Can't Guard Mike

BakoSaint · 03-21-2023, 03:13 PM

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.

SmashMouth · 03-28-2023, 10:32 AM

K Major · 03-28-2023, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/st...34430254755841

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

SmashMouth · 03-28-2023, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

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

Checking his bank balance using his smart phone ?!?

Boston Saint · 03-28-2023, 10:45 AM

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

K Major · 03-28-2023, 10:51 AM

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.

Boston Saint · 03-28-2023, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

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.

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.

Rugby Saint II · 03-28-2023, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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.

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.

K Major · 03-28-2023, 12:07 PM

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.

AsylumGuido · 03-28-2023, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

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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.

I'm sure he'll be aware of whether or not his toe is working, Rugs.

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.

03-21-2023, 03:13 PM	#231
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,748	Re: Can't Guard Mike 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. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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03-28-2023, 10:32 AM	#232
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03-28-2023, 10:38 AM	#233
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,034 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/st...34430254755841 "He's making progress in the recovery" … Where exactly is he in the process coach? SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

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03-28-2023, 10:51 AM	#236
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,034 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike 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. Boston Saint likes this.

03-28-2023, 11:54 AM	#237
Boston Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,869	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by K Major 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. 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.

03-28-2023, 12:00 PM	#238
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by K Major 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. 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.

03-28-2023, 12:07 PM	#239
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,034 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike 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. Boston Saint likes this.

03-28-2023, 12:09 PM	#240
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,393	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II [/B] 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. I'm sure he'll be aware of whether or not his toe is working, Rugs. 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. Twitter