Victor Butler tears ACL in Mini Camp

[Nation]

@RapSheet Unreal. #Saints pass-rusher Victor Butler, a key FA signing and presumptive starter, tore his ACL, source said (as @LarryHolder reported)

 

[WoodysGirl]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 1m
Unreal. #Saints pass-rusher Victor Butler, a key FA signing and presumptive starter, tore his ACL, source said (as @LarryHolder reported)

Some coaches don't comment on injuries until later. Why? Payton yesterday on Butler: “I think he is going to be fine." Today? Torn ACL

 

[trueblue1687]

That's tough. Hate to see him have that...he deserved a shot at a starting gig.

 

[panchucko]

What a bummer, feel bad for him.

 

[dmq]

Sad, but I wasn't expecting him to show much with the Saints.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Victor Butler, a key FA signing and presumptive starter

Wow, really?

Sorry Saints, your defense is going to stink this year.

 

[Staggerlee]

Wow, really?

Sorry Saints, your defense is going to stink this year.

I was a little perplexed by that as well. I mean dude was great in spot duty. Coming off the bench for the occasional pass rushing attempt was his niche but I can't imagine him being an every down player. Teams would've just ran all over him.

 

[JBS]

Wow, really?

Sorry Saints, your defense is going to stink this year.

Lolol. My exact thoughts.


To a T

 

[Tex]

@RapSheet Unreal. #Saints pass-rusher Victor Butler, a key FA signing and presumptive starter, tore his ACL, source said (as @LarryHolder reported)

If Victor Butler was a "KEY" FA signing for the Saints then I would suggest they really didnt do much this off season.

Yes I am sorry to see him injured. Just thought the wording was a little humorous.

 

[erod]

Tough break for him. Glad he's gone because that dude was a speed bump against the run.

 

[InmanRoshi]

New Orleans' robust psychic and voodoo community is better equipped to handle Rob Ryan's bad injury juju.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Damn had really wished this guy could ball for them but wish him the best in his recovery.

 

[Nation]

Butler had 11 career sacks and 4 forced fumbles in 803 career snaps. The average 3-4 OLB plays close to a 1,000. He's a liability as a run defender, but edge rushing is a valuable commodity and he has some rush speed.

 

[MonsterD]

Have no idea why he never improved as a run defender but looks like the Saints were willing to try work on that. Too bad that stinks for them he might have been good.

 

[Idgit]

New Orleans' robust psychic and voodoo community is better equipped to handle Rob Ryan's bad injury juju.

Woah. I was going to make almost this exact post. Not all that unusual on a MB, but, when the post has the words 'voodoo' and 'juju' and 'Rob Ryan,' it's pretty unlikely.

 

[Nova]

They were really excited about him on the Saints board. Shame to see him not get a shot.

Hope he has a speedy recovery.

 

[hsfolk]

guess Martez Wilson will be starting at OLB with Junior Galette

 

[Seven]

That's tough. Hate to see him have that...he deserved a shot at a starting gig.

^^^This.....

 

[Sasquatch]

Wow, really?

Sorry Saints, your defense is going to stink this year.

I've always liked Butler but have to agree with you that "key FA acquisition" is a bit of hyperbole.

 

[newlander]

@RapSheet Unreal. #Saints pass-rusher Victor Butler, a key FA signing and presumptive starter, tore his ACL, source said (as @LarryHolder reported)

....gimme a BREAK....however, I feel horrible for him