VILMA suspended for season....

hitta · 05-02-2012, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL

I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch.

The bright spot is that the organization planned for this situation and made some great moves in the off season that will help us deal with it.

Yea I agree. Also I was really looking forward to seeing some of the LB configurations we would have used with our new guys and Vilma.

W. Kovacs · 05-02-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL

I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch.

This is what scares me most. He does for our D what Ryan Clark does for the Steelers, D. Look what happened to them in the playoffs without him on the field to assign coverages based on pre-snap looks. It's his leadership that will be truly missed.

I am hoping Lofton can pock up some of the slack there but I don't know much about him as a leader like that.

And at the risk of incurring an " internet slap" I would love to see Shanle step into that leadership role. I can't help to root for the underdog and if Shanle's not an underdog around here, I don't know who is!!

Halo · 05-02-2012, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL

I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch.

The bright spot is that the organisation planned for this situation and made some great moves in the off season that will help us deal with it.

Look, we have a fighting chance to do something.... ANYTHING! What scared me most was mentioning 20 to 27 players for suspension. The NFL COULD have irrevocably crippled our team for the 2012 season with mass suspensions at this late date.

In my opinion, the Sean Payton loss is far more extreme.

If the NFL would have crippled the Saints with suspensions, you could watch those TV $number$ drop for planned games (ie MNF, SNF, ESPN etc.) because the Saints would be playing with SCABS on defense.

There is WAY too much money at stake for the NFL to cripple the Saints, or any team for that matter, for an entire season.

voodooido · 05-02-2012, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL

I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch.

The bright spot is that the organization planned for this situation and made some great moves in the off season that will help us deal with it.

Cut Vilma and sign him as a advisor for the lb corps. Resign next year if it deems ness which I doubt it will.

SapperSaint · 05-02-2012, 12:31 PM

thanks Mitch and Mike

CharityMike · 05-02-2012, 12:33 PM

ok..lets move pass the 3 letter word comment. It has gotten way to much press. Halo, please delete my original rant, if you haven't already

RaginCajun83 · 05-02-2012, 12:33 PM

Come next February, none of this will matter and all of us will be partying on Bourbon Street

sharke · 05-02-2012, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Come next February, none of this will matter and all of us will be partying on Bourbon Street

depending on how much intake, this could be tomorrow....

Originally Posted by Brandon428

Him and SP should spend some time together.

Only if they band together as a duo to fight crime. I am hoping, just hoping, it resembles Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers. I would even put in for the Hawaiian shirts.

Brandon428 · 05-02-2012, 12:35 PM

All in all this really isn’t gonna hurt us all that much. If I we’re Vilma though I’d spend the whole season getting in best possible shape. Him and SP should spend some time together.

GoVols · 05-02-2012, 12:43 PM

Where's my "Free Vilma" t-shirt...

05-02-2012, 01:29 PM	#1
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331	Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch. The bright spot is that the organization planned for this situation and made some great moves in the off season that will help us deal with it. Yea I agree. Also I was really looking forward to seeing some of the LB configurations we would have used with our new guys and Vilma. sharke likes this.
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331

05-02-2012, 02:04 PM	#2
W. Kovacs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 514	Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch. This is what scares me most. He does for our D what Ryan Clark does for the Steelers, D. Look what happened to them in the playoffs without him on the field to assign coverages based on pre-snap looks. It's his leadership that will be truly missed. I am hoping Lofton can pock up some of the slack there but I don't know much about him as a leader like that. And at the risk of incurring an " internet slap" I would love to see Shanle step into that leadership role. I can't help to root for the underdog and if Shanle's not an underdog around here, I don't know who is!!

05-02-2012, 03:21 PM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,860 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch. The bright spot is that the organisation planned for this situation and made some great moves in the off season that will help us deal with it. Look, we have a fighting chance to do something.... ANYTHING! What scared me most was mentioning 20 to 27 players for suspension. The NFL COULD have irrevocably crippled our team for the 2012 season with mass suspensions at this late date. In my opinion, the Sean Payton loss is far more extreme. If the NFL would have crippled the Saints with suspensions, you could watch those TV $number$ drop for planned games (ie MNF, SNF, ESPN etc.) because the Saints would be playing with SCABS on defense. There is WAY too much money at stake for the NFL to cripple the Saints, or any team for that matter, for an entire season.
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05-02-2012, 05:41 PM	#4
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,826	Originally Posted by MistaBigXXL I believe this is going to hurt us a lot more than some of you guys think (Most importantly Vilma). He was the "quarterback" of our defense, and even though his physical play has declined a bit, his football intelligence was top notch. The bright spot is that the organization planned for this situation and made some great moves in the off season that will help us deal with it. Cut Vilma and sign him as a advisor for the lb corps. Resign next year if it deems ness which I doubt it will.
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05-02-2012, 12:33 PM	#6
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	ok..lets move pass the 3 letter word comment. It has gotten way to much press. Halo, please delete my original rant, if you haven't already Halo likes this.

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SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	thanks Mitch and Mike

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Come next February, none of this will matter and all of us will be partying on Bourbon Street Halo and CharityMike like this.

05-02-2012, 12:36 PM	#8
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Come next February, none of this will matter and all of us will be partying on Bourbon Street depending on how much intake, this could be tomorrow.... Originally Posted by Brandon428 Him and SP should spend some time together. Only if they band together as a duo to fight crime. I am hoping, just hoping, it resembles Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers. I would even put in for the Hawaiian shirts. Halo and Brandon428 like this.

05-02-2012, 12:35 PM	#9
Brandon428 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lafayette Posts: 158	All in all this really isn’t gonna hurt us all that much. If I we’re Vilma though I’d spend the whole season getting in best possible shape. Him and SP should spend some time together. Halo likes this.

05-02-2012, 12:43 PM	#10
GoVols Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1	Where's my "Free Vilma" t-shirt...

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