Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas?

02-18-2010, 05:57 AM

The Saints won't let the best RB on the team slip away. Mickey Loomis has done a fantastic job in the front office with keeping players around that have strong work ethic, good character, and most importantly, great field production. I don't see Pierre breaking the bank, but he is definitely due a substantial pay raise. He has done nothing but produce when he is on the field and he has earned everything coming to him.

jeanpierre · 02-18-2010, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

The Saints won't let the best RB on the team slip away. Mickey Loomis has done a fantastic job in the front office with keeping players around that have strong work ethic, good character, and most importantly, great field production. I don't see Pierre breaking the bank, but he is definitely due a substantial pay raise. He has done nothing but produce when he is on the field and he has earned everything coming to him.

Good Call Bro...

Danno · 02-18-2010, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by BigAlHeDMan

Still can't figure out why Pierre wasn't drafted originally. His Understudy, Rahard Mendenhall was taken by Pittsburgh. Anybody share some light on this

I think its the whole obsession with measurables problem.
Not very big, but big enough.
Not very fast, but fast enough.
Not super impressive on tape, but good enough.
Not a big name football factory, but good enough.

And as someone mentioned he split carries with Mendenhall so no one was sure he could handle full time NFL RB duties.

On day 1, he was no better than that prima donna we drafted from tOSU. But he worked his butt off every day and got better and better.

In my opinion, he turned mediocre talent (by NFL standards) into above average talent by busting his butt every single minute in practice.

He did it the old fashioned way. He earned it.

strato · 02-18-2010, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think its the whole obsession with measurables problem.
Not very big, but big enough.
Not very fast, but fast enough.
Not super impressive on tape, but good enough.
Not a big name football factory, but good enough.

And as someone mentioned he split carries with Mendenhall so no one was sure he could handle full time NFL RB duties.

On day 1, he was no better than that prima donna we drafted from tOSU. But he worked his butt off every day and got better and better.

In my opinion, he turned mediocre talent (by NFL standards) into above average talent by busting his butt every single minute in practice.

He did it the old fashioned way. He earned it.

This^

Rugby Saint II · 02-18-2010, 01:44 PM

I think that if he wants too much money then let him walk. He played very well for a little bit of money.....it is time to pay the man, just not too much.

bmwilder139 · 02-18-2010, 02:01 PM

I didn't read it, I thought this was the Mike Bell poll. I meant to vote for YES! Accidentally voted for maybe...

Choupique · 02-18-2010, 02:12 PM

Pay the man. He has earned it.

I'm a loyal Pierre fan. Keeping someone like him around is a no brainer to me. He is yards after the catch, tackle attempt... hell, he gains yards from the second they hand him the ball. To tackle him hurts, I assure you.

Keeper. No debate.

homerj07 · 02-18-2010, 07:43 PM

No doubt - He is a keeper. Good heart, good legs, takes a hit - delivers hit & does not get tackled much by the first guy

UK_WhoDat · 02-19-2010, 05:14 PM

That was easy. Next!

Saint_LB · 02-21-2010, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Not very big, but big enough.
Not very fast, but fast enough.
Not super impressive on tape, but good enough.
Not a big name football factory, but good enough.

Xavier, I think?

View Poll Results: Should Saints Resign Pierre Thomas?
HELL TO THE YEA!?.. Ask Stupid question MUCH?!?	80	95.24%
Umm... it depends on what he's asking.	4	4.76%
Too early to talk about this mess! Superbowl still sinking in!	0	0%
No, looks like we could get better at that position in FA or Drafts, let him go.	0	0%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

02-18-2010, 05:57 AM	#21
Threaded by D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) The Saints won't let the best RB on the team slip away. Mickey Loomis has done a fantastic job in the front office with keeping players around that have strong work ethic, good character, and most importantly, great field production. I don't see Pierre breaking the bank, but he is definitely due a substantial pay raise. He has done nothing but produce when he is on the field and he has earned everything coming to him.
Views: 26475

02-18-2010, 08:48 AM	#22
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? Originally Posted by D_it_up The Saints won't let the best RB on the team slip away. Mickey Loomis has done a fantastic job in the front office with keeping players around that have strong work ethic, good character, and most importantly, great field production. I don't see Pierre breaking the bank, but he is definitely due a substantial pay raise. He has done nothing but produce when he is on the field and he has earned everything coming to him. Good Call Bro...

02-18-2010, 09:13 AM	#23
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? Originally Posted by BigAlHeDMan Still can't figure out why Pierre wasn't drafted originally. His Understudy, Rahard Mendenhall was taken by Pittsburgh. Anybody share some light on this I think its the whole obsession with measurables problem. Not very big, but big enough. Not very fast, but fast enough. Not super impressive on tape, but good enough. Not a big name football factory, but good enough. And as someone mentioned he split carries with Mendenhall so no one was sure he could handle full time NFL RB duties. On day 1, he was no better than that prima donna we drafted from tOSU. But he worked his butt off every day and got better and better. In my opinion, he turned mediocre talent (by NFL standards) into above average talent by busting his butt every single minute in practice. He did it the old fashioned way. He earned it.
	Last edited by Danno; 02-18-2010 at 09:16 AM..

02-18-2010, 11:21 AM	#24
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? Originally Posted by Danno I think its the whole obsession with measurables problem. Not very big, but big enough. Not very fast, but fast enough. Not super impressive on tape, but good enough. Not a big name football factory, but good enough. And as someone mentioned he split carries with Mendenhall so no one was sure he could handle full time NFL RB duties. On day 1, he was no better than that prima donna we drafted from tOSU. But he worked his butt off every day and got better and better. In my opinion, he turned mediocre talent (by NFL standards) into above average talent by busting his butt every single minute in practice. He did it the old fashioned way. He earned it. This^

Latest Blogs
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey

02-18-2010, 01:44 PM	#25
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? I think that if he wants too much money then let him walk. He played very well for a little bit of money.....it is time to pay the man, just not too much.

02-18-2010, 02:01 PM	#26
bmwilder139 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? I didn't read it, I thought this was the Mike Bell poll. I meant to vote for YES! Accidentally voted for maybe...
bmwilder139 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3

02-18-2010, 02:12 PM	#27
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? Pay the man. He has earned it. I'm a loyal Pierre fan. Keeping someone like him around is a no brainer to me. He is yards after the catch, tackle attempt... hell, he gains yards from the second they hand him the ball. To tackle him hurts, I assure you. Keeper. No debate.
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Apportez le bois. Deux cela. Qui est celui?

02-18-2010, 07:43 PM	#28
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? No doubt - He is a keeper. Good heart, good legs, takes a hit - delivers hit & does not get tackled much by the first guy

02-19-2010, 05:14 PM	#29
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? That was easy. Next!

02-21-2010, 05:09 AM	#30
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Should the Saints re-sign Pierre Thomas? Originally Posted by Danno Not very big, but big enough. Not very fast, but fast enough. Not super impressive on tape, but good enough. Not a big name football factory, but good enough. Xavier, I think?
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Last edited by Saint_LB; 02-21-2010 at 05:34 AM..

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/25235-should-saints-re-sign-pierre-thomas.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
The Latest New Orleans Saints News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	02-17-2010 07:54 PM	2