2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

AsylumGuido · 10-18-2021, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Well Rapoport is saying a couple weeks so there is that. I doubt we can count on him right away when he gets back anyhow. Yea, defenses will be concerned enough about him to maybe open others up but I don’t expect him to get many targets.

And what is your basis for Thomas not getting many targets when he returns? Curious as to your analysis.

The Dude · 10-18-2021, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

And what is your basis for Thomas not getting many targets when he returns? Curious as to your analysis.

Even if he starts practicing today he still won’t be in game shape. I seriously doubt Payton is going to dump a full load on him his first game back. Dude is physical as all get out and nobody is going to want him to step on the field day one and get back to snatching the ball away in double coverage.
From what I hear Payton has to keep him and Davenport separated anyway. Thomas keeps on threatening to punch Davenport for taking up so much room on his bench. Wouldn’t want him to sprain his wrist and miss another year.

K Major · 10-18-2021, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

From what I hear Payton has to keep him and Davenport separated anyway. Thomas keeps on threatening to punch Davenport for taking up so much room on his bench. Wouldn’t want him to sprain his wrist and miss another year.

AsylumGuido · 10-19-2021, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Even if he starts practicing today he still won’t be in game shape. I seriously doubt Payton is going to dump a full load on him his first game back. Dude is physical as all get out and nobody is going to want him to step on the field day one and get back to snatching the ball away in double coverage.
From what I hear Payton has to keep him and Davenport separated anyway. Thomas keeps on threatening to punch Davenport for taking up so much room on his bench. Wouldn’t want him to sprain his wrist and miss another year.

I didn't realize you were talking about Thomas' immediate return and not seeing many targets. I expect by the second half of the season he'll be back as the primary target in play calling.

10-18-2021, 08:56 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by The Dude Well Rapoport is saying a couple weeks so there is that. I doubt we can count on him right away when he gets back anyhow. Yea, defenses will be concerned enough about him to maybe open others up but I don’t expect him to get many targets. And what is your basis for Thomas not getting many targets when he returns? Curious as to your analysis.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido And what is your basis for Thomas not getting many targets when he returns? Curious as to your analysis. Even if he starts practicing today he still won’t be in game shape. I seriously doubt Payton is going to dump a full load on him his first game back. Dude is physical as all get out and nobody is going to want him to step on the field day one and get back to snatching the ball away in double coverage. From what I hear Payton has to keep him and Davenport separated anyway. Thomas keeps on threatening to punch Davenport for taking up so much room on his bench. Wouldn’t want him to sprain his wrist and miss another year.
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10-18-2021, 09:27 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by The Dude From what I hear Payton has to keep him and Davenport separated anyway. Thomas keeps on threatening to punch Davenport for taking up so much room on his bench. Wouldn’t want him to sprain his wrist and miss another year.

10-19-2021, 09:23 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by The Dude Even if he starts practicing today he still won’t be in game shape. I seriously doubt Payton is going to dump a full load on him his first game back. Dude is physical as all get out and nobody is going to want him to step on the field day one and get back to snatching the ball away in double coverage. From what I hear Payton has to keep him and Davenport separated anyway. Thomas keeps on threatening to punch Davenport for taking up so much room on his bench. Wouldn’t want him to sprain his wrist and miss another year. I didn't realize you were talking about Thomas' immediate return and not seeing many targets. I expect by the second half of the season he'll be back as the primary target in play calling.

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