44Champs

1) The hit on Matty Lice may have been a little late, but it wasnt dirty. He led with his shoulder, and hit him in the midsection. Just his way of letting #12 know that there's a new sheriff in town

2) Roman Harper may have intercepted the ball on last play of the game, but Vacarro's the one who tipped the ball at the last second, then pulled Gonzales's arm down so he couldnt go back up for the ball.

So glad we drafted him - he's a stud

73Saint

Totally agree. Especially on the hit to Ryan. It was late, and warranted a penalty but Ryan slid late and Vaccaro hit him the right way; and Just enough to let him know who he was, and he wasn't going anywhere. It was a tone-setter, and I was happy to take the 15 yard penalty just to watch Shatty wince in pain for a while...

TheOak

Vaccaro was Ryans Nemesis... The hit and deflection on the last play..

Ryan is not going to buy a K-Vac jersey any time soon.

Mardigras9

HUGE play against Gonzo, no question. The hit on Ryan was not blatant since it was a late slide, but those three points were worth it to tell Ryan not to try that crap again.

saintfan

We got us a player! That kid will be fun to watch - he's only going to get better.

Beastmode

No problem with the penalty. Ryan stopped running around trying to gain 10 yards after that shot. Ryan will run on you if you let him so might as well set the tone early. Either go down early or don't run.

biloxi-indian

According to reports, Vaccaro played every defensive snap. Good job rookie!!!

K Major

+1, no doubt.

dam1953

Great defenses are intimidating. They bring an attitude to ever game. Typically, there is one player who sets that tone and elevates the entire D. When we won the SB it was Sharper with his picks.

Last year the D lacked a leader on the field. Vacarro seems to be cut from the same cloth as Polamalu. If so, it going to be fun watching the D for a change.

Consider what Payton and Brees will do with another 4 or 5 possessions a game.

papz

While it was highly effective as it clearly rattled Ryan, it was a cheap shot that I found tacky. I love the attitude and intensity he brings but he needs to smarten up with those type of things... it could become very costly later on.