Can't Guard Mike

K Major · 03-09-2023, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I mean the progress should be Thomas accepting a pay cut. Why now Carr is here, would Thomas magically get healthy after being out for nearly 3 seasons?

So are you saying since DCarr is now in the building @ QB, Can't call Mike has every intent on balling in 2023 but had no "interest" in playing with Dalton and/or Winston last season

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dizzle88 · 03-09-2023, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

So are you saying since DCarr is now in the building @ QB, Can't call Mike has every intent on balling in 2023 but had no "interest" in playing with Dalton and/or Winston last season ?

Lol just tempering expectations I think, maybe my own, but either way

Just rubs me up the wrong way that Thomas / his agent actually gets a say in contract negotiations, when he's been absent for 42 games in the last 3 years.

halloween 65 · 03-09-2023, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Lol just tempering expectations I think, maybe my own, but either way

Just rubs me up the wrong way that Thomas / his agent actually gets a say in contract negotiations, when he's been absent for 42 games in the last 3 years.

Yeah that contract would be on the skinny side if I'm Loomy. Little to no production in 3 years should = little paychecks. Might add some incentives to try to keep him out of the tub and on the field for a change. If he don't want to do it that way, don't let the door knob hit u in the a$$ on ur way out. I really would rather draft a wr in the 2nd. Cap hit or not, I'm over that dude.

AsylumGuido · 03-10-2023, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Lol just tempering expectations I think, maybe my own, but either way

Just rubs me up the wrong way that Thomas / his agent actually gets a say in contract negotiations, when he's been absent for 42 games in the last 3 years.

It is vital for them to have a say. That's what makes it a "negotiation". The ONLY way to rewrite the terms of the contract is to have the player agree to any new terms.

Mr.Riaton · 03-09-2023, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

So are you saying since DCarr is now in the building @ QB, Can't call Mike has every intent on balling in 2023 but had no "interest" in playing with Dalton and/or Winston last season ?

I won’t say he had no interest, but he did say thank you Jesus after Carr was signed…😏

I’m gonna go against the grain here and say I really don’t care what he did or said to this point, if he stays healthy and balls out, I’m good with that.

Im also ok if they trade him for Derrick Henry and draft a stud receiver in the first round…

K Major · 03-09-2023, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Im also ok if they trade him for Derrick Henry and draft a stud receiver in the first round…

Speaking of trades & draft - > important upcoming dates (3/13 & 4/27) in the NFL

2023 IMPORTANT NFL DATES

AsylumGuido · 03-10-2023, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I mean the progress should be Thomas accepting a pay cut. Why now Carr is here, would Thomas magically get healthy after being out for nearly 3 seasons?

It isn't magically, diz. He had surgery on that toe months ago and has been working his ass off to get healthy again. Don't forget he was fully healthy the first two games of last season and balled out for Jameis before dislocating and tearing those ligaments in the toe in game three. He worked his ass off recovering from TWO surgeries to get to that point.

BakoSaint · 03-09-2023, 11:22 PM

Maybe Thomas thanked Jesus for Carr’s signing not because of any plans to produce on the field with Carr, but because he realized the Saints absorbing Carr’s contract would make the Saints unable to afford the cap hit to cut Thomas and would force the Saints to negotiate a long term deal to continue paying Thomas to sit on the sidelines. Thank You Jesus for the leverage to continue to be paid $10 million or more a year for nothing when he should be playing golf with Victor Cruz and Terrelle Pryor on his own dime.

halloween 65 · 03-10-2023, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

Maybe Thomas thanked Jesus for Carr’s signing not because of any plans to produce on the field with Carr, but because he realized the Saints absorbing Carr’s contract would make the Saints unable to afford the cap hit to cut Thomas and would force the Saints to negotiate a long term deal to continue paying Thomas to sit on the sidelines. Thank You Jesus for the leverage to continue to be paid $10 million or more a year for nothing when he should be playing golf with Victor Cruz and Terrelle Pryor on his own dime.

I had to give u a like. That was some funny stuff. Might also be very true.

saintsfan1976 · 03-10-2023, 04:43 AM

I'm glad to hear MT is potentially coming back.

Nearly every ounce of vitriol that's sure to follow this news is understandable.

We've learned there's a relationship with Carr. That's gotta make you feel at least somewhat optimistic.

We are better with him on the field than not and if he's on the field, we are winning more games. Period.

Wins cure all and I'm ready for the next chapter in MT's Saints history.

03-09-2023, 05:25 PM	#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 dizzle88 I mean the progress should be Thomas accepting a pay cut. Why now Carr is here, would Thomas magically get healthy after being out for nearly 3 seasons? So are you saying since DCarr is now in the building @ QB, Can't call Mike has every intent on balling in 2023 but had no "interest" in playing with Dalton and/or Winston last season ?

03-09-2023, 05:29 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,557	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by K Major So are you saying since DCarr is now in the building @ QB, Can't call Mike has every intent on balling in 2023 but had no "interest" in playing with Dalton and/or Winston last season ? Lol just tempering expectations I think, maybe my own, but either way Just rubs me up the wrong way that Thomas / his agent actually gets a say in contract negotiations, when he's been absent for 42 games in the last 3 years.

03-09-2023, 05:46 PM	#3
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by dizzle88 Lol just tempering expectations I think, maybe my own, but either way Just rubs me up the wrong way that Thomas / his agent actually gets a say in contract negotiations, when he's been absent for 42 games in the last 3 years. Yeah that contract would be on the skinny side if I'm Loomy. Little to no production in 3 years should = little paychecks. Might add some incentives to try to keep him out of the tub and on the field for a change. If he don't want to do it that way, don't let the door knob hit u in the a$$ on ur way out. I really would rather draft a wr in the 2nd. Cap hit or not, I'm over that dude.

03-10-2023, 08:34 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,822	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by dizzle88 Lol just tempering expectations I think, maybe my own, but either way Just rubs me up the wrong way that Thomas / his agent actually gets a say in contract negotiations, when he's been absent for 42 games in the last 3 years. It is vital for them to have a say. That's what makes it a "negotiation". The ONLY way to rewrite the terms of the contract is to have the player agree to any new terms.

03-09-2023, 05:43 PM	#5
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 are you saying since DCarr is now in the building @ QB, Can't call Mike has every intent on balling in 2023 but had no "interest" in playing with Dalton and/or Winston last season ? I won’t say he had no interest, but he did say thank you Jesus after Carr was signed…😏 I’m gonna go against the grain here and say I really don’t care what he did or said to this point, if he stays healthy and balls out, I’m good with that. Im also ok if they trade him for Derrick Henry and draft a stud receiver in the first round…

03-09-2023, 06:02 PM	#6
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 Mr.Riaton Im also ok if they trade him for Derrick Henry and draft a stud receiver in the first round… Speaking of trades & draft - > important upcoming dates (3/13 & 4/27) in the NFL 2023 IMPORTANT NFL DATES

03-10-2023, 08:32 AM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,822	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by dizzle88 I mean the progress should be Thomas accepting a pay cut. Why now Carr is here, would Thomas magically get healthy after being out for nearly 3 seasons? It isn't magically, diz. He had surgery on that toe months ago and has been working his ass off to get healthy again. Don't forget he was fully healthy the first two games of last season and balled out for Jameis before dislocating and tearing those ligaments in the toe in game three. He worked his ass off recovering from TWO surgeries to get to that point.

03-09-2023, 11:22 PM	#8
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,435	Re: Can't Guard Mike Maybe Thomas thanked Jesus for Carr’s signing not because of any plans to produce on the field with Carr, but because he realized the Saints absorbing Carr’s contract would make the Saints unable to afford the cap hit to cut Thomas and would force the Saints to negotiate a long term deal to continue paying Thomas to sit on the sidelines. Thank You Jesus for the leverage to continue to be paid $10 million or more a year for nothing when he should be playing golf with Victor Cruz and Terrelle Pryor on his own dime.
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,435

03-10-2023, 08:43 AM	#9
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by BakoSaint Maybe Thomas thanked Jesus for Carr’s signing not because of any plans to produce on the field with Carr, but because he realized the Saints absorbing Carr’s contract would make the Saints unable to afford the cap hit to cut Thomas and would force the Saints to negotiate a long term deal to continue paying Thomas to sit on the sidelines. Thank You Jesus for the leverage to continue to be paid $10 million or more a year for nothing when he should be playing golf with Victor Cruz and Terrelle Pryor on his own dime. I had to give u a like. That was some funny stuff. Might also be very true.

03-10-2023, 04:43 AM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,073 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike I'm glad to hear MT is potentially coming back. Nearly every ounce of vitriol that's sure to follow this news is understandable. We've learned there's a relationship with Carr. That's gotta make you feel at least somewhat optimistic. We are better with him on the field than not and if he's on the field, we are winning more games. Period. Wins cure all and I'm ready for the next chapter in MT's Saints history.