So who do you prefer at MLB?

44Champs · 09-07-2012, 11:01 PM

Vilma or Lofton? Lofton showed strong promise before his ankle injury in pre-season. I thought Vilma's play dropped off last yea, and he'll probably be rusty with the layoff. But once he's back to full speed, who would you rather have manning the middle?

hitta · 09-07-2012, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

Vilma or Lofton? Lofton showed strong promise before his ankle injury in pre-season. I thought Vilma's play dropped off last yea, and he'll probably be rusty with the layoff. But once he's back to full speed, who would you rather have manning the middle?

I dunno... but thinking about Lofton, Vilma, and Hawthorne manning out linebacker spots sounds pretty amazing. On paper we've went from having one of the weaker linebacker cores in the league to having one of the best.

SaintKiller · 09-08-2012, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by hitta

I dunno... but thinking about Lofton, Vilma, and Hawthorne manning out linebacker spots sounds pretty amazing. On paper we've went from having one of the weaker linebacker cores in the league to having one of the best.

Lofton in the middle, Vilma and Hawthorne on the outside doesnt sound to bad.

Having Curtis on the outside wont work at all, not athletic enough.

|Mitch| · 09-08-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by SaintKiller

Lofton in the middle, Vilma and Hawthorne on the outside doesnt sound to bad.

Having Curtis on the outside wont work at all, not athletic enough.

A Falcon fan posts without saying Lofton is only a 2 down LB and isn't good in coverage.

Must have watched him this preseason

RockyMountainSaint · 09-08-2012, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

A Falcon fan posts without saying Lofton is only a 2 down LB and isn't good in coverage. Must have watched him this preseason

Yeah, this wasn't predictable at all........

Don't worry killa, it was Lofton and your d-coordinator holding you back.

Nolan will fix everything. The falcons will roll through the playoffs and win the Superbowl with the d scoring your only 2 POINTS per game. Hell, you might even get 4 POINTS sometimes!

The Dude · 09-07-2012, 11:36 PM

Lofton. I think Vilma is on the down side of his career. He will still be better than a backup and could play another spot on our team. He could possibly start at MLB for some teams but given his injuries and all I think Lofton is better at this point in their careers. I side we move him to another position within the LB corps and keep Lofton as starter at MLB.

lee909 · 09-07-2012, 11:58 PM

We need to see if Vilma has anything left.That knee is a major concern.

The Dude · 09-08-2012, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

We need to see if Vilma has anything left.That knee is a major concern.

Im sure he will be serviceable at the least, I just don't know how soon we will be able to bring him in. He has a lot to learn with this new defense and can't just jump right in there.

mutineer10 · 09-08-2012, 12:32 AM

Lofton, but I'd like to see Vilma back in a Saints uniform. He can still contribute in certain packages.

MatthewT · 09-08-2012, 01:00 AM

I have to roll with Lofton at this point. I honestly think Vilma's knees are shot, but still could be a very valuable backup once healthy again.

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44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	So who do you prefer at MLB? Vilma or Lofton? Lofton showed strong promise before his ankle injury in pre-season. I thought Vilma's play dropped off last yea, and he'll probably be rusty with the layoff. But once he's back to full speed, who would you rather have manning the middle?
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09-07-2012, 11:25 PM	#2
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331	Re: So who do you prefer at MLB? Originally Posted by 44Champs Vilma or Lofton? Lofton showed strong promise before his ankle injury in pre-season. I thought Vilma's play dropped off last yea, and he'll probably be rusty with the layoff. But once he's back to full speed, who would you rather have manning the middle? I dunno... but thinking about Lofton, Vilma, and Hawthorne manning out linebacker spots sounds pretty amazing. On paper we've went from having one of the weaker linebacker cores in the league to having one of the best.
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09-08-2012, 07:18 PM	#3
SaintKiller 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Re: So who do you prefer at MLB? Originally Posted by hitta I dunno... but thinking about Lofton, Vilma, and Hawthorne manning out linebacker spots sounds pretty amazing. On paper we've went from having one of the weaker linebacker cores in the league to having one of the best. Lofton in the middle, Vilma and Hawthorne on the outside doesnt sound to bad. Having Curtis on the outside wont work at all, not athletic enough.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: So who do you prefer at MLB? Originally Posted by SaintKiller Lofton in the middle, Vilma and Hawthorne on the outside doesnt sound to bad. Having Curtis on the outside wont work at all, not athletic enough. A Falcon fan posts without saying Lofton is only a 2 down LB and isn't good in coverage. Must have watched him this preseason RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: So who do you prefer at MLB? Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| A Falcon fan posts without saying Lofton is only a 2 down LB and isn't good in coverage. Must have watched him this preseason Yeah, this wasn't predictable at all........ Don't worry killa, it was Lofton and your d-coordinator holding you back. Nolan will fix everything. The falcons will roll through the playoffs and win the Superbowl with the d scoring your only 2 POINTS per game. Hell, you might even get 4 POINTS sometimes!

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: So who do you prefer at MLB? Lofton. I think Vilma is on the down side of his career. He will still be better than a backup and could play another spot on our team. He could possibly start at MLB for some teams but given his injuries and all I think Lofton is better at this point in their careers. I side we move him to another position within the LB corps and keep Lofton as starter at MLB.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: So who do you prefer at MLB? Originally Posted by lee909 We need to see if Vilma has anything left.That knee is a major concern. Im sure he will be serviceable at the least, I just don't know how soon we will be able to bring him in. He has a lot to learn with this new defense and can't just jump right in there.
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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: So who do you prefer at MLB? I have to roll with Lofton at this point. I honestly think Vilma's knees are shot, but still could be a very valuable backup once healthy again.

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