Michael Thomas agrees to restructured contract

Boston Saint · 07-05-2023, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

So, does that mean you've developed a sense of personal dislike that you cannot overcome? I think that's what saintsfan1976 may have been referring to in his last post.

1) There's no evidence of any of this. Just blown out of proportion speculation. As our friend Rugs has pointed out on many occasions, he doesn't blame Thomas one bit for trying to rehab the first injury instead of jumping into surgery based upon the track record of the Saints medical corps. Let's not forget that once he did agree to the surgery the doctors botched it and a second surgery was required. Is this a sound reason to dislike Thomas?

2) Thomas and Brees were both man enough to put this misunderstanding between them behind them and maintain their since re-emphasized admiration for one another. One would hope that those not directly involved could do the same. This was a hot, sensitive topic that got many on edge from both sides of the issue. I believe we all need to move on and respect each other.

3) Injuries are and always will be part of the game. I'll guarantee you that the player wants to be out there worse than you want him to be out there. Let's also not forget that we had dozens of other players miss significant time due to injuries over the same period. How can this truly be a reason to dislike the man?

1) It was more than speculation. It was widely reported and neither he or the organization denied it. At the time Payton specifically said he was surprised and said it set the team back. Dick move to not keep your employer abreast of your status.

2) It was a jerk thing to do or say about a person expressing feelings about their family. I happen to be sitting with my sick 90 year old dad who served in Korea and Inagree 100% with what he said. Thomas publicly saying he doesn’t know better was an insult to many that have military families. Brees can do what he likes. Kinda like Rugby feels about talking bad about someone’s mother, it’s a dick move on Thomas’ part.

3) Sorry if I prefer players that are actually able to be on the field rather than players who aren’t. One Trequan Smith is better than 10 Michael Thomases if all MT is doing is eating up salary. You also don’t see him on the sidelines often cheering the team on and helping other players by looking at real-time tape.

If you’ve read and understood my posts on the subject at all you wouldn’t have to ask if I’m pulling against him. But pulling for him is a lot different than kissing his ass and denying he has done things that validly rubbed people the wrong way.

07-05-2023, 01:38 PM	#11
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Michael Thomas agrees to restructured contract Originally Posted by AsylumGuido So, does that mean you've developed a sense of personal dislike that you cannot overcome? I think that's what saintsfan1976 may have been referring to in his last post. 1) There's no evidence of any of this. Just blown out of proportion speculation. As our friend Rugs has pointed out on many occasions, he doesn't blame Thomas one bit for trying to rehab the first injury instead of jumping into surgery based upon the track record of the Saints medical corps. Let's not forget that once he did agree to the surgery the doctors botched it and a second surgery was required. Is this a sound reason to dislike Thomas? 2) Thomas and Brees were both man enough to put this misunderstanding between them behind them and maintain their since re-emphasized admiration for one another. One would hope that those not directly involved could do the same. This was a hot, sensitive topic that got many on edge from both sides of the issue. I believe we all need to move on and respect each other. 3) Injuries are and always will be part of the game. I'll guarantee you that the player wants to be out there worse than you want him to be out there. Let's also not forget that we had dozens of other players miss significant time due to injuries over the same period. How can this truly be a reason to dislike the man? 1) It was more than speculation. It was widely reported and neither he or the organization denied it. At the time Payton specifically said he was surprised and said it set the team back. Dick move to not keep your employer abreast of your status. 2) It was a jerk thing to do or say about a person expressing feelings about their family. I happen to be sitting with my sick 90 year old dad who served in Korea and Inagree 100% with what he said. Thomas publicly saying he doesn’t know better was an insult to many that have military families. Brees can do what he likes. Kinda like Rugby feels about talking bad about someone’s mother, it’s a dick move on Thomas’ part. 3) Sorry if I prefer players that are actually able to be on the field rather than players who aren’t. One Trequan Smith is better than 10 Michael Thomases if all MT is doing is eating up salary. You also don’t see him on the sidelines often cheering the team on and helping other players by looking at real-time tape. If you’ve read and understood my posts on the subject at all you wouldn’t have to ask if I’m pulling against him. But pulling for him is a lot different than kissing his ass and denying he has done things that validly rubbed people the wrong way. jnormand and Thirty3 like this.
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