Vilma Activated!!

lynwood · 10-20-2012, 02:54 PM

New Orlreans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma activated, could make season debut Sunday - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

However, tight end Jimmy Graham did not make the trip because of his sprained right ankle.

The Saints have terminated the contract of receiver Greg Camarillo to make room for Vilma, who is coming back from left knee surgery and is appealing his season-long suspension in the NFL's bounty probe of the Saints.

Utah_Saint · 10-20-2012, 04:00 PM

Too bad about Camarillo. He's gotta be feeling like a yo-yo right about now. I hope the Saints can get him on the roster again soon.

FinSaint · 10-20-2012, 04:49 PM

It'll be nice to see him in pads for a change even if he doesn't take too many snaps in the game.

AsylumGuido · 10-20-2012, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

It'll be nice to see him in pads for a change even if he doesn't take too many snaps in the game.

He wouldn't be on the roster if they didn't feel he could make an impact.

Danno · 10-20-2012, 05:02 PM

This will be a very interesting game. Where will Vilma play? Will he just be Lofton's back-up and play only on passing downs? Or will he play one of the outside spots?

I'm hoping we see him at WLB and Lofton at MLB.

mutineer10 · 10-20-2012, 05:30 PM

I can't imagine Vilma sees a ton of snaps until he gets back into game shape. Maybe some 3rd-and-long, nickle packages, etc. Let's face it, he had slowed a step (or two) before the injury. Keeping my expectations tempered.

AsylumGuido · 10-20-2012, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

This will be a very interesting game. Where will Vilma play? Will he just be Lofton's back-up and play only on passing downs? Or will he play one of the outside spots?

I'm hoping we see him at WLB and Lofton at MLB.

My thoughts too.

thefifthwall · 10-20-2012, 08:03 PM

Just one "Knock him the #### out" will be enough for me. Just one.

FinSaint · 10-20-2012, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He wouldn't be on the roster if they didn't feel he could make an impact.

Sure, but I do think that you can't expect him to dominate in his first full contact game in such a long time. Naturally, they expect him to play, but the situation at LB probably made his activation even more prevalent at this specific point in time. I'd hesitate putting too much on his shoulders this Sunday, because he certainly will have some cobwebs to shake off before he will be at his normal high level. It could be that his leadership role can make an bigger impact than his actual performance on the field.

SloMotion · 10-21-2012, 12:09 PM

Well, hopefully it gives the defense a lift ... too bad Camarillo had to go, I was hoping to see a little more of him.

10-20-2012, 02:54 PM	#1
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Vilma Activated!! New Orlreans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma activated, could make season debut Sunday - NFL News \| FOX Sports on MSN However, tight end Jimmy Graham did not make the trip because of his sprained right ankle. The Saints have terminated the contract of receiver Greg Camarillo to make room for Vilma, who is coming back from left knee surgery and is appealing his season-long suspension in the NFL's bounty probe of the Saints.

10-20-2012, 04:00 PM	#2
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Vilma Activated!! Too bad about Camarillo. He's gotta be feeling like a yo-yo right about now. I hope the Saints can get him on the roster again soon. Jamessr and SloMotion like this.

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mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Re: Vilma Activated!! I can't imagine Vilma sees a ton of snaps until he gets back into game shape. Maybe some 3rd-and-long, nickle packages, etc. Let's face it, he had slowed a step (or two) before the injury. Keeping my expectations tempered. Joker likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Vilma Activated!! Originally Posted by Danno This will be a very interesting game. Where will Vilma play? Will he just be Lofton's back-up and play only on passing downs? Or will he play one of the outside spots? I'm hoping we see him at WLB and Lofton at MLB. My thoughts too.

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10-20-2012, 08:27 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Vilma Activated!! Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He wouldn't be on the roster if they didn't feel he could make an impact. Sure, but I do think that you can't expect him to dominate in his first full contact game in such a long time. Naturally, they expect him to play, but the situation at LB probably made his activation even more prevalent at this specific point in time. I'd hesitate putting too much on his shoulders this Sunday, because he certainly will have some cobwebs to shake off before he will be at his normal high level. It could be that his leadership role can make an bigger impact than his actual performance on the field. mutineer10 likes this.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Vilma Activated!! Well, hopefully it gives the defense a lift ... too bad Camarillo had to go, I was hoping to see a little more of him.

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