Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP

12-11-2013, 08:32 PM

ILB depth is needed for sure. we have a bunch of run stuffer in the middle but pass defense is a bit slow as is the sideline to side line speed.

any ho he gets to work out and get stronger. 100% healthy for 2014

saintsfan403 · 12-12-2013, 01:24 AM

Hagan, you hit the nail on the head, need to work on our coverage with the ILB corps but still have to say Hawthorne is a baller and I think that Reddick will turn into a stud if we develop him properly...I wouldn't mind seeing Kyle Van Noy in black & gold, but Gallette is just playing out of his mind right now and I'm sure Butler will be a welcome addition in 2014.

ikecomp · 12-12-2013, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

ILB depth is needed for sure. we have a bunch of run stuffer in the middle but pass defense is a bit slow as is the sideline to side line speed.

any ho he gets to work out and get stronger. 100% healthy for 2014

100% agree with this. I love the way our linebackers can stuff the run but when they have to cover or chase someone they are average at best. I would like to see us add some speed to this position this offseason.

Until then, Harper and Vaccaro will need to continue to play at the hybrid linebacker/safety position.

halloween 65 · 12-12-2013, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

ILB depth is needed for sure. we have a bunch of run stuffer in the middle but pass defense is a bit slow as is the sideline to side line speed.

any ho he gets to work out and get stronger. 100% healthy for 2014

With Butler coming back next year healthy and the OLB we have now we should be in good shape at OLB's next season. An ILB will be exactly what is needed. I love the thought of OLB making the opposing O think they are coming and an ILB shooting strait up the middle to lay a rb. or qb. flat on their back. Cover skills as you stated is a must. I would like to see another bull-rush DT and a ball-hawking FS. I look forward to a real 3-4 next season.

Rugby Saint II · 12-12-2013, 10:09 PM

Isn't Butler a FA next year?

Schmohams · 12-12-2013, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Isn't Butler a FA next year?

He signed for two years

halloween 65 · 12-14-2013, 12:07 PM

Don't forget we still have Rufus as an OLB next season, if everything works out were loaded at OLB. Next I hope for a ILB in a 3/4 like a Vaughn Johnson type, a beast.

Luda34 · 12-14-2013, 12:56 PM

Well if he can get us at least 3 sacks and about 10 tackles before the playoffs and get in game shape its a plus for us.

|Mitch| · 12-14-2013, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Luda34

Well if he can get us at least 3 sacks and about 10 tackles before the playoffs and get in game shape its a plus for us.

um, Butler will not be activated... he is now on the official IR We'll have to wait until next season to see what he's got

12-11-2013, 08:32 PM	#11
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12-12-2013, 01:24 AM	#12
saintsfan403 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WHO DAT NATION Posts: 2,261	Re: Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP Hagan, you hit the nail on the head, need to work on our coverage with the ILB corps but still have to say Hawthorne is a baller and I think that Reddick will turn into a stud if we develop him properly...I wouldn't mind seeing Kyle Van Noy in black & gold, but Gallette is just playing out of his mind right now and I'm sure Butler will be a welcome addition in 2014.

12-12-2013, 11:24 AM	#13
ikecomp 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 329	Re: Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP Originally Posted by hagan714 ILB depth is needed for sure. we have a bunch of run stuffer in the middle but pass defense is a bit slow as is the sideline to side line speed. any ho he gets to work out and get stronger. 100% healthy for 2014 100% agree with this. I love the way our linebackers can stuff the run but when they have to cover or chase someone they are average at best. I would like to see us add some speed to this position this offseason. Until then, Harper and Vaccaro will need to continue to play at the hybrid linebacker/safety position.
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12-12-2013, 02:02 PM	#14
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP Originally Posted by hagan714 ILB depth is needed for sure. we have a bunch of run stuffer in the middle but pass defense is a bit slow as is the sideline to side line speed. any ho he gets to work out and get stronger. 100% healthy for 2014 With Butler coming back next year healthy and the OLB we have now we should be in good shape at OLB's next season. An ILB will be exactly what is needed. I love the thought of OLB making the opposing O think they are coming and an ILB shooting strait up the middle to lay a rb. or qb. flat on their back. Cover skills as you stated is a must. I would like to see another bull-rush DT and a ball-hawking FS. I look forward to a real 3-4 next season.

12-12-2013, 10:09 PM	#15
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12-12-2013, 10:12 PM	#16
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12-14-2013, 12:07 PM	#17
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP Don't forget we still have Rufus as an OLB next season, if everything works out were loaded at OLB. Next I hope for a ILB in a 3/4 like a Vaughn Johnson type, a beast.

12-14-2013, 12:56 PM	#18
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Re: Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP Well if he can get us at least 3 sacks and about 10 tackles before the playoffs and get in game shape its a plus for us.

12-14-2013, 01:20 PM	#19
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP Originally Posted by Luda34 Well if he can get us at least 3 sacks and about 10 tackles before the playoffs and get in game shape its a plus for us. um, Butler will not be activated... he is now on the official IR We'll have to wait until next season to see what he's got

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