Saints reach 4 year deal(12 million) with Pierre Thomas

st thomas · 03-04-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

I like PT, so I'm glad we got this done. What it tells me is that we are now committed to the "Running Back By Committee" approach. You can debate whether that's a good thing or not, but PT is not a feature back like Steven Jackson so we are going to run different RBs out there depending on the situation. PT, IMO, is the best running back in the league at catching balls out of the backfield, especially on screens. He is such a threat and a great weapon in that capacity. The Saints now need to make sure they have enough depth to balance the load.

i'm glad u brought up the screens to him. but its the decoy he lays out before the screen is played out hes a master at it and he makes teams bite at a run or a dump the opposite direction then back to him. u can see it developing, masterpiece p.t. think about it, he's not the whole back just a piece of a championship backfield.

BringTheWood · 03-03-2011, 10:30 PM

Just got home from work, and this instantly put a genuine smile on my face. I couldn't be happier. Most underrated RB in the history of our franchise, and one of the best screen catch and go RBs of all time. THANKS FOR STAYING WITH US PT, AND THANK YOU PAYTON AND LOOMIS FOR SHOWING HIM TO HIS HOME!

SAINT_MICHAEL · 03-03-2011, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by BringTheWood

Most underrated RB in the history of our franchise

Hmmm...Interesting thought. I mean it. Who would the other nominees be? Anyone? I'll throw Dalton Hillard out there.

breesfan27 · 03-03-2011, 11:14 PM

We can all breathe a sigh of relief. Glad PT Bruiser is sticking around!

SAINT_MICHAEL · 03-03-2011, 11:26 PM

Hokie Gajan?

BringTheWood · 03-03-2011, 11:49 PM

Perhaps my comment was hasty. He's the most underrated I've personally had the pleasure of watching. I'm younger than most here, and have only taken the Saints and Football seriously since the Haslett/Aaron Brooks era. I retract my previous statement, lol. To be fair though, I definitely feel he has caught the most crap for someone who has helped give us so much. He helped us win our first superbowl, and just as soon as he gets hurt (which I feel was a legit injury) people want to dismiss him for some of the subpar talent out of the shallow RB pool in this years draft. Signing PT was great for us and now we get to hit the draft defense candy store. Hilliard for sure though. Had he not been plagued by injuries himself, I think he would've been further appreciated outside of Saints fandom.

st thomas · 03-04-2011, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by BringTheWood

Perhaps my comment was hasty. He's the most underrated I've personally had the pleasure of watching. I'm younger than most here, and have only taken the Saints and Football seriously since the Haslett/Aaron Brooks era. I retract my previous statement, lol. To be fair though, I definitely feel he has caught the most crap for someone who has helped give us so much. He helped us win our first superbowl, and just as soon as he gets hurt (which I feel was a legit injury) people want to dismiss him for some of the subpar talent out of the shallow RB pool in this years draft. Signing PT was great for us and now we get to hit the draft defense candy store. Hilliard for sure though. Had he not been plagued by injuries himself, I think he would've been further appreciated outside of Saints fandom.

i knew what u ment wood its a good pick he just has that something to give the saints i have to say i actually pumped my fist when i heard, , don't tell nobody okay. lol

9thWardDesire · 03-04-2011, 12:19 AM

(In my worst Lil Jon voice): "PIE-YEEAHIYAH!!"

MatthewT · 03-04-2011, 01:28 AM

I personally do not believe the Saints are done at addressing the RB situation. If Mark Ingram is available when the Saints pick in the first round, which is highly unlikely, my bet is they pick him. Another guy they may go for is Mikel Leshoure. I am not saying the Saints will draft a RB in the first round, but the chances are very likely if one of those two are available. I know there are some pressing needs on defense, but it was pretty obvious to me the lack of running game kept the Saints from making a strong run at a repeat.

Beastmode · 03-04-2011, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I personally do not believe the Saints are done at addressing the RB situation. If Mark Ingram is available when the Saints pick in the first round, which is highly unlikely, my bet is they pick him. Another guy they may go for is Mikel Leshoure. I am not saying the Saints will draft a RB in the first round, but the chances are very likely if one of those two are available. I know there are some pressing needs on defense, but it was pretty obvious to me the lack of running game kept the Saints from making a strong run at a repeat.

I'm fine with them resigning PT but we need a back that is durable. People say there is no way we have the luck we did last year but if we keep signing injured players it's more than feasable. Ivory, PT, and Bush are going to go down if you go by their history. The only way to fix it is to either get a durable RB in the draft or keep getting warm bodies off the street which we all know how that worked out.

03-04-2011, 02:27 PM	#1
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Originally Posted by TheDeuce I like PT, so I'm glad we got this done. What it tells me is that we are now committed to the "Running Back By Committee" approach. You can debate whether that's a good thing or not, but PT is not a feature back like Steven Jackson so we are going to run different RBs out there depending on the situation. PT, IMO, is the best running back in the league at catching balls out of the backfield, especially on screens. He is such a threat and a great weapon in that capacity. The Saints now need to make sure they have enough depth to balance the load. i'm glad u brought up the screens to him. but its the decoy he lays out before the screen is played out hes a master at it and he makes teams bite at a run or a dump the opposite direction then back to him. u can see it developing, masterpiece p.t. think about it, he's not the whole back just a piece of a championship backfield.

03-03-2011, 10:30 PM	#2
BringTheWood 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165	Just got home from work, and this instantly put a genuine smile on my face. I couldn't be happier. Most underrated RB in the history of our franchise, and one of the best screen catch and go RBs of all time. THANKS FOR STAYING WITH US PT, AND THANK YOU PAYTON AND LOOMIS FOR SHOWING HIM TO HIS HOME!
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03-03-2011, 11:15 PM	#3
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Originally Posted by BringTheWood Most underrated RB in the history of our franchise Hmmm...Interesting thought. I mean it. Who would the other nominees be? Anyone? I'll throw Dalton Hillard out there.
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03-03-2011, 11:26 PM	#5
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Hokie Gajan?
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03-03-2011, 11:49 PM	#6
BringTheWood 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165	Perhaps my comment was hasty. He's the most underrated I've personally had the pleasure of watching. I'm younger than most here, and have only taken the Saints and Football seriously since the Haslett/Aaron Brooks era. I retract my previous statement, lol. To be fair though, I definitely feel he has caught the most crap for someone who has helped give us so much. He helped us win our first superbowl, and just as soon as he gets hurt (which I feel was a legit injury) people want to dismiss him for some of the subpar talent out of the shallow RB pool in this years draft. Signing PT was great for us and now we get to hit the draft defense candy store. Hilliard for sure though. Had he not been plagued by injuries himself, I think he would've been further appreciated outside of Saints fandom.
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03-03-2011, 11:14 PM	#4
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	We can all breathe a sigh of relief. Glad PT Bruiser is sticking around!

03-04-2011, 02:05 PM	#7
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Originally Posted by BringTheWood Perhaps my comment was hasty. He's the most underrated I've personally had the pleasure of watching. I'm younger than most here, and have only taken the Saints and Football seriously since the Haslett/Aaron Brooks era. I retract my previous statement, lol. To be fair though, I definitely feel he has caught the most crap for someone who has helped give us so much. He helped us win our first superbowl, and just as soon as he gets hurt (which I feel was a legit injury) people want to dismiss him for some of the subpar talent out of the shallow RB pool in this years draft. Signing PT was great for us and now we get to hit the draft defense candy store. Hilliard for sure though. Had he not been plagued by injuries himself, I think he would've been further appreciated outside of Saints fandom. i knew what u ment wood its a good pick he just has that something to give the saints i have to say i actually pumped my fist when i heard, , don't tell nobody okay. lol

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03-04-2011, 01:28 AM	#9
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	I personally do not believe the Saints are done at addressing the RB situation. If Mark Ingram is available when the Saints pick in the first round, which is highly unlikely, my bet is they pick him. Another guy they may go for is Mikel Leshoure. I am not saying the Saints will draft a RB in the first round, but the chances are very likely if one of those two are available. I know there are some pressing needs on defense, but it was pretty obvious to me the lack of running game kept the Saints from making a strong run at a repeat.

03-04-2011, 08:05 PM	#10
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by MatthewT I personally do not believe the Saints are done at addressing the RB situation. If Mark Ingram is available when the Saints pick in the first round, which is highly unlikely, my bet is they pick him. Another guy they may go for is Mikel Leshoure. I am not saying the Saints will draft a RB in the first round, but the chances are very likely if one of those two are available. I know there are some pressing needs on defense, but it was pretty obvious to me the lack of running game kept the Saints from making a strong run at a repeat. I'm fine with them resigning PT but we need a back that is durable. People say there is no way we have the luck we did last year but if we keep signing injured players it's more than feasable. Ivory, PT, and Bush are going to go down if you go by their history. The only way to fix it is to either get a durable RB in the draft or keep getting warm bodies off the street which we all know how that worked out.
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