Saints Nation's Top 10 Plays of the Saints' 2011 Season: #10 - Vilma's TD @ Rams
Now that the season's over and we're in offseason mode, I'm giving you guys a look back at the things that made us happy in 2011 with the top 10 plays the Saints made. You'll remember this game as one of the worst of the season, but that didn't stop Jonathan Vilma from making this play:
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2012 NFL Draft New Orleans Saints: Overview of Team Needs
Now that the NFL season is officially over the focus has shifted to the NFL Draft. The New Orleans Saints are still licking their wounds from their defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. Despite the disappointing end to the Saints season there is a lot to look forward to next season, particularly with the overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. The Saints probably do not...
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New Orleans Saints Jonathan Vilma makes donation to University of Miami
On a day when the entire sports world is enveloped by the madness that is the NFL offseason crammed into a week’s time, one player on the New Orleans Saints made headlines on Tuesday for a totally different reason.
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma, a former player at the University of Miami, announced a donation of $450,000 to his alma mater on Tuesday afternoon. The school announced...
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July 26, 2011
Saints say Vilma's patience during rehab paid off
Jonathan Vilma is happy he finally realized he could serve the Saints better by taking a little extra time off.
Vilma tried to play through the pain of a left knee injury for most of the first half of the season and wanted to continue doing so, but says he was eventually persuaded to take a ''big-picture'' approach. He had minor arthroscopic surgery that kept him...
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December 09, 2011
Top 53 players on the Saints active roster: No. 2- Jon Vilma
The following is a 53-part segment on the New Orleans Saints’ active roster by Saints Post of the Rant Sports Network. This series will rate the players on the Saints active roster from No. 1 to 53 in numerical order. This list only includes players on the Saints roster as it stands on May 30 due to the NFL lockout.
While Drew Brees was easily the No. 1 player on the Saints roster...
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June 03, 2011
Jonathan Vilma out indefinately? What it means for the Saints defense
Saints DC Gregg Williams Talks With Middle Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (Source: nj.com)Apparently the injury to New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is more serious than originally thought as reports have surfaced that the pro bowl linebacker will be out indefinitely after under going surgery on his left knee. … [visit site to read more]Jonathan Vilma out indefinately...
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November 14, 2011
Saints Nation: Jonathan Vilma Listed a Questionable For Giants Game
The captain and heart and soul of the Saints' defense, middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, is listed as questionable yet again for Monday Night's game and he's officially listed as a gametime decision. Can he play? Yes. The question is whether or not he can play and be effective. And that's been the problem this year... in his attempts to play hurt this season he's been too slow and...
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November 26, 2011
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November 26, 2011
Saints Hoping For Late-Season Resurgence From LB Jonathan Vilma
The Saints' defense has had two of its most solid defensive performances the past two games, coinciding with the return of MLB Jonathan Vilma. Vilma missed three games in a row while recovering from arthroscopic surgery to repair a left knee injury that had bothered him since Week Two before making a comeback in Week 13. New Orleans went 3-0 without Vilma, but the only time all season...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
Vilma calls Shapiro's claims 'unfortunate'
Saints linebacker and former Miami star Jonathan Vilma says it's unfortunate that accusations against his former college team are being ''brought up from a guy who's in jail.''
Vilma says he has ''no reaction at all'' to allegations made by imprisoned Miami booster Nevin Shapiro, who claims he provided players with cash, prostitutes, cars and other gifts from 2002 to 2010.
Vilma...
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August 17, 2011
Saints LB Vilma takes part in walk-through at practice Friday
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma was back at practice as a limited participant Friday after missing two days with a knee injury.
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January 13, 2012
New Orleans Saints: Jonathan Vilma Reaches Out To Fans (Interview)
Saints Fan Darren Campbell Meets Jonathan Vilma
This past weekend in New Orleans I was invited, as a staff member of WhoDatDish.com, to attend an event sponsored by Perry Ellis. The event was designed to allow Saints fans a chance to get to know linebacker Jonathan Vilma.
The probowl linebacker was at Dillard’s inside Lakeside Mall in Metarie from two until well...
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April 11, 2011
New Orleans Saints: Jonathan Vilma, Mark Ingram, and the Detroit Lions
Saints Middle Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (Source: articles.nydailynews.com)While the Detroit Lions are very likely to be without one of their top defensive weapons this Sunday, the Saints may be getting back one of their best in middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma. … [visit site to read more]New Orleans Saints: Jonathan Vilma, Mark Ingram, and the Detroit Lions - Who Dat Dish ...
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November 30, 2011
Jonathan Vilma Key In New Orleans Saints Defense
source (sportsillustrated.com)
On February 29, 2008 the Jets traded Vilma to the New Orleans Saints for a 4th round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft and a conditional pick in the 2009 draft. (ultimately a 3rd round pick).
Jets then-head coach Eric Mangini elected to start linebackers Eric Barton and David Harris instead, thus making Jonathan Vilma available.
In his first season...
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April 06, 2011
Jonathan Vilma donating $450K to Miami athletics
Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Vilma is giving $450,000 to his alma mater, Miami.
The New Orleans Saints star announced the donation Tuesday, two days before his club opens training camp for the 2011 season. Vilma is a Coral Gables native and played for the Hurricanes from 2000 through 2003, helping Miami win one national championship and play for another.
Vilma's gift will go toward...
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July 26, 2011
New Orleans Saints: Jonathan Vilma, Roman Harper, and roster moves
Saints SS Roman Harper (Source: blitzandglam.com)Head coach Sean Payton did little to quell the rumors that pro bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma had surgery to repair his bum left knee, which he originally injured in week two against the Chicago Bears. … [visit site to read more]New Orleans Saints: Jonathan Vilma, Roman Harper, and roster moves - Who Dat Dish - Who Dat...
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November 16, 2011
NFL’s Vilma Now Thinking Like An MMA Guy
Jonathan Vilma, linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, has signed a deal with JACO athletic apparel and footwear to represent the company in national and global marketing.
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December 02, 2011
Saints' Vilma likely to sit out game against Texans
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is doubtful for Sunday against the Houston Texans because of a left knee injury.
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September 23, 2011
Status of Saints' Vilma remains in doubt with knee injury
New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma gingerly warmed up prior to the team's matchup with the Houston Texans. His status remains in doubt with a knee injury.
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September 25, 2011
Saints LB Vilma sits out vs. Falcons
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma will miss Sunday's game against the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons with a sore left knee.
Jo-Lonn Dunbar will start in place of the 29-year-old Vilma, who is missing his second straight contest.
The 12th overall pick of the 2004 draft, Vilma has collected 32 tackles and forced a fumble in seven games this season.
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November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
Saints hold out Vilma for second straight game
The Saints are without linebacker Jonathan Vilma and the Falcons are missing starting safety William Moore for Sunday's game with first place on the line in the NFC South.
Vilma is missing his second straight game with a sore left knee. Jo-Lonn Dunbar is starting for Vilma at middle linebacker.
New Orleans nickel back Patrick Robinson (stomach pain) also is inactive.
Running...
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November 13, 2011
Monday ProCanes Report: Vilma Gets In On TD Streak
With his team in need of momentum after falling behind by three scores, linebacker Jonathan Vilma started a comeback bid for the New Orleans Saints against the St. Louis Rams that fell just short. Support UM: Buy Duke Tickets | ProCanes Recaps: Week 7 | W6 | W5 | W4 | W3 | W2 | W1
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October 31, 2011
Saints' Vilma reportedly has knee surgery; Return date uncertain
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma reportedly had surgery on his troublesome left knee.
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November 13, 2011
New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees And Jonathan Vilma Hold Team Workouts
source wallpaperati.com
Several New Orleans Saints veterans are scheduled to begin voluntary workouts today at Tulane University’s Westfeldt Practice Facility.
Even though NFL players are not allowed to work out at their team’s respective facilities because of the league-wide lockout.
However, a judicial decision is expected soon whether or not to temporarily suspend...
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May 03, 2011
Vilma: Watching Packers raise banner will be humbling
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma told Florio on PFT Live Friday that he’s confident the lockout will end in time for Vilma to show up at Lambeau Field on Thursday, September 8th to kick off the NFL season. We appreciate the optimism, not to mention the approach Vilma will take against the defending world champions. “You know…
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May 20, 2011
Injured Jonathan Vilma would be big loss for Saints vs. Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. With their playoff hopes rapidly fading back in 2009 and quarterback Matt Ryan out with a turf toe injury, the Falcons were in the process of a furious fourth-quarter rally led by Chris Redman against New Orleans at the Georgia Dome.
The Falcons faced fourth-and-2 at the Saints' 46 and opted for a short pass over the middle to fullback Jason Snelling, a play...
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November 09, 2011
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