Sean Payton on Michael Thomas’ ankle: “So far, so good”

AsylumGuido · 06-15-2021, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I was using concrete examples of players like Smith, Owens, Dobler etc that did not seem to play the game with an abundance of maturity and professionalism as examples against your blanket statement that players are professionals, form brotherhoods, and shake off grudges.

A few players that have been the extreme outliers. I get it. But, in what way do you tie Michael Thomas into being one of them?

I gave you an example of Steve Smith and his partner in the fight not holding a grudge and moving past it. Do you deny that?

Even Conrad Dobler said he has asked Merlin Olsen to move past that supposed grudge and in his own words, "let it go". I can share the article if you wish. Dobler was a maniac when he played. Undoubtedly. But what does that have to do with someone provoking a reaction from Thomas and somehow Thomas "holding a grudge that will impact the locker room"?

But, back to the subject, in life, do you naturally expect everyone to hold grudges and be hateful? Is that the norm?

Boston, people are forgiving by nature. Sure, there are extremely isolated cases, but every conflict absolutely does not ensure a future of conflict.

Do you not agree?

I proposed several questions, but the first I wish you to answer is ...

Do you personally believe that Michael Thomas holds some sort of personal grudge toward Gardner-Johnson that impacts the stability of the Saints moving forward?

Easy to answer. Yes, or No. Then you can move on to the others, if you wish.

06-15-2021, 05:09 PM	#27
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,707	Re: Sean Payton on Michael Thomas’ ankle: “So far, so good” Originally Posted by Boston Saint I was using concrete examples of players like Smith, Owens, Dobler etc that did not seem to play the game with an abundance of maturity and professionalism as examples against your blanket statement that players are professionals, form brotherhoods, and shake off grudges. A few players that have been the extreme outliers. I get it. But, in what way do you tie Michael Thomas into being one of them? I gave you an example of Steve Smith and his partner in the fight not holding a grudge and moving past it. Do you deny that? Even Conrad Dobler said he has asked Merlin Olsen to move past that supposed grudge and in his own words, "let it go". I can share the article if you wish. Dobler was a maniac when he played. Undoubtedly. But what does that have to do with someone provoking a reaction from Thomas and somehow Thomas "holding a grudge that will impact the locker room"? But, back to the subject, in life, do you naturally expect everyone to hold grudges and be hateful? Is that the norm? Boston, people are forgiving by nature. Sure, there are extremely isolated cases, but every conflict absolutely does not ensure a future of conflict. Do you not agree? I proposed several questions, but the first I wish you to answer is ... Do you personally believe that Michael Thomas holds some sort of personal grudge toward Gardner-Johnson that impacts the stability of the Saints moving forward? Easy to answer. Yes, or No. Then you can move on to the others, if you wish.
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