Pierre wants new deal but will not skip work outs..

Saintswrath · 03-27-2010, 07:02 AM

Saints running back Pierre Thomas was one of the most underpaid backs in football last year, making the league minimum while he led the Saints backfield in rushing.

He is hoping for a long-term extension this offseason, but he won't skip OTAs in an effort to get paid.

"It's a business and it's up to them," Thomas said. "You know, I'm putting my resume out there, showing them what I can do."

Pierre Thomas won't skip workouts | ProFootballTalk.com

Crusader · 03-27-2010, 07:14 AM

Thats the right way to go about his business. Organisations seems to remember that kind of stuff when the contract eventually are negotiated.

SmashMouth · 03-27-2010, 07:19 AM

Reggie ought to give him part of his.

jcp026 · 03-27-2010, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Reggie ought to give him part of his.

I agree with that! There's no way Reggie should be the highest paid back on the team, much less in the league.

Pierre is a class act and does deserve more money. If he gets the carries he'll easily have 1,200 yards and 10+ touchdowns.

Choupique · 03-28-2010, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Reggie ought to give him part of his.

You ought to move to Atlanta and become a Dirty Bird fan.

I'll pitch in to help pay for the mover.

foreverfan · 03-27-2010, 07:51 AM

PT is a class act on and off the field.

OldMaid · 03-30-2010, 03:51 AM

Agreed with Loomis that organizations remember that when the contract talk starts. Also on his part, he can use that he was hopeful and willing for the new contract and worked out. It is good pr and eveyrthing, plus he is helping himself by working out his body in preparation for this team or another. It is a win-win for him .
Good for him.
Maturity and good advice from his agents/lawyers.
It is also good to keep that contract talk off from the media.
I am not taking anything away from PT. I like his decision here.
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I agree with Tobias-R's post.
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The Saints will pay PT to keep him here.

CheramieIII · 03-27-2010, 08:52 AM

Pierre can wait until his contract is up then he can get a new deal or we could always trade him for another RB on a losing team.

D_it_up · 03-27-2010, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

Pierre can wait until his contract is up then he can get a new deal or we could always trade him for another RB on a losing team.

I'm glad you aren't the GM. Pierre is the best RB the Saints have. A player getting a contract extension when he is a restricted free agent is nothing new. He deserves to be paid more and receive some job security for what he has done on this team. The only reason he is being paid so little is because he went undrafted. Now that he has proven himself, the Saints need to prove to him that they want to keep him in the fold and ink him to a longer contract. If they only give him the one-year tender and don't give him a long-term deal, they are making a huge mistake.

CheramieIII · 03-27-2010, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

I'm glad you aren't the GM. Pierre is the best RB the Saints have. A player getting a contract extension when he is a restricted free agent is nothing new. He deserves to be paid more and receive some job security for what he has done on this team. The only reason he is being paid so little is because he went undrafted. Now that he has proven himself, the Saints need to prove to him that they want to keep him in the fold and ink him to a longer contract. If they only give him the one-year tender and don't give him a long-term deal, they are making a huge mistake.

He's not a top 5 or top 10 running back in the NFL yet and that's why no other team bid for his services. I will admit he did very well last year but one year wonders have come and gone in 43 years why don't we wait and let him do it at least 2 years in a row.

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Pierre wants new deal but will not skip work outs.. Originally Posted by CheramieIII Pierre can wait until his contract is up then he can get a new deal or we could always trade him for another RB on a losing team. I'm glad you aren't the GM. Pierre is the best RB the Saints have. A player getting a contract extension when he is a restricted free agent is nothing new. He deserves to be paid more and receive some job security for what he has done on this team. The only reason he is being paid so little is because he went undrafted. Now that he has proven himself, the Saints need to prove to him that they want to keep him in the fold and ink him to a longer contract. If they only give him the one-year tender and don't give him a long-term deal, they are making a huge mistake.

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,470 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Pierre wants new deal but will not skip work outs.. Originally Posted by D_it_up I'm glad you aren't the GM. Pierre is the best RB the Saints have. A player getting a contract extension when he is a restricted free agent is nothing new. He deserves to be paid more and receive some job security for what he has done on this team. The only reason he is being paid so little is because he went undrafted. Now that he has proven himself, the Saints need to prove to him that they want to keep him in the fold and ink him to a longer contract. If they only give him the one-year tender and don't give him a long-term deal, they are making a huge mistake. He's not a top 5 or top 10 running back in the NFL yet and that's why no other team bid for his services. I will admit he did very well last year but one year wonders have come and gone in 43 years why don't we wait and let him do it at least 2 years in a row.

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