Re: Vilma to IR
 

Exactly! The Saints would alternate sending Meachem and Henderson deep so each remained fresh. They would only be targeted a few times combined, but when they did it was usually a big play, or when they weren't it drew coverage away from the inside and shorter routes.

Re: Vilma to IR
 

I really wish we used that pick on a linebacker now

Re: Vilma to IR
 

So we wasted a return to action slot on an over the hill has been.

Re: Vilma to IR
 

True as we all know...
"The Dude Abides"

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Vilma to IR
 

At this stage in Vilmas career, Hawthorne is a better LB, this is a major injury for vilma...
If Hawthorne stays healthy Vilma will not come off IR to play which couldn't possibly happen until week 9.

He is being stashed for retirement and to free up a roster spot.

Re: Vilma to IR
 

meachem deep is waste of money. thats all he can do.

Defense is is need of a player then again the OL could use a player also.

PT goes down we are sunk in the run game.

Wow amazing what 1 spot does to ya

Re: Vilma to IR
 

We may need Jon down the stretch.

Re: Vilma to IR
 

Vilma hasn't been top shelf since that sports hernia thing a few years ago.
He never really got his leverage back. He was already undersized, which
worked for him, and us, with his speed to the ball. He hasn't been that guy
for quite a while. It seems his ailments have begun to compound themselves.
I hope he can get back to 8 tackles a game. I'd be satisfied with 4.

Re: Vilma to IR
 

Vilma was put on the return IR because he was elgible. No other player was a candidate or worthy of the designation. He may come back and contribute. He may not. Having him available to return can only be a positive for the Saints. As far as Meachem goes, all we've heard from the SD media is how he's physically done. Clearly, that's not the case or the Saints would not have signed him. If healthy, and I assume he is, he's absolutely an upgrade over Tanner.