Pierre Thomas

gummbo · 10-21-2007, 10:58 PM

Whynot try both of them in the back field? PTs run was a thing to be hold.Lets do it again in s.f.next week.GEAUX SAINTS.

Saintsfan4ever · 10-22-2007, 12:05 AM

Do you recall fullback Karney scoring 3 TD's in one game last season? ... I'll give you a hint, Dallas. Now how was it Karney walked into the endzone 3 times untouched? Because all eyes were on Reggie, Deuce, and Colston. Yes, an NFL franchise, a playoff calibur team, got fooled.... not 1, not 2, but 3 times.

WillMacKenzie · 10-22-2007, 12:31 AM

you're absolutely right, about what i don't know, but you're right

the fact that our offense has been running like a surgical scoring and 3rd down converting machine this year .is. probably the thing that sprung pierre, forget the fact that it was his first handoff of the game for over 20 yards, broken tackles, jukes and all, for a touchdown.

all i'm saying is pierre is hungry, feed the beast!

reggie's good and everything for a big play or two, but pierre is so effective he demands touches

saintsrule · 10-22-2007, 01:54 AM

There is only one person on the other teams defense watching Thomas, closely. There are three or more people watching Bush closely. The entire defense is trying to stop Reggie not Pierre.

BooBirdSaint · 10-22-2007, 07:22 AM

I don't think Thomas gets the playing time due to the fact that you don't want a rookie back there trying to protect your franchse from getting his head knocked off b/c the OL is so poor. Secondly, being this is a pass happy offense I've read that he is not as good a reciever as Strecker or Bush for that matter.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 10-22-2007, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint

I don't think Thomas gets the playing time due to the fact that you don't want a rookie back there trying to protect your franchse from getting his head knocked off b/c the OL is so poor. Secondly, being this is a pass happy offense I've read that he is not as good a reciever as Strecker or Bush for that matter.

The guy can run the ball. We need someone else other than Bush that can run the ball. Simply put in a package for him that features him running the ball and all the passes being quick stuff. With Bush dragging away a double team, PT will run wild.

SFIAH

BooBirdSaint · 10-22-2007, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

The guy can run the ball. We need someone else other than Bush that can run the ball. Simply put in a package for him that features him running the ball and all the passes being quick stuff. With Bush dragging away a double team, PT will run wild.

SFIAH

I hear ya but lets face it our OL has yet to preform up to the the level necessary to sustain a running game. This has been very apparent when you look at how we almost let Seattle back into the game b/c we couldn't run in the 2nd half and control the clock. And the coaching staff has to want to run the ball. Payton seems like he is only calling the run when the other team expects it which means there are 8 defenders in the box. Running Pierre Thomas is not going to effect either of these two realities. The OL needs a big upgrade to truly become a 1st tier NFL team rushing.

ScottyRo · 10-22-2007, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint

I hear ya but lets face it our OL has yet to preform up to the the level necessary to sustain a running game. This has been very apparent when you look at how we almost let Seattle back into the game b/c we couldn't run in the 2nd half and control the clock. And the coaching staff has to want to run the ball. Payton seems like he is only calling the run when the other team expects it which means there are 8 defenders in the box. Running Pierre Thomas is not going to effect either of these two realities. The OL needs a big upgrade to truly become a 1st tier NFL team rushing.

I agree about the O-Line being a problem. They've stepped up a little since the first few games, but they still aren't as good as they need to be.

A good example of Payton calling a run when it is expected is when they had 1st and goal from the 4. He bunched up the line and had a WR come in motion and stop at the line. The ball was given to Reggie for a loss after the falcons blew up the play. I might not have been able to tell anyone it was going to be a run, but as the ball was snapped that is what I expected.

Cruize · 10-22-2007, 08:04 AM

Thomas runs forward and takes what the defense gives him. Reggie is still trying to do too much.

papz · 10-22-2007, 10:01 AM

3 straight games... 0 sacks.

10-21-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
gummbo saints football&gumbo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: in the o,c,annnnnd luvin it. Posts: 67 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pierre Thomas Whynot try both of them in the back field? PTs run was a thing to be hold.Lets do it again in s.f.next week.GEAUX SAINTS.

10-22-2007, 12:05 AM	#2
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pierre Thomas Do you recall fullback Karney scoring 3 TD's in one game last season? ... I'll give you a hint, Dallas. Now how was it Karney walked into the endzone 3 times untouched? Because all eyes were on Reggie, Deuce, and Colston. Yes, an NFL franchise, a playoff calibur team, got fooled.... not 1, not 2, but 3 times.

10-22-2007, 12:31 AM	#3
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Pierre Thomas you're absolutely right, about what i don't know, but you're right the fact that our offense has been running like a surgical scoring and 3rd down converting machine this year .is. probably the thing that sprung pierre, forget the fact that it was his first handoff of the game for over 20 yards, broken tackles, jukes and all, for a touchdown. all i'm saying is pierre is hungry, feed the beast! reggie's good and everything for a big play or two, but pierre is so effective he demands touches

10-22-2007, 01:54 AM	#4
saintsrule 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 657	Re: Pierre Thomas There is only one person on the other teams defense watching Thomas, closely. There are three or more people watching Bush closely. The entire defense is trying to stop Reggie not Pierre.
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10-22-2007, 07:22 AM	#5
BooBirdSaint 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 273	Re: Pierre Thomas I don't think Thomas gets the playing time due to the fact that you don't want a rookie back there trying to protect your franchse from getting his head knocked off b/c the OL is so poor. Secondly, being this is a pass happy offense I've read that he is not as good a reciever as Strecker or Bush for that matter.

10-22-2007, 07:36 AM	#6
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,789	Re: Pierre Thomas Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint I don't think Thomas gets the playing time due to the fact that you don't want a rookie back there trying to protect your franchse from getting his head knocked off b/c the OL is so poor. Secondly, being this is a pass happy offense I've read that he is not as good a reciever as Strecker or Bush for that matter. The guy can run the ball. We need someone else other than Bush that can run the ball. Simply put in a package for him that features him running the ball and all the passes being quick stuff. With Bush dragging away a double team, PT will run wild. SFIAH

10-22-2007, 08:53 AM	#7
BooBirdSaint 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 273	Re: Pierre Thomas Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL The guy can run the ball. We need someone else other than Bush that can run the ball. Simply put in a package for him that features him running the ball and all the passes being quick stuff. With Bush dragging away a double team, PT will run wild. SFIAH I hear ya but lets face it our OL has yet to preform up to the the level necessary to sustain a running game. This has been very apparent when you look at how we almost let Seattle back into the game b/c we couldn't run in the 2nd half and control the clock. And the coaching staff has to want to run the ball. Payton seems like he is only calling the run when the other team expects it which means there are 8 defenders in the box. Running Pierre Thomas is not going to effect either of these two realities. The OL needs a big upgrade to truly become a 1st tier NFL team rushing.

10-22-2007, 09:55 AM	#8
ScottyRo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA (ugh, the food here) Posts: 1,704	Re: Pierre Thomas Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint I hear ya but lets face it our OL has yet to preform up to the the level necessary to sustain a running game. This has been very apparent when you look at how we almost let Seattle back into the game b/c we couldn't run in the 2nd half and control the clock. And the coaching staff has to want to run the ball. Payton seems like he is only calling the run when the other team expects it which means there are 8 defenders in the box. Running Pierre Thomas is not going to effect either of these two realities. The OL needs a big upgrade to truly become a 1st tier NFL team rushing. I agree about the O-Line being a problem. They've stepped up a little since the first few games, but they still aren't as good as they need to be. A good example of Payton calling a run when it is expected is when they had 1st and goal from the 4. He bunched up the line and had a WR come in motion and stop at the line. The ball was given to Reggie for a loss after the falcons blew up the play. I might not have been able to tell anyone it was going to be a run, but as the ball was snapped that is what I expected.

10-22-2007, 08:04 AM	#9
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Pierre Thomas Thomas runs forward and takes what the defense gives him. Reggie is still trying to do too much.
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10-22-2007, 10:01 AM	#10
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,799	Re: Pierre Thomas 3 straight games... 0 sacks.