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krewebrees · Joined: 10 Feb 2013 Posts: 139

I'm not saying that I hope Vilma is still our leader or event on the team this year. If I was Payton I would cut Vilma. But it does seem that based on what Payton has said Vilma will be on the team. I'm not saying that he will even start. Sounds like Payton will probably restructure his contract, but keep him.

Spartica4Real · Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 708

Vilma IS our leader though. Like it or not. I want him gone too, but I understand why you'd keep him.
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Spartica4Real · Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 708

jcvoodoo · Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 251 Location: Germany

Jon Vilma never equalled or came close to leadship roles in terms of Mike Singletary, Ray Lewis, Ricky Jackson to name a few.

Sure he provided a good leadership type role in our SB run but alot of our players did that year. If he was in the same league as the players I mentioned in the first paragraph... we would not have had the ABSOLUTE WORST defense in NFL .

Don't misread me here, I admire Vilma for the role he played and stills play for the Saints. I jus wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Worm.... Vilma's time has played out.
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Spartica4Real · Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 708

sammymvpknight · Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 3304

A big NO to significant restructures this offseason. We need to stop kicking the can down the road with veterans well past their primes.

I don't see any possible way that Smith should be on the team. He simply isn't good enough enough. I think that Tom Johnson may actually be a better backup to Cam Jordan at RDE.

Vilma could be resigned for a low-priced deal...but NOT restructured. In this system he is only fit as a 3-4 SILB. He is NOT a pass rusher. He cannot play WILB (that is traditionally the only position on the front seven that has a 2-gap responsibility). So that leaves him at SILB. Unfortunately for him, Wilson is far more talented and also a better fit at SILB.

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whodatworm23 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 2550 Location: Nawlins

Reading further into the interview, Payton was asked point blank if this switch meant the end for Vilma in New Orleans and I don't think Payton was prepared to answer that question. He began to say that he "COULD" see a role for Vilma as a WILB, not a Sam or an OLB. Then he went on to explain why that position but he ended the topic once Vilma's cap situation came up.

Here's my take on it...

Sean Payton was saying that sure Vilma could have a role but it would be as a reserve WILB and he would basically have to play for the absolute minimum. Jonathan Vilma would likely have better options out there as a starter in a 43 for more money than the Saints will offer.

I could see Vilma in Tampa, Dallas, NYG or any other 43 defense that could use a veteran inside backer.

I honestly think Payton was hit with a question that out of his respect for Vilma, he answered the best way he could. I do believe that if Vilma agrees to everything the Saints offer (which won't be much) that he will be back but in the end he'll get a better oppertunity and deal elsewhere to end his career.

I wish him well!
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