David Hawthorne signs with Saints

|Mitch| · 04-03-2012, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year?

Wilson, Hawthorne, Lofton? that was my first thought when we signed Hawthorne today

Danno · 04-03-2012, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Wilson, Hawthorne, Lofton? that was my first thought when we signed Hawthorne today

I was thinking more like Wilson, Lofton, Chamerlain, but Hawthorne works quite well for me too.

I also like what I've read about Bussey. He's a sleeper candidate for WLB.

RockyMountainSaint · 04-03-2012, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I was thinking more like Wilson, Lofton, Chamerlain, but Hawthorne works quite well for me too.

I also like what I've read about Bussey. He's a sleeper candidate for WLB.

He's like Cassillas, if he's healthy, he's a starter.

If is a big word..........

|Mitch| · 04-03-2012, 06:27 PM

Isn't Bussey the one who missed his whole senior year with a serious back injury?

I believe he was projected as a 2nd round pick before he was injured...

Danno · 04-03-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Isn't Bussey the one who missed his whole senior year with a serious back injury?

I believe he was projected as a 2nd round pick before he was injured...

Nope, thats Romeus. Bussey was the dynamo LB alongside Martez at Illionois. Some thought he was the better college LB of the two. It remains to be seen if that translates at the next level tho.

|Mitch| · 04-03-2012, 06:36 PM

I had them mixed up, I wonder what the status on Romeus is?

Halo · 04-03-2012, 06:50 PM

I found this on Bleacherreport...

The Minnesota Vikings have not yet announced a decision on MLB E.J. Henderson, and should they choose to move on without him, they should make a serious attempt to sign Seattle Seahawks MLB David Hawthorne.

After the New Orleans Saints picked up free agent LB Curtis Lofton, 25, from Atlanta on Saturday, the Vikings' best option to solidify their linebacker corps was off the market. This leaves Hawthorne, 26, as the best viable option for the Vikings in free agency.

Minnesota Vikings Should Pursue Seahawks Free-Agent LB David Hawthorne | Bleacher Report

So basically we're GOBBLING UP defensive free-agents. LOL
Sorry NFL, all your linebackers ARE BELONG TO US!

FinSaint · 04-03-2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I was thinking more like Wilson, Lofton, Chamerlain, but Hawthorne works quite well for me too.

I also like what I've read about Bussey. He's a sleeper candidate for WLB.

I'm also quietly expectant of Hunter, who seems to have a lot of raw talent based on what I've read about his college playing days.

He's my sleeper pick for the next couple of seasons 'cos he won't probably get many chances to break through the depth charts this coming season, but if he can make a ST contribution and the chips fall just right... who knows?

I really like the depth, talent, and the youth coupled with veteran leadership that the Saints' LB corps seems to have right now. They may not have any superstars, but a very solid group who hopefully will play well as an unit under Spags.

04-03-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by Danno Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year? Wilson, Hawthorne, Lofton? that was my first thought when we signed Hawthorne today

04-03-2012, 06:13 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Wilson, Hawthorne, Lofton? that was my first thought when we signed Hawthorne today I was thinking more like Wilson, Lofton, Chamerlain, but Hawthorne works quite well for me too. I also like what I've read about Bussey. He's a sleeper candidate for WLB.

04-03-2012, 06:16 PM	#3
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by Danno I was thinking more like Wilson, Lofton, Chamerlain, but Hawthorne works quite well for me too. I also like what I've read about Bussey. He's a sleeper candidate for WLB. He's like Cassillas, if he's healthy, he's a starter. If is a big word..........

04-03-2012, 06:34 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Isn't Bussey the one who missed his whole senior year with a serious back injury? I believe he was projected as a 2nd round pick before he was injured... Nope, thats Romeus. Bussey was the dynamo LB alongside Martez at Illionois. Some thought he was the better college LB of the two. It remains to be seen if that translates at the next level tho.

04-03-2012, 06:50 PM	#7
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,889 Blog Entries: 45	Minnesota Vikings Should Pursue Seahawks Free-Agent LB David Hawthorne I found this on Bleacherreport... The Minnesota Vikings have not yet announced a decision on MLB E.J. Henderson, and should they choose to move on without him, they should make a serious attempt to sign Seattle Seahawks MLB David Hawthorne. After the New Orleans Saints picked up free agent LB Curtis Lofton, 25, from Atlanta on Saturday, the Vikings' best option to solidify their linebacker corps was off the market. This leaves Hawthorne, 26, as the best viable option for the Vikings in free agency. Minnesota Vikings Should Pursue Seahawks Free-Agent LB David Hawthorne \| Bleacher Report So basically we're GOBBLING UP defensive free-agents. LOL Sorry NFL, all your linebackers ARE BELONG TO US! spkb25, AsylumGuido, \|Mitch\| and 3 others like this.

04-03-2012, 06:27 PM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Isn't Bussey the one who missed his whole senior year with a serious back injury? I believe he was projected as a 2nd round pick before he was injured...

04-03-2012, 06:36 PM	#6
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	I had them mixed up, I wonder what the status on Romeus is?

04-03-2012, 07:11 PM	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Danno I was thinking more like Wilson, Lofton, Chamerlain, but Hawthorne works quite well for me too. I also like what I've read about Bussey. He's a sleeper candidate for WLB. I'm also quietly expectant of Hunter, who seems to have a lot of raw talent based on what I've read about his college playing days. He's my sleeper pick for the next couple of seasons 'cos he won't probably get many chances to break through the depth charts this coming season, but if he can make a ST contribution and the chips fall just right... who knows? I really like the depth, talent, and the youth coupled with veteran leadership that the Saints' LB corps seems to have right now. They may not have any superstars, but a very solid group who hopefully will play well as an unit under Spags.
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