Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season

07-29-2021, 10:39 PM

I think things went sideways last season for MT ... First the injury, then frustration over the healing timeline then last but not least attitude and behavior. SP called time out ... don't think MT ever got over it and knowing SP reputation ... rivers run deep.

Hard for me to believe that a professional athlete of MT stature would not realize is ankle was still not progressing on schedule and take the initative and responsibility to notify the team and physician of his ankle's status.

Can not say with certainty where the team was during this offseason decision making process. ML was very diplomatic on the issue in his presser, SP not so much. Could the concerns and opinions on the timing and recommendation for surgery been discussed by the staff, Doctor and MT but then the protocol not followed. Something didn't happen that should have happen ... SP's comments kinda point that direction.

jeanpierre · 07-30-2021, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

You know that for a fact? I haven't seen anywhere that stated he "blew off follow up appointment(s)" with the doctor that was personally monitoring his injury.

Could you please post your source? Do you know this doctor? Any documentation of said appointment(s)? Did the doctor break HIPPA rules discussing the treatment and/or follow up?

Really wanting to see your proof. This could blow the roof off everything if you truly have a scoop!

Try as you might, you'll never get my source(s)...

Secondly, there was no follow up until the pre-camp eval, so there's your corroboration...

jeanpierre · 07-30-2021, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

Loomis and Payton's statements seem honest but still seem to have a bit of CYA in them. I think both the org and Thomas likely each have some portion of the blame for foolishly kicking the can (in this case, the can being Thomas' ankle) down the road.

Smart football folks will never let a commodity devalue to far so as not to recoup compensation; you're close; and Payton and the Mickster will save Thomas from his own PR disaster of his making - youthful hubris...

AsylumGuido · 07-30-2021, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Try as you might, you'll never get my source(s)...

Secondly, there was no follow up until the pre-camp eval, so there's your corroboration...

No. You said he "blew off follow up appointment(s)" with the doctor that was personally monitoring his injury. My question is, unless you are involved in HIPPA compliance violations how would you know that there were scheduled appointments to "blow off". The fact that there was no follow-up until pre-camp corroborates nothing. Where is the proof of scheduled appointments being "blown off"?

Boston Saint · 07-30-2021, 01:41 PM

I’m wondering if mapcow’s map is geographical, political, or topographical.

AsylumGuido · 07-30-2021, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I’m wondering if mapcow’s map is geographical, political, or topographical.

Fictional.

voodooido · 08-01-2021, 05:39 AM

Have to agree with looking for a trade partner. We are no longer a pass first team with drew gone and there is no reason to pay a wr 20 million a year.

AsylumGuido · 08-01-2021, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Have to agree with looking for a trade partner. We are no longer a pass first team with drew gone and there is no reason to pay a wr 20 million a year.

I believe in Payton's offense we will continue to pass as much as the defense allows. Besides, we have a QB that lead the entire NFL in passing yards two years ago.

mapcow · 08-01-2021, 10:52 AM

Kinda like you spreading the rumor Russell Wilson food poison or covid related matter.....

mapcow · 08-01-2021, 10:53 AM

coming from a supposed individual that lives entirely in fantasy land....

07-29-2021, 10:39 PM	#91
Threaded by WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,164 Blog Entries: 1 Rating: (0 votes - average) I think things went sideways last season for MT ... First the injury, then frustration over the healing timeline then last but not least attitude and behavior. SP called time out ... don't think MT ever got over it and knowing SP reputation ... rivers run deep. Hard for me to believe that a professional athlete of MT stature would not realize is ankle was still not progressing on schedule and take the initative and responsibility to notify the team and physician of his ankle's status. Can not say with certainty where the team was during this offseason decision making process. ML was very diplomatic on the issue in his presser, SP not so much. Could the concerns and opinions on the timing and recommendation for surgery been discussed by the staff, Doctor and MT but then the protocol not followed. Something didn't happen that should have happen ... SP's comments kinda point that direction. jnormand likes this.
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07-30-2021, 12:09 AM	#92
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season Originally Posted by AsylumGuido You know that for a fact? I haven't seen anywhere that stated he "blew off follow up appointment(s)" with the doctor that was personally monitoring his injury. Could you please post your source? Do you know this doctor? Any documentation of said appointment(s)? Did the doctor break HIPPA rules discussing the treatment and/or follow up? Really wanting to see your proof. This could blow the roof off everything if you truly have a scoop! Try as you might, you'll never get my source(s)... Secondly, there was no follow up until the pre-camp eval, so there's your corroboration...

07-30-2021, 12:12 AM	#93
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season Originally Posted by neugey Loomis and Payton's statements seem honest but still seem to have a bit of CYA in them. I think both the org and Thomas likely each have some portion of the blame for foolishly kicking the can (in this case, the can being Thomas' ankle) down the road. Smart football folks will never let a commodity devalue to far so as not to recoup compensation; you're close; and Payton and the Mickster will save Thomas from his own PR disaster of his making - youthful hubris...

07-30-2021, 12:47 PM	#94
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season Originally Posted by jeanpierre Try as you might, you'll never get my source(s)... Secondly, there was no follow up until the pre-camp eval, so there's your corroboration... No. You said he "blew off follow up appointment(s)" with the doctor that was personally monitoring his injury. My question is, unless you are involved in HIPPA compliance violations how would you know that there were scheduled appointments to "blow off". The fact that there was no follow-up until pre-camp corroborates nothing. Where is the proof of scheduled appointments being "blown off"?

07-30-2021, 01:41 PM	#95
Boston Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,874	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season I’m wondering if mapcow’s map is geographical, political, or topographical.

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07-30-2021, 02:02 PM	#96
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season Originally Posted by Boston Saint I’m wondering if mapcow’s map is geographical, political, or topographical. Fictional.

08-01-2021, 05:39 AM	#97
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,748	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season Have to agree with looking for a trade partner. We are no longer a pass first team with drew gone and there is no reason to pay a wr 20 million a year.
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08-01-2021, 07:55 AM	#98
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season Originally Posted by voodooido Have to agree with looking for a trade partner. We are no longer a pass first team with drew gone and there is no reason to pay a wr 20 million a year. I believe in Payton's offense we will continue to pass as much as the defense allows. Besides, we have a QB that lead the entire NFL in passing yards two years ago.

08-01-2021, 10:52 AM	#99
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,334	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season Kinda like you spreading the rumor Russell Wilson food poison or covid related matter.....
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08-01-2021, 10:53 AM	#100
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,334	Re: Michael Thomas Out for Start of Season coming from a supposed individual that lives entirely in fantasy land....
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