New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton eager to join forces with Jonathan Vilma

03-25-2012, 02:17 PM

Pete Carmichael, you know the offensive coordinator that swept the Falcons last year?

alexonfyre · 03-25-2012, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by SaintKiller

Thats funny when your team is clearly the laughing stock of football right now!!!

got a head coach??? hahahaha now thats funny

You know, I actually have to respect this guy for having the cajones to talk smack despite losing their MLB to us, having him say that, and even after losing our head coach, and potentially half of our defense, and the fact that they hate us right now ESPN still thinks we are better than the Falcons (#11 vs #13)

I will say though that Lofton's comments were clearly not directed at you, but there are not a whole lot of true fans in Atlanta. I lived there for 5 years and it was pretty clear the number of actual sports fans was very slim.

dizzle88 · 03-25-2012, 02:28 PM

The laughing stock of The NFL as you say demolished your team until they cried and said we were Running up the score

Btw go to the smack talk forum, Curtis lofton says thank you

RockyMountainSaint · 03-25-2012, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by SaintKiller

Thats funny when your team is clearly the laughing stock of football right now!!!

got a head coach??? hahahaha now thats funny

I would ask you the same question.

Exactly how many playoff wins does Mike Smith have?

hahahaha now that's funny

See what I did there you troll?

W. Kovacs · 03-25-2012, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

I will say though that Lofton's comments were clearly not directed at you, but there are not a whole lot of true fans in Atlanta. I lived there for 5 years and it was pretty clear the number of actual sports fans was very slim.

Have to agree. I spent a few days in Atlanta a couple of months ago and wore my Saints hat everywhere. A bunch of people told me how much they liked the Saints. The only guy that gave me a hard time...was a Steelers fan.

The Dude · 03-25-2012, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

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New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton eager to join forces with Jonathan Vilma - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

Makes you think we have no plans of getting rid of Vilma.

Saints defensive coordinator told Lofton that he sees both players as versatile - They said the same thing about Reggie.

SaintKiller · 03-25-2012, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

You know, I actually have to respect this guy for having the cajones to talk smack despite losing their MLB to us, having him say that, and even after losing our head coach, and potentially half of our defense, and the fact that they hate us right now ESPN still thinks we are better than the Falcons (#11 vs #13)

I will say though that Lofton's comments were clearly not directed at you, but there are not a whole lot of true fans in Atlanta. I lived there for 5 years and it was pretty clear the number of actual sports fans was very slim.

I mean its a buisness baby, yea he was a very good LB but he wasnt our best so will bounce back!

SaintKiller · 03-25-2012, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by W. Kovacs

Have to agree. I spent a few days in Atlanta a couple of months ago and wore my Saints hat everywhere. A bunch of people told me how much they liked the Saints. The only guy that gave me a hard time...was a Steelers fan.

Its alot of Saint fans here in Atlanta due to Hurricane Katrina and alot of them never returned but im pretty sure you already knew that...

|Mitch| · 03-25-2012, 02:41 PM

what's funny is apparently we are better at the "business" than the Falcons. We had less cap space, but yet we got him signed...

FinSaint · 03-25-2012, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Yep, maybe shanle now. I would hate to see him go because his cap hit is only 2.9 mil. He could provide depth for cheap. On the note of salary cap hits did anyone see Moore is sch to make 4.6 mil this year? Kinda high for a part time player. I would force a resigning of Ellis and Moore or have them hit the road. That would clear up 12 mil to sign Brees, a wr and a dt.

The Saints do have depth at the LB position - Bussey, Casillas, Herring, Hunter, Wilson, Lofton, Shanle, and Vilma - so Shanle's cap hit of $2.95M, while not that expensive, could be too much to justify with the tight cap.

I guess Humber and Dunbar are not returning, but I would think that the Saints are going to pick at least one LB from the draft, and maybe add another UDFA, so they'll have some depth for the rotation and in case of injuries.

Moore re-signed with the Saints last off-season and his 5-year $20M deal was not an over-payment by the Saints, they were actually very lucky to be able to keep him at that price (i.e. possible hometown discount).

Because the first year of that contract was with a small cap hit, the rest will be closer to $5M/yr (2013: $4.1M; 2014: $4.7M; and 2015: $5.2M), but those are still very affordable hits for what Moore brings to the field.

He is the Saints' #2 WR, and has the best hands out of the whole receiver corps, and with that in mind the Saints are fortunate to only be paying him what they are.

Originally Posted by The Dude

Saints defensive coordinator told Lofton that he sees both players as versatile - They said the same thing about Reggie.

Thanks for finding something negative in an otherwise positive news!

03-25-2012, 02:26 PM	#12
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by SaintKiller Thats funny when your team is clearly the laughing stock of football right now!!! got a head coach??? hahahaha now thats funny You know, I actually have to respect this guy for having the cajones to talk smack despite losing their MLB to us, having him say that, and even after losing our head coach, and potentially half of our defense, and the fact that they hate us right now ESPN still thinks we are better than the Falcons (#11 vs #13) I will say though that Lofton's comments were clearly not directed at you, but there are not a whole lot of true fans in Atlanta. I lived there for 5 years and it was pretty clear the number of actual sports fans was very slim.

03-25-2012, 02:32 PM	#14
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by SaintKiller Thats funny when your team is clearly the laughing stock of football right now!!! got a head coach??? hahahaha now thats funny I would ask you the same question. Exactly how many playoff wins does Mike Smith have? hahahaha now that's funny See what I did there you troll? 73Saint likes this.

03-25-2012, 02:37 PM	#15
W. Kovacs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 514	Originally Posted by alexonfyre I will say though that Lofton's comments were clearly not directed at you, but there are not a whole lot of true fans in Atlanta. I lived there for 5 years and it was pretty clear the number of actual sports fans was very slim. Have to agree. I spent a few days in Atlanta a couple of months ago and wore my Saints hat everywhere. A bunch of people told me how much they liked the Saints. The only guy that gave me a hard time...was a Steelers fan.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Originally Posted by CharityMike T New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton eager to join forces with Jonathan Vilma - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Makes you think we have no plans of getting rid of Vilma. Saints defensive coordinator told Lofton that he sees both players as versatile - They said the same thing about Reggie.
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SaintKiller 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Originally Posted by alexonfyre You know, I actually have to respect this guy for having the cajones to talk smack despite losing their MLB to us, having him say that, and even after losing our head coach, and potentially half of our defense, and the fact that they hate us right now ESPN still thinks we are better than the Falcons (#11 vs #13) I will say though that Lofton's comments were clearly not directed at you, but there are not a whole lot of true fans in Atlanta. I lived there for 5 years and it was pretty clear the number of actual sports fans was very slim. I mean its a buisness baby, yea he was a very good LB but he wasnt our best so will bounce back!

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	The laughing stock of The NFL as you say demolished your team until they cried and said we were Running up the score Btw go to the smack talk forum, Curtis lofton says thank you RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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SaintKiller 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Originally Posted by W. Kovacs Have to agree. I spent a few days in Atlanta a couple of months ago and wore my Saints hat everywhere. A bunch of people told me how much they liked the Saints. The only guy that gave me a hard time...was a Steelers fan. Its alot of Saint fans here in Atlanta due to Hurricane Katrina and alot of them never returned but im pretty sure you already knew that...

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	what's funny is apparently we are better at the "business" than the Falcons. We had less cap space, but yet we got him signed...

03-25-2012, 02:42 PM	#20
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by voodooido Yep, maybe shanle now. I would hate to see him go because his cap hit is only 2.9 mil. He could provide depth for cheap. On the note of salary cap hits did anyone see Moore is sch to make 4.6 mil this year? Kinda high for a part time player. I would force a resigning of Ellis and Moore or have them hit the road. That would clear up 12 mil to sign Brees, a wr and a dt. The Saints do have depth at the LB position - Bussey, Casillas, Herring, Hunter, Wilson, Lofton, Shanle, and Vilma - so Shanle's cap hit of $2.95M, while not that expensive, could be too much to justify with the tight cap. I guess Humber and Dunbar are not returning, but I would think that the Saints are going to pick at least one LB from the draft, and maybe add another UDFA, so they'll have some depth for the rotation and in case of injuries. Moore re-signed with the Saints last off-season and his 5-year $20M deal was not an over-payment by the Saints, they were actually very lucky to be able to keep him at that price (i.e. possible hometown discount). Because the first year of that contract was with a small cap hit, the rest will be closer to $5M/yr (2013: $4.1M; 2014: $4.7M; and 2015: $5.2M), but those are still very affordable hits for what Moore brings to the field. He is the Saints' #2 WR, and has the best hands out of the whole receiver corps, and with that in mind the Saints are fortunate to only be paying him what they are. Originally Posted by The Dude Saints defensive coordinator told Lofton that he sees both players as versatile - They said the same thing about Reggie. Thanks for finding something negative in an otherwise positive news!
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