Michael Thomas agrees to restructured contract

AsylumGuido · 07-08-2023, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I really think it should be noted that Drew Brees is the absolute professional. I really feel like he just stayed professional throughout the entire ordeal with Jenkins and MT because he knew that he wasn’t bigger than the team and getting into a pissing match with them would’ve further divided the team.

I honestly don’t think he actually came to terms with all this. I think he forced himself to conform for fear of being destroyed by his teammates and media. (I wish he would’ve held his ground. I would’ve respected that much more.)

Imo, he just layed down. Just like everyone else does for fear of reprisals and being canceled.

I love Drew but that was pretty cowardly. And he just never seemed the same after that.

In my opinion Drew acted like an adult and admitted that he misunderstood the meaning behind the protests. He shared that he learned that they had nothing to do with the flag itself, nor the military, at all. It was just drawing attention to the ongoing injustices in a way that would garner attention. I personally came to the same understanding after talking with friends that experienced, and continue to experience, those injustices. It seems that there are several people out there that have never come to that understanding for one reason or another.

I actually have more respect for Brees than ever. It takes real balls to admit when you are wrong (in his interpretation of the actions) and to take the steps to admit the same. In my opinion, based upon what has been shared by Brees and his beloved teammates, I believe he came to terms with it all soon after the misunderstanding came to light. I just wish others had the same maturity.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Michael Thomas agrees to restructured contract Originally Posted by jnormand I really think it should be noted that Drew Brees is the absolute professional. I really feel like he just stayed professional throughout the entire ordeal with Jenkins and MT because he knew that he wasn’t bigger than the team and getting into a pissing match with them would’ve further divided the team. I honestly don’t think he actually came to terms with all this. I think he forced himself to conform for fear of being destroyed by his teammates and media. (I wish he would’ve held his ground. I would’ve respected that much more.) Imo, he just layed down. Just like everyone else does for fear of reprisals and being canceled. I love Drew but that was pretty cowardly. And he just never seemed the same after that. In my opinion Drew acted like an adult and admitted that he misunderstood the meaning behind the protests. He shared that he learned that they had nothing to do with the flag itself, nor the military, at all. It was just drawing attention to the ongoing injustices in a way that would garner attention. I personally came to the same understanding after talking with friends that experienced, and continue to experience, those injustices. It seems that there are several people out there that have never come to that understanding for one reason or another. I actually have more respect for Brees than ever. It takes real balls to admit when you are wrong (in his interpretation of the actions) and to take the steps to admit the same. In my opinion, based upon what has been shared by Brees and his beloved teammates, I believe he came to terms with it all soon after the misunderstanding came to light. I just wish others had the same maturity. Big_L likes this.
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