In this Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, photo, New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma goes through a drill during the morning practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Metairie, La. , Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. New Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is relying on Vilma to be the field general of a unit that is under pressure to improve markedly in 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 30 months ago

In this Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, photo, New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma goes through a drill during the morning practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Metairie, La. , Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. New Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is relying on Vilma to be the field general of a unit that is under pressure to improve markedly in 2009.