Pierre Thomas Fan

hagan714 · 08-24-2007, 12:06 PM

here you go
http://blackandgold.com/forums/new-o...na-haddix.html
not much on him but I watch the big 10 and the kid is good. He seems to play better in big games

dwiley21 · 08-24-2007, 01:01 PM

I'm all for stecker heading out the door. Let the young kids shine.

Budsdrinker · 08-24-2007, 01:28 PM

Thomas is defintely a keeper. I don't know how you can cut that kid with his performance so far in PS.

Budsdrinker · 08-24-2007, 01:38 PM

Here are some stats on Pierre Thomas from his days at Illinois.
He holds a few records in KR.
Football Illinois Fighting Illini :: The Official Athletic Site

exiled · 08-24-2007, 01:45 PM

good god I hope none of them troll this site (lol) Is PT that good? or were we just moving the ball at will and a vol from the crowd could have done that.

The Sirus Radio guys thought Stecker over Pittman.

I know I am not smart enough to make such a pick. I like stecker - I hope he makes it on to another squad if we can't keep him. Hell, we can't have all the toys.

So were we really that good or was KC just plain awful?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-24-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by exiled

good god I hope none of them troll this site (lol) Is PT that good? or were we just moving the ball at will and a vol from the crowd could have done that.

The kid looked strong. Of course he was playing against 3rd stringers and camp bodies at the end of the game.

The Sirus Radio guys thought Stecker over Pittman.

Pittman won't clear waivers. We'll have ended up drafting him just to give him away to someone else.

I agree with the earlier post that we keep the rookies and cut Stecker. It's more likely that Stecker would be available later in the season if needed as compared to trying to waive either Pittman or Thomas. It seems to me that Pittman can backup the Deuce role in the offense while Thomas can backup Reggie's role. Both would have to play special teams to make the squad.

I know I am not smart enough to make such a pick. I like stecker - I hope he makes it on to another squad if we can't keep him. Hell, we can't have all the toys.

Very true.

So were we really that good or was KC just plain awful?

A combination of both. You can see the reason that KC rushed LJ for a record 416 carries last season and finally came off the big money to secure the guy. He'll stabilize their offense.

Our offense looks ready to rock. Brees looks like an MVP. Reggie clearly has gotten the feel of running downhill at NFL speed. I just saw the replay of the game and realized that if Payton were serious in the red zone and had all of his weapons out there, that it would have been 35-0 by halftime.

Our defense isn't dominating. But our offense is. I don't think the defense needs to be top 5 for the team to be successful. They just have to slow opposing offenses down enough to get off the field. It's easy to do with KC. Indy will be much tougher.

But I severely doubt that the Saints will actually encounter an offense that top to bottom is better than our offense. So if the defense only gives up an average number of big plays (instead of an exceptional number like last year), gives up an average number of YPG, and gets an average number of turnovers, then the offense will have opportunities to win the game.

SFIAH

papz · 08-24-2007, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

The kid looked strong. Of course he was playing against 3rd stringers and camp bodies at the end of the game.

Exactly.

It was one game folks. I'm trying to say he isn't good, but there's no way Pittman is going to get cut. I think Stecker is as good as gone and Thomas would make a nice addition if we were going to keep 4 running backs... but I don't think that's going to happen. Hopefully he'll land on our practice squad and we could use him like we've used Branch the past couple of seasons. But you never know... he could be the next Willie Parker. Too bad it won't be here.

JOESAM2002 · 08-24-2007, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Exactly.

It was one game folks. I'm trying to say he isn't good, but there's no way Pittman is going to get cut. I think Stecker is as good as gone and Thomas would make a nice addition if we were going to keep 4 running backs... but I don't think that's going to happen. Hopefully he'll land on our practice squad and we could use him like we've used Branch the past couple of seasons. But you never know... he could be the next Willie Parker. Too bad it won't be here.

OH Man, do I hope you're wrong. I really like this kid. Send Stecker packing with all his money. Keep the kid that's cheaper and better, Pierre Thomas. Much more upside.

DeadmaN · 08-24-2007, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by JOESAM2002

OH Man, do I hope you're wrong. I really like this kid. Send Stecker packing with all his money. Keep the kid that's cheaper and better, Pierre Thomas. Much more upside.

agreed the guys got the goods
he has shown that he can come through in a clutch moment

The thing that sucks is that we can debate this till we are blue in the faces…
In the end it’s up to Payton

Do you think he reads the forums?
lol

blacksaint · 08-24-2007, 04:45 PM

Stecker will make the team, he's way too valuable as a third down back. Pittman in every game has missed his blocking assignments and got the QB killed. It's really wishful thanking to keep both Pittman and Thomas, but we all know teams generally don't cut their draft picks 1 - 5. So that might mean Thomas is the odd man out, now it specks volumes that he haven't been cut yet, and where's Jamal Branch? I think Thomas has Coach Payton attention and like I said before, this is going to be one of the hardest cuts a Saints coaching staff ever had to make. GOOD LUCK Payton, I'm glad I don't have to make those cuts.

08-24-2007, 12:06 PM	#11
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan here you go http://blackandgold.com/forums/new-o...na-haddix.html not much on him but I watch the big 10 and the kid is good. He seems to play better in big games

08-24-2007, 01:01 PM	#12
dwiley21 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 216	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan I'm all for stecker heading out the door. Let the young kids shine.
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08-24-2007, 01:28 PM	#13
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan Thomas is defintely a keeper. I don't know how you can cut that kid with his performance so far in PS.

08-24-2007, 01:38 PM	#14
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan Here are some stats on Pierre Thomas from his days at Illinois. He holds a few records in KR. Football Illinois Fighting Illini :: The Official Athletic Site

08-24-2007, 01:45 PM	#15
exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 483	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan good god I hope none of them troll this site (lol) Is PT that good? or were we just moving the ball at will and a vol from the crowd could have done that. The Sirus Radio guys thought Stecker over Pittman. I know I am not smart enough to make such a pick. I like stecker - I hope he makes it on to another squad if we can't keep him. Hell, we can't have all the toys. So were we really that good or was KC just plain awful?

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08-24-2007, 02:09 PM	#16
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan Originally Posted by exiled good god I hope none of them troll this site (lol) Is PT that good? or were we just moving the ball at will and a vol from the crowd could have done that. The kid looked strong. Of course he was playing against 3rd stringers and camp bodies at the end of the game. The Sirus Radio guys thought Stecker over Pittman. Pittman won't clear waivers. We'll have ended up drafting him just to give him away to someone else. I agree with the earlier post that we keep the rookies and cut Stecker. It's more likely that Stecker would be available later in the season if needed as compared to trying to waive either Pittman or Thomas. It seems to me that Pittman can backup the Deuce role in the offense while Thomas can backup Reggie's role. Both would have to play special teams to make the squad. I know I am not smart enough to make such a pick. I like stecker - I hope he makes it on to another squad if we can't keep him. Hell, we can't have all the toys. Very true. So were we really that good or was KC just plain awful? A combination of both. You can see the reason that KC rushed LJ for a record 416 carries last season and finally came off the big money to secure the guy. He'll stabilize their offense. Our offense looks ready to rock. Brees looks like an MVP. Reggie clearly has gotten the feel of running downhill at NFL speed. I just saw the replay of the game and realized that if Payton were serious in the red zone and had all of his weapons out there, that it would have been 35-0 by halftime. Our defense isn't dominating. But our offense is. I don't think the defense needs to be top 5 for the team to be successful. They just have to slow opposing offenses down enough to get off the field. It's easy to do with KC. Indy will be much tougher. But I severely doubt that the Saints will actually encounter an offense that top to bottom is better than our offense. So if the defense only gives up an average number of big plays (instead of an exceptional number like last year), gives up an average number of YPG, and gets an average number of turnovers, then the offense will have opportunities to win the game. SFIAH
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08-24-2007, 02:32 PM	#17
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL The kid looked strong. Of course he was playing against 3rd stringers and camp bodies at the end of the game. Exactly. It was one game folks. I'm trying to say he isn't good, but there's no way Pittman is going to get cut. I think Stecker is as good as gone and Thomas would make a nice addition if we were going to keep 4 running backs... but I don't think that's going to happen. Hopefully he'll land on our practice squad and we could use him like we've used Branch the past couple of seasons. But you never know... he could be the next Willie Parker. Too bad it won't be here.

08-24-2007, 03:30 PM	#18
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan Originally Posted by papz Exactly. It was one game folks. I'm trying to say he isn't good, but there's no way Pittman is going to get cut. I think Stecker is as good as gone and Thomas would make a nice addition if we were going to keep 4 running backs... but I don't think that's going to happen. Hopefully he'll land on our practice squad and we could use him like we've used Branch the past couple of seasons. But you never know... he could be the next Willie Parker. Too bad it won't be here. OH Man, do I hope you're wrong. I really like this kid. Send Stecker packing with all his money. Keep the kid that's cheaper and better, Pierre Thomas. Much more upside.

08-24-2007, 03:38 PM	#19
DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan Originally Posted by JOESAM2002 OH Man, do I hope you're wrong. I really like this kid. Send Stecker packing with all his money. Keep the kid that's cheaper and better, Pierre Thomas. Much more upside. agreed the guys got the goods he has shown that he can come through in a clutch moment The thing that sucks is that we can debate this till we are blue in the faces… In the end it’s up to Payton Do you think he reads the forums? lol

08-24-2007, 04:45 PM	#20
blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	Re: Pierre Thomas Fan Stecker will make the team, he's way too valuable as a third down back. Pittman in every game has missed his blocking assignments and got the QB killed. It's really wishful thanking to keep both Pittman and Thomas, but we all know teams generally don't cut their draft picks 1 - 5. So that might mean Thomas is the odd man out, now it specks volumes that he haven't been cut yet, and where's Jamal Branch? I think Thomas has Coach Payton attention and like I said before, this is going to be one of the hardest cuts a Saints coaching staff ever had to make. GOOD LUCK Payton, I'm glad I don't have to make those cuts.
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