Official 2023 OFFSEASON Thread

AsylumGuido · 08-25-2023, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Nope. And he doesn't need to. It's been 7 years and MT13 has gone through some stuff. This season he only has one goal: stay on the field. If he does that, then it's a successful season.

SFIAH

I'll agree that Thomas doesn't need to regain that same form to be successful. 80% of that form would still make him a great WR for the Saints. But the way I look at it his body hasn't taken the wear and tear expected for a player of his age with the minimal contact over the past three years. His strengths were never speed or explosiveness. They have always been his attention to detail. He runs brilliant routes. His hands have also been one of his biggest strengths and there's no reason why they shouldn't be as good as ever. He also knows how to take advantage of his opponent's deficiencies to get open. That shouldn't have disappeared. And his drive and determination seem to be as strong as ever given what I have heard from his coaches and teammates repeatedly this camp.

So, yes, I can't see why he couldn't get back to that same great level that we all once enjoyed.

08-25-2023, 11:30 AM	#33
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Official 2023 OFFSEASON Thread Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Nope. And he doesn't need to. It's been 7 years and MT13 has gone through some stuff. This season he only has one goal: stay on the field. If he does that, then it's a successful season. SFIAH I'll agree that Thomas doesn't *need* to regain that same form to be successful. 80% of that form would still make him a great WR for the Saints. But the way I look at it his body hasn't taken the wear and tear expected for a player of his age with the minimal contact over the past three years. His strengths were never speed or explosiveness. They have always been his attention to detail. He runs brilliant routes. His hands have also been one of his biggest strengths and there's no reason why they shouldn't be as good as ever. He also knows how to take advantage of his opponent's deficiencies to get open. That shouldn't have disappeared. And his drive and determination seem to be as strong as ever given what I have heard from his coaches and teammates repeatedly this camp. So, yes, I can't see why he couldn't get back to that same great level that we all once enjoyed.
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