New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

08-10-2012, 04:53 PM

Shanle shouldn't start regardless of the Vilma situation. Has the guy even had a tackle in the Preseason?

Casillas and Chamberlain both look outstanding thus far.

Utah_Saint · 08-10-2012, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Shanle shouldn't start regardless of the Vilma situation. Has the guy even had a tackle in the Preseason?

Casillas and Chamberlain both look outstanding thus far.

Yes, Shanle was credited with 1 solo tackle against the Cardinals. No stats against the Patriots

Casilias is credited with 7 tackles, 3 solo against the Patriots and 1 solo tackle against the Cardinals

Chamberlin is credited with 3 tackles, 1 solo against the Patriots. No stats against the Cardinals

Mardigras9 · 08-10-2012, 05:24 PM

Lofton is a great addition, right where we needed it.

Boutte · 08-10-2012, 06:56 PM

If Shanle continues to start under his third OC we all need to just up about him and accept that we don't know what we're talking about.

halloween 65 · 08-10-2012, 09:49 PM

I really haven't seen any lb. able to beat Shanle out of his starting position and it's been how many years now. I don't see it this year either. Lofton is the man in the middle for a long time even if Vilma comes back. I like what we have now, not what we had.

Halo · 08-10-2012, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

Shanle needs a plane ticket back to Nebraska.

If that happens to be made of pine... So be it... but...

Alaska

WOW

QBREES9 · 08-11-2012, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I really haven't seen any lb. able to beat Shanle out of his starting position and it's been how many years now. I don't see it this year either. Lofton is the man in the middle for a long time even if Vilma comes back. I like what we have now, not what we had.

What do they see in Shanle. Please someone tell me.

Utah_Saint · 08-11-2012, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

What do they see in Shanle. Please someone tell me.

He's smart and he has good technique. He's usually in the right position. When the play comes to him, he has a pretty good tackling percentage. He's also supposed to be a great "team" guy. He does what ever he's asked and is always supportive to his team mates and the team.

His down side, which we all see all the time, is that he's not fast enough to chase down a play and not good in coverage. He's not quick enough getting off a block. And he's undersized so many linemen simply overpower him.

The Dude · 08-11-2012, 01:27 AM

Lofton sucks and can't play 3rd down.

|Mitch| · 08-11-2012, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Lofton sucks and can't play 3rd down.

Have you turned yourself into a Falcon hater?

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08-10-2012, 05:08 PM	#12
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor Originally Posted by blackangold Shanle shouldn't start regardless of the Vilma situation. Has the guy even had a tackle in the Preseason? Casillas and Chamberlain both look outstanding thus far. Yes, Shanle was credited with 1 solo tackle against the Cardinals. No stats against the Patriots Casilias is credited with 7 tackles, 3 solo against the Patriots and 1 solo tackle against the Cardinals Chamberlin is credited with 3 tackles, 1 solo against the Patriots. No stats against the Cardinals

08-10-2012, 05:24 PM	#13
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor Lofton is a great addition, right where we needed it.

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08-10-2012, 09:49 PM	#15
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor I really haven't seen any lb. able to beat Shanle out of his starting position and it's been how many years now. I don't see it this year either. Lofton is the man in the middle for a long time even if Vilma comes back. I like what we have now, not what we had.

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08-10-2012, 09:56 PM	#16
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,605 Blog Entries: 45	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints Shanle needs a plane ticket back to Nebraska. If that happens to be made of pine... So be it... but... Alaska WOW

08-11-2012, 12:23 AM	#17
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor Originally Posted by halloween 65 I really haven't seen any lb. able to beat Shanle out of his starting position and it's been how many years now. I don't see it this year either. Lofton is the man in the middle for a long time even if Vilma comes back. I like what we have now, not what we had. What do they see in Shanle. Please someone tell me.

08-11-2012, 12:59 AM	#18
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor Originally Posted by QBREES9 What do they see in Shanle. Please someone tell me. He's smart and he has good technique. He's usually in the right position. When the play comes to him, he has a pretty good tackling percentage. He's also supposed to be a great "team" guy. He does what ever he's asked and is always supportive to his team mates and the team. His down side, which we all see all the time, is that he's not fast enough to chase down a play and not good in coverage. He's not quick enough getting off a block. And he's undersized so many linemen simply overpower him.

08-11-2012, 01:27 AM	#19
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor Lofton sucks and can't play 3rd down.
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08-11-2012, 01:52 AM	#20
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor Originally Posted by The Dude Lofton sucks and can't play 3rd down. Have you turned yourself into a Falcon hater?

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