If we could just have our Starting core...

Boston Saint · 10-20-2022, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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.

Reading this post again, I’m gonna respond…since it’s what you wanted to hear from me..

You are a dishonest Guido (putting it mildly).

Going back to post 43 of this thread in a discussion about what is driving the recent trends regarding the multi facets of injuries and how they are being handled throughout the league I said:

“In other words there isn’t someone on the Saints telling Thomas he can’t play. It’s Thomas saying he’s not ready.

Maybe I’m wrong.”

You respond with a post that starts..

“Totally disagree.”

Ok, fair enough. I admitted I could be wrong (mainly because the topic was about an opinion that can’t be proven). So you go on to stake an “argument” that emotionally goes into the specifics of his injury. It was NOT the point I was making, nor was it the topic of discussion. You take two clear statements I make :

“ I do not believe the Saints staff is telling Thomas to sit while Thomas is saying, “No, I can play!”.”

AND

“In other words there isn’t someone on the Saints telling Thomas he can’t play. It’s Thomas saying he’s not ready.”

And you twist those statements to accuse me of saying Thomas “refuses” to play (along with a little emoji that is meant to be cute I guess). Then say you contacted some hacks to back up your point.

That is clear manipulation and your usual MO.

10-20-2022, 11:58 AM	#28
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: If we could just have our Starting core... Originally Posted by AsylumGuido 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. Reading this post again, I’m gonna respond…since it’s what you wanted to hear from me.. You are a dishonest Guido (putting it mildly). Going back to post 43 of this thread in a discussion about what is driving the recent trends regarding the multi facets of injuries and how they are being handled throughout the league I said: “In other words there isn’t someone on the Saints telling Thomas he can’t play. It’s Thomas saying he’s not ready. Maybe I’m wrong.” You respond with a post that starts.. “Totally disagree.” Ok, fair enough. I admitted I could be wrong (mainly because the topic was about an opinion that can’t be proven). So you go on to stake an “argument” that emotionally goes into the specifics of his injury. It was NOT the point I was making, nor was it the topic of discussion. You take two clear statements I make : “ I do not believe the Saints staff is telling Thomas to sit while Thomas is saying, “No, I can play!”.” AND “In other words there isn’t someone on the Saints telling Thomas he can’t play. It’s Thomas saying he’s not ready.” And you twist those statements to accuse me of saying Thomas “refuses” to play (along with a little emoji that is meant to be cute I guess). Then say you contacted some hacks to back up your point. That is clear manipulation and your usual MO.
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