Middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is expected to be a top priority of the Saints this coming offseason. "I honestly didn't know what to expect," said Vilma, who was sent from the Jets to the Saints in an offseason trade. "I was coming off an injury and just happy to get back to playing, to be honest with you. As I said way back when the season started in training camp, naturally everything else will fall into place as long as I was playing and playing well. I felt like I played well. I'd say I can do a lot better, but it's been a good ride for me. I've enjoyed it." Vilma's play has made him perhaps the most important free agent for the Saints to retain in the offseason, or as Saints Coach Sean Payton said, "a priority."