The latest silliness from Vilma

[Mr. Scot]

Vilma claims suspension jeopardizes his medical condition

The motion and the signed affidavit from Vilma, copies of which PFT has obtained, explain that Vilma has an injury that requires rehabilitation under the supervision of the Saints* medical staff.

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To continue his rehab, Vilma says he needs to have access to Saints* trainer Scottie Patten, who supervises Vilma’s efforts on a daily basis. “I am very concerned that being unable to work with Mr. Patten will jeopardize the rest of my football career and that my condition could deteriorate without his supervision and guidance,” Vilma contends.

It’s an intriguing argument. Though access to Patten should have no bearing on whether Vilma’s suspension is upheld, it’s another strong reason to delay the suspension until Vilma’s lawsuit aimed at overturning the suspension is resolved. If, in the end, he wins the lawsuit, Vilma necessarily would have lost important access to a man who can help Vilma work together being healthy enough to further risk his health playing football.

The only problem with the argument is that it gives rise to a potential baby-splitting outcome from Judge Helen G. Berrigan. She could decide to allow the suspension to remain in place as to practices and games, but to order the NFL to permit Vilma to have access to Patten while the lawsuit proceeds.

Florio is in full lawyer mode on this one. Personally I think the whole notion that only the Saints* trainers can properly treat him is moronic.

[Mvp2014]

Grasping at straws

[pantherclaw]

he can't work with someone else?

that's a pesonal problem.

[Jackofalltrades]

Right, because he's the ONLY therapist available....

[Mr. Scot]

The NFL has answered back, stating that he has permission to work with the Saints* trainers, just not at their facilities.

Guessing the next motion will be that only those facilities have the right equipment :rolleyes: