Can't Guard Mike

K Major · 03-07-2023, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

He's been liking the DC4 signing, fwiw.

So you’re saying Michael Thomas hated playing with Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston

?

I kid, I kid

Mr.Riaton · 03-07-2023, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

So you're saying Michael Thomas is finally HEALTHY and ready to help his TEAM in 2023 ?

The only time I ever hear from MT is when he posts some cryptic "tweet" .

Man I sure as hell hope he is because sometimes I forget he’s on the team

AsylumGuido · 03-07-2023, 11:56 AM

The cryptic tweets mentioned are music lyrics.

BakoSaint · 03-07-2023, 02:23 PM

When you have have to put the word 'finally' after the word 'healthy' you know its bs.

Olave and Shaheed did fine with Dalton. Maybe they will do a little better. But if Thomas could not stay on the field with lesser QBs, a possibly slightly better QB won't keep him on the field. Thomas is done. We need to do everything we can to get him in a Falcons or Panthers uniform. Not because he is a bad guy, but because he is a bad investment.

Derek Carr is capable of twisting an ankle. If he does, Taysom Hill may start a few games. We need receivers who will be there for Taysom, not twist their ankle in solidarity and post cryptic tweets until Carr is back.

I am not convinced there is any interest in Thomas from other teams. He might be acting all motivated because he is motivated to cash checks and we are the only team outside of Canada who might write him one.

K Major · 03-07-2023, 03:05 PM

I’d still draft another WR in later rounds. With or without MT, you can NEVER have enough playmakers.

Time to upgrade from Trequan Smith.

cmike · 03-07-2023, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I’d still draft another WR in later rounds. With or without MT, you can NEVER have enough playmakers.

Time to upgrade from Trequan Smith.

3Quan should’ve been gone when Drew retired.
He’s not going anywhere. Quan is kinda like Bob, when you think he’s gone, he’s never gone.

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Rsanders24 · 03-07-2023, 03:30 PM

Without MT, do you really think we have better weapons in N.O. than what Carr had last year in LV? Jacobs was better than AK…Waller and Adams against JJ and Olave?

Plus we are being Pete the OC back. Hopefully last year for Carr is not the trend going forward.

Just wondering everyone’s thoughts. I’m still on the fence about if we really got better.

AsylumGuido · 03-07-2023, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Rsanders24

Without MT, do you really think we have better weapons in N.O. than what Carr had last year in LV? Jacobs was better than AK…Waller and Adams against JJ and Olave?

Plus we are being Pete the OC back. Hopefully last year for Carr is not the trend going forward.

Just wondering everyone’s thoughts. I’m still on the fence about if we really got better.

I feel we are WAY better. It's not even close how much better Carr is than Dalton. Carr can make throws that Dalton could only dream about making.

And don't count on us being without Thomas.

K Major · 03-07-2023, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rsanders24

Without MT, do you really think we have better weapons in N.O. than what Carr had last year in LV? Jacobs was better than AK…Waller and Adams against JJ and Olave?

Plus we are being Pete the OC back. Hopefully last year for Carr is not the trend going forward.

Just wondering everyone’s thoughts. I’m still on the fence about if we really got better.

If the O line can't effectively run block, pass protect and utilize AK (I'm specifically calling out Pete Carmichael) in the screen game, it won't matter who is under center.

Did you notice in a lot of 3rd and short situations TAYSOM HILL was on the sidelines? Throwing to Kirkwood & Merritt. WTF?!

Predictable play calling has to change. 2012 was a long time ago.

Rsanders24 · 03-07-2023, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

If the O line can't effectively run block, pass protect and utilize AK (I'm specifically calling out Pete Carmichael) in the screen game, it won't matter who is under center.

Did you notice in a lot of 3rd and short situations TAYSOM HILL was on the sidelines? Throwing to Kirkwood & Merritt. WTF?!

Predictable play calling has to change. 2012 was a long time ago.

And this is why I wonder if we got better. While I believe that almost anything is an improvement over Dalton, if the other pieces are not better than what did we do other than spend a lot of money.

Coaching was horrendous last season. With AK possibly missing 1/3 of the season and no MT, if cut or traded, I can’t see Carr or our offense being any better.

03-07-2023, 11:44 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,860 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by SmashMouth He's been liking the DC4 signing, fwiw. So you’re saying Michael Thomas hated playing with Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston ? I kid, I kid SmashMouth likes this.

03-07-2023, 11:52 AM	#2
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by K Major So you're saying Michael Thomas is finally HEALTHY and ready to help his TEAM in 2023 ? The only time I ever hear from MT is when he posts some cryptic "tweet" . Man I sure as hell hope he is because sometimes I forget he’s on the team K Major likes this.

03-07-2023, 11:56 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,822	Re: Can't Guard Mike The cryptic tweets mentioned are music lyrics.

03-07-2023, 02:23 PM	#4
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,435	Re: Can't Guard Mike When you have have to put the word 'finally' after the word 'healthy' you know its bs. Olave and Shaheed did fine with Dalton. Maybe they will do a little better. But if Thomas could not stay on the field with lesser QBs, a possibly slightly better QB won't keep him on the field. Thomas is done. We need to do everything we can to get him in a Falcons or Panthers uniform. Not because he is a bad guy, but because he is a bad investment. Derek Carr is capable of twisting an ankle. If he does, Taysom Hill may start a few games. We need receivers who will be there for Taysom, not twist their ankle in solidarity and post cryptic tweets until Carr is back. I am not convinced there is any interest in Thomas from other teams. He might be acting all motivated because he is motivated to cash checks and we are the only team outside of Canada who might write him one.
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03-07-2023, 03:05 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,860 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike I’d still draft another WR in later rounds. With or without MT, you can NEVER have enough playmakers. Time to upgrade from Trequan Smith. cmike likes this.

03-07-2023, 03:30 PM	#7
Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,493	Re: Can't Guard Mike Without MT, do you really think we have better weapons in N.O. than what Carr had last year in LV? Jacobs was better than AK…Waller and Adams against JJ and Olave? Plus we are being Pete the OC back. Hopefully last year for Carr is not the trend going forward. Just wondering everyone’s thoughts. I’m still on the fence about if we really got better.

03-07-2023, 03:32 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,822	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by Rsanders24 Without MT, do you really think we have better weapons in N.O. than what Carr had last year in LV? Jacobs was better than AK…Waller and Adams against JJ and Olave? Plus we are being Pete the OC back. Hopefully last year for Carr is not the trend going forward. Just wondering everyone’s thoughts. I’m still on the fence about if we really got better. I feel we are WAY better. It's not even close how much better Carr is than Dalton. Carr can make throws that Dalton could only dream about making. And don't count on us being without Thomas.

03-07-2023, 03:58 PM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,860 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by Rsanders24 Without MT, do you really think we have better weapons in N.O. than what Carr had last year in LV? Jacobs was better than AK…Waller and Adams against JJ and Olave? Plus we are being Pete the OC back. Hopefully last year for Carr is not the trend going forward. Just wondering everyone’s thoughts. I’m still on the fence about if we really got better. If the O line can't effectively run block, pass protect and utilize AK (I'm specifically calling out Pete Carmichael) in the screen game, it won't matter who is under center. Did you notice in a lot of 3rd and short situations TAYSOM HILL was on the sidelines? Throwing to Kirkwood & Merritt. WTF?! Predictable play calling has to change. 2012 was a long time ago. Rsanders24 and SmashMouth like this.

03-07-2023, 05:02 PM	#10
Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,493	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by K Major If the O line can't effectively run block, pass protect and utilize AK (I'm specifically calling out Pete Carmichael) in the screen game, it won't matter who is under center. Did you notice in a lot of 3rd and short situations TAYSOM HILL was on the sidelines? Throwing to Kirkwood & Merritt. WTF?! Predictable play calling has to change. 2012 was a long time ago. And this is why I wonder if we got better. While I believe that almost anything is an improvement over Dalton, if the other pieces are not better than what did we do other than spend a lot of money. Coaching was horrendous last season. With AK possibly missing 1/3 of the season and no MT, if cut or traded, I can’t see Carr or our offense being any better. vpheughan and K Major like this.