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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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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NFC Divisional Weekend – What is Stronger: The Pass or the Defense?
New Orleans vs. San Francisco, Saturday 1/14 at 4:30 (Fox Sports) – This season has been the year of the passing game where three quarterbacks passed the 5,000 yard mark. Offenses were designed to spread receivers out, try to find the favorable matchups and exploit them to move the ball and score. Three teams scored over 500 points, showing the staggering ways teams were putting...
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January 13, 2012
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January 13, 2012
Saints Injury Report For Divisional Playoffs
New Orleans Injury report: Out: TE John Gilmore (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring) Questionable: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee) Probable: S Roman Harper (ankle), WR Robert Meachem (knee), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) Source: Mac's Football Blog Attached Thumbnails
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January 13, 2012
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January 13, 2012
Saints LB Jonathan Vilma Expected To Play Vs 49ers
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma, receiver Lance Moore and tight end John Gilmore missed practice for the Saints on Thursday, and safety Roman Harper returned to team drills on a limited basis. Vilma and Coach Sean Payton both said he is fine. The team was just being cautious by giving him a day to rest his lingering knee injury -- especially because they were scheduled to make the cross...
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January 13, 2012
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January 13, 2012
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
Saints open playoffs with 45-28 win over Lions
Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are pouring on the points, racking up the wins and rewriting the record books nearly every time they play.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for a receiver as New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) pursues during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans...
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January 08, 2012
NFL Wildcard Weekend-Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints
In the early NFL wildcard playoff game this afternoon, NFL fans will see two rookie quarterbacks squaring off against each other for the first time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. In the late game this evening, fans will see two quarterbacks facing off against each other after throwing for over 40 touchdowns and 5,000 yards. Vegas is opening proposition bets on over/under wagers for...
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January 07, 2012
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January 07, 2012
6 things to know about the Wild Card injury report
We’ve already covered the biggest injury news in the Rumor Mill. The rest goes right here, in the weekly injury report post that needs to take it down a notch. 1. The following players were already written about Friday: Lance Moore, Jonathan Vilma, Jake Ballard, Stephen Nicholas, and Maurkice Pouncey. 2. The Bengals will likely…
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January 06, 2012
Saints Roll Over Panthers, 45-17
Besides middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, the New Orleans Saints played their starters and played to win, even though San Francisco was sealing up the No. 2 seed with a win over the St. Louis Rams. Drew Brees and the offense looked poised to make another Super Bowl run, and the defense rebounded from a poor first half to hold Cam Newton and the Panthers scoreless in the second half...
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January 01, 2012
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January 01, 2012
Saints Inactives For Week 17
The New Orleans Saints have declared DL Jeff Charleston, TE John Gilmore, LB Jonathan Vilma, WR Lance Moore, FS Malcolm Jenkins, RB Mark Ingram, TE Tory Humphrey inactive for Week 17. Source: KFFL.com Attached Thumbnails
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January 01, 2012
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January 01, 2012
Saints Rookie RB Mark Ingram Returns To Limited Practice
Four players missed practice for the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday -- linebacker Jonathan Vilma (knee), safety Malcolm Jenkins (neck), receiver Lance Moore (hamstring) and tight end John Gilmore (toe). Tailback Mark Ingram (toe) practiced on a limited basis for the first time in weeks. It's too early in the week to predict which players will be available for Sunday's game...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Like Clockwork, NFL Again Snubs Redskins LB London Fletcher for Pro Bowl
You better not pout.You better not cry.you better watch out.I'm telling you why.Santa NFL snubbed London again.Roger made a list and fluffed the fuzzand he took it to heart. He checked for guys with TV buzz,yet still made a list that ain't very smart.Santa NFL snubbed London again.London is an iron man,a one-man tackling machine. Though fate dealt him a losing handthe snub...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
Saints RB Mark Ingram Doubtful, OG Jahri Evans Probable For Monday Night
The New Orleans Saints' final injury report looks promising for Monday nigh after guard Jahri Evans (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis Saturday and is listed as probable. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (knee), defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and linebacker Ramon Humber (knee) are also probable after practicing on a limited basis Saturday. Receiver Lance Moore...
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December 24, 2011
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December 24, 2011
Jonathan Vilma Denies Saints Were Trying To Re-Injure Adrian Peterson's Ankle
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma says his New Orleans Saints teammates might have been grabbing Adrian Peterson's injured left ankle, as the Minnesota Vikings running back claims. But, Vilma insists, the Saints never try to maliciously hurt anyone. In fact, corraling powerful, agile running backs around their ankles sometimes is the best way to tackle them. "Fair or unfair, it...
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Vilma denies that Saints were trying to re-injure Peterson's ankle
New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma says the Saints never try "to maliciously hurt
anyone," but grabbing powerful, agile running backs like the Vikings' Adrian Peterson around
their ankles is sometimes the best way to tackle them.
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December 20, 2011
Saints winning big even when sloppy
Saints receiver Lance Moore says it's encouraging for the team to see it can win big despite committing the types of turnovers and penalties that are often much more costly.
Yet Moore says the mistakes the Saints made in Minnesota show they can be even better if they put together a complete game.
Last weekend, New Orleans turned the ball over twice in its own territory and...
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December 20, 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
Saints RB Mark Ingram, LB Jonathan Casillas Remain Sidelined
New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram (turf toe) and linebacker Jonathan Casillas (knee) did not participate in practice again Thursday, making it highly unlikely that either will play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis, and defensive end Turk McBride (ankle) remained limited. Everyone else fully participated...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 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
New Orleans Saints Week 13 Recap: Lions Implode; Saints March On
The New Orleans Saints improved their record to 9-3 on a 4 game winning streak and grabbed a solid hold of the lead in the NFC South by 2 whole games over the 7-5 Atlanta Falcons, who lost yesterday in Houston to the 9-3 Texans. The Detroit Lions, on the other hand, continued on a downward spiral by losing their last 2 consecutive games, this one to the Saints by the final score...
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December 05, 2011
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December 05, 2011
Third-and-14 for Lions
With the ball at the 15, Matthew Stafford throws another dumpoff pass to Kevin Smith. Smith dropped the ball, and Jonathan Vilma got behind the play for a near interception.
Lions dodged a huge bullet there.
Via Lions Blog
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December 04, 2011
Saints Nation: 5 Things to Watch for in Today's Game vs. Lions
Gameday is finally here as it will be another playoff caliber team coming to town. The Saints have been on a roll the last couple of weeks while the Lions have been in decline losing that early season progress. The Lions have only won two games in their last five played. It should be a good test for the Saints' defense, though, as the Lions have the playmakers to give the...
Via The Saints Nation
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December 04, 2011
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December 04, 2011
Saints LB Jonathan Vilma Listed As Questionable For Sunday Night's Game
The chances of three-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma returning to the Saints starting lineup for Sunday nights game with the Detroit Lions increased Friday. Vilma has missed three games after reportedly having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, but he practiced on a limited basis the past three days and was listed Friday as probable for Sundays game. Saints...
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December 03, 2011
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December 03, 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.
Via The Big Lead
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December 02, 2011
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