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Mike Thomas was totally betting on himself by taking $10 million guaranteed and up to $5 million in additional incentives, when any other sane team would have guaranteed him only like $4-6 million given his injury history. He was betting on himself to have a pulse. A lot of other players who have not been healthy for 3 years would love to bet on themselves with $10 million guaranteed, the incentives are just icing on the cake but its still a great contract for Mike even if he doesn't earn $1 in incentives.

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"He's making progress in the recovery" … Where exactly is he in the process coach?

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Checking his bank balance using his smart phone ?!? :confused:

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I wonder if he’s answering his phone this time when the team calls?

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Draft his eventual replacement.

No one knows his status at the moment except Mike. He's an older player, ankle & toe injuries are tricky & the body doesn't recover as fast + he hasn't played organized football in some time.

It is what it is.

Shaheed, Bryan and some of the other guys could use those reps anyhow.

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So much depends on health. This guy Edwards we just signed apparently has the size and skills, but had setback. I watched a highlight clip of him in the NFL and he makes some really good catches. But you are correct in saying new guys are needed through draft/UDFA.

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It's past time to draft his replacement. He's played ten games in three years! He used to be the man but we can't count on him anymore. He's got the heart but not the health we need.

I don't think even Mike knows if he's healthy anymore.

Bryan could use the reps and it looks like he will get them with the Saints easing MT back into practice. Slowly getting additional reps until he's ready. Fingers crossed.

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Healthy or not, draft another WR.

There will be games in 2023 where our #1WR gets locked down & other guys have to make plays and move the chains.

That Dallas game up here from a few years ago comes to mind. Once they (Marinelli & Kris Richard) game planned & put the clamps on MT, it was a wrap. No one else could make a play.

Yep, there is always the draft.

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I'm sure he'll be aware of whether or not his toe is working, Rugs. :D The ankle on the opposite leg was already fully healed and is no longer an issue at all. I know of no other injuries of which anyone would be concerned.

As Sigler points out here if Thomas wasn't on track to be back and healthy the Saints wouldn't have brought him back.