LB Vilma headed to Saints: A deal sending Jets LB Jonathan Vilma to the Saints for a conditional draft choice has been completed. The teams reached a tentative agreement Thursday night, with the Jets getting a conditional draft pick, probably in 2009, based on Vilma's performance. In his first two years as a Jet, Vilma seemed destined for stardom. He was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2004 and a Pro Bowl alternate in 2005. But in 2006, when Eric Mangini became coach and installed a 3-4 scheme, Vilma's production dropped. He played seven games in 2007 before a knee injury sidelined him. Vilma had surgery to remove bone fragments from his knee in November. (Updated 02/29/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 1/8/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears Vilma will be playing with New Orleans in 2008, which is a positive since he will leave the Jets and a system that wasn't to his liking. The Saints run a 4-3 scheme. Look for Vilma to bounce back with the Saints (if healthy), and he should now be considered a viable Fantasy option again in IDP leagues in 2008. Think middle- to late-round pick with Vilma. (Updated 02/29/2008).
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LB Vilma headed to Saints: A deal sending Jets LB Jonathan Vilma to the Saints for a conditional draft choice has been completed. The teams reached a tentative agreement Thursday night, with the Jets getting a conditional draft pick, probably in 2009, based on Vilma's performance. In his first two years as a Jet, Vilma seemed destined for stardom. He was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2004 and a Pro Bowl alternate in 2005. But in 2006, when Eric Mangini became coach and installed a 3-4 scheme, Vilma's production dropped. He played seven games in 2007 before a knee injury sidelined him. Vilma had surgery to remove bone fragments from his knee in November. (Updated 02/29/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 1/8/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears Vilma will be playing with New Orleans in 2008, which is a positive since he will leave the Jets and a system that wasn't to his liking. The Saints run a 4-3 scheme. Look for Vilma to bounce back with the Saints (if healthy), and he should now be considered a viable Fantasy option again in IDP leagues in 2008. Think middle- to late-round pick with Vilma. (Updated 02/29/2008).
