2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-07-2022, 03:56 PM

I guess the real question is what's the best strategy? Let's say MT13 is at 85% by gametime. Does it make sense to roll him out against the FailClowns as opposed to giving him another week to get closer to 100% against the Succs where he'd really be needed.

Sometimes I think we forget how long a 17-20 game season actually is. While I understand everyone hungers to see the guy back on the field, is it smart to pull the trigger when he's less than 100%? Especially considering how deep the receiver room is now with everyone else at full strength.

SFIAH

AsylumGuido · 09-07-2022, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I guess the real question is what's the best strategy? Let's say MT13 is at 85% by gametime. Does it make sense to roll him out against the FailClowns as opposed to giving him another week to get closer to 100% against the Succs where he'd really be needed.

Sometimes I think we forget how long a 17-20 game season actually is. While I understand everyone hungers to see the guy back on the field, is it smart to pull the trigger when he's less than 100%? Especially considering how deep the receiver room is now with everyone else at full strength.

SFIAH

The team has been extremely conservative this offseason with injuries. I have a feeling that our new "director of sports science", Dr. Matt Rhea, has something to do with that. I don't think they'll bring anyone back before they are ready.

AsylumGuido · 09-07-2022, 04:26 PM

K Major · 09-07-2022, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Sometimes I think we forget how long a 17-20 game season actually is. While I understand everyone hungers to see the guy back on the field, is it smart to pull the trigger when he's less than 100%? Especially considering how deep the receiver room is now with everyone else at full strength.

SFIAH

Facts.

The NFL is an absolute GRIND & I think Allen plays Chess, not checkers.

TheOak · 09-08-2022, 04:13 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Facts.

The NFL is an absolute GRIND & I think Allen plays Chess, not checkers.

If you go back and listen to his press interview where he talks about his time with the Raiders, etc… he is pretty adamant that he’s a checker player and doesn’t look down the road. That said, he also strikes me as someone that knows what he doesn’t know and leans on those that do. He can play checkers safely if he listens to his chess players.

AsylumGuido · 09-08-2022, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

If you go back and listen to his press interview where he talks about his time with the Raiders, etc… he is pretty adamant that he’s a checker player and doesn’t look down the road. That said, he also strikes me as someone that knows what he doesn’t know and leans on those that do. He can play checkers safely if he listens to his chess players.

See the Dr. Matt Rhea hire for example.

SmashMouth · 09-08-2022, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

If you go back and listen to his press interview where he talks about his time with the Raiders, etc… he is pretty adamant that he’s a checker player and doesn’t look down the road. That said, he also strikes me as someone that knows what he doesn’t know and leans on those that do. He can play checkers safely if he listens to his chess players.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

See the Dr. Matt Rhea hire for example.

Could you call that 3D checkers if DA is as or more successful as SP?

TheOak · 09-08-2022, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Could you call that 3D checkers if DA is as or more successful as SP?

Define success

Two Super Bowls?
153-88-0?
Doesn't get suspended by Roger Goodell?
Gets suspended by Roger Goodell?

Is Sean Payton solely responsible for the New Orleans Saints success over the last 16 seasons? Did Sean Payton limit the success of the New Orleans Saints over the last 16 seasons (Meaning, he put the pieces in place but some would argue they could have been used better) ?

There is a lot to chew on and I am sure some ****ing basement dwelling pod caster will be ready to declare him the second coming of Jesus or Saban in week 11..

AsylumGuido · 09-09-2022, 07:38 AM

09-07-2022, 03:56 PM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Michael Thomas Progress I guess the real question is what's the best strategy? Let's say MT13 is at 85% by gametime. Does it make sense to roll him out against the FailClowns as opposed to giving him another week to get closer to 100% against the Succs where he'd really be needed. Sometimes I think we forget how long a 17-20 game season actually is. While I understand everyone hungers to see the guy back on the field, is it smart to pull the trigger when he's less than 100%? Especially considering how deep the receiver room is now with everyone else at full strength. SFIAH
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09-07-2022, 04:26 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I guess the real question is what's the best strategy? Let's say MT13 is at 85% by gametime. Does it make sense to roll him out against the FailClowns as opposed to giving him another week to get closer to 100% against the Succs where he'd really be needed. Sometimes I think we forget how long a 17-20 game season actually is. While I understand everyone hungers to see the guy back on the field, is it smart to pull the trigger when he's less than 100%? Especially considering how deep the receiver room is now with everyone else at full strength. SFIAH The team has been extremely conservative this offseason with injuries. I have a feeling that our new "director of sports science", Dr. Matt Rhea, has something to do with that. I don't think they'll bring anyone back before they are ready.

09-07-2022, 04:26 PM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Twitter

09-07-2022, 04:49 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Sometimes I think we forget how long a 17-20 game season actually is. While I understand everyone hungers to see the guy back on the field, is it smart to pull the trigger when he's less than 100%? Especially considering how deep the receiver room is now with everyone else at full strength. SFIAH Facts. The NFL is an absolute GRIND & I think Allen plays Chess, not checkers.

09-08-2022, 04:13 AM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by K Major Facts. The NFL is an absolute GRIND & I think Allen plays Chess, not checkers. If you go back and listen to his press interview where he talks about his time with the Raiders, etc… he is pretty adamant that he’s a checker player and doesn’t look down the road. That said, he also strikes me as someone that knows what he doesn’t know and leans on those that do. He can play checkers safely if he listens to his chess players.

09-08-2022, 06:53 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by TheOak If you go back and listen to his press interview where he talks about his time with the Raiders, etc… he is pretty adamant that he’s a checker player and doesn’t look down the road. That said, he also strikes me as someone that knows what he doesn’t know and leans on those that do. He can play checkers safely if he listens to his chess players. See the Dr. Matt Rhea hire for example.

09-08-2022, 09:04 AM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,803 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by TheOak If you go back and listen to his press interview where he talks about his time with the Raiders, etc… he is pretty adamant that he’s a checker player and doesn’t look down the road. That said, he also strikes me as someone that knows what he doesn’t know and leans on those that do. He can play checkers safely if he listens to his chess players. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido See the Dr. Matt Rhea hire for example. Could you call that 3D checkers if DA is as or more successful as SP?

09-08-2022, 10:17 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Originally Posted by SmashMouth Could you call that 3D checkers if DA is as or more successful as SP? Define success Two Super Bowls? 153-88-0? Doesn't get suspended by Roger Goodell? Gets suspended by Roger Goodell? Is Sean Payton solely responsible for the New Orleans Saints success over the last 16 seasons? Did Sean Payton limit the success of the New Orleans Saints over the last 16 seasons (Meaning, he put the pieces in place but some would argue they could have been used better) ? There is a lot to chew on and I am sure some ****ing basement dwelling pod caster will be ready to declare him the second coming of Jesus or Saban in week 11..
	It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

09-09-2022, 07:38 AM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Michael Thomas Progress Twitter