David Hawthorne signs with Saints

04-03-2012, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Loomis has developed a recipe for success. If we continue to follow it our window will stay open indefinitely.

So what you're saying is that the Saints will continue to be successful for as long as GW remains suspended?!

Rugby Saint II · 04-03-2012, 10:36 PM

So we now have 3 starting middle line backers. That's good depth(jk) but we need players whose profiles fit inside or outside....weak or strong.

AsylumGuido · 04-03-2012, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

So we now have 3 starting middle line backers. That's good depth(jk) but we need players whose profiles fit inside or outside....weak or strong.

Hawthorne has also started at weak side. Lofton can play all three spots. When in a 3-4 you need two inside LB's anyway with a WOLB which Hawthorne can still handle with Vilma (if still here) and Lofton in the middle.

I'm figuring that Spags feels that Chamberlain can handle the strong side since he's had him in St. Louis.

FinSaint · 04-03-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

So we now have 3 starting middle line backers. That's good depth(jk) but we need players whose profiles fit inside or outside....weak or strong.

Hawthorne played some Will in Seattle if I remember correctly, and some of the evaluations I've read on him during the past two weeks stated that he can easily adjust to being a 4-3 OLB.

And they did bring in Chamberlain to give some OLB depth.

LivnaLieTimay · 04-03-2012, 10:58 PM

I like how we are revamping our linebackers. I said before all the 'bountygate' stuff that I thought it was time for us to part ways with Vilma. Now; with 2 younger MLB's, a high cap figure, and a possible suspension looming I think it's time for us to move on from Vilma. I like the idea of Lofton in the middle with Wilson and Hawthorne on the outside. The combination of these 3 guys should give us a solid group of linebackers.

hitta · 04-03-2012, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay

I like how we are revamping our linebackers. I said before all the 'bountygate' stuff that I thought it was time for us to part ways with Vilma. Now; with 2 younger MLB's, a high cap figure, and a possible suspension looming I think it's time for us to move on from Vilma. I like the idea of Lofton in the middle with Wilson and Hawthorne on the outside. The combination of these 3 guys should give us a solid group of linebackers.

I'm not 100% sure on that, though it's plausible. I think the skill set variety is enough where all three of them could fit into the linebacker rotation at all the positions. Now whether or not that happens I dunno, but I don't think it's a given that Vilma is gone. I do think that we need to unload some salaries and make some room(especially seeing as the cap next year may not go up as much as once thought).

jeanpierre · 04-04-2012, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by KevSears

Dome Patrol.....the rebirth! Thats all I gotta say.......!

FAIL

jeanpierre · 04-04-2012, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by SaintsRule11

Holy Sh*t! This is going to be Dome Patrol, Part Deux!

I didn't see this coming!!!!

Again, FAIL

jeanpierre · 04-04-2012, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat

In the beginning there was the Dome Patrol
ang then along came (enter prederred name here)

Also, FAIL.

jeanpierre · 04-04-2012, 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Remember their was 4 in the dome patrol. 3/4 could be coming......

Another Dome Patrol reference? FAIL

04-03-2012, 10:33 PM	#61
Threaded by FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Danno Loomis has developed a recipe for success. If we continue to follow it our window will stay open indefinitely. So what you're saying is that the Saints will continue to be successful for as long as GW remains suspended?!
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04-03-2012, 10:45 PM	#63
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II So we now have 3 starting middle line backers. That's good depth(jk) but we need players whose profiles fit inside or outside....weak or strong. Hawthorne has also started at weak side. Lofton can play all three spots. When in a 3-4 you need two inside LB's anyway with a WOLB which Hawthorne can still handle with Vilma (if still here) and Lofton in the middle. I'm figuring that Spags feels that Chamberlain can handle the strong side since he's had him in St. Louis. Halo likes this.

04-03-2012, 10:46 PM	#64
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II So we now have 3 starting middle line backers. That's good depth(jk) but we need players whose profiles fit inside or outside....weak or strong. Hawthorne played some Will in Seattle if I remember correctly, and some of the evaluations I've read on him during the past two weeks stated that he can easily adjust to being a 4-3 OLB. And they did bring in Chamberlain to give some OLB depth.

04-03-2012, 11:45 PM	#66
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,320	Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay I like how we are revamping our linebackers. I said before all the 'bountygate' stuff that I thought it was time for us to part ways with Vilma. Now; with 2 younger MLB's, a high cap figure, and a possible suspension looming I think it's time for us to move on from Vilma. I like the idea of Lofton in the middle with Wilson and Hawthorne on the outside. The combination of these 3 guys should give us a solid group of linebackers. I'm not 100% sure on that, though it's plausible. I think the skill set variety is enough where all three of them could fit into the linebacker rotation at all the positions. Now whether or not that happens I dunno, but I don't think it's a given that Vilma is gone. I do think that we need to unload some salaries and make some room(especially seeing as the cap next year may not go up as much as once thought).
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04-04-2012, 02:35 AM	#67
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04-03-2012, 10:36 PM	#62
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	So we now have 3 starting middle line backers. That's good depth(jk) but we need players whose profiles fit inside or outside....weak or strong.

04-03-2012, 10:58 PM	#65
LivnaLieTimay 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,498	I like how we are revamping our linebackers. I said before all the 'bountygate' stuff that I thought it was time for us to part ways with Vilma. Now; with 2 younger MLB's, a high cap figure, and a possible suspension looming I think it's time for us to move on from Vilma. I like the idea of Lofton in the middle with Wilson and Hawthorne on the outside. The combination of these 3 guys should give us a solid group of linebackers.

04-04-2012, 02:36 AM	#68
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by SaintsRule11 Holy Sh*t! This is going to be Dome Patrol, Part Deux! I didn't see this coming!!!! Again, FAIL

04-04-2012, 02:38 AM	#69
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat In the beginning there was the Dome Patrol ang then along came (enter prederred name here) Also, FAIL.

04-04-2012, 02:39 AM	#70
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by voodooido Remember their was 4 in the dome patrol. 3/4 could be coming...... Another Dome Patrol reference? FAIL

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