Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future

TheEnigma · 06-06-2010, 03:39 PM

I think there is a ZERO percent chance of us just letting Pierre go, but I thought I would let you guys know what he said.

NFC South mailbag - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Pat Yasinskas: I’m not sure this little holdout is really in Pierre Thomas’ best interest. I understand he wants a long-term contract and his performance last season probably earned him a nice raise. But the rumblings are he’s looking for a contract that will make him one of the league’s top-paid running backs. Let’s be realistic here. Thomas is a good running back, but not one of the best in the league. I can see the Saints playing hard ball with him. They’ve got Reggie Bush and Lynell Hamilton. If Thomas’ demands don’t drop some, I could see the Saints letting him go and going with Bush and Hamilton and adding another running back from somewhere else.

QBREES9 · 06-06-2010, 03:42 PM

Lets face it Running Back are not what they once were. There not the spot light players anymore. Quaterbacks and WR are the player you come to see.

I hope he stays but it won't shock me he doesn't.

D_it_up · 06-06-2010, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Lets face it Running Back are not what they once were. There not the spot light players anymore. Quaterbacks and WR are the player you come to see.

I hope he stays but it won't shock me he doesn't.

Yeah, but having a good runningback that knows the system and plays very well in it doesn't hurt matters. I don't agree with what he is asking for and he definitely won't get it, but I would feel more comfortable with him back there than anyone else that may be available.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 06-06-2010, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by TheEnigma

I think there is a ZERO percent chance of us just letting Pierre go, but I thought I would let you guys know what he said.

NFC South mailbag - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Pat Yasinskas: I’m not sure this little holdout is really in Pierre Thomas’ best interest. I understand he wants a long-term contract and his performance last season probably earned him a nice raise. But the rumblings are he’s looking for a contract that will make him one of the league’s top-paid running backs. Let’s be realistic here. Thomas is a good running back, but not one of the best in the league. I can see the Saints playing hard ball with him. They’ve got Reggie Bush and Lynell Hamilton. If Thomas’ demands don’t drop some, I could see the Saints letting him go and going with Bush and Hamilton and adding another running back from somewhere else.

Bush is a RB

spkb25 · 06-06-2010, 08:09 PM

Yo to be honest- he is not worth that type of money. Hope he changes his mind on this one- if not he might be gone. He is not one of the tops in the league. I love the guy, and he deserves more money, but shoot, come on

UK_WhoDat · 06-06-2010, 08:35 PM

Shame if PT is really playing hard ball. I really would like him to stay on.

Speedy Ron · 06-08-2010, 10:35 AM

i wish he wouldnt have lied through his teeth a few weeks ago. i hate liars

RaginCajun83 · 06-08-2010, 11:13 AM

Sharper did the same thing before he signed, trust in Loomis to do what is best for the team but in the end I hope PT resigns just at the right price

HintOfLogic · 06-08-2010, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Lets face it Running Back are not what they once were. There not the spot light players anymore. Quaterbacks and WR are the player you come to see.

I hope he stays but it won't shock me he doesn't.

Unless you're a team that doesn't have a decent QB or if they're a run heavy offense. I'd say there is just as much comradery and fanfare for RB's across the league as there is any other position. If our own Reggie Bush was just as productive as a Chris Johnson or an A.P., I wonder if you would feel the same?

Also, was there any other player behind Brees that was more productive, consistent, universally used, clutch and accountable than Pierre? It sounds like you're saying RB's aren't as appreciated, fans want to see the QB's and WR's, therefor he's that much more expendable?

I'm glad you're not calling shots, and Loomis doesn't loose sight on how they made their SuperBowl run.

06-06-2010, 03:39 PM	#1
TheEnigma 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 711	Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future I think there is a ZERO percent chance of us just letting Pierre go, but I thought I would let you guys know what he said. NFC South mailbag - NFC South Blog - ESPN Pat Yasinskas: I’m not sure this little holdout is really in Pierre Thomas’ best interest. I understand he wants a long-term contract and his performance last season probably earned him a nice raise. But the rumblings are he’s looking for a contract that will make him one of the league’s top-paid running backs. Let’s be realistic here. Thomas is a good running back, but not one of the best in the league. I can see the Saints playing hard ball with him. They’ve got Reggie Bush and Lynell Hamilton. If Thomas’ demands don’t drop some, I could see the Saints letting him go and going with Bush and Hamilton and adding another running back from somewhere else.
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06-06-2010, 03:42 PM	#2
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future Lets face it Running Back are not what they once were. There not the spot light players anymore. Quaterbacks and WR are the player you come to see. I hope he stays but it won't shock me he doesn't.

06-06-2010, 06:20 PM	#3
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future Originally Posted by QBREES9 Lets face it Running Back are not what they once were. There not the spot light players anymore. Quaterbacks and WR are the player you come to see. I hope he stays but it won't shock me he doesn't. Yeah, but having a good runningback that knows the system and plays very well in it doesn't hurt matters. I don't agree with what he is asking for and he definitely won't get it, but I would feel more comfortable with him back there than anyone else that may be available.

06-06-2010, 08:07 PM	#4
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future Originally Posted by TheEnigma I think there is a ZERO percent chance of us just letting Pierre go, but I thought I would let you guys know what he said. NFC South mailbag - NFC South Blog - ESPN Pat Yasinskas: I’m not sure this little holdout is really in Pierre Thomas’ best interest. I understand he wants a long-term contract and his performance last season probably earned him a nice raise. But the rumblings are he’s looking for a contract that will make him one of the league’s top-paid running backs. Let’s be realistic here. Thomas is a good running back, but not one of the best in the league. I can see the Saints playing hard ball with him. They’ve got Reggie Bush and Lynell Hamilton. If Thomas’ demands don’t drop some, I could see the Saints letting him go and going with Bush and Hamilton and adding another running back from somewhere else. Bush is a RB

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future Yo to be honest- he is not worth that type of money. Hope he changes his mind on this one- if not he might be gone. He is not one of the tops in the league. I love the guy, and he deserves more money, but shoot, come on

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,983	Re: Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future Shame if PT is really playing hard ball. I really would like him to stay on.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future Sharper did the same thing before he signed, trust in Loomis to do what is best for the team but in the end I hope PT resigns just at the right price

06-08-2010, 04:34 PM	#9
HintOfLogic 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 194	Re: Pat Yasinskas on P. Thomas' future Originally Posted by QBREES9 Lets face it Running Back are not what they once were. There not the spot light players anymore. Quaterbacks and WR are the player you come to see. I hope he stays but it won't shock me he doesn't. Unless you're a team that doesn't have a decent QB or if they're a run heavy offense. I'd say there is just as much comradery and fanfare for RB's across the league as there is any other position. If our own Reggie Bush was just as productive as a Chris Johnson or an A.P., I wonder if you would feel the same? Also, was there any other player behind Brees that was more productive, consistent, universally used, clutch and accountable than Pierre? It sounds like you're saying RB's aren't as appreciated, fans want to see the QB's and WR's, therefor he's that much more expendable? I'm glad you're not calling shots, and Loomis doesn't loose sight on how they made their SuperBowl run.
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