Pierre Thomas - The Saints kept the right guy

Saint_LB · 09-20-2011, 07:44 AM

Pierre runs very hard these days. It is obvious it is him with the ball even if you can't see the number because he is the one whose legs keep moving and churning until he hits the ground.

PT is gaining my respect back quickly.

hagan714 · 09-20-2011, 08:52 AM

PT may not be a burner but he has some of the best instincts as a runner and his field vision at time is amazing. But the thing that stands out the most to me is the simple fact he seems to love the game and bought into giving 110% way back when. He plays with heart.

I want to see him stay at 60% of the carries. The team just seems to play better with him in there. They rally around him.

Halo · 09-20-2011, 08:57 AM

I loved this article. You have to read the whole thing. If we would have had PT in the playoffs last year, things would have been different...

BIGEASY504 · 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!!

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.

09-20-2011, 07:44 AM	#1
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Pierre runs very hard these days. It is obvious it is him with the ball even if you can't see the number because he is the one whose legs keep moving and churning until he hits the ground. PT is gaining my respect back quickly. Halo likes this.
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09-20-2011, 08:52 AM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	PT may not be a burner but he has some of the best instincts as a runner and his field vision at time is amazing. But the thing that stands out the most to me is the simple fact he seems to love the game and bought into giving 110% way back when. He plays with heart. I want to see him stay at 60% of the carries. The team just seems to play better with him in there. They rally around him. Halo and darstep like this.

09-20-2011, 09:05 AM	#4
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	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!!
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487

09-20-2011, 11:44 AM	#5
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	#6
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.
	SaintSince67

09-20-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,900 Blog Entries: 45	I loved this article. You have to read the whole thing. If we would have had PT in the playoffs last year, things would have been different...

09-20-2011, 01:23 PM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,918 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	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	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	#9
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	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	#10
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Pierre Thomas best man for the job. In Loomis I trust.

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