Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place

mapcow · 02-14-2022, 05:57 PM

Michael Thomas is gone. Just like drew, and sean.

The Dude · 02-14-2022, 10:19 PM

I’m betting he tries to force a trade. Without a Qb or Payton nobody is going to want to play here. In todays NFL players like Thomas call the shots. He will try and weasel his way onto a team he thinks can get him a ring.
It’s going to be very tough unless we get very lucky like we did with Payton and Brees. I doubt Winston even wants to come back, especially if the Steelers rumors are true.

Boston Saint · 02-14-2022, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I’m betting he tries to force a trade. Without a Qb or Payton nobody is going to want to play here. In todays NFL players like Thomas call the shots. He will try and weasel his way onto a team he thinks can get him a ring.
It’s going to be very tough unless we get very lucky like we did with Payton and Brees. I doubt Winston even wants to come back, especially if the Steelers rumors are true.

Hard to see how joining the Steelers would be more likely to win a SB over the Saints. If nothing else you’ve got to face the Ravens, Browns, and Benglas in your division twice a year. That’s murder compared to chickens, panties, and tampon.

K Major · 02-14-2022, 11:35 PM

Will a cap guru explain how you even consider trading Thomas? Per spotrac the dead cap hit would be massive.

Spotrac - https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orle...-thomas-18996/

Why have 3 holes at WR instead of 2? Oh, & what Free Agent QB would be willing to come and play for a team with no WRs?

Another hard sell. Don't see MT going anyplace.

Rell&Gold · 02-15-2022, 12:37 AM

Still butthurt over MT not playing LMAO

Crusader · 02-15-2022, 04:08 AM

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AsylumGuido · 02-15-2022, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Will a cap guru explain how you even consider trading Thomas? Per spotrac the dead cap hit would be massive.

Spotrac - https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orle...-thomas-18996/

Why have 3 holes at WR instead of 2? Oh, & what Free Agent QB would be willing to come and play for a team with no WRs?

Another hard sell. Don't see MT going anyplace.

You just gave them the answer yourself, K. With needing to clear around $76 million to reach the cap limit the chances of trading Michael Thomas is basically zero. It would add an additional $22.7 million in dead money. Cap savings would only be $2 million in 2022 with a pre-June 1 trade.

The Saints are more likely to convert his $15.5 million in base salary and/or his combined $950K in roster and workout bonuses to a signing bonus and free up a chunk toward that $76 million figure. That requires NOT trading him.

So, no, it makes zero sense to even consider trading him either financially or strategically.

AsylumGuido · 02-15-2022, 09:24 AM

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MatthewT · 02-15-2022, 11:26 AM

Mike is absolutely saying all the right things right now. If that continues, he will likely be with the Saints for a very long time. If he decides to be disruptive, I can assure you the Saints will move on from him and deal with the cap hit.

02-14-2022, 05:57 PM	#21
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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by The Dude I’m betting he tries to force a trade. Without a Qb or Payton nobody is going to want to play here. In todays NFL players like Thomas call the shots. He will try and weasel his way onto a team he thinks can get him a ring. It’s going to be very tough unless we get very lucky like we did with Payton and Brees. I doubt Winston even wants to come back, especially if the Steelers rumors are true. Hard to see how joining the Steelers would be more likely to win a SB over the Saints. If nothing else you’ve got to face the Ravens, Browns, and Benglas in your division twice a year. That’s murder compared to chickens, panties, and tampon.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,317	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by K Major Will a cap guru explain how you even consider trading Thomas? Per spotrac the dead cap hit would be massive. Spotrac - https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orle...-thomas-18996/ Why have 3 holes at WR instead of 2? Oh, & what Free Agent QB would be willing to come and play for a team with no WRs? Another hard sell. Don't see MT going anyplace. You just gave them the answer yourself, K. With needing to clear around $76 million to reach the cap limit the chances of trading Michael Thomas is basically zero. It would add an additional $22.7 million in dead money. Cap savings would only be $2 million in 2022 with a pre-June 1 trade. The Saints are more likely to convert his $15.5 million in base salary and/or his combined $950K in roster and workout bonuses to a signing bonus and free up a chunk toward that $76 million figure. That requires NOT trading him. So, no, it makes zero sense to even consider trading him either financially or strategically.
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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Mike is absolutely saying all the right things right now. If that continues, he will likely be with the Saints for a very long time. If he decides to be disruptive, I can assure you the Saints will move on from him and deal with the cap hit. Boston Saint likes this.