Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP

hagan714 · 12-11-2013, 07:32 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

ikecomp · 12-12-2013, 10:24 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, 01:02 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.

12-11-2013, 07:32 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints will not activate Victor Butler from PUP 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 halloween 65 likes this.

12-12-2013, 10:24 AM	#2
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, 01:02 PM	#3
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.

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