Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place

SaintFanInATLHELL · 02-18-2022, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Trade him for what? Based on last year’s WR core production (or lack there of), its pretty obvious how much impact Mike has on offense.

I just don’t understand how some want this guy gone.

That's simple: he hasn't delivered recently.

"The best ability is availability..."

SFIAH

Boston Saint · 02-18-2022, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

That's simple: he hasn't delivered recently.

"The best ability is availability..."

SFIAH

Gotta stay on the field. I’m not sure Thomas wants to be on the field. If he does, then all the better.

K Major · 02-18-2022, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

That's simple: he hasn't delivered recently.

"The best ability is availability..."

SFIAH

Hard to deliver when you are injured. Many forget Mike played hurt for the Saints. Regardless, NO isn’t looking to trade MT.

Unless of course he doesn’t want to be in New Orleans & he’s already gone on record as being ready to put the injury bug behind him and back to balling on Sundays.

The franchise better have a damn good Plan B if he isn’t a part of this team in 2023 & beyond. We already know what we have in the supporting cast @ WR

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saintsfan1976 · 02-18-2022, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Hard to deliver when you are injured. Many forget Mike played hurt for the Saints. Regardless, NO isn’t looking to trade MT.

Unless of course he doesn’t want to be in New Orleans & he’s already gone on record as being ready to put the injury bug behind him and back to balling on Sundays.

The franchise better have a damn good Plan B if he isn’t a part of this team in 2023 & beyond. We already know what we have in the supporting cast @ WR .

I think Mike is saying those things knowing good and damned well that he COULD be traded.

MT: "I'm focused, ready and eager to prove my worth"

Saints: "We're not trading MT" (drive price up)

saintfan · 02-18-2022, 11:04 AM

I want MT on the roster. Can't lie tho I'm afraid if things don't go well he might show out and become a distraction. I hope not. If last year proved anything it proved how much we need him.

saintsfan1976 · 02-18-2022, 12:21 PM

Admittedly I'm skeptical.

Need his talent.

The rest has to take a back seat to the team goal. If anyone can't get on board, they should be left at the station.

SaintGnome · 02-18-2022, 01:17 PM

I've heard more about the CAP lately, more than I really wanted to but everything that I'm hearing says the CAP hit would be too big for a trade or cut. He may sit out but I can't see another scenario.

saintfan · 02-18-2022, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by SaintGnome

I've heard more about the CAP lately, more than I really wanted to but everything that I'm hearing says the CAP hit would be too big for a trade or cut. He may sit out but I can't see another scenario.

I can't see where we would trade him and we sure aren't cutting arguably the best WR in the game. Unless he takes his uni off mid-game and tosses it into the stands. But yeah, other than that...

subguy · 02-19-2022, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I can't see where we would trade him and we sure aren't cutting arguably the best WR in the game. Unless he takes his uni off mid-game and tosses it into the stands. But yeah, other than that...

I think you have to factor in the Bress factor. He never had a chance to show out with anyone else. But Brees made many receivers look great, that went on to mediocrity on other teams, for a number of reasons.

After the intial injury, I forget how many games he came back and how many receptions did he catch? Not the same Thomas, now he is just worried about that big payday he received and would like to keep it going. Saints can drive up his value for trade.

The worry is who would replace him?

K Major · 02-19-2022, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by subguy

I think you have to factor in the Bress factor. He never had a chance to show out with anyone else. But Brees made many receivers look great, that went on to mediocrity on other teams, for a number of reasons.

MT put up above avg numbers when Brees was out for a month.

Taysom and Teddy were under center.

02-18-2022, 12:15 PM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by K Major Trade him for what? Based on last year’s WR core production (or lack there of), its pretty obvious how much impact Mike has on offense. I just don’t understand how some want this guy gone. That's simple: he hasn't delivered recently. "The best ability is availability..." SFIAH Boston Saint likes this.

02-18-2022, 12:36 PM	#2
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 SaintFanInATLHELL That's simple: he hasn't delivered recently. "The best ability is availability..." SFIAH Gotta stay on the field. I’m not sure Thomas wants to be on the field. If he does, then all the better.

02-18-2022, 12:53 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,800 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL That's simple: he hasn't delivered recently. "The best ability is availability..." SFIAH Hard to deliver when you are injured. Many forget Mike played hurt for the Saints. Regardless, NO isn’t looking to trade MT. Unless of course he doesn’t want to be in New Orleans & he’s already gone on record as being ready to put the injury bug behind him and back to balling on Sundays. The franchise better have a damn good Plan B if he isn’t a part of this team in 2023 & beyond. We already know what we have in the supporting cast @ WR . saintsfan1976 and AsylumGuido like this.

02-18-2022, 01:11 PM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,996 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by K Major Hard to deliver when you are injured. Many forget Mike played hurt for the Saints. Regardless, NO isn’t looking to trade MT. Unless of course he doesn’t want to be in New Orleans & he’s already gone on record as being ready to put the injury bug behind him and back to balling on Sundays. The franchise better have a damn good Plan B if he isn’t a part of this team in 2023 & beyond. We already know what we have in the supporting cast @ WR . I think Mike is saying those things knowing good and damned well that he COULD be traded. MT: "I'm focused, ready and eager to prove my worth" Saints: "We're not trading MT" (drive price up) iceshack149 and K Major like this.

02-18-2022, 11:04 AM	#5
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place I want MT on the roster. Can't lie tho I'm afraid if things don't go well he might show out and become a distraction. I hope not. If last year proved anything it proved how much we need him. jnormand and K Major like this.

02-18-2022, 12:21 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,996 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Admittedly I'm skeptical. Need his talent. The rest has to take a back seat to the team goal. If anyone can't get on board, they should be left at the station.

02-18-2022, 01:17 PM	#7
SaintGnome 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 642	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place I've heard more about the CAP lately, more than I really wanted to but everything that I'm hearing says the CAP hit would be too big for a trade or cut. He may sit out but I can't see another scenario.

02-18-2022, 01:21 PM	#8
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by SaintGnome I've heard more about the CAP lately, more than I really wanted to but everything that I'm hearing says the CAP hit would be too big for a trade or cut. He may sit out but I can't see another scenario. I can't see where we would trade him and we sure aren't cutting arguably the best WR in the game. Unless he takes his uni off mid-game and tosses it into the stands. But yeah, other than that... jnormand, saintsfan1976 and SaintGnome like this.

02-19-2022, 07:22 AM	#9
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,099	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by saintfan I can't see where we would trade him and we sure aren't cutting arguably the best WR in the game. Unless he takes his uni off mid-game and tosses it into the stands. But yeah, other than that... I think you have to factor in the Bress factor. He never had a chance to show out with anyone else. But Brees made many receivers look great, that went on to mediocrity on other teams, for a number of reasons. After the intial injury, I forget how many games he came back and how many receptions did he catch? Not the same Thomas, now he is just worried about that big payday he received and would like to keep it going. Saints can drive up his value for trade. The worry is who would replace him?

02-19-2022, 08:01 PM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,800 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas back in New Orleans and in a good place Originally Posted by subguy I think you have to factor in the Bress factor. He never had a chance to show out with anyone else. But Brees made many receivers look great, that went on to mediocrity on other teams, for a number of reasons. MT put up above avg numbers when Brees was out for a month. Taysom and Teddy were under center. Crusader and AsylumGuido like this.