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

iceshack149 · 05-16-2013, 08:54 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, 01:07 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.

SaintnDE · 05-16-2013, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

You're gonna see a hell of a defense. ... I wouldn't be surprised if we're No. 1 in all categories next year.]

While this is yet to be seen, this sort of attitude is what I like to see. Confidence inspires confidence. Let the trickle affect go on!

Budsdrinker · 05-16-2013, 07:51 AM

I also like this comment from Vilma.

Vilma says it was worth the pay cut to stay with Saints | ProFootballTalk

Crusader · 05-22-2013, 02:32 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, 08:54 AM	#1
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,441 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players 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.

05-16-2013, 01:07 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,198	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.

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SaintnDE 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 443	Re: Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 You're gonna see a hell of a defense. ... I wouldn't be surprised if we're No. 1 in all categories next year.] While this is yet to be seen, this sort of attitude is what I like to see. Confidence inspires confidence. Let the trickle affect go on!
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Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Linebackers Jon Vilma, Victor Butler, Martez Wilson among the many energized New Orleans Saints players I also like this comment from Vilma. Vilma says it was worth the pay cut to stay with Saints \| ProFootballTalk

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,050	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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