Why didn't we sign Pierre Thomas????!!!!!

skymike · 12-11-2015, 11:11 PM

One thing PT brought that we forget. He was money in the backfield blocking on pass plays. Something we're sorely missing now.

CharityMike · 12-12-2015, 07:41 AM

What would be the point of bringing him back for 5 games unless it was a retirement thing? It took almost 3/4 of the season for someone to pick him up and then he is let go shortly after. The fact that it was the 49ers, should tell you all you need to know. Love the guy but he doesn't have it anymore.

neugey · 12-12-2015, 09:03 AM

He may not have much as a runner anymore, but he's smart and can catch checkdowns out of the backfield. Spiller isn't durable enough to carry the load. Plus as Skymike said we need a pass protection back with Ingram out; I doubt Spiller or Hightower are much good with protections.

Euphoria · 12-12-2015, 12:15 PM

a team has to know when its time to let a player go... so far they haven't proven to be wrong on this one.

RailBoss · 12-12-2015, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

a team has to know when its time to let a player go... so far they haven't proven to be wrong on this one.

On this one maybe, we will watch and see what PT does in Washington.

vpheughan · 12-12-2015, 12:59 PM

"He can't run but we need a pass protector."

So put a TE in the backfield.

neugey · 12-12-2015, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

"He can't run but we need a pass protector."

So put a TE in the backfield.

Also a good point. It would be good to be see Hooman on the wing or in the backfield to help out especially on Strief's side.

The Dude · 12-12-2015, 01:00 PM

I'm sure Payton and the staff said "well Pierre is out there and is a decent blocker and good out of the backfield and knows our system and all and is the best player available right now but let's not sign him and go for someone worse"

The fact he knows the system, is a decent blocker, and good at screens and the Saints didn't sign him in spite of all that should tell you something about Pierre as a player now. Our staff knows him better than any staff in the NFL. I'm sure our guys know something others don't.

He's old and at the very least could probably get Payton Vicodin and Payton would sign him for that alone if it were worth it

vpheughan · 12-12-2015, 01:03 PM

Not only that he's been "linked" to every team in the NFL!!

SmashMouth · 12-12-2015, 02:46 PM

He'd beat out Saintfan for waterboy!

12-11-2015, 11:11 PM	#1
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Why didn't we sign Pierre Thomas????!!!!! One thing PT brought that we forget. He was money in the backfield blocking on pass plays. Something we're sorely missing now. neugey, RailBoss and brees84 like this.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Why didn't we sign Pierre Thomas????!!!!! What would be the point of bringing him back for 5 games unless it was a retirement thing? It took almost 3/4 of the season for someone to pick him up and then he is let go shortly after. The fact that it was the 49ers, should tell you all you need to know. Love the guy but he doesn't have it anymore.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Why didn't we sign Pierre Thomas????!!!!! He may not have much as a runner anymore, but he's smart and can catch checkdowns out of the backfield. Spiller isn't durable enough to carry the load. Plus as Skymike said we need a pass protection back with Ingram out; I doubt Spiller or Hightower are much good with protections. RailBoss likes this.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Why didn't we sign Pierre Thomas????!!!!! Originally Posted by Euphoria a team has to know when its time to let a player go... so far they haven't proven to be wrong on this one. On this one maybe, we will watch and see what PT does in Washington.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Why didn't we sign Pierre Thomas????!!!!! Originally Posted by vpheughan "He can't run but we need a pass protector." So put a TE in the backfield. Also a good point. It would be good to be see Hooman on the wing or in the backfield to help out especially on Strief's side.

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