Vilma to make his debut against Bucs

papz · 10-15-2012, 11:18 AM

Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee surgery) expects to come off the PUP list
Tuesday and make his 2012 debut Sunday against the Bucs.

You may recall Vilma's year-long suspension was recently upheld by Commissioner Roger Goodell, but Vilma has filed yet another appeal, and it appears he'll be able to play through it. Vilma had a sub-par 2011, but his return should boost the Saints' No. 31 run defense. With Curtis Lofton entrenched at middle linebacker, it's unclear where Vilma may play.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

saintfan · 10-15-2012, 11:24 AM

Get out there Jon. We need ya.

RaginCajun83 · 10-15-2012, 11:25 AM

Sam - Hawthrone
Mike - Vilma
Will - Lofton

Hey Yuccs .... bring it

Marlboro Man · 10-15-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Sam - Hawthrone
Mike - Vilma
Will - Lofton

Hey Yuccs .... bring it

I'd rather Sam-Hawthrone
Mike-Lofton
Will- Vilma

Danno · 10-15-2012, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

I'd rather
Sam-Hawthrone
Mike-Lofton
Will- Vilma

Thats probably the right combo. Vilma would get neutralized at SLB. He's a much better fit at WLB where he can free-lance more and doesn't have to engage a TE/OT combo as often. He's a better in space than fighting off blocks.

He might just be one badass WLB.

BIGEASY504 · 10-16-2012, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

I'd rather Sam-Hawthrone
Mike-Lofton
Will- Vilma

Vilma maybe a step slower but he knows this D and it personnel and could put them position. Vilma is in that group which is only a handful that can match wits with a QB. I have not been that overly impressed with Lofton, yes he’s made/making tackles but he’s no Vilma. We know Vilma legs aren’t under him yet but it will; I’d like to see both on the field and even though Vilma wouldn’t mind sliding to the outside but healthy he needs to stay in the middle with Lofton on strong side and Casillas on the other side – SHANLE HAS TO GO

TheOak · 10-16-2012, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by BIGEASY504

Vilma maybe a step slower but he knows this D and it personnel and could put them position. Vilma is in that group which is only a handful that can match wits with a QB. I have not been that overly impressed with Lofton, yes he’s made/making tackles but he’s no Vilma. We know Vilma legs aren’t under him yet but it will; I’d like to see both on the field and even though Vilma wouldn’t mind sliding to the outside but healthy he needs to stay in the middle with Lofton on strong side and Casillas on the other side – SHANLE HAS TO GO

He knows 3/4 of the personnel and has yet to play a snap under Spags defense.

If Williams were here, yes.. Now.. no.

BIGEASY504 · 10-16-2012, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

He knows 3/4 of the personnel and has yet to play a snap under Spags defense.

If Williams were here, yes.. Now.. no.

I understand why but I think he can pull this off esp if the Dline performs lol

halloween 65 · 10-17-2012, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

I'd rather Sam-Hawthrone
Mike-Lofton
Will- Vilma

Vilma might be a fair Will, I wouldn't put him in the middle, to much ground to cover, he's past his prime.

Rell&Gold · 10-15-2012, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Sam - Hawthrone
Mike - Vilma
Will - Lofton

Hey Yuccs .... bring it

No spags already stated that Lofton is staying @ Mike and that they'll find a spot for him more than likely if Hawthorne is still injured and Vilma can go 100% he'll play his spot

10-15-2012, 11:18 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee surgery) expects to come off the PUP list Tuesday and make his 2012 debut Sunday against the Bucs. You may recall Vilma's year-long suspension was recently upheld by Commissioner Roger Goodell, but Vilma has filed yet another appeal, and it appears he'll be able to play through it. Vilma had a sub-par 2011, but his return should boost the Saints' No. 31 run defense. With Curtis Lofton entrenched at middle linebacker, it's unclear where Vilma may play. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Attached Thumbnails kcsaints likes this.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Get out there Jon. We need ya. kcsaints likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Sam - Hawthrone Mike - Vilma Will - Lofton Hey Yuccs .... bring it

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Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Sam - Hawthrone Mike - Vilma Will - Lofton Hey Yuccs .... bring it I'd rather Sam-Hawthrone Mike-Lofton Will- Vilma The Dude and halloween 65 like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Originally Posted by Marlboro Man I'd rather Sam-Hawthrone Mike-Lofton Will- Vilma Thats probably the right combo. Vilma would get neutralized at SLB. He's a much better fit at WLB where he can free-lance more and doesn't have to engage a TE/OT combo as often. He's a better in space than fighting off blocks. He might just be one badass WLB. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Originally Posted by Marlboro Man I'd rather Sam-Hawthrone Mike-Lofton Will- Vilma Vilma maybe a step slower but he knows this D and it personnel and could put them position. Vilma is in that group which is only a handful that can match wits with a QB. I have not been that overly impressed with Lofton, yes he’s made/making tackles but he’s no Vilma. We know Vilma legs aren’t under him yet but it will; I’d like to see both on the field and even though Vilma wouldn’t mind sliding to the outside but healthy he needs to stay in the middle with Lofton on strong side and Casillas on the other side – SHANLE HAS TO GO
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Originally Posted by BIGEASY504 Vilma maybe a step slower but he knows this D and it personnel and could put them position. Vilma is in that group which is only a handful that can match wits with a QB. I have not been that overly impressed with Lofton, yes he’s made/making tackles but he’s no Vilma. We know Vilma legs aren’t under him yet but it will; I’d like to see both on the field and even though Vilma wouldn’t mind sliding to the outside but healthy he needs to stay in the middle with Lofton on strong side and Casillas on the other side – SHANLE HAS TO GO He knows 3/4 of the personnel and has yet to play a snap under Spags defense. If Williams were here, yes.. Now.. no.

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BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Originally Posted by x626xBlack He knows 3/4 of the personnel and has yet to play a snap under Spags defense. If Williams were here, yes.. Now.. no. I understand why but I think he can pull this off esp if the Dline performs lol
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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: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Originally Posted by Marlboro Man I'd rather Sam-Hawthrone Mike-Lofton Will- Vilma Vilma might be a fair Will, I wouldn't put him in the middle, to much ground to cover, he's past his prime.

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Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Vilma to make his debut against Bucs Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Sam - Hawthrone Mike - Vilma Will - Lofton Hey Yuccs .... bring it No spags already stated that Lofton is staying @ Mike and that they'll find a spot for him more than likely if Hawthorne is still injured and Vilma can go 100% he'll play his spot

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