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Re: Pierre Thomas released...

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Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 642534)

i have said it before. the saints have always looked to replace pt and never truly respected him.

This past season there was reason, though. There is no doubt he has been a huge part of our success, but now his return on investment doesn't support his return. Above all, the NFL is a business.

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Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 642534)

i have said it before. the saints have always looked to replace pt and never truly respected him.

I could not disagree more with this comment.

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He's been injury plague the last couple years (I know since I had him on my fantasy team and it killed me) still think it was a shady move that could of been avoided by trimming some dead fat on defense

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A few days ago: Sean Payton states lack of player leadership was an issue in 2014

Today: Release and look to trade the leaders we have

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Originally Posted by Schmohams (Post 642549)

A few days ago: Sean Payton states lack of player leadership was an issue in 2014

Today: Release and look to trade the leaders we have

Which ones were leaders?

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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 642559)

Which ones were leaders?

I think people are confusing tenure and stats with leadership.

I clearly remember reading about a rift in the locker room last year that involved PT, Jimmy Graham, Galette and now maybe I'm thinking Lofton too...?

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Well Gallette has shown time and time again he had no business being a captain, he couldn't keep his mouth shut on twitter and the legal BS could of been the last straw with Payton. I really hope they find a way to move on from him and I like Gallette (the player).

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Watch Atlanta Swoop him up.

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I wouldn't be surprised to see the Pats take him if they dont re-sign Vereen

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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 642406)

We traded him. We didn't release him. And he wasn't really doing much for us. And he mostly shined on special teams for the eagles. He sucked on special teams here.

True, but in effect we got rid of Sproles for LB Ronald Powell (the man drafted with the 5th rounder from the Eagles). Something tells me that Sproles had more value to the team...

As for PT, he was not ran into the ground with lots of touches so I think he had more left in the tank than your typical 30 year old RB.

He knew the system, was a good blocker, a good runner, and a master of the screen pass. Dude gave it 110% on the field at ALL TIMES. I hate to see a guy who was so always who did everything they asked him to. I would argue he was NOT used enough...

If this ends up with us getting a good young back, then whatever. If this $$ goes to resigning Mark Ingram then I have to question what they're smoking. Ingram is not worth a big paycheck and stays hurt too much...