Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

I don't think Thad remembered his last name for 5 minutes after that hit.

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

well Thad didn't practice today, Jeff Tuel is expected to start against the Chiefs...

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

Thats a tough dude. 90% of NFL QB's wouldn't have lasted the whole game.

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

Vilma wasn't "Vilma" before bountygate, we were questioning his tank in 2011... Hawthorne still has a full tank.

I will throw something out there besides how well Hawthorne has been preforming.

Anyone remember what Hawthorne did before the Saints... 4 Years on the Seattle Defense and we have yet to face them with Hawthorne playing.

Hawthorne keeps his starting roll and Vilma steps in for breathers.:bng:

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

^ Pretty much in agreement there, although I think Vilma could still be valuable in nickel setups. He's not the player he used to be but he can still run in coverage better than Lofton and Hawthorne, I would imagine.

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

I don't know; Hawthorne is pretty damn good in coverage...

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

Everyone plays. Vilma not as much.

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

Work him in rotation and see what he has.

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

That's why the body invented shock. I was pretty sure Hawthorne broke him a little.

Re: David Hawthorne vying to keep starting with Jonathan Vilma’s return
 

Gotta stick with the hot hand.. the d is gelling. Vilma would be the option when Haw gets tired or to keep him fresh.

I'm more worried about who will be cut when the activate Vilma/Butler.