Butler still working on his fastball

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METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints linebacker Victor Butler is excited to be back out on the practice field this summer after missing all of last season with a torn ACL.

But he's also fighting through the rust -- and a little frustration -- that comes with being gone so long.

"I'm all right. It's fun to be back out there, no doubt. But it will take a little while to get back in the swing of things," Butler said last week. "Slowly but surely, I'm coming back. There's just a way everybody's used to doing certain things. You're still doing everything, it's just not what you're used to.

"It's like throwing your fastball, but instead of your 102 mile-per-hour fastball, it's your 95 mile-per-hour fastball. It's still fast, but not quite what you're used to."

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halloween 65 · 06-17-2014, 05:35 PM

Show me what you can do!!

Jack Vegas · 06-17-2014, 05:46 PM

If this dude turns out to be even a 6-7 sack guy then our defense is going to be extremely scary.

SmashMouth · 06-17-2014, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

If this dude turns out to be even a 6-7 sack guy then our defense is going to be extremely scary.

That's the idea, I reckon.

Rugby Saint II · 06-17-2014, 08:48 PM

I hate that he missed last season. Now he's basically on a one year contract and if he does well we're either going to spend too much or let him walk. We will have a few of our contracts running out and will need to prioritize our players.

saintsfan1976 · 06-17-2014, 10:40 PM

Versatility on 3 downs. That's why Rob's defense this year could eclipse last year.

QBREES9 · 06-17-2014, 10:49 PM

Victor Butler is excited. So are we.

Cruize · 06-18-2014, 01:09 AM

Former special teamer coming off an ACL. The Saints can't fill every hole every year, but there's nothing impressive about the LB corps. Again. So, as was said above, if he contributes something, it will be a bonus.

saintsfan1976 · 06-18-2014, 07:57 AM

I view Butler more as a curveball and Gallette the fastball.

06-17-2014, 05:28 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints linebacker Victor Butler is excited to be back out on the practice field this summer after missing all of last season with a torn ACL. But he's also fighting through the rust -- and a little frustration -- that comes with being gone so long. "I'm all right. It's fun to be back out there, no doubt. But it will take a little while to get back in the swing of things," Butler said last week. "Slowly but surely, I'm coming back. There's just a way everybody's used to doing certain things. You're still doing everything, it's just not what you're used to. "It's like throwing your fastball, but instead of your 102 mile-per-hour fastball, it's your 95 mile-per-hour fastball. It's still fast, but not quite what you're used to." Continue reading: Victor Butler still working on his fastball - ESPN Attached Thumbnails
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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: Butler still working on his fastball Show me what you can do!!

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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Butler still working on his fastball If this dude turns out to be even a 6-7 sack guy then our defense is going to be extremely scary. SmashMouth, jeanpierre and Beastmode like this.
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06-17-2014, 06:40 PM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Butler still working on his fastball Originally Posted by Jack Vegas If this dude turns out to be even a 6-7 sack guy then our defense is going to be extremely scary. That's the idea, I reckon.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Butler still working on his fastball I hate that he missed last season. Now he's basically on a one year contract and if he does well we're either going to spend too much or let him walk. We will have a few of our contracts running out and will need to prioritize our players.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Butler still working on his fastball Versatility on 3 downs. That's why Rob's defense this year could eclipse last year.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Butler still working on his fastball Victor Butler is excited. So are we.

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Butler still working on his fastball Former special teamer coming off an ACL. The Saints can't fill every hole every year, but there's nothing impressive about the LB corps. Again. So, as was said above, if he contributes something, it will be a bonus.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Butler still working on his fastball I view Butler more as a curveball and Gallette the fastball. jnormand likes this.

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