David Hawthorne signs with Saints

Rugby Saint II · 04-03-2012, 09:36 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, 09:45 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, 09:46 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, 09:58 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, 10:45 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, 01:41 AM

There is only one Dome Patrol, one.

Let these guys get it figured out and do something on the field for several games and then, then, we'll see what we got...

Right now we have no DT, save Bunkley, that can protect those LB's play...

Crusader · 04-04-2012, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Right now we have no DT, save Bunkley, that can protect those LB's play...

Ellis does a good job with that, he just doesn't create a lot of passrush which a lot of people had expected from him.

voodooido · 04-04-2012, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

There is only one Dome Patrol, one.

Let these guys get it figured out and do something on the field for several games and then, then, we'll see what we got...

Right now we have no DT, save Bunkley, that can protect those LB's play...

if 3/4 is indeed the move then 1 starting DT is all that is needed. Ellis is a cap killer. Cut and sign depth for a 1/3 of his cap hit.

SaintFanQ · 04-04-2012, 02:55 AM

Another good move by the Saints!!!!!!!!

I like the way the defence is shaping up for next season. Hopefully they can all gel under the watchful eye of Spags and get the job done!

WHO DAT!!!!!!!!

Supertek · 04-04-2012, 06:07 AM

Dont think Ellis does much of a job maybe he will get lit up this year but so far serviceable and thats all. Dont think we have a Dome patrol either but would't mind seeing the move to a 3/4 with a solid LB corp

04-03-2012, 09:45 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,604	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, 09:46 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	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, 10:45 PM	#5
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,338	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).
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,338

04-04-2012, 01:41 AM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	There is only one Dome Patrol, one. Let these guys get it figured out and do something on the field for several games and then, then, we'll see what we got... Right now we have no DT, save Bunkley, that can protect those LB's play... iceshack149, FinSaint and Jankman8 like this.

04-04-2012, 05:43 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,039	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Right now we have no DT, save Bunkley, that can protect those LB's play... Ellis does a good job with that, he just doesn't create a lot of passrush which a lot of people had expected from him. TheDeuce likes this.

04-03-2012, 09:36 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,143	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, 09:58 PM	#4
LivnaLieTimay 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,499	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, 07:18 AM	#8
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,837	Originally Posted by jeanpierre There is only one Dome Patrol, one. Let these guys get it figured out and do something on the field for several games and then, then, we'll see what we got... Right now we have no DT, save Bunkley, that can protect those LB's play... if 3/4 is indeed the move then 1 starting DT is all that is needed. Ellis is a cap killer. Cut and sign depth for a 1/3 of his cap hit.
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04-04-2012, 02:55 AM	#9
SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 801	Another good move by the Saints!!!!!!!! I like the way the defence is shaping up for next season. Hopefully they can all gel under the watchful eye of Spags and get the job done! WHO DAT!!!!!!!!

04-04-2012, 06:07 AM	#10
Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Dont think Ellis does much of a job maybe he will get lit up this year but so far serviceable and thats all. Dont think we have a Dome patrol either but would't mind seeing the move to a 3/4 with a solid LB corp

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