Official 2023 OFFSEASON Thread

Rugby Saint II · 08-26-2023, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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.

Father time might not agree with you. He never loses. MT could get back to 80% though, and that is enough for me to get excited about.

08-26-2023, 01:01 PM	#34
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: Official 2023 OFFSEASON Thread Originally Posted by AsylumGuido 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. Father time might not agree with you. He never loses. MT could get back to 80% though, and that is enough for me to get excited about.