FA Jo-Lonn Dunbar mulling options

03-16-2012, 05:27 AM

I just checked in with free agent New Orleans Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar, who said he has received interest from a "few teams" but hasn't made any decisions yet. Dunbar said the Saints are "absolutely" still in the mix.

"I've got a few teams interested, but I'm still trying to figure out my best option," said Dunbar, who said he may make his first visit early next week but didn't specify where.

Full article.
New Orleans Saints free agent linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar still mulling options - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

jeanpierre · 03-16-2012, 08:05 AM

Jo-Lonn, what you got? a pair of 3's?

Stay home with your cuckoo hits and we'll show ya da love and food...

goguxxx · 03-16-2012, 09:37 AM

If he says he starts making visits i dont see him staying. Question is,with Vilma out also (probably) ,whos the mic coordinating the D .

FinSaint · 03-16-2012, 09:57 AM

I'm beginning to think more and more that Dunbar simply doesn't fit into what Spags is looking for in a MLB and that is why he might be playing elsewhere next season.

Don't get me wrong, even though I haven't jumped on the wagon with many of you guys who've been really high on Dunbar, I'd still like to see him being re-signed by the Saints.

But, only if he truly fits the schemes, if he comes cheap, and if he is a depth guy - not a day-1 starter.

Also, I'm really hopeful that Jeremiha Hunter will emerge as at least a 2nd tier WLB in the camps - maybe Spags could even groom him to be a future MLB 'cos his college career seems to suggest that he is not only a solid tackler/run stopper, but also above average in pass coverage.

Rugby Saint II · 03-16-2012, 12:13 PM

He's going to draw a fair amount of interest after last season. He earned a pay increase.

QBREES9 · 03-16-2012, 12:54 PM

I think Jo Lon did enough last year. He did step up when needed. I'd to see him stay. Hope he does.

SaintFanQ · 03-16-2012, 06:22 PM

I hope he stays! IMO he has done really well for our team!

FinSaint · 03-16-2012, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanQ

I hope he stays! IMO he has done really well for our team!

I just wonder if Spags wants him back.

Danno · 03-16-2012, 06:48 PM

Vet minimum, he's a great back-up MLB and a solid special teamer.

I hope we keep him.

ChrisXVI · 03-16-2012, 07:23 PM

Dunbar was damn good last season. I don't care if he fits Spagnuolo's scheme... How about Spag's adjusts his scheme for a player that replaced our best linebacker last season with no obvious drop-off.

03-16-2012, 05:27 AM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062 Rating: (0 votes - average) I just checked in with free agent New Orleans Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar, who said he has received interest from a "few teams" but hasn't made any decisions yet. Dunbar said the Saints are "absolutely" still in the mix. "I've got a few teams interested, but I'm still trying to figure out my best option," said Dunbar, who said he may make his first visit early next week but didn't specify where. Full article. New Orleans Saints free agent linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar still mulling options - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 03-16-2012 at 07:41 AM..
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03-16-2012, 08:05 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Jo-Lonn, what you got? a pair of 3's? Stay home with your cuckoo hits and we'll show ya da love and food... Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-16-2012, 09:57 AM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	I'm beginning to think more and more that Dunbar simply doesn't fit into what Spags is looking for in a MLB and that is why he might be playing elsewhere next season. Don't get me wrong, even though I haven't jumped on the wagon with many of you guys who've been really high on Dunbar, I'd still like to see him being re-signed by the Saints. But, only if he truly fits the schemes, if he comes cheap, and if he is a depth guy - not a day-1 starter. Also, I'm really hopeful that Jeremiha Hunter will emerge as at least a 2nd tier WLB in the camps - maybe Spags could even groom him to be a future MLB 'cos his college career seems to suggest that he is not only a solid tackler/run stopper, but also above average in pass coverage.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

03-16-2012, 12:13 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	He's going to draw a fair amount of interest after last season. He earned a pay increase. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

03-16-2012, 12:54 PM	#6
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	I think Jo Lon did enough last year. He did step up when needed. I'd to see him stay. Hope he does. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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03-16-2012, 09:37 AM	#3
goguxxx Registered Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Romania Posts: 63	If he says he starts making visits i dont see him staying. Question is,with Vilma out also (probably) ,whos the mic coordinating the D .

03-16-2012, 06:22 PM	#7
SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 798	I hope he stays! IMO he has done really well for our team! RockyMountainSaint likes this.

03-16-2012, 06:29 PM	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by SaintFanQ I hope he stays! IMO he has done really well for our team! I just wonder if Spags wants him back.

03-16-2012, 06:48 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Vet minimum, he's a great back-up MLB and a solid special teamer. I hope we keep him.

03-16-2012, 07:23 PM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Dunbar was damn good last season. I don't care if he fits Spagnuolo's scheme... How about Spag's adjusts his scheme for a player that replaced our best linebacker last season with no obvious drop-off.

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