Pierre Thomas - The Saints kept the right guy

09-20-2011, 09:05 AM

Man Pierre balance is off the chain, he runs the screen better than any back, he has a slippery still and is tough so yes we kept the right one baby!!

papz · 09-20-2011, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Yep, and several of us knew it a lonnnnng time ago Guerry.

He's the most under-rated RB in the NFL IMO.

Jon Gruden has been saying this for years. No one tell Canton... he may still be in denial.

subguy · 09-20-2011, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Yep, and several of us knew it a lonnnnng time ago Guerry.

He's the most under-rated RB in the NFL IMO.

At least ONE of the most underrated

dasaints26 · 09-20-2011, 11:44 AM

How will it end up at the end of the year?
1. Pierre has the 2nd most carries on the team but is 1st in yardage.
2. Pierre leads the team in carries and yardage.

darstep · 09-20-2011, 01:06 PM

Payton is either saving or pacing PT for some reason.
He is the most seasoned back and has better field vision than Ingram.
That may change at some point but for now, PT should be getting the bulk of the carries.
I remember in the Superbowl, Pierre had like a 17 yard run, breaking 3-4 tackles and the entire team started playing at a whole new level.
He goes out and does his job without a lot of fan fare, and does it very well.
Ingram needs to take notes from PT on how you set up blockers and cut-back NFL style.
I hope Ivory is looking too.

SmashMouth · 09-20-2011, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by darstep

Payton is either saving or pacing PT for some reason.

you may have a point there .... we need him fresh for the SB run!

FinSaint · 09-20-2011, 04:58 PM

I for one am glad that Ingram has someone like PT to learn from and take tips from... it'll only make him into a more well rounded runner and - dare I say - hopefully that elusive "complete back."

The Dude · 09-20-2011, 05:07 PM

Look, I was always skeptical of PT. I thought he was a great back, but was too injury prone and would never be able to carry the load. I was wrong. He is one of the most complete backs I can remember, and he seems to have rebounded from his injury. Hopefully with our stable of backs we can keep the load off of him and have his fresh legs throughout the playoffs. In a system like ours a back like PT can contribute at a very high level for a long long time. i am glad we decided to pay him.

QBREES9 · 09-20-2011, 11:43 PM

Pierre Thomas best man for the job. In Loomis I trust.

st thomas · 09-21-2011, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Pierre runs with so much heart when he plays, People underestimate his size, everytime he gets hit he keeps trucking for more yards and his balance is incredible. We definitely kept the right guy, that screen play they mention for 12 yards was what Pierre does so well, the guy is a tough football player

i don't think there is a doubt we kept the right guy. nobody can get PT down on first hit, where the other guy had so many shoe string tackles is beyond belief. reggie is just too lite to be a rb. slot reciever is more like him.

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09-20-2011, 10:20 AM	#12
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737	Originally Posted by Danno Yep, and several of us knew it a lonnnnng time ago Guerry. He's the most under-rated RB in the NFL IMO. Jon Gruden has been saying this for years. No one tell Canton... he may still be in denial. strato likes this.
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09-20-2011, 11:30 AM	#13
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,092	Originally Posted by Danno Yep, and several of us knew it a lonnnnng time ago Guerry. He's the most under-rated RB in the NFL IMO. At least ONE of the most underrated

09-20-2011, 11:44 AM	#14
dasaints26 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167	How will it end up at the end of the year? 1. Pierre has the 2nd most carries on the team but is 1st in yardage. 2. Pierre leads the team in carries and yardage.
dasaints26 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167

09-20-2011, 01:06 PM	#15
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Payton is either saving or pacing PT for some reason. He is the most seasoned back and has better field vision than Ingram. That may change at some point but for now, PT should be getting the bulk of the carries. I remember in the Superbowl, Pierre had like a 17 yard run, breaking 3-4 tackles and the entire team started playing at a whole new level. He goes out and does his job without a lot of fan fare, and does it very well. Ingram needs to take notes from PT on how you set up blockers and cut-back NFL style. I hope Ivory is looking too. Memnoch_TP likes this.
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09-20-2011, 01:23 PM	#16
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,044 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by darstep Payton is either saving or pacing PT for some reason. you may have a point there .... we need him fresh for the SB run!

09-20-2011, 04:58 PM	#17
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	I for one am glad that Ingram has someone like PT to learn from and take tips from... it'll only make him into a more well rounded runner and - dare I say - hopefully that elusive "complete back."

09-20-2011, 05:07 PM	#18
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Look, I was always skeptical of PT. I thought he was a great back, but was too injury prone and would never be able to carry the load. I was wrong. He is one of the most complete backs I can remember, and he seems to have rebounded from his injury. Hopefully with our stable of backs we can keep the load off of him and have his fresh legs throughout the playoffs. In a system like ours a back like PT can contribute at a very high level for a long long time. i am glad we decided to pay him. Memnoch_TP likes this.
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09-20-2011, 11:43 PM	#19
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Pierre Thomas best man for the job. In Loomis I trust.

09-21-2011, 12:21 PM	#20
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Originally Posted by dizzle88 Pierre runs with so much heart when he plays, People underestimate his size, everytime he gets hit he keeps trucking for more yards and his balance is incredible. We definitely kept the right guy, that screen play they mention for 12 yards was what Pierre does so well, the guy is a tough football player i don't think there is a doubt we kept the right guy. nobody can get PT down on first hit, where the other guy had so many shoe string tackles is beyond belief. reggie is just too lite to be a rb. slot reciever is more like him.

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