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leilung 03-10-2024 12:20 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 994075)
Would you have cashed the check if you were injured? If anyone here says they wouldn't then they're lying.

:D
You sound like you're OK with the "if I can get paid for not working, why not". In the old school military, we called that being a Blue Falcon!

I once had an excellent career with an awesome benefits package. One of the benefits was 'unlimited paid sick leave'. Most of my colleagues recognized how blessed we were to have that safety net and used it sparingly. But then there were always those few co-workers who had the attitude that they would work that benefit like a $10 Hoe! These guys would 'sick out' for any malady (real or imagined) more than everyone else in our unit COMBINED. As a result, the rest of the Squad worked harder to make up for the slack of someone who was just collecting a check on Easy St., just because he could!

I've been told that players in the NFL, are always playing with a certain degree of pain. Some are more frail than others I guess. Work ethic matters. So does availability. Some will bang out with a hang nail. Some will soldier through because they know the team needs them. By my math, 20 games played, out of a possible 67 over the last 4 years is sub .300 balling. Sorry availability for a WR in the NFL! If he's that frail, then perhaps he should try his hand in Drew's Pickleball League.

To be clear, I have been a HUGE MT fan since his rookie year and still feel like he has some of the best hands in the league. But his singular lack of presence (with the exception of his Twitter feed) is a disservice to the team and a roster spot best used on a healthy WR that will help this team win!

I wish him luck with whomever (Denver?) picks him up. He's just not a reliable asset for the Saints. Moving on... :bng:

BakoSaint 03-10-2024 02:34 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by leilung (Post 994152)
You sound like you're OK with the "if I can get paid for not working, why not". In the old school military, we called that being a Blue Falcon!

I once had an excellent career with an awesome benefits package. One of the benefits was 'unlimited paid sick leave'. Most of my colleagues recognized how blessed we were to have that safety net and used it sparingly. But then there were always those few co-workers who had the attitude that they would work that benefit like a $10 Hoe! These guys would 'sick out' for any malady (real or imagined) more than everyone else in our unit COMBINED. As a result, the rest of the Squad worked harder to make up for the slack of someone who was just collecting a check on Easy St., just because he could!

I've been told that players in the NFL, are always playing with a certain degree of pain. Some are more frail than others I guess. Work ethic matters. So does availability. Some will bang out with a hang nail. Some will soldier through because they know the team needs them. By my math, 20 games played, out of a possible 67 over the last 4 years is sub .300 balling. Sorry availability for a WR in the NFL! If he's that frail, then perhaps he should try his hand in Drew's Pickleball League.

To be clear, I have been a HUGE MT fan since his rookie year and still feel like he has some of the best hands in the league. But his singular lack of presence (with the exception of his Twitter feed) is a disservice to the team and a roster spot best used on a healthy WR that will help this team win!

I wish him luck with whomever (Denver?) picks him up. He's just not a reliable asset for the Saints. Moving on... :bng:
There is also the phrase "it takes one to know one." Just because Thomas may have more shortcomings as a contributor and as a declines talent does not mean he is wrong about the slightly different deficiencies of Carr (tough on injuries but lacks others aspects of an elite QB) and DA (not a leader / winner). All in all a player or coach who is unwilling to address any problems is even worse to me than one who is unwilling to address their own. So while I think it makes sense to move on from Carr, DA, and Thomas, as soon as we are able, Thomas would be third on my list if not for Carr's guaranteed salary.

mapcow 03-10-2024 04:39 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by leilung (Post 994152)
You sound like you're OK with the "if I can get paid for not working, why not". In the old school military, we called that being a Blue Falcon!

I once had an excellent career with an awesome benefits package. One of the benefits was 'unlimited paid sick leave'. Most of my colleagues recognized how blessed we were to have that safety net and used it sparingly. But then there were always those few co-workers who had the attitude that they would work that benefit like a $10 Hoe! These guys would 'sick out' for any malady (real or imagined) more than everyone else in our unit COMBINED. As a result, the rest of the Squad worked harder to make up for the slack of someone who was just collecting a check on Easy St., just because he could!

I've been told that players in the NFL, are always playing with a certain degree of pain. Some are more frail than others I guess. Work ethic matters. So does availability. Some will bang out with a hang nail. Some will soldier through because they know the team needs them. By my math, 20 games played, out of a possible 67 over the last 4 years is sub .300 balling. Sorry availability for a WR in the NFL! If he's that frail, then perhaps he should try his hand in Drew's Pickleball League.

To be clear, I have been a HUGE MT fan since his rookie year and still feel like he has some of the best hands in the league. But his singular lack of presence (with the exception of his Twitter feed) is a disservice to the team and a roster spot best used on a healthy WR that will help this team win!

I wish him luck with whomever (Denver?) picks him up. He's just not a reliable asset for the Saints. Moving on... :bng:
Respectable! I concur, i passed on a raise and requested it be given to the technician supporting me. I KNEW his work was more detrimental to the daily tasks of IT within a huge LAN network at hand; I was the IT System Administrator. :beatnik:

subguy 03-10-2024 05:03 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 994023)
All facts.

That 4 season stretch at the beginning of his career was fire though, but the LAST 3 years, Michael Thomas hasn't done much to help the Saints on Sundays.

As you stated, move on.
I remember saying we should have made a cut quite some time ago and of course bestie called me a hater!

mapcow 03-10-2024 06:34 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
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Originally Posted by subguy (Post 994161)
I remember saying we should have made a cut quite some time ago and of course bestie called me a hater!
You and me both.... :beatnik:

Mr.Riaton 03-10-2024 06:58 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by leilung (Post 994152)
You sound like you're OK with the "if I can get paid for not working, why not". In the old school military, we called that being a Blue Falcon!

I once had an excellent career with an awesome benefits package. One of the benefits was 'unlimited paid sick leave'. Most of my colleagues recognized how blessed we were to have that safety net and used it sparingly. But then there were always those few co-workers who had the attitude that they would work that benefit like a $10 Hoe! These guys would 'sick out' for any malady (real or imagined) more than everyone else in our unit COMBINED. As a result, the rest of the Squad worked harder to make up for the slack of someone who was just collecting a check on Easy St., just because he could!

I've been told that players in the NFL, are always playing with a certain degree of pain. Some are more frail than others I guess. Work ethic matters. So does availability. Some will bang out with a hang nail. Some will soldier through because they know the team needs them. By my math, 20 games played, out of a possible 67 over the last 4 years is sub .300 balling. Sorry availability for a WR in the NFL! If he's that frail, then perhaps he should try his hand in Drew's Pickleball League.

To be clear, I have been a HUGE MT fan since his rookie year and still feel like he has some of the best hands in the league. But his singular lack of presence (with the exception of his Twitter feed) is a disservice to the team and a roster spot best used on a healthy WR that will help this team win!

I wish him luck with whomever (Denver?) picks him up. He's just not a reliable asset for the Saints. Moving on... :bng:

Fantastic post! Thank you for sharing!


I have a co-worker that believes MT might be over exaggerating his injuries to a degree mainly because he’s unhappy with the QB situation. I’m not sure if that’s possible to get away with in the NFL but you post makes me think….

BakoSaint 03-10-2024 10:52 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
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Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton (Post 994164)
Fantastic post! Thank you for sharing!


I have a co-worker that believes MT might be over exaggerating his injuries to a degree mainly because he’s unhappy with the QB situation. I’m not sure if that’s possible to get away with in the NFL but you post makes me think….
Probably he could play a little more if he was more motivated but I also think he is washed up and just a possession receiver now like a late career Keyshawn Johnson with less durability.

He recruited Carr, so not a very wise recruiter. Then he blame Carr for not making him look like Devante Adams, when he just ain’t on that level post injuries.

If you like the theory that Michael Thomas is still elite and just faking injuries I have another theory. Terrell Davis was perfectly capable of having a 15 year career. He just used injury as an excuse because he was upset John Elway retired. Either that way Michael Thomas is just TD without rings. Both were great for a few years at the start of their career, both played with HoF QBs, both got injured and washed when those QBs were done. In the end the easiest explanation is that they just got hurt and washed, but sure maybe they were faking and exaggerating and it was all about missing Brees and Elway.

TheOak 03-11-2024 06:00 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
How many times have we been 'friend zoned' in the last 20 years? That player that gets paid then stops putting out but is willing to go to the show with us. Leaves and starts putting out for someone else...

leilung 03-11-2024 07:43 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 994166)
How many times have we been 'friend zoned' in the last 20 years? That player that gets paid then stops putting out but is willing to go to the show with us. Leaves and starts putting out for someone else...
What a great analogy!

Its a tale as old as time... He's head over heels. She's, not so much, but going along for the courtship benefits.

Face it dude, she's not that into you! ROFLMAO

saintsfan1976 03-11-2024 08:06 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
He should go to Pittsburgh and help Russell Wilson.

AsylumGuido 03-11-2024 08:09 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by leilung (Post 994152)
You sound like you're OK with the "if I can get paid for not working, why not". In the old school military, we called that being a Blue Falcon!

I once had an excellent career with an awesome benefits package. One of the benefits was 'unlimited paid sick leave'. Most of my colleagues recognized how blessed we were to have that safety net and used it sparingly. But then there were always those few co-workers who had the attitude that they would work that benefit like a $10 Hoe! These guys would 'sick out' for any malady (real or imagined) more than everyone else in our unit COMBINED. As a result, the rest of the Squad worked harder to make up for the slack of someone who was just collecting a check on Easy St., just because he could!

I've been told that players in the NFL, are always playing with a certain degree of pain. Some are more frail than others I guess. Work ethic matters. So does availability. Some will bang out with a hang nail. Some will soldier through because they know the team needs them. By my math, 20 games played, out of a possible 67 over the last 4 years is sub .300 balling. Sorry availability for a WR in the NFL! If he's that frail, then perhaps he should try his hand in Drew's Pickleball League.

To be clear, I have been a HUGE MT fan since his rookie year and still feel like he has some of the best hands in the league. But his singular lack of presence (with the exception of his Twitter feed) is a disservice to the team and a roster spot best used on a healthy WR that will help this team win!

I wish him luck with whomever (Denver?) picks him up. He's just not a reliable asset for the Saints. Moving on... :bng:
Where did I ever say I was okay with getting paid for not working when a person is fully capable of working? Huh? I don't believe I have ever said that. But I do fully believe in contract law and if a person is physically unable to work and their contract states that they are to receive compensation while nonetheless unable to work then, yes, by all means I have no issue with that at all. Especially when they are working through a recovery from a work related injury.

The injuries that Thomas suffered were debilitating. First an ankle that ultimately required surgery including hardware. His body rejected the hardware and a second surgery was required. That is nothing that any player could play through. When he finally returned and balled out he suffered the toe injury. Some idiots claim, "Geez, it's only a toe. He should be playing." It was reportedly a complete dislocation which damaged ligaments and tendons and required yet another surgery which, in turn, required yet another extended recovery. At no point was Thomas ever sitting out collecting a check when he was able to play. In fact, there were performance based incentives that he obviously wasn't receiving.

mapcow 03-11-2024 10:17 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 994169)
Where did I ever say I was okay with getting paid for not working when a person is fully capable of working? Huh? I don't believe I have ever said that. But I do fully believe in contract law and if a person is physically unable to work and their contract states that they are to receive compensation while nonetheless unable to work then, yes, by all means I have no issue with that at all. Especially when they are working through a recovery from a work related injury.

The injuries that Thomas suffered were debilitating. First an ankle that ultimately required surgery including hardware. His body rejected the hardware and a second surgery was required. That is nothing that any player could play through. When he finally returned and balled out he suffered the toe injury. Some idiots claim, "Geez, it's only a toe. He should be playing." It was reportedly a complete dislocation which damaged ligaments and tendons and required yet another surgery which, in turn, required yet another extended recovery. At no point was Thomas ever sitting out collecting a check when he was able to play. In fact, there were performance based incentives that he obviously wasn't receiving.


Geez...it was only his toe! He sure did look like he could play for a couple games. If it were that bad, I would imagine he could not put pressure on it at all. :beatnik:

B_Dub_Saint 03-15-2024 08:02 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Word on the street... the FailClowns tamped up MT around the same time as Cousins. This could be Joe Horn 2.0. Just what I'm hearing inside the building.

SmashMouth 03-15-2024 08:05 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint (Post 994338)
Word on the street... the FailClowns tamped up MT around the same time as Cousins. This could be Joe Horn 2.0. Just what I'm hearing inside the building.
We wish MT well, despite his fleecing the Saints the last few years. We thank him for his contribution when he was productive.

AsylumGuido 03-15-2024 09:10 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 994341)
We wish MT well, despite his fleecing the Saints the last few years. We thank him for his contribution when he was productive.
"Fleecing" implies something intentional. Not his fault. You can't blame any player for injuries that prevent them from playing. And there isn't a player in the league that would have done anything differently concerning the contract.

In eight years his total earnings according to Spotrac was $72,520,383. That's less than $10 million per year. Total salary was $7,991,085. He only received $138,469 in incentives his entire career because of those injuries.

Disappointed? Yes. Fleeced? No.

People look back at that five year $96.25 million contract extension from back in July of 2019 thinking that it seemed so huge. He never received anywhere near that in his entire career with the Saints.

saintsfan1976 03-15-2024 09:44 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Shame. Unfortunate injuries marred an otherwise stellar career.

Then all the reports and social media / social justice left many soured on the relationship.

For me, glad it seems to finally be over.

iceshack149 03-15-2024 06:26 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Good-bye Mike. Thanks for the good stuff.
https://www.lollydaskal.com/wp-conte...3.40.10-PM.png
Guido, he's not your friend and never will be. His behavior over the last four years rubbed most of us the wrong way. Glad he was effective for the first part of his career but hated him taking to social media to punk out New Orleans favorite son.

AsylumGuido 03-15-2024 06:54 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994369)
Good-bye Mike. Thanks for the good stuff.
https://www.lollydaskal.com/wp-conte...3.40.10-PM.png
Guido, he's not your friend and never will be. His behavior over the last four years rubbed most of us the wrong way. Glad he was effective for the first part of his career but hated him taking to social media to punk out New Orleans favorite son.
Did I ever claim he was my friend? I'm just not as petty as most around here and respect him far, far more than those same "most". His supposed "behavior over the last four years" has mainly been generated by the social media public. It all started by idiots being pissed off because he was injured soon after the new contract. The guy barely shared anything publicly for the first two or three years after that. Here in the last year or so he's become far more visible and for that I don't blame him. The uncalled for **** he's caught has been ridiculous.

He questioned Brees that one time and soon after got together with Brees and all was cool. Hating on him for that one isolated incident is a you problem.

iceshack149 03-15-2024 07:07 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 994370)
Did I ever claim he was my friend? I'm just not as petty as most around here and respect him far, far more than those same "most". His supposed "behavior over the last four years" has mainly been generated by the social media public. It all started by idiots being pissed off because he was injured soon after the new contract. The guy barely shared anything publicly for the first two or three years after that. Here in the last year or so he's become far more visible and for that I don't blame him. The uncalled for **** he's caught has been ridiculous.

He questioned Brees that one time and soon after got together with Brees and all was cool. Hating on him for that one isolated incident is a you problem.
You keep using that word...
I don't hate anyone. If you read my post you'd see that it's more than just his keyboard warrior-ing against Brees.

AsylumGuido 03-15-2024 07:15 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994371)
You keep using that word...
I don't hate anyone. If you read my post you'd see that it's more than just his keyboard warrior-ing against Brees.
And if you read my post you'd remember it was ONE isolated post questioning Brees' understanding. Not attacking. Not "warrior-ing".

Damn, man. Get over it. They did. Why can't you?

So the hating is on more than that? What else do you hate him for?

Edit: Okay. Not hate. Why is it that you dislike him so much? Is it because he got a contract that has since been dwarfed? Is it because he got injured and couldn't play by no fault of his own?

:confused:

Sinner 03-16-2024 01:45 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 994372)
And if you read my post you'd remember it was ONE isolated post questioning Brees' understanding. Not attacking. Not "warrior-ing".

Damn, man. Get over it. They did. Why can't you?

So the hating is on more than that? What else do you hate him for?

Edit: Okay. Not hate. Why is it that you dislike him so much? Is it because he got a contract that has since been dwarfed? Is it because he got injured and couldn't play by no fault of his own?

:confused:
By the way, Michael Who?

iceshack149 03-16-2024 04:43 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 994372)
And if you read my post you'd remember it was ONE isolated post questioning Brees' understanding. Not attacking. Not "warrior-ing".

Damn, man. Get over it. They did. Why can't you?

So the hating is on more than that? What else do you hate him for?

Edit: Okay. Not hate. Why is it that you dislike him so much? Is it because he got a contract that has since been dwarfed? Is it because he got injured and couldn't play by no fault of his own?

:confused:
I'm absolutely over it and I couldn't care less about his contract. I'm 100% in favor of capitalism so if a person becomes wealthy, especially when he worked hard to attain it, then bully for him.
You need to recognize that you're always employing a strawman fallacy. I've never said that I'm not over it. I've never said that I hate anyone. Never said I hated his contract.

But whatever. I'm trying not to contribute to the negative vibes here because I love this site but bro, you make it difficult.

The Dude 03-16-2024 04:54 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
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Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994380)
I'm absolutely over it and I couldn't care less about his contract. I'm 100% in favor of capitalism so if a person becomes wealthy, especially when he worked hard to attain it, then bully for him.
You need to recognize that you're always employing a strawman fallacy. I've never said that I'm not over it. I've never said that I hate anyone. Never said I hated his contract.

But whatever. I'm trying not to contribute to the negative vibes here because I love this site but bro, you make it difficult.
Every year it’s the same thing with the same common denominator.

Sinner 03-16-2024 04:55 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994380)
I'm absolutely over it and I couldn't care less about his contract. I'm 100% in favor of capitalism so if a person becomes wealthy, especially when he worked hard to attain it, then bully for him.
You need to recognize that you're always employing a strawman fallacy. I've never said that I'm not over it. I've never said that I hate anyone. Never said I hated his contract.

But whatever. I'm trying not to contribute to the negative vibes here because I love this site but bro, you make it difficult.
Quido IS the Straw Man Fallacy.

AsylumGuido 03-16-2024 05:50 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994369)
Good-bye Mike. Thanks for the good stuff.
https://www.lollydaskal.com/wp-conte...3.40.10-PM.png
Guido, he's not your friend and never will be. His behavior over the last four years rubbed most of us the wrong way. Glad he was effective for the first part of his career but hated him taking to social media to punk out New Orleans favorite son.
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994380)
I'm absolutely over it and I couldn't care less about his contract. I'm 100% in favor of capitalism so if a person becomes wealthy, especially when he worked hard to attain it, then bully for him.
You need to recognize that you're always employing a strawman fallacy. I've never said that I'm not over it. I've never said that I hate anyone. Never said I hated his contract.

But whatever. I'm trying not to contribute to the negative vibes here because I love this site but bro, you make it difficult.
I'll drop it after pointing this back out, ice. I was just responding to this above. And it's not just you. I believe you are over it. But, you have to agree that there is a very vocal minority that are not over it, right?

AsylumGuido 03-16-2024 05:54 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 994381)
Every year it’s the same thing with the same common denominator.
Several very same common denominators, Dude. I'm just a numerator.

iceshack149 03-16-2024 06:33 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 994384)
I'll drop it after pointing this back out, ice. I was just responding to this above. And it's not just you. I believe you are over it. But, you have to agree that there is a very vocal minority that are not over it, right?
You know that I meant that I hated the way he handled things not that I hated him. Don't do that. We all know better.

Mr.Riaton 03-16-2024 07:08 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994388)
You know that I meant that I hated the way he handled things not that I hated him. Don't do that. We all know better.
Of course he knows. It’s a pathetic reach to avoid being on the losing side of a discussion. It’s what he does.

AsylumGuido 03-16-2024 07:57 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 994388)
You know that I meant that I hated the way he handled things not that I hated him. Don't do that. We all know better.
Then I misinterpreted what you said. For that I am sorry.

mapcow 03-17-2024 10:49 AM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
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Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 994391)
Then I misinterpreted what you said. For that I am sorry.
yes... you are sorry :beatnik:

4everSaint 03-17-2024 12:26 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
I think MT has a screw loose. Hopefully he’ll tighten it back up somewhere else. Until then, I see nothing but headaches for his next team. I’m glad he is gone. If I was a social media whore like he is, I would at the very least, work on my grammar.

Rugby Saint II 03-17-2024 02:14 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
I hate the way his injury stalled his career. It really was a shame he got way too mouthy on twitter after his season was over.
He had a HOF type of rookie season and was clutch before his injury. We're talking about a future HOF candidate with Drew feeding him the ball. He is all the time bashing his team mates on the Saints and I don't like it. In fact, I lost respect for him when he attacked Drew in public over that kneeling crap and now he pulls this crap? Buh bye!
:argue:

AsylumGuido 03-17-2024 03:54 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 994418)
I hate the way his injury stalled his career. It really was a shame he got way too mouthy on twitter after his season was over.
He had a HOF type of rookie season and was clutch before his injury. We're talking about a future HOF candidate with Drew feeding him the ball. He is all the time bashing his team mates on the Saints and I don't like it. In fact, I lost respect for him when he attacked Drew in public over that kneeling crap and now he pulls this crap? Buh bye!
:argue:
Sorry, Rugs. I missed out on all of this bashing his team mates. But, he did say Carr put him in a bad situation on the play he got hurt. I also don't remember any attack on Brees. I do remember him saying that Brees' didn't understand of the meaning of the protest, however. Nothing over the top at all. Here are the only two actual tweets. The first about Brees and the second in response to others responding to his first tweet. It actually seems Thomas was defending Brees in the first tweet that referred directly to Brees.

He don’t know no better.

— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020


We don’t care if you don’t agree and whoever else how about that.

— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020

To be honest, I think there's quite a bit of misremembering going on confusing Malcolm Jenkins' public responses with those two tweets by Thomas. Jenkins was actually somewhat strong at first.

K Major 03-18-2024 01:34 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
It's over.

The social media rants outweigh the availability and production on Sundays.

Mike Tomlin stated it well .... "I want volunteers, not hostages".

Good luck to Mike with his next team.

SmashMouth 03-18-2024 01:37 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by K Major (Post 994476)
It's over.

The social media rants outweigh the availability and production on Sundays.

Mike Tomlin stated it well .... "I want volunteers, not hostages".

Good luck to Mike with his next team.
Tomlin is moving on?

Sinner 03-18-2024 01:41 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by K Major (Post 994476)
It's over.

The social media rants outweigh the availability and production on Sundays.

Mike Tomlin stated it well .... "I want volunteers, not hostages".

Good luck to Mike with his next team.
I like Mike. I’m stuck with Dennis. 😑

K Major 03-18-2024 01:48 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 994478)
Tomlin is moving on?
Can't call Mike Thomas.

On the subject of Tomlin, I think he may be rethink "stepping away" as HC. He now has Russ (1 year) and J Fields in his hip pocket.

mapcow 03-22-2024 03:17 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
Thomas is a prima donna.... bye bye. :beatnik:

BooBirdSaint 03-22-2024 03:27 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 994482)
Can't call Mike Thomas.

On the subject of Tomlin, I think he may be rethink "stepping away" as HC. He now has Russ (1 year) and J Fields in his hip pocket.
I think that depends on the Russ he's getting. He needs Wilson to be the younger version of himself like the play maker he was in Seattle. And not the Primadona that Payton tried to turn into a pocket passer. Could be why they traded for Fields. If Russ can't run and gun then Fields is right there.

Good thing for Pittsburg is that they still can play defense and run with Najee. If they need Russ to win games with pocket passing it won't end any better than it did in Denver.

MT is a shell of his former self. You could see it last season. Maybe he was just getting back up to game speed but he didn't have the violence at the line like in years past. Maybe he gets that back.

mapcow 03-22-2024 05:59 PM
Re: The Saints are parting ways with Michael Thomas
 
next on the choppin' block... the thug AK... sorry, but this brother is done wearing the black and gold and should be prevented in as much. :beatnik:


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