Michael Thomas suing for $1 million

saintfan · 08-26-2021, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

People aren't picking on one guy - they're commenting on a public figure's repeated issues and how he's responding to them.

Public figure....

He's a football player. The Saints chose to pay the man. He wasn't voted into his role on the football team by us. I could feel violated (potentially) if that were the case. In this case I do not. Just me. E'rybody carry on with ya'll bad selves....

AsylumGuido · 08-26-2021, 04:51 PM

Once again, who cares? As saintfan said, he's just a football player. If he helps us win, great! Anything else, means nothing to me.

Boston Saint · 08-26-2021, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Once again, who cares? As saintfan said, he's just a football player. If he helps us win, great! Anything else, means nothing to me.

People care when he’s not available to help his team...especially for the size of the contract he has. He should be a team leader. He is not acting like one. Off field extra-curricular activities that take away from a player’s focus, especially one who was already under the microscope because of how he/the team handled his injury, is relevant.

saintfan · 08-26-2021, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

People care when he’s not available to help his team...especially for the size of the contract he has. He should be a team leader. He is not acting like one. Off field extra-curricular activities that take away from a player’s focus, especially one who was already under the microscope because of how he/the team handled his injury, is relevant.

When he goes bat-chit crazy like AB I might have something to say.

Boston Saint · 08-26-2021, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

When he goes bat-chit crazy like AB I might have something to say.

He might not be that far away

AsylumGuido · 08-26-2021, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

He might not be that far away

Not even close.

AsylumGuido · 08-26-2021, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

People care when he’s not available to help his team...especially for the size of the contract he has. He should be a team leader. He is not acting like one. Off field extra-curricular activities that take away from a player’s focus, especially one who was already under the microscope because of how he/the team handled his injury, is relevant.

Yes, it would have been nice if he was available day one, but he isn't. He will be sooner than later so whatever will be, will be. As you know, the future's not ours to see ...

saintsfan1976 · 08-26-2021, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Public figure....

He's a football player. The Saints chose to pay the man. He wasn't voted into his role on the football team by us. I could feel violated (potentially) if that were the case. In this case I do not. Just me. E'rybody carry on with ya'll bad selves....

We don't vote for the majority of people in the public eye. However those who are "leaders" owe it to themselves and those who look up to them to be a model for what's right.

Funny how simultaneous to this, exists a thread on Marcus Colston who was more than "just a football player" to many. Including me. And you, who was one of two jerseys you've ever owned.

There are countless athletes alone who are more than just players....

saintfan · 08-26-2021, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

We don't vote for the majority of people in the public eye. However those who are "leaders" owe it to themselves and those who look up to them to be a model for what's right.

Funny how simultaneous to this, exists a thread on Marcus Colston who was more than "just a football player" to many. Including me. And you, who was one of two jerseys you've ever owned.

There are countless athletes alone who are more than just players....

Indeed. But that's their choice. Being just a player is okay too, and I know you agree I'm not arguing your point. I'm just not willing write off MT over, well anything. He may need counselling. If so I hope he gets it. When he calls my phone I might have some things to say. Until then I'm pulling for the guy on and off the field. If coach reached out and says things are cool then you know, that's one of the reasons coach is paid so well.

I know some fans take it personally. I do too sometimes. Who was that guy who got into trouble with the girl while with us, then got "hurt", then ended up in Washington where he flamed out in a blaze of glory? Can't remember his name. That dude was a douche nozzle. I'm not fixing to wrap MT up in the bag with that dude. LOL

jnormand · 08-26-2021, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Indeed. But that's their choice. Being just a player is okay too, and I know you agree I'm not arguing your point. I'm just not willing write off MT over, well anything. He may need counselling. If so I hope he gets it. When he calls my phone I might have some things to say. Until then I'm pulling for the guy on and off the field. If coach reached out and says things are cool then you know, that's one of the reasons coach is paid so well.

I know some fans take it personally. I do too sometimes. Who was that guy who got into trouble with the girl while with us, then got "hurt", then ended up in Washington where he flamed out in a blaze of glory? Can't remember his name. That dude was a douche nozzle. I'm not fixing to wrap MT up in the bag with that dude. LOL

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08-26-2021, 04:00 PM	#1
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 People aren't picking on one guy - they're commenting on a public figure's repeated issues and how he's responding to them. Public figure.... He's a football player. The Saints chose to pay the man. He wasn't voted into his role on the football team by us. I could feel violated (potentially) if that were the case. In this case I do not. Just me. E'rybody carry on with ya'll bad selves.... AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

08-26-2021, 04:51 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Once again, who cares? As saintfan said, he's just a football player. If he helps us win, great! Anything else, means nothing to me.

08-26-2021, 05:06 PM	#3
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Once again, who cares? As saintfan said, he's just a football player. If he helps us win, great! Anything else, means nothing to me. People care when he’s not available to help his team...especially for the size of the contract he has. He should be a team leader. He is not acting like one. Off field extra-curricular activities that take away from a player’s focus, especially one who was already under the microscope because of how he/the team handled his injury, is relevant. Rueben Mayes likes this.

08-26-2021, 05:09 PM	#4
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by Boston Saint People care when he’s not available to help his team...especially for the size of the contract he has. He should be a team leader. He is not acting like one. Off field extra-curricular activities that take away from a player’s focus, especially one who was already under the microscope because of how he/the team handled his injury, is relevant. When he goes bat-chit crazy like AB I might have something to say. AsylumGuido, K Major, shawnkytonk and 1 others like this.

08-26-2021, 05:35 PM	#5
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by saintfan When he goes bat-chit crazy like AB I might have something to say. He might not be that far away jnormand likes this.

08-26-2021, 05:36 PM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by Boston Saint He might not be that far away Not even close.

08-26-2021, 05:11 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by Boston Saint People care when he’s not available to help his team...especially for the size of the contract he has. He should be a team leader. He is not acting like one. Off field extra-curricular activities that take away from a player’s focus, especially one who was already under the microscope because of how he/the team handled his injury, is relevant. Yes, it would have been nice if he was available day one, but he isn't. He will be sooner than later so whatever will be, will be. As you know, the future's not ours to see ...

08-26-2021, 06:56 PM	#8
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,022 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by saintfan Public figure.... He's a football player. The Saints chose to pay the man. He wasn't voted into his role on the football team by us. I could feel violated (potentially) if that were the case. In this case I do not. Just me. E'rybody carry on with ya'll bad selves.... We don't vote for the majority of people in the public eye. However those who are "leaders" owe it to themselves and those who look up to them to be a model for what's right. Funny how simultaneous to this, exists a thread on Marcus Colston who was more than "just a football player" to many. Including me. And you, who was one of two jerseys you've ever owned. There are countless athletes alone who are more than just players.... jnormand and SmashMouth like this.

08-26-2021, 07:51 PM	#9
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 We don't vote for the majority of people in the public eye. However those who are "leaders" owe it to themselves and those who look up to them to be a model for what's right. Funny how simultaneous to this, exists a thread on Marcus Colston who was more than "just a football player" to many. Including me. And you, who was one of two jerseys you've ever owned. There are countless athletes alone who are more than just players.... Indeed. But that's their choice. Being just a player is okay too, and I know you agree I'm not arguing your point. I'm just not willing write off MT over, well anything. He may need counselling. If so I hope he gets it. When he calls my phone I might have some things to say. Until then I'm pulling for the guy on and off the field. If coach reached out and says things are cool then you know, that's one of the reasons coach is paid so well. I know some fans take it personally. I do too sometimes. Who was that guy who got into trouble with the girl while with us, then got "hurt", then ended up in Washington where he flamed out in a blaze of glory? Can't remember his name. That dude was a douche nozzle. I'm not fixing to wrap MT up in the bag with that dude. LOL saintsfan1976 and AsylumGuido like this.
	C'mon Man...

08-26-2021, 08:25 PM	#10
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,759	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by saintfan Indeed. But that's their choice. Being just a player is okay too, and I know you agree I'm not arguing your point. I'm just not willing write off MT over, well anything. He may need counselling. If so I hope he gets it. When he calls my phone I might have some things to say. Until then I'm pulling for the guy on and off the field. If coach reached out and says things are cool then you know, that's one of the reasons coach is paid so well. I know some fans take it personally. I do too sometimes. Who was that guy who got into trouble with the girl while with us, then got "hurt", then ended up in Washington where he flamed out in a blaze of glory? Can't remember his name. That dude was a douche nozzle. I'm not fixing to wrap MT up in the bag with that dude. LOL Junior Gallette saintfan and SmashMouth like this.