Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players

05-16-2013, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

True, but its not like he sucked at it. He did OK in that system. But Jonathan Vilma was an A-plus 4-3 MLB who dropped to a C-plus ILB in their version of the 3-4.

Vilma will be playing the WILB in Rob Ryan's system. From everything I've read its very similar to a WLB in a 4-3.

I'm more concerned about Lofton at SILB. He's never played it and we're not sure how good he is at fighting off OG's for a whole game for 16 weeks. I think Galette or Wilson may even be better suited for it than Lofton. Hawthorne may be a better fit as well.

I wouldn't be surprised if Martez was put in that position. I know he was able to pressure some QB's from that spot last year.

Rugby Saint II · 05-16-2013, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I wouldn't be surprised if Martez was put in that position. I know he was able to pressure some QB's from that spot last year.

I do believe that Wilson will line up at ILB. I have for a long time.

AsylumGuido · 05-16-2013, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

I had thought Vilma left the Jets because they moved to a 3-4. Does that bide poorly for us?

The Jets did not have the defensive linemen in place to give the LB's a chance to be successful. That is why he wanted out. The Saints, on the other hand, have exactly what is needed up front to allow the LB's a shot at the ball.

darksoul35 · 05-21-2013, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

I had thought Vilma left the Jets because they moved to a 3-4. Does that bide poorly for us?

He was younger and wanted to call the shots in the middle back then. I think he is just more mature and just wants to win now plus with his knee issues and age he doesnt have the leverage he once did. Plus if you compare N.Y. to the N.O. its a no brainer. I would take less money to be able to live in New Orleans any day.

Crusader · 05-22-2013, 03:32 AM

All 3-4s are not created equal. His role might differ a whole lot from what he did with the Jets.

05-16-2013, 09:54 AM	#11
Threaded by iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Danno True, but its not like he sucked at it. He did OK in that system. But Jonathan Vilma was an A-plus 4-3 MLB who dropped to a C-plus ILB in their version of the 3-4. Vilma will be playing the WILB in Rob Ryan's system. From everything I've read its very similar to a WLB in a 4-3. I'm more concerned about Lofton at SILB. He's never played it and we're not sure how good he is at fighting off OG's for a whole game for 16 weeks. I think Galette or Wilson may even be better suited for it than Lofton. Hawthorne may be a better fit as well. I wouldn't be surprised if Martez was put in that position. I know he was able to pressure some QB's from that spot last year.
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05-16-2013, 02:07 PM	#12
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players Originally Posted by iceshack149 I wouldn't be surprised if Martez was put in that position. I know he was able to pressure some QB's from that spot last year. I do believe that Wilson will line up at ILB. I have for a long time.

05-16-2013, 02:20 PM	#13
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players Originally Posted by homerj07 I had thought Vilma left the Jets because they moved to a 3-4. Does that bide poorly for us? The Jets did not have the defensive linemen in place to give the LB's a chance to be successful. That is why he wanted out. The Saints, on the other hand, have exactly what is needed up front to allow the LB's a shot at the ball.

05-21-2013, 05:18 PM	#14
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players Originally Posted by homerj07 I had thought Vilma left the Jets because they moved to a 3-4. Does that bide poorly for us? He was younger and wanted to call the shots in the middle back then. I think he is just more mature and just wants to win now plus with his knee issues and age he doesnt have the leverage he once did. Plus if you compare N.Y. to the N.O. its a no brainer. I would take less money to be able to live in New Orleans any day.
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05-22-2013, 03:32 AM	#15
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players All 3-4s are not created equal. His role might differ a whole lot from what he did with the Jets.

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