The Disrespect Continues: Vol. 51

by MtnExile on May 27, 2009 1:37 PM CDT Comment 10 comments

Will it ever stop?

The Sporting News, in its wisdom, has seen fit to rank the best players in the NFL by various positions. On defense, that doesn't leave the Saints with many chances to cop a high ranking. Except, of course, when it comes to Jonathan Vilma. He may not be the best middle linebacker in the NFL...but surely he's in the top 5?

No? Well, top 10 for sure.

No? Top 15?

No? Does he even make the top 20?

Yep. Just barely. Jonathan Vilma is ranked the 20th best middle linebacker in the NFL. Meaning that there are 19 teams in the league for whom he wouldn't even start.

So who's better?

Well, at 19, there's the Bills' immortal Paul Posluszny. At 18, the Falcons' Curtis Lofton--a rookie who only played on running downs. Barrett Ruud of the Bucs comes in at 9, and Jon Beason of the Panthers at 5--which all means that Jonathan Vilma is the worst middle linebacker in the NFC South.

I think the only thing left to do is rank the sports media--but on second thought, that wouldn't work. Someone would have to wind up on top...and none of them deserve it.

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I can't wait for Vol. 147 of this series

Before the season starts, we’ll probably have that many MSM posts disrespecting the Saints. But hey, that’s just how we want it, isn’t it? We’re in that mode now between the draft and training camp where all these MSM idiots have to base their pointless posts on is the playoffs from last year and the big stories that have broken since. The biggest story has been the Jay Cutler trade, so these morons have to predict a breakout season for the Bears. For that reason and because Chicago is one of the largest media markets.

Urlacher is no. 1!!!!????

1. Brian Urlacher, Bears. He recorded 90-plus tackles for the eighth time in his nine-year career but didn’t make as many impact plays in ’08. That has a lot to do with the lack of production from the defensive line. That will change this year, and Urlacher will play with renewed energy after being left off the Pro Bowl roster.

He didn’t even make the Pro Bowl last year! You would think that would be a requirement for whoever they pick at no. 1. Bogus, bogus, bogus.

Go Saints!!!! Deuce may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

by satchmo26 on May 27, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This thing makes no sense

I just read what they posted for Vilma at no. 20:

20. Jonathan Vilma, Saints. He, coming back from knee surgery, was a strong candidate for Comeback Player of the Year honors in ‘08. He didn’t miss a snap last season and recorded a team-high 132 tackles. New coordinator Gregg Williams’ scheme will help Vilma even more, allowing him to use his speed and athleticism to run to the ball and make plays sideline-to-sideline.

strong candidate for Comback Player of the Year?? 132 tackles??? Is this guy on crack? His write-up for Vilma is way better than what he says about Urlacher, but yet he ranks Urlacher at no. 1 while making excuses for his mediocre play last season. This guy is ridiculous! He must be a Bears fan. How do these people get these jobs and where do I sign up? I don’t know how much $ these guys get paid, but it sounds like an extremely easy gig for them.

Once again, a MSM article based solely on player name and reputation.

Go Saints!!!! Deuce may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

by satchmo26 on May 27, 2009 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MSM is fail

We all know this. This guy probably watched 1 saints game last year. We’ll see whats up come playoff time.

by fruly on May 27, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think we do ourselves any favors

looking for affirmation through the MSM.

Even if, I mean when, the Saints take it to the house, the words “fluke” and “meaningless in the big scheme of things” will be used.

Look at how they dismiss the Cards after going to the Super Bowl last year.

It’s not worth it. The game is the only thing that matters. If the MSM gave the Saints their props, I would be suspicious.

I’m going to find an old Coleco Electric Football game and retire to my playroom until the season starts.

Do you know what it means...

by MissingNO on May 27, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is that the vibrating game?

Is that the old game played on a miniature metallic field with little player characters where you line them up, turn it on, and watch them vibrate all over the place? I had one of those when I was a kid in the 70’s. Of course, I was always losing the pieces.

I agree. When we “take it to the house,” they’ll call it a fluke because their tiny brains won’t be able to handle it. I’ve long thought we’ll have to win two SuperBowls before the MSM forgets our past and takes us seriously. Before the Patriots won their first Super Bowl, they were kinda in the same boat. Now, they get picked to win it every year.

Go Saints!!!! Deuce may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

by satchmo26 on May 27, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Addendum

I had this game too. These seemed like such fun back then. Now, they’re a joke.

Go Saints!!!! Deuce may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

by satchmo26 on May 27, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Saints

could win the Super Bowl 3 years in row, and alll the MSM would talk about is Jerry Jones, Daniel Snyder,TO, Tom Brady,and Michael Vick, et al….drives me nuts, but I’ve become numb to it, as most long time Saints fans can relate…Time to win it all… and shut’em up …Who-Dat U Know it

You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will know..Jim Mora Sr.

by metryman on May 27, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs