Vilma to IR

AsylumGuido · 09-03-2013, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Meachem if healthy was always a deep threat, so even if he's not getting the ball he's stretching the field. All the more open space for the rest of the weapons...

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.

darksoul35 · 09-03-2013, 08:20 PM

I really wish we used that pick on a linebacker now

The Dude · 09-03-2013, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Hey, people!! Vilma has been designated to the return to action slot of IR. He'll be back. This clears a roster spot and gives him a chance to get to 100% while remaining with the team.

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

homerj07 · 09-03-2013, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

They're the coaches; they seem to know what they are doing... And I seriously doubt they care if "The Dude" is freaking out...

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

TheOak · 09-04-2013, 06:24 AM

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.

hagan714 · 09-04-2013, 11:17 AM

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

Rugby Saint II · 09-04-2013, 11:59 AM

We may need Jon down the stretch.

darstep · 09-04-2013, 01:47 PM

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.

Cruize · 09-04-2013, 04:12 PM

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.

|Mitch| · 09-04-2013, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

he's absolutely an upgrade over Tanner.

Comparing Meachem to Tanner is apples to oranges... Way different type of receivers

09-03-2013, 07:43 PM	#21
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Vilma to IR Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Meachem if healthy was always a deep threat, so even if he's not getting the ball he's stretching the field. All the more open space for the rest of the weapons... 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. darksoul35 likes this.

09-03-2013, 08:20 PM	#22
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: Vilma to IR I really wish we used that pick on a linebacker now
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09-03-2013, 08:39 PM	#23
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Vilma to IR Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Hey, people!! Vilma has been designated to the return to action slot of IR. He'll be back. This clears a roster spot and gives him a chance to get to 100% while remaining with the team. So we wasted a return to action slot on an over the hill has been.
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09-03-2013, 10:17 PM	#24
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Vilma to IR Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| They're the coaches; they seem to know what they are doing... And I seriously doubt they care if "The Dude" is freaking out... True as we all know... "The Dude Abides"

09-04-2013, 06:24 AM	#25
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	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.
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	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
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Vilma to IR We may need Jon down the stretch.

09-04-2013, 01:47 PM	#28
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	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.

09-04-2013, 04:12 PM	#29
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	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. Danno likes this.
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09-04-2013, 04:15 PM	#30
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Vilma to IR Originally Posted by Cruize he's absolutely an upgrade over Tanner. Comparing Meachem to Tanner is apples to oranges... Way different type of receivers

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