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11-04-2022, 02:16 PM | #41 |
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11-04-2022, 02:34 PM | #43 |
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Originally Posted by Boston Saint
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I used to agree with this sentiment, but I don't think that's actually true. Come 2023 the Saints are stuck between a rock and a hard place with MT13's contract. It's the first year of the big money ($15.5 million salary) and the big cap hit ($28+ million) The rock are those numbers. The hard place is that to get rid of those numbers and keep the player, the Saints will have to restructure or extend the current contract. And unfortunately with MT13's 3 year injury history, there simply isn't a scenario that supports that option. It looks like the only option that makes sense now is to trade/cut MT13 after June 1 of next year. It'll be a $11 million hit in 2023 and I believe an additional $16 million in 2024. Maybe MT13 will step up and agree to play for the Saints in 2023 for a pay cut. But that's a rare rare option that most NFL players will refuse to take. SFIAH |
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11-04-2022, 02:50 PM | #44 |
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We shall see. Those are close to the numbers spotrac has as well. Being in the situation they are now 11 and then 13 dead is still too much to take. Restructure will likely happen. Time will tell.
Edit: another thing to note is teams need to be under the cap by March 16th. Waiting until June 1st to deal with his cap hit isn’t an option. A big question too is when hi is likely to “return” after this latest procedure. |
11-04-2022, 03:46 PM | #45 |
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Here is another thought/issue I’ve had with Thomas. I understand (not necessarily agree) with the “injuries happen and none of this is his fault” angle. However I’ve not seen or heard of him doing much to be a leader even with his injuries. I don’t see him keeping fans posted of his status. Don’t see him tweeting much support for his teammates. I don’t see him on the sidelines rooting the team on and maybe giving tips to younger players as the game goes on. Maybe it’s a small thing, but I’d like to see more from a team leader making the most money on the team. Just my opinion.
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11-04-2022, 05:16 PM | #46 |
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Good video here ….
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11-04-2022, 05:53 PM | #47 |
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Originally Posted by papz
First I heard of turf toe was Ingram (I laughed at first) then read a little. If recall it took over a season for him to get back to 100%. Ben Grubbs was out with it in the same time frame.
Yoga is/was offered on recovery days, Saints mentioned specifically. Now whether the players participate can be a different story. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...tice/37513937/ |
11-04-2022, 06:26 PM | #48 |
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Originally Posted by Boston Saint
Oh lord no. Please don't give one more contract extension just to free money up next year. Those contracts prohibit long term growth and we need to get younger in the draft. Play him next year and see what happens.🙈 We could get lucky and have a com back season......don't laugh!
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11-04-2022, 06:30 PM | #49 |
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Originally Posted by Boston Saint
Oh lord no. Please don't give one more contract extension just to free money up next year. Those contracts prohibit long term growth and we need to get younger in the draft. Play him next year and see what happens.🙈 We could get lucky and have a com back season......don't laugh!
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Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II
Fortunately I don't know what Im talking about Rugby!
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