Michael Thomas suing for $1 million

shawnkytonk · 09-06-2021, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Politics and sports have to meet when players demonstrate during the national anthem. It is the players that invite it. Not grumpy old men.

Oh stop. It's both. It's always been in sports. It started with Jackie Robinson and the '68 Olympics.

I have a friend who is an Army Ranger. He says that patriotism is defined by what you do for your fellow countrymen. I wish some of you would stop with the national anthem nonsense. You do nothing but prove my point.

Boston Saint · 09-06-2021, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk

Oh stop. It's both. It's always been in sports. It started with Jackie Robinson and the '68 Olympics.

I have a friend who is an Army Ranger. He says that patriotism is defined by what you do for your fellow countrymen. I wish some of you would stop with the national anthem nonsense. You do nothing but prove my point.

Sorry shawnk, but you lost me. What point of yours did I prove? That Kaperdick wearing anti-police socks and *****ing about racial inequities when he was one of the highest paid QBs in the league was a grumpy old man’s fault?

jnormand · 09-06-2021, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk

The guy broke records not even 2 years ago. You "grumpy old men" type seem to forget this. And I'm 45. He has definitely left a statement in his playing so far. None of you seem to bring this up when Gronk spikes the ball or anyone else doing some form of celebrating, like Brees shaking his fist after a TD. I hate some politicize everything. There's nothing wrong with criticizing things. It's just a bad look when there's zero consistency because......well, you put a political spin on everything.

Yeah. Because Gronk is known for ****ting all over his team and being a selfish ******* on social media.

Jimmy Graham used to spike the ball over the uprights. But he loved his team.

And since you brought up politics. I sincerely hope you feel safe when you put your mask on when you go into a restaurant, then take it off when you're sitting down. HUUUUGE difference. When you sit, you're safer. Lol. Keep eating that spoon fed garbage.

The "grumpy old men" weren't huge fans of TO or any of the like that put themselves above the team, BEFORE the kneeling and the BS that has erupted.

You should call them grumpy old Patriots. You obviously lost your way.

We just want to watch football.

I wouldn't lose an ounce of sleep if MT got traded. Loved the WR with a chip on his shoulder. Not a fan of the guy who **** all over a class act QB that left everything on the field.

But that's just my opinion.

shawnkytonk · 09-06-2021, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Yeah. Because Gronk is known for ****ting all over his team and being a selfish ******* on social media.

Jimmy Graham used to spike the ball over the uprights. But he loved his team.

And since you brought up politics. I sincerely hope you feel safe when you put your mask on when you go into a restaurant, then take it off when you're sitting down. HUUUUGE difference. When you sit, you're safer. Lol. Keep eating that spoon fed garbage.

The "grumpy old men" weren't huge fans of TO or any of the like that put themselves above the team, BEFORE the kneeling and the BS that has erupted.

You should call them grumpy old Patriots. You obviously lost your way.

We just want to watch football.

I wouldn't lose an ounce of sleep if MT got traded. Loved the WR with a chip on his shoulder. Not a fan of the guy who **** all over a class act QB that left everything on the field.

But that's just my opinion.

Yep. It is your opinion, but this whole post proved my point. I didn't make anything political. Just brought up the BS that you and those like you do.

Carry on.

jnormand · 09-06-2021, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk

Yep. It is your opinion, but this whole post proved my point. I didn't make anything political. Just brought up the BS that you and those like you do.

Carry on.

Actually it's just pretty much just me bro. Lol.

We can agree to disagree on the other stuff though.

AsylumGuido · 09-06-2021, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Yeah. Because Gronk is known for ****ting all over his team and being a selfish ******* on social media.

And since you brought up politics. I sincerely hope you feel safe when you put your mask on when you go into a restaurant, then take it off when you're sitting down. HUUUUGE difference. When you sit, you're safer. Lol. Keep eating that spoon fed garbage.

Once again, wearing a mask is not to protect the wearer ... it is to protect others from the wearer. It is absolutely astounding that a few people do not understand this very simple concept. It truly calls into question the rest of their arguments.

Keeping a mask on limits the possible shedding to the table, not the entire path to and from the table.

Rugby Saint II · 09-06-2021, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Once again, wearing a mask is not to protect the wearer ... it is to protect others from the wearer. It is absolutely astounding that a few people do not understand this very simple concept. It truly calls into question the rest of their arguments. Keeping a mask on limits the possible shedding to the table, not the entire path to and from the table.

Amen brother.

rezburna · 09-06-2021, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk

The guy broke records not even 2 years ago. You "grumpy old men" type seem to forget this. And I'm 45. He has definitely left a statement in his playing so far. None of you seem to bring this up when Gronk spikes the ball or anyone else doing some form of celebrating, like Brees shaking his fist after a TD. I hate some politicize everything. There's nothing wrong with criticizing things. It's just a bad look when there's zero consistency because......well, you put a political spin on everything.

I gotta agree. I believe the majority of the disdain for Thomas stems from the position he took on Drew Brees and his comments. However, I saw somebody attempting to play through a pretty serious injury last year that resulted in him needing surgery. I hope he plays with the Saints for a long time. If we have to move on from him hopefully we’re compensated handsomely.

jeanpierre · 09-09-2021, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I gotta agree. I believe the majority of the disdain for Thomas stems from the position he took on Drew Brees and his comments. However, I saw somebody attempting to play through a pretty serious injury last year that resulted in him needing surgery. I hope he plays with the Saints for a long time. If we have to move on from him hopefully we’re compensated handsomely.

For many, it's the accumulation of some immature mis-steps, not one particular moment...

But, you're forgetting he also basically took over from Marques Colston, who spoiled fans with his winning, work ethic, stoicism, and humbleness...

Just want to see Mike get on track, focused, break more records, help the team win...

saintfan · 09-13-2021, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I gotta agree. I believe the majority of the disdain for Thomas stems from the position he took on Drew Brees and his comments. However, I saw somebody attempting to play through a pretty serious injury last year that resulted in him needing surgery. I hope he plays with the Saints for a long time. If we have to move on from him hopefully we’re compensated handsomely.

Disagree. I think Drew's image was that of a team guy. Thomas' rep is the opposite. Personally I don't think that's true at all, but it is, I think, the perception.

What someone does with their perception is on them.

09-06-2021, 01:51 AM	#1
shawnkytonk 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Denver>Memphis>Mississippi Posts: 741	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by Boston Saint Politics and sports have to meet when players demonstrate during the national anthem. It is the players that invite it. Not grumpy old men. Oh stop. It's both. It's always been in sports. It started with Jackie Robinson and the '68 Olympics. I have a friend who is an Army Ranger. He says that patriotism is defined by what you do for your fellow countrymen. I wish some of you would stop with the national anthem nonsense. You do nothing but prove my point.

09-06-2021, 07:47 AM	#2
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by shawnkytonk Oh stop. It's both. It's always been in sports. It started with Jackie Robinson and the '68 Olympics. I have a friend who is an Army Ranger. He says that patriotism is defined by what you do for your fellow countrymen. I wish some of you would stop with the national anthem nonsense. You do nothing but prove my point. Sorry shawnk, but you lost me. What point of yours did I prove? That Kaperdick wearing anti-police socks and *****ing about racial inequities when he was one of the highest paid QBs in the league was a grumpy old man’s fault? Rugby Saint II likes this.

09-06-2021, 01:13 AM	#3
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 shawnkytonk The guy broke records not even 2 years ago. You "grumpy old men" type seem to forget this. And I'm 45. He has definitely left a statement in his playing so far. None of you seem to bring this up when Gronk spikes the ball or anyone else doing some form of celebrating, like Brees shaking his fist after a TD. I hate some politicize everything. There's nothing wrong with criticizing things. It's just a bad look when there's zero consistency because......well, you put a political spin on everything. Yeah. Because Gronk is known for **ting all over his team and being a selfish *** on social media. Jimmy Graham used to spike the ball over the uprights. But he loved his team. And since you brought up politics. I sincerely hope you feel safe when you put your mask on when you go into a restaurant, then take it off when you're sitting down. HUUUUGE difference. When you sit, you're safer. Lol. Keep eating that spoon fed garbage. The "grumpy old men" weren't huge fans of TO or any of the like that put themselves above the team, BEFORE the kneeling and the BS that has erupted. You should call them grumpy old Patriots. You obviously lost your way. We just want to watch football. I wouldn't lose an ounce of sleep if MT got traded. Loved the WR with a chip on his shoulder. Not a fan of the guy who ** all over a class act QB that left everything on the field. But that's just my opinion. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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09-06-2021, 01:29 AM	#4
shawnkytonk 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Denver>Memphis>Mississippi Posts: 741	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by jnormand Yeah. Because Gronk is known for **ting all over his team and being a selfish *** on social media. Jimmy Graham used to spike the ball over the uprights. But he loved his team. And since you brought up politics. I sincerely hope you feel safe when you put your mask on when you go into a restaurant, then take it off when you're sitting down. HUUUUGE difference. When you sit, you're safer. Lol. Keep eating that spoon fed garbage. The "grumpy old men" weren't huge fans of TO or any of the like that put themselves above the team, BEFORE the kneeling and the BS that has erupted. You should call them grumpy old Patriots. You obviously lost your way. We just want to watch football. I wouldn't lose an ounce of sleep if MT got traded. Loved the WR with a chip on his shoulder. Not a fan of the guy who ** all over a class act QB that left everything on the field. But that's just my opinion. Yep. It is your opinion, but this whole post proved my point. I didn't make anything political. Just brought up the BS that you and those like you do. Carry on. jnormand likes this.

09-06-2021, 10:02 AM	#5
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 shawnkytonk Yep. It is your opinion, but this whole post proved my point. I didn't make anything political. Just brought up the BS that you and those like you do. Carry on. Actually it's just pretty much just me bro. Lol. We can agree to disagree on the other stuff though.

09-06-2021, 10:29 AM	#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 jnormand Yeah. Because Gronk is known for **ting all over his team and being a selfish *** on social media. And since you brought up politics. I sincerely hope you feel safe when you put your mask on when you go into a restaurant, then take it off when you're sitting down. HUUUUGE difference. When you sit, you're safer. Lol. Keep eating that spoon fed garbage. Once again, wearing a mask is not to protect the wearer ... it is to protect others from the wearer.** It is absolutely astounding that a few people do not understand this very simple concept. It truly calls into question the rest of their arguments. Keeping a mask on limits the possible shedding to the table, not the entire path to and from the table.

09-06-2021, 12:18 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Once again, wearing a mask is not to protect the wearer ... it is to protect others from the wearer. It is absolutely astounding that a few people do not understand this very simple concept. It truly calls into question the rest of their arguments. Keeping a mask on limits the possible shedding to the table, not the entire path to and from the table. Amen brother.

09-06-2021, 10:28 AM	#8
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,094	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by shawnkytonk The guy broke records not even 2 years ago. You "grumpy old men" type seem to forget this. And I'm 45. He has definitely left a statement in his playing so far. None of you seem to bring this up when Gronk spikes the ball or anyone else doing some form of celebrating, like Brees shaking his fist after a TD. I hate some politicize everything. There's nothing wrong with criticizing things. It's just a bad look when there's zero consistency because......well, you put a political spin on everything. I gotta agree. I believe the majority of the disdain for Thomas stems from the position he took on Drew Brees and his comments. However, I saw somebody attempting to play through a pretty serious injury last year that resulted in him needing surgery. I hope he plays with the Saints for a long time. If we have to move on from him hopefully we’re compensated handsomely. AsylumGuido likes this.

09-09-2021, 09:59 AM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Michael Thomas suing for $1 million Originally Posted by rezburna I gotta agree. I believe the majority of the disdain for Thomas stems from the position he took on Drew Brees and his comments. However, I saw somebody attempting to play through a pretty serious injury last year that resulted in him needing surgery. I hope he plays with the Saints for a long time. If we have to move on from him hopefully we’re compensated handsomely. For many, it's the accumulation of some immature mis-steps, not one particular moment... But, you're forgetting he also basically took over from Marques Colston, who spoiled fans with his winning, work ethic, stoicism, and humbleness... Just want to see Mike get on track, focused, break more records, help the team win... saintfan and SmashMouth like this.
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09-13-2021, 10:11 AM	#10
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 rezburna I gotta agree. I believe the majority of the disdain for Thomas stems from the position he took on Drew Brees and his comments. However, I saw somebody attempting to play through a pretty serious injury last year that resulted in him needing surgery. I hope he plays with the Saints for a long time. If we have to move on from him hopefully we’re compensated handsomely. Disagree. I think Drew's image was that of a team guy. Thomas' rep is the opposite. Personally I don't think that's true at all, but it is, I think, the perception. What someone does with their perception is on them.