I do not believe the Saints staff is telling him to sit, either. I believe what was told to the beat writers the week of the injury stating he had a turf toe injury that would require approximately four weeks of recovery with an outside chance of less. I also believe that as soon as the medical staff gives him clearance he'll immediately return to practice to prepare to return to play.

Do you honestly believe he would refuse to play if given the clearance? If so, what would be his logical reasoning?

That's what I what to hear from you. I cannot for the life of me come up with any reason why any athlete would refuse to play if able. It surely isn't the money because not playing has to be negatively affecting any performance incentives he most likely has in place.

Don't forget the possible recovery from the previous injury was complicated by Thomas' insistence upon playing through that injury for Drew. If he had sat things all might have been dramatically different.

No doubt the medical staff would be far more conservative this time around. Thomas is arguably the most dangerous weapon on our roster and gives us the best chance of winning moving forward.