Anyone else want to see more PT

papz · 12-06-2011, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I think he's starting to turn the corner right now.

I think that's why he was given the extra touches also. I definitely would like to see PT fair touches every game... but a W is a W. PT is use to how he's used and he understands his role. PT will always be one of those guys(for me at least) where you wonder how good could he have been if given 20+ touches a game. He's just so productive when he touches the ball.

i think we are just starting to utilize him a little more because everyone is realizing how good he can be

Fixed that for you.

subguy · 12-06-2011, 03:26 AM

I was kinda thinking the same thing about PT. He ran so well against the Giants and then got so few carries against the Lions. I am really happy to see Ingram breaking a couple of long runs recently. The coolest thing is the fact that you dont hear any of our rb's complain about their touches. It takes a special group to not let egos interefere with the team effort.

jcp026 · 12-06-2011, 05:13 AM

Seeing him more just in general would be good.

homerj07 · 12-06-2011, 07:20 AM

It has got to be hard to have 3 (4) good running backs & figuring out what to do with them.

BUT we should NOT have a problem like we did last year. We will have some healthy RBs as the playoffs start & that is VERY VERY important!!

darstep · 12-06-2011, 10:04 AM

PT has better field vision and already knows how to slip-shed tacklers.
Ingram is still getting hit square and stood up, pushed backwards at the end of runs.
He's still learning and that's good, but PT, at the moment, is the better back.

SaintsBro · 12-06-2011, 10:16 AM

I have been thinking that Payton might be kind of squirreling Thomas away in his vest pocket, in the hopes that other teams will kinda forget about him or overlook him later in the season...teams will get so focused on stopping Igram, Graham and Sproles, that Thomas can kind of slip in there and make things happen when it NEEDS to get done...like the game-winning touchdown drive in the Panthers game: I'm convinced that was a setup -- that Payton called the plays so that the Carolina defense were stressing out about stopping Sproles, Ingram and the wide receivers...all game long Thomas was mostly just being used as a plain vanilla handoff type runner... and then BOOM, short right pass to Thomas for the TD, it seems to have caught them off guard.

SAINTstunna · 12-06-2011, 11:02 AM

I'd hate to say it but I think PT is going to be on the trade block pretty soon. He's a proven stud, he's been a lil' banged up but gives his all every touch. I think the SAINTS will go with Sproles, Ingram, and Ivory as our backup. I wish you the best of luck PT.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-06-2011, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by SAINTstunna

I'd hate to say it but I think PT is going to be on the trade block pretty soon. He's a proven stud, he's been a lil' banged up but gives his all every touch. I think the SAINTS will go with Sproles, Ingram, and Ivory as our backup. I wish you the best of luck PT.

He'd be a big hit on the salary cap:

Breaking down Pierre Thomas' contract - NFC South Blog - ESPN

SFIAH

Rugby Saint II · 12-06-2011, 12:42 PM

When and if anybody goes it will be Ivory.

AlaskaSaints · 12-06-2011, 02:42 PM

Not much trade value in an "injury-prone" back.

I say play them all for maximum inflicted trauma!!

Alaska in MS

12-06-2011, 09:51 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,799	Originally Posted by jnormand I think he's starting to turn the corner right now. I think that's why he was given the extra touches also. I definitely would like to see PT fair touches every game... but a W is a W. PT is use to how he's used and he understands his role. PT will always be one of those guys(for me at least) where you wonder how good could he have been if given 20+ touches a game. He's just so productive when he touches the ball. i think we are just starting to utilize him a little more because everyone is realizing how good he can be Fixed that for you.

12-06-2011, 03:26 AM	#2
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,105	I was kinda thinking the same thing about PT. He ran so well against the Giants and then got so few carries against the Lions. I am really happy to see Ingram breaking a couple of long runs recently. The coolest thing is the fact that you dont hear any of our rb's complain about their touches. It takes a special group to not let egos interefere with the team effort. skymike likes this.

12-06-2011, 05:13 AM	#3
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 955	Seeing him more just in general would be good.
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12-06-2011, 10:16 AM	#6
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	I have been thinking that Payton might be kind of squirreling Thomas away in his vest pocket, in the hopes that other teams will kinda forget about him or overlook him later in the season...teams will get so focused on stopping Igram, Graham and Sproles, that Thomas can kind of slip in there and make things happen when it NEEDS to get done...like the game-winning touchdown drive in the Panthers game: I'm convinced that was a setup -- that Payton called the plays so that the Carolina defense were stressing out about stopping Sproles, Ingram and the wide receivers...all game long Thomas was mostly just being used as a plain vanilla handoff type runner... and then BOOM, short right pass to Thomas for the TD, it seems to have caught them off guard. darstep likes this.

12-06-2011, 11:46 AM	#8
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,787	Originally Posted by SAINTstunna I'd hate to say it but I think PT is going to be on the trade block pretty soon. He's a proven stud, he's been a lil' banged up but gives his all every touch. I think the SAINTS will go with Sproles, Ingram, and Ivory as our backup. I wish you the best of luck PT. He'd be a big hit on the salary cap: Breaking down Pierre Thomas' contract - NFC South Blog - ESPN SFIAH

12-06-2011, 07:20 AM	#4
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	It has got to be hard to have 3 (4) good running backs & figuring out what to do with them. BUT we should NOT have a problem like we did last year. We will have some healthy RBs as the playoffs start & that is VERY VERY important!!

12-06-2011, 10:04 AM	#5
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	PT has better field vision and already knows how to slip-shed tacklers. Ingram is still getting hit square and stood up, pushed backwards at the end of runs. He's still learning and that's good, but PT, at the moment, is the better back.

12-06-2011, 11:02 AM	#7
SAINTstunna 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SACRAMENTO, CA Posts: 249 Blog Entries: 9	I'd hate to say it but I think PT is going to be on the trade block pretty soon. He's a proven stud, he's been a lil' banged up but gives his all every touch. I think the SAINTS will go with Sproles, Ingram, and Ivory as our backup. I wish you the best of luck PT.

12-06-2011, 12:42 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	When and if anybody goes it will be Ivory.

12-06-2011, 02:42 PM	#10
AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Not much trade value in an "injury-prone" back. I say play them all for maximum inflicted trauma!! Alaska in MS