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Two slayings linked to New York condo of Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma

Police on Tuesday said they believe a double murder was committed last week in a vacant condominium owned by Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma in Long Island, N.Y. There is no indication that Vilma was involved in the crime, New York...
>> deuceandreggie.com/2009/03...
 

Saints Expected to Bring Back MLB Vilma

Looks like the Saints are going to get back MLB Jonathan Vilma. Today’s Biloxi Sun-Herald has a report that Vilma should be back. Here is the report: The Saints’ biggest free agent question mark will be middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma. All signs point toward the two sides...
>> www.saintsgab.com/2009/02...
 

Who is responsible for Dolphins' bad losses?

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The Saints clearly recognize they just beat a good team, and it wasn't just lip service. New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma called Sunday's 46-34 victory over the Miami Dolphins a defining game for his team. "This is definitely the best...
>> blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_...
 

Dumber Friday Arrest: LB Vilma Or Texas Coach?

Admit it: We all love the Schadenfruede of watching prominent athletes and major figures in sports unravel in the hands of the law. As long as other human beings aren?t hurt, the entire experience is relatively harmless ? except for the celebrities themselves, and they?re better financially ...
>> www.sportsbybrooks.com/worse-d...
 

2009 The Dawn of a New “D” Part 3

In part 3 we will take a look at the linebackers. Next will be the secondary. Last year we found our defensive leader when the Saints traded for Jonathan Vilma, and the Saints were very smart to sign him to a 4 year deal to keep him around. Middle Linebacker: Vilma is our unquestioned [...]
>> www.saintsgab.com/2009/05...
 

Vilma takes physical for Lions | Shaun Rogers on Jets' radar?

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Big news for Gang Green today as the Detroit Free Press is reporting that Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma was in Detroit today for a physical. How does that work exactly with a player rehabbing from surgery? Are they just looking for structural stability? I don't have the answer...
>> www.hotstovenewyork.com/2008/02...
 

New Orleans Saints' Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades @ Rams

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by Jeff Roberson - AP 1 day ago: St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is stopped by New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant (94) as Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, left, looks on during the fourth quarter of an...
>> www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2009/11...
 

New Orleans Saints Jonathan Vilma had been trying to sell the condo where a murder took place

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has apparently been trying to sell his condominium in Long Island, N.Y., where a double murder took place last week. Vilma was in Miami at the time of the murders and has not been...
>> deuceandreggie.com/2009/04...
 

World Can At Last Make A Germane "Dirty Sanchez" Pun

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QB Mark Sanchez was fined $5,000 for his cheap shot on the Saints' Jonathan Vilma, in which Sanchez launched himself at Vilma's knees during Darren Sharper's 99-yard interception return for a touchdown. Such poise! [Star-Ledger, Pro Football Talk]
>> deadspin.com/5376551...
 

Saints Nab Fallen Kings of New York

Jonathan Vilma and Jeremy Shockey have a ton in common besides both being traded to the Saints this offseason. Both were drafted out of the University of Miami. Both were drafted by teams in New York in the first round (Shockey in 2002 by the Giants, Vilma in 2004 by the Jets). Both...
>> whodatdish.com/?p=100...
 

Week 11 NFL Picks: Time for a New Story

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As the college football regular season fades, the NFL takes on increased prominence in the Nation's football focus.  Maybe it's that; that the mere act of observing changes the phenomenon that's being observed that's what makes today's NFL picture seem so foggy...
>> www.clevelandfrowns.com/2009/11...
 

Mark Sanchez Lives Up To His Name

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As the the Saints defense was en route to a pick-6, New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez pulled a dirty move, going straight for Jonathan Vilma’s knees.  Check it: via kissingsuzykolber
>> yepyep.gibbs12.com/2009/10...
 

Saints LB Vilma Arrested in Miami

Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is in trouble with the law, as he was arrested in Miami Friday afternoon for reckless driving and resisting arrest. He was released last night on $6500 bail.
>> www.saintsgab.com/2009/01...
 

Sanchez fined $5K for low hit, apologized to Vilma

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New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez said Wednesday that he was fined $5,000 by the NFL for his low block on New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma last weekend.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Jets' Sanchez fined $5,000 for low block on Vilma

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez says he has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for his low block on New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma last weekend.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/fo...
 

Inside Out: David Harris

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Height: 6-2 Weight: 243Age: 25 Born: January 21, 1984College: MichiganExperience: 3rd Season 2008 Season - After the blow of losing Jonathan Vilma to a season ending injury in 2007, rookie David Harris stepped in and mopped up for the rest of the season playing extremely well. With...
>> www.thejetsblog.com/2009/07...
 

Revenge, Twitter, injuries, etc.

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We spoke to Saints S Darren Sharper this afternoon on the conference call (after being dissed by Drew Brees and what seemed like half the Saints' team), and he said ex-Jets LB Jonathan Vilma is quite eager to play his former team Sunday in the Dome. "Someone's garbage...
>> www.nydailynews.com/blogs/j...
 

NFL sees improvement in player conduct as Vilma was not home during double murder slaying

Following reports of the murders that took place in Jonathan Vilma's Long Island home, executives for the NFL have already come out to express their joy, saying that even if the Saints linebacker were out scoring blow that night, and...
>> thesportshernia.typepad.com/blog/20...
 

Vilma Coming Back; Saints Re-Sign Linebacker

The Saints are bringing back their top tackler from 2009, as they have re-signed linebacker Jonathan Vilma to a five-year contract. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Vilma, who came to the Saints last season from the Jets, became a free agent after his first season with...
>> www.saintsgab.com/2009/02...
 

Saints snag Vilma

New Orleans was forced into playing a waiting game with LB Jonathan Vilma, as they would have been required to forfeit their second round pick to the Jets if they signed him before the free agency period began early this In many cases, this approach would have backfired and the team ...
>> nflnr.com/2009/02...
 

Charges of Resisting Arrest and Other Crimes Against Vilma Dropped

Good news today for linebacker Jonathan Vilma, as prosecutors dropped charges of resisting arrest and other crimes today against him as the linebacker agreed to give money to charity and clear up outstanding tickets. The former University of Miami player was arrested last month during...
>> www.saintsgab.com/2009/02...
 

NFL Free Agent Signings and Rumors

Teams were active right at the start of free agency early Friday. Among those who made moves include the Jets, Cowboys, Browns, Raiders, Patriots, and Packers.
>> thesportspoint.blogspot.com/2008/02...
 

New Orleans Saints 38 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7: Bring on the Patriots

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More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP about 2 hours ago: New Orleans Saints tight end David Thomas (85) steps over a missed tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tanard Jackson during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov...
>> www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2009/11...
 

Grading Jets-Saints

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Here come the microscopes. Suddenly, everybody has a zoom lens on Mark Sanchez, highlighting his flaws: He doesn’t protect the ball. He stares down his receivers. He takes cheap shots when required to tackle. (Ask ex-Jet Jonathan Vilma.) His body language is bad. Yeah,...
>> www.nydailynews.com/blogs/j...
 

Mark Sanchez Earns His Nickname

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One of the more head-scratching plays on Sunday was Mark Sanchez diving at the knees of lead blocker Jonathan Vilma on Darren Sharper’s 99-yard pick-six. Sanchez was the last Jet with a shot of making a tackle, so it’s unclear what exactly Sanchez had in mind besides destroying...
>> kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2009/10...
 
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