2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

Boston Saint · 09-12-2022, 11:46 AM

I’m glad Thomas stepped up in the 4th. Landry and Olave also performed
well. Once Winston got some time to throw he showed us what he was capable of. He was the MVP of the game IMO. He made a few mistakes,’sure. But he had no TOs while getting relentless pressure through 3 quarters.

Up until the 4th though Thomas was not playing well. He was slipping on routes and had some legitimate drops IMO. I don’t see much difference between posters like cow who is holding Thomas to a silly standard and some other posters who see nothing wrong with some of Thomas’ actions over the past two season, can’t take any criticism of him and have their nose up his rear so far the can tell what he had for breakfast. They represent both ends of the spectrum.

AsylumGuido · 09-12-2022, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I’m glad Thomas stepped up in the 4th. Landry and Olave also performed
well. Once Winston got some time to throw he showed us what he was capable of. He was the MVP of the game IMO. He made a few mistakes,’sure. But he had no TOs while getting relentless pressure through 3 quarters.

Up until the 4th though Thomas was not playing well. He was slipping on routes and had some legitimate drops IMO. I don’t see much difference between posters like cow who is holding Thomas to a silly standard and some other posters who see nothing wrong with some of Thomas’ actions over the past two season, can’t take any criticism of him and have their nose up his rear so far the can tell what he had for breakfast. They represent both ends of the spectrum.

To be quite honest, those "slips" that you point out were caused by rushed and inaccurate throws on Winston's' part which the commentators correctly referenced. Timing no doubt was a factor, as well. All in all, however, I would say that Winston and Thomas were co-MVP's for the game. Landry and Taysom would be honorable mentions.

mapcow · 09-12-2022, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

To be quite honest, those "slips" that you point out were caused by rushed and inaccurate throws on Winston's' part which the commentators correctly referenced. Timing no doubt was a factor, as well. All in all, however, I would say that Winston and Thomas were co-MVP's for the game. Landry and Taysom would be honorable mentions.

Rumor has it.....

saintsfan1976 · 09-12-2022, 01:27 PM

Michael Thomas is back in a big way. Happy to see it. Especially the way it happened. This team is better with him in the lineup and I suspect it'll only get better from here. Now - back to the TEAM

mapcow · 09-12-2022, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Michael Thomas is back in a big way. Happy to see it. Especially the way it happened. This team is better with him in the lineup and I suspect it'll only get better from here. Now - back to the TEAM

Maybe.,.. but doubtful. Sure hope he don't sprain his toe

WW_Who_Dat · 09-12-2022, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by mapcow

Maybe.,.. but doubtful. Sure hope he don't sprain his toe

Insightful …. ⛈☔️

iceshack149 · 09-12-2022, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by mapcow

Maybe.,.. but doubtful. Sure hope he don't sprain his toe

Holy mapcow! You sound like a jilted lover.

mapcow · 09-12-2022, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Holy mapcow! You sound like a jilted lover.

just realistic is all... i kinda don't get all wrapped up in idol worshiping..

Rugby Saint II · 06-18-2022, 11:37 AM

We are quietly building a Super bowl contender. I'm actually glad no one is giving us credit. It's a good motivating factor for the players and staff too I would imagine. No one will see us coming thanks to the lack of respect by the media.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 06-19-2022, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We are quietly building a Super bowl contender. I'm actually glad no one is giving us credit. It's a good motivating factor for the players and staff too I would imagine. No one will see us coming thanks to the lack of respect by the media.

While there isn't a lot of coverage on the Saints nationally, players turned analysts like Marcus Spears and Dan Orlovsky have been pretty consistent this offseason saying watch out for the Saints in the NFC.

National media drives eyeballs and clicks by questioning what they see. The question they ask about the Saints is whether or not Winston is the Winston from Tampa Bay 3 years ago, the Winston in the first 7 games of last year, or possibly something else. What the media is consistent about is that they will question, and question, and question until you actually deliver. And then they will start questioning again right after that.

You could see this in the past few weeks and this week with the NBA. The drumbeat question was "Will Steph Curry be considered an all time great if he wins a 4th championship and finally wins the Finals MVP?" this question was asked each and every day. It comes to pass on Thursday. The question on Friday?: "Can the Warriors repeat as champions and can Curry win another MVP?"

It's just how their producers operate. Frankly, it gets old after a while. But it is the reason the questions in the NFC are always "Can Dak and the Cowboys...?" "Can Arod and Green Bay...?" "Can Brady do it again?" "Can Philly climb the mountain again?"

The Saints used to be on that list with Brees because of the 2009 SB Win. But Winston is promise unfulfilled with the nation media. So, they will continue to question until that question is answered.

It's always best to just ignore it. I generally just treat it as background noise in the mornings...

SFIAH

09-12-2022, 11:46 AM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Michael Thomas Progress I’m glad Thomas stepped up in the 4th. Landry and Olave also performed well. Once Winston got some time to throw he showed us what he was capable of. He was the MVP of the game IMO. He made a few mistakes,’sure. But he had no TOs while getting relentless pressure through 3 quarters. Up until the 4th though Thomas was not playing well. He was slipping on routes and had some legitimate drops IMO. I don’t see much difference between posters like cow who is holding Thomas to a silly standard and some other posters who see nothing wrong with some of Thomas’ actions over the past two season, can’t take any criticism of him and have their nose up his rear so far the can tell what he had for breakfast. They represent both ends of the spectrum.
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09-12-2022, 12:01 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by Boston Saint I’m glad Thomas stepped up in the 4th. Landry and Olave also performed well. Once Winston got some time to throw he showed us what he was capable of. He was the MVP of the game IMO. He made a few mistakes,’sure. But he had no TOs while getting relentless pressure through 3 quarters. Up until the 4th though Thomas was not playing well. He was slipping on routes and had some legitimate drops IMO. I don’t see much difference between posters like cow who is holding Thomas to a silly standard and some other posters who see nothing wrong with some of Thomas’ actions over the past two season, can’t take any criticism of him and have their nose up his rear so far the can tell what he had for breakfast. They represent both ends of the spectrum. To be quite honest, those "slips" that you point out were caused by rushed and inaccurate throws on Winston's' part which the commentators correctly referenced. Timing no doubt was a factor, as well. All in all, however, I would say that Winston and Thomas were co-MVP's for the game. Landry and Taysom would be honorable mentions.

09-12-2022, 12:06 PM	#3
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,818	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by AsylumGuido To be quite honest, those "slips" that you point out were caused by rushed and inaccurate throws on Winston's' part which the commentators correctly referenced. Timing no doubt was a factor, as well. All in all, however, I would say that Winston and Thomas were co-MVP's for the game. Landry and Taysom would be honorable mentions. Rumor has it.....
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09-12-2022, 01:27 PM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,996 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Michael Thomas is back in a big way. Happy to see it. Especially the way it happened. This team is better with him in the lineup and I suspect it'll only get better from here. Now - back to the TEAM

09-12-2022, 01:29 PM	#5
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,818	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Michael Thomas is back in a big way. Happy to see it. Especially the way it happened. This team is better with him in the lineup and I suspect it'll only get better from here. Now - back to the TEAM Maybe.,.. but doubtful. Sure hope he don't sprain his toe
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09-12-2022, 02:07 PM	#6
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09-12-2022, 02:08 PM	#7
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,368 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by mapcow Maybe.,.. but doubtful. Sure hope he don't sprain his toe Holy mapcow! You sound like a jilted lover.

09-12-2022, 03:32 PM	#8
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,818	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by iceshack149 Holy mapcow! You sound like a jilted lover. just realistic is all... i kinda don't get all wrapped up in idol worshiping..
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06-18-2022, 11:37 AM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook We are quietly building a Super bowl contender. I'm actually glad no one is giving us credit. It's a good motivating factor for the players and staff too I would imagine. No one will see us coming thanks to the lack of respect by the media.

06-19-2022, 09:24 AM	#10
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We are quietly building a Super bowl contender. I'm actually glad no one is giving us credit. It's a good motivating factor for the players and staff too I would imagine. No one will see us coming thanks to the lack of respect by the media. While there isn't a lot of coverage on the Saints nationally, players turned analysts like Marcus Spears and Dan Orlovsky have been pretty consistent this offseason saying watch out for the Saints in the NFC. National media drives eyeballs and clicks by questioning what they see. The question they ask about the Saints is whether or not Winston is the Winston from Tampa Bay 3 years ago, the Winston in the first 7 games of last year, or possibly something else. What the media is consistent about is that they will question, and question, and question until you actually deliver. And then they will start questioning again right after that. You could see this in the past few weeks and this week with the NBA. The drumbeat question was "Will Steph Curry be considered an all time great if he wins a 4th championship and finally wins the Finals MVP?" this question was asked each and every day. It comes to pass on Thursday. The question on Friday?: "Can the Warriors repeat as champions and can Curry win another MVP?" It's just how their producers operate. Frankly, it gets old after a while. But it is the reason the questions in the NFC are always "Can Dak and the Cowboys...?" "Can Arod and Green Bay...?" "Can Brady do it again?" "Can Philly climb the mountain again?" The Saints used to be on that list with Brees because of the 2009 SB Win. But Winston is promise unfulfilled with the nation media. So, they will continue to question until that question is answered. It's always best to just ignore it. I generally just treat it as background noise in the mornings... SFIAH
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