Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints

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Vilma remains on the injured reserve list with a designation to return after having knee surgery during training camp. Vilma has been on the injured reserve list since the start of the regular season. Vilma can practice for the next two weeks with the Saints before being eligible to return to game action following Week 8.

Vilma will be eligible to play in the Saints’ game against the New York Jets on Nov. 3.

Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints | ProFootballTalk

Supertek · 10-22-2013, 07:07 AM

That guy is going to face some bad fines and lost time and rightfully so.

thebdj · 10-22-2013, 08:00 AM

Interesting post at the end of the Linked Article - Harvin's return to the Seahawks is more important or more of an impact than Vilma's return to the Saints. Not quite so sure on that one.

It's difficult to compare two players so radically different. I really think the return of a leader on the D and another warm body in there makes a massive difference to our whole team. Whilst Harvin is a superb player and a great addition to their team, they have hardly been struggling offensively so another option he may be, but not a massive changer to how they have been performing thus far.

I'd say it's a big boost for both teams.

hagan714 · 10-22-2013, 09:21 AM

well i hope he can find his way on the field on passing downs at least. this is an area we are hurting at LB

TheOak · 10-22-2013, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by thebdj

Interesting post at the end of the Linked Article - Harvin's return to the Seahawks is more important or more of an impact than Vilma's return to the Saints. Not quite so sure on that one.

It's difficult to compare two players so radically different. I really think the return of a leader on the D and another warm body in there makes a massive difference to our whole team. Whilst Harvin is a superb player and a great addition to their team, they have hardly been struggling offensively so another option he may be, but not a massive changer to how they have been performing thus far.

I'd say it's a big boost for both teams.

Be mindful that introducing a new leader into a tight group that already has one can upset the applecart.

Vilma has never lead this group, under this coach.

hagan714 · 10-22-2013, 10:20 AM

i see Vilma more mature than having to be a leader and upsetting the apple cart. I see him stepping on the field and supporting not wrecking chemistry.

TheOak · 10-22-2013, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

i see Vilma more mature than having to be a leader and upsetting the apple cart. I see him stepping on the field and supporting not wrecking chemistry.

You may be able to assume his actions but assuming how they are taken can be much more difficult.

Just the presence of two leaders with no action can lead to conflict.

That being said I am still of the mind that his tank is near empty.

We still will not see him until week 9 against the Jets if he makes it onto the field.

Choupique · 10-22-2013, 10:55 AM

welcome back Vilma. always loved his style of play.

he reminds me of football before yuppies took over.

Vilma will be an excellent mentor, as always.

he is hungry to play, is my guess.

pinch · 10-23-2013, 02:33 PM

I'm not really in the mood to start tinkering with the defense.

Rugby Saint II · 10-23-2013, 05:49 PM

He'll see some time on passing downs. My guess is they work him in very slowly.

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Threaded by jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39 Rating: (0 votes - average) Vilma remains on the injured reserve list with a designation to return after having knee surgery during training camp. Vilma has been on the injured reserve list since the start of the regular season. Vilma can practice for the next two weeks with the Saints before being eligible to return to game action following Week 8. Vilma will be eligible to play in the Saints’ game against the New York Jets on Nov. 3. Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints \| ProFootballTalk Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Halo; 10-22-2013 at 09:27 AM..
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Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints That guy is going to face some bad fines and lost time and rightfully so.

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thebdj 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 272	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints Interesting post at the end of the Linked Article - Harvin's return to the Seahawks is more important or more of an impact than Vilma's return to the Saints. Not quite so sure on that one. It's difficult to compare two players so radically different. I really think the return of a leader on the D and another warm body in there makes a massive difference to our whole team. Whilst Harvin is a superb player and a great addition to their team, they have hardly been struggling offensively so another option he may be, but not a massive changer to how they have been performing thus far. I'd say it's a big boost for both teams.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints well i hope he can find his way on the field on passing downs at least. this is an area we are hurting at LB

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints Originally Posted by thebdj Interesting post at the end of the Linked Article - Harvin's return to the Seahawks is more important or more of an impact than Vilma's return to the Saints. Not quite so sure on that one. It's difficult to compare two players so radically different. I really think the return of a leader on the D and another warm body in there makes a massive difference to our whole team. Whilst Harvin is a superb player and a great addition to their team, they have hardly been struggling offensively so another option he may be, but not a massive changer to how they have been performing thus far. I'd say it's a big boost for both teams. Be mindful that introducing a new leader into a tight group that already has one can upset the applecart. Vilma has never lead this group, under this coach. AlaskaSaints and Mardigras9 like this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints i see Vilma more mature than having to be a leader and upsetting the apple cart. I see him stepping on the field and supporting not wrecking chemistry.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints Originally Posted by hagan714 i see Vilma more mature than having to be a leader and upsetting the apple cart. I see him stepping on the field and supporting not wrecking chemistry. You may be able to assume his actions but assuming how they are taken can be much more difficult. Just the presence of two leaders with no action can lead to conflict. That being said I am still of the mind that his tank is near empty. We still will not see him until week 9 against the Jets if he makes it onto the field.
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Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints welcome back Vilma. always loved his style of play. he reminds me of football before yuppies took over. Vilma will be an excellent mentor, as always. he is hungry to play, is my guess.
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pinch 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 272 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints I'm not really in the mood to start tinkering with the defense. Danno, AlaskaSaints and ChrisXVI like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Jonathan Vilma returns to practice for Saints He'll see some time on passing downs. My guess is they work him in very slowly.

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