for what they are - it's not like he is going to improve with time.

I've been a strong supporter of Vilma and I've stated many times that if his knees are now fine the Saints should hold on to him , but with the cap as it is - cutting him would save a lot of money and allow the Saints to sign a guy who could start for them for years to come, which is something Vilma most likely can't do.

And I'm not even bringing up the Bountygate issues.

Euphoria · 03-15-2012, 03:06 PM

I started saying this about the whole bounty thing.

IF Vilma gets suspeneded for 6 plus games I think we cut him to make room for someone else....

03-15-2012, 02:00 PM	#2
JimmyWalker Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 18	Originally Posted by dizzle88 This isn't meant to be sarcastic in any way, firstly I know that all fans like to get players from their rival teams to boost their own But is curtis Lofton actually any good? weve demolished the falcons defense every time we play them, with both run and pass Would he be an upgrade over anything we have at the minute, He doesn't jump out at me on the tape You make a great point, I'm simply looking at their LB corp v/s ours. I know we are both weak at that position, but I would give them a slight advantage. The big knock on him is that he is not an every down player, would be nice to have Vilma and when he needs a breather be able to replace him with the likes of Lofton. Ever since we won the SB I never question any moves of our front office

03-15-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by papz He's a 2 down thumper... which is why Atlanta isn't going to overbid for his services and willing to let him walk. Yeah, and that's what bothers me about it. If the Failclowns are willing to let him go while replacing him with Tatupu... should the Saints really be going after him? Hawthorne might be a better coverage MLB, and that is where Dunbar has the most to improve IMO, so Hawthorne as the starting MLB and maybe Dunbar (if cheap) as the depth guy? I don't think Dunbar is a starter and those who say that there wasn't a big difference when he took over from Vilma - remember that Vilma was playing at like 80% level at that point in time. Wilson - Hawthorne - Woodyard That would be an awesome LB corps, but one that the Saints probably can't afford. Danno likes this.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

03-15-2012, 02:23 PM	#6
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,953 Blog Entries: 1	I'm sorry, but if there's to be a changing of the guard at MLB, the only guy I want for the job is dunbar. RockyMountainSaint and Crusader like this.

03-15-2012, 03:08 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Kicking the tires on several LB'ers. I have a bad feeling that Vilma will be suspended a few games. With age and his injury history we might let him walk. I imagine that Spagnulo will have to evaluate him and put his two cents in with the FO. Yeah, cutting Vilma now might be the best available choice for the Saints. I really like him as a player and his particular style of play, but his age and health problems have to be recognized for what they are - it's not like he is going to improve with time. I've been a strong supporter of Vilma and I've stated many times that if his knees are now fine the Saints should hold on to him , but with the cap as it is - cutting him would save a lot of money and allow the Saints to sign a guy who could start for them for years to come, which is something Vilma most likely can't do. And I'm not even bringing up the Bountygate issues.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

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03-15-2012, 01:55 PM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	This isn't meant to be sarcastic in any way, firstly I know that all fans like to get players from their rival teams to boost their own But is curtis Lofton actually any good? weve demolished the falcons defense every time we play them, with both run and pass Would he be an upgrade over anything we have at the minute, He doesn't jump out at me on the tape

03-15-2012, 02:00 PM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	He's a 2 down thumper... which is why Atlanta isn't going to overbid for his services and willing to let him walk.

03-15-2012, 02:01 PM	#5
JimmyWalker Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 18	This has now been confirmed by Triplett Mike Triplett ‏ @TripTP Confirmed #Saints have shown interest in #Falcons MLB Curtis Lofton. Kicking tires on a few MLBs. Have to wonder what that means for Vilma.

03-15-2012, 02:54 PM	#7
228jits Southern Sooner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfcoast, MS Posts: 83	This is finally what I was wanting to see. First, you would gain a run stopping force. Yes, pass coverage is a little questionable but should change a little with a better defensive scheme (ala no more GW). Second, you get an inside look at the Falcons defense. No matter what you think, having an insider always is a plus... especially when that insider was a leader on the defense. You think the only reason Nicks is wearing that dirty orange color is b/c he is a great lineman... I didnt think so...

03-15-2012, 03:00 PM	#8
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Kicking the tires on several LB'ers. I have a bad feeling that Vilma will be suspended a few games. With age and his injury history we might let him walk. I imagine that Spagnulo will have to evaluate him and put his two cents in with the FO.

03-15-2012, 03:06 PM	#10
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	I started saying this about the whole bounty thing. IF Vilma gets suspeneded for 6 plus games I think we cut him to make room for someone else....