David Thomas

bobad · 03-09-2010, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint

Lets talk about this guy for a bit. He's not one of those flashy TE's but man he played a huge role in our success last year. I really hope we re-sign him. He made 1st downs when they counted and I thought blocked really well. I think he even played a little FB.

What are your thoughts?

I like Thomas a lot. He is the same type player as Billy Miller. Good receiver,
so-so size, matchup, and blocking ability. I think it's time to draft another
TE with Shockey's size and talents. That would mean releasing Billy and
keeping Thomas.

stockman311 · 05-04-2010, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by strato

hmmmm...yes i do and i would say 1.5 million wouldnt be bad for Thomas..he was key for us in many games...i guess you would have to watch them though..

Looks like Thomas will be making $1.18MM on his one year deal. So I was off by about $300K and you were off by about $400K. The Saints split the difference on us.

TheDeuce · 05-04-2010, 05:13 PM

I like Thomas so much I don't know why we drafted Graham (well not really he could be good, I just still am not sold on him). This kid had one helluva season last year and really did this offense some good. You could make the argument he was the best TE on the team.

strato · 05-04-2010, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

I like Thomas so much I don't know why we drafted Graham (well not really he could be good, I just still am not sold on him). This kid had one helluva season last year and really did this offense some good. You could make the argument he was the best TE on the team.

I concur my good man ..HOOKEM HORNS!!

st thomas · 05-04-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by stockman311

I won't lose sleep either way. He's probably the 8th option in our offense when we throw, behind Colston, Henderson, Meachem, Moore, Shockey, Bush, Thomas. Given the status of Billy Miller's achilles and Shockey's propensity to get injured yearly, I would put it past the Saints to bring him back at the right price. $750K to $800K next year tops.

stock311 your tough on this guy man. he played huge for the black and gold when evans went down.if he's not around for 2010 it means we get a dammed good trade or draft pick next year.

st thomas · 05-04-2010, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

What's the "right price" for a player who effectively executed three different positions for the number one offense in the NFL?

I could see a 3-4 year deal for $4.5-5.3 mill - back-loaded w incentives and a $1mill signing bonus.

exactly what i'm screamin too. or he could lead to a great draft pick in a trade. thomas is the real deal. thanks new england? if i remember right.

03-09-2010, 01:43 PM	#31
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: David Thomas Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint Lets talk about this guy for a bit. He's not one of those flashy TE's but man he played a huge role in our success last year. I really hope we re-sign him. He made 1st downs when they counted and I thought blocked really well. I think he even played a little FB. What are your thoughts? I like Thomas a lot. He is the same type player as Billy Miller. Good receiver, so-so size, matchup, and blocking ability. I think it's time to draft another TE with Shockey's size and talents. That would mean releasing Billy and keeping Thomas.
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05-04-2010, 04:46 PM	#32
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: David Thomas Originally Posted by strato hmmmm...yes i do and i would say 1.5 million wouldnt be bad for Thomas..he was key for us in many games...i guess you would have to watch them though.. Looks like Thomas will be making $1.18MM on his one year deal. So I was off by about $300K and you were off by about $400K. The Saints split the difference on us.

05-04-2010, 05:13 PM	#33
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: David Thomas I like Thomas so much I don't know why we drafted Graham (well not really he could be good, I just still am not sold on him). This kid had one helluva season last year and really did this offense some good. You could make the argument he was the best TE on the team.
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05-04-2010, 05:23 PM	#34
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: David Thomas Originally Posted by TheDeuce I like Thomas so much I don't know why we drafted Graham (well not really he could be good, I just still am not sold on him). This kid had one helluva season last year and really did this offense some good. You could make the argument he was the best TE on the team. I concur my good man ..HOOKEM HORNS!!

05-04-2010, 05:39 PM	#35
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: David Thomas Originally Posted by stockman311 I won't lose sleep either way. He's probably the 8th option in our offense when we throw, behind Colston, Henderson, Meachem, Moore, Shockey, Bush, Thomas. Given the status of Billy Miller's achilles and Shockey's propensity to get injured yearly, I would put it past the Saints to bring him back at the right price. $750K to $800K next year tops. stock311 your tough on this guy man. he played huge for the black and gold when evans went down.if he's not around for 2010 it means we get a dammed good trade or draft pick next year.

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05-04-2010, 05:46 PM	#36
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: David Thomas Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 What's the "right price" for a player who effectively executed three different positions for the number one offense in the NFL? I could see a 3-4 year deal for $4.5-5.3 mill - back-loaded w incentives and a $1mill signing bonus. exactly what i'm screamin too. or he could lead to a great draft pick in a trade. thomas is the real deal. thanks new england? if i remember right.

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