If Vilma plays

blackangold · 07-27-2012, 07:34 PM

The more I hear about the trial the more it seems that Vilma will play this season until the court of appeals hears the case (like the starcaps situation). If Vilma plays what do you think the starting LB corp will look like?

I would like to see:
WLB- Vilma
MLB- Lofton
SLB- Hawthorne

Lofton is the perfect fit at MLB so Vilma gets bumped to WLB and given his speed he would do well there. If Vilma takes the MLB spot Lofton could slide to SLB and Hawthorne to WLB. Anyway you cut it that looks like a great LB crew, not good but GREAT.

Thoughts? I Know some of you have said that he should be cut if he is allowed to play this season because of the injury, but Vilma has had some time to heal now.

Tobias-Reiper · 07-27-2012, 07:39 PM

Even if he wins this round, he's not going to play. He's still rehabbing his knees. It's going to be Lofton, Hawthorne, and yes! Shanwow.

halloween 65 · 07-27-2012, 07:47 PM

I like Shanwow just where he is!!

blackangold · 07-27-2012, 08:23 PM

anyone but shamley.... Hell i'll suit up coach, bet I could bet shanle's 40 time right now lol

Beastmode · 07-27-2012, 08:27 PM

Again, Starcaps much different. That was a state violation on the NFL. Vilma made a valiant charge up the hill but it could all roll back rather quickly. Even the judge said there may be nothing that can be done even though she has concerns.

iWho_Dat · 07-27-2012, 11:20 PM

I sure wish Vilma the best... Gotta credit the guy for not taking this on the chin and fighting for his right. But not only that his character! Love Vilma!

QBREES9 · 07-28-2012, 12:24 AM

All the best to Johnny V.

The Dude · 07-28-2012, 12:30 AM

He won't play. These proceeding will be well into next year before a ruling would come down in his favor.

blackangold · 07-28-2012, 01:45 AM

That's the point. Next week the Judge will issue her decision after which (if Vilma wins) it will move to the appeals process. Remember Starcaps, this would be the same situation. Vilma would be reinstated until the appeal is heard which could take as long as a year. This is likely to happen.

"Judge Ginger Berrigan said that she had doubts whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell actually had jurisdiction to discipline the four current and former Saints players suspended in connection with the league's investigation into a pay-for-performance/bounty program."

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma does not receive restraining order, still hopeful for favorable ruling - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

TheOak · 07-28-2012, 07:27 AM

Vilma is not ready to play!

If lightning struck Goodell tomorrow causing everything to go away and allow Sean Payton to coach this season...Vilma is still not physically healthy enough to play.

Of course that is all hypo... But I wouldn't mind lightning striking Goodell though.. No, really striking Goodell.

07-27-2012, 07:34 PM	#1
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	If Vilma plays The more I hear about the trial the more it seems that Vilma will play this season until the court of appeals hears the case (like the starcaps situation). If Vilma plays what do you think the starting LB corp will look like? I would like to see: WLB- Vilma MLB- Lofton SLB- Hawthorne Lofton is the perfect fit at MLB so Vilma gets bumped to WLB and given his speed he would do well there. If Vilma takes the MLB spot Lofton could slide to SLB and Hawthorne to WLB. Anyway you cut it that looks like a great LB crew, not good but GREAT. Thoughts? I Know some of you have said that he should be cut if he is allowed to play this season because of the injury, but Vilma has had some time to heal now.

07-27-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Even if he wins this round, he's not going to play. He's still rehabbing his knees. It's going to be Lofton, Hawthorne, and yes! Shanwow. TheOak and halloween 65 like this.

07-27-2012, 08:27 PM	#5
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Again, Starcaps much different. That was a state violation on the NFL. Vilma made a valiant charge up the hill but it could all roll back rather quickly. Even the judge said there may be nothing that can be done even though she has concerns.
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07-27-2012, 11:20 PM	#6
iWho_Dat 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 247	I sure wish Vilma the best... Gotta credit the guy for not taking this on the chin and fighting for his right. But not only that his character! Love Vilma!
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07-28-2012, 12:30 AM	#8
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	He won't play. These proceeding will be well into next year before a ruling would come down in his favor.
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07-27-2012, 07:47 PM	#3
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07-27-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	anyone but shamley.... Hell i'll suit up coach, bet I could bet shanle's 40 time right now lol

07-28-2012, 12:24 AM	#7
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	All the best to Johnny V.

07-28-2012, 01:45 AM	#9
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	That's the point. Next week the Judge will issue her decision after which (if Vilma wins) it will move to the appeals process. Remember Starcaps, this would be the same situation. Vilma would be reinstated until the appeal is heard which could take as long as a year. This is likely to happen. "Judge Ginger Berrigan said that she had doubts whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell actually had jurisdiction to discipline the four current and former Saints players suspended in connection with the league's investigation into a pay-for-performance/bounty program." New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma does not receive restraining order, still hopeful for favorable ruling - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

07-28-2012, 07:27 AM	#10
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Vilma is not ready to play! If lightning struck Goodell tomorrow causing everything to go away and allow Sean Payton to coach this season...Vilma is still not physically healthy enough to play. Of course that is all hypo... But I wouldn't mind lightning striking Goodell though.. No, really striking Goodell.

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