Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas?

st thomas · 02-20-2019, 05:47 PM

Baggage heavy not him

vpheughan · 02-21-2019, 07:43 AM

SHOULD WE????? KICK UNDER THE HOOD??? SEE WHAT'S LEFT IN THE TIRES?? HOME TOWN DISCOUNT???? CHAMPIONSHIP???? BREAK UP THE HAGS CHEMISTRY???? TRADE ARMSTEAD TO THEM FOR A HIGH SECOND ROUND PICK????

jeanpierre · 02-21-2019, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Precisely.

Dak, Zeke, that All Pro Guard, DLawrence and Cooper still require new deals.

From a financial standpoint, they could put together a package to appease Earl but that would be their only "splash" off season signings.

Just don't think Stephen Jones will give Earl a call this off season.

Major, their biggest liability on the field of play on defense has been their safety play - giving up the big pass play (sound familiar?)...

Now they need a head coach with all the talent they have now - and a Center now that Frederick has a suspect health condition...

AllSaints · 02-21-2019, 09:53 AM

Yeah Jarius Byrd comes to mind I’ll take Hell No for $500 Alex

K Major · 02-21-2019, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by AllSaints

Yeah Jarius Byrd comes to mind I’ll take Hell No for $500 Alex

Unfortunate it didn't work out. Couldn't stay healthy in NO and rarely made plays on the back end. Byrd was a ball hawk in Buffalo, then came here and did nothing.

Maybe bad coaching/scheme?

vpheughan · 02-21-2019, 01:52 PM

Like I mentioned, when a team lets a PLAYER leave, there is a reason. Buyer Beware.

saintfan · 02-21-2019, 03:00 PM

brees84 · 02-21-2019, 03:42 PM

Can't compare Byrd and Thomas. Thomas is far superior talent. I understand talking about off the field stuff (I don't understand that either) but on the filed dude just stands out. He made Richard Sherman elite and some corners got paid thanks to his play. (Maxwell)
I remember Drew Brees interview on Dan Patrick show during superbowl week (Seattle played in the SB). He was asked about that secondary, Sherman... He said something like: Yeah, Sherman and all those guys are great but Thomas is the man. Best player on that defense.
Is it scheme or lack of talent but safeties on Saints defense almost never help corners the way Thomas does on regular basis.

ScottF · 02-21-2019, 06:39 PM

now that we have cut Coleman...

still no

st thomas · 02-22-2019, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Unfortunate it didn't work out. Couldn't stay healthy in NO and rarely made plays on the back end. Byrd was a ball hawk in Buffalo, then came here and did nothing.

Maybe bad coaching/scheme?

Yep he got payed and he’s living comfortably

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas? Originally Posted by K Major Precisely. Dak, Zeke, that All Pro Guard, DLawrence and Cooper still require new deals. From a financial standpoint, they could put together a package to appease Earl but that would be their only "splash" off season signings. Just don't think Stephen Jones will give Earl a call this off season. Major, their biggest liability on the field of play on defense has been their safety play - giving up the big pass play (sound familiar?)... Now they need a head coach with all the talent they have now - and a Center now that Frederick has a suspect health condition...
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas? Originally Posted by K Major Unfortunate it didn't work out. Couldn't stay healthy in NO and rarely made plays on the back end. Byrd was a ball hawk in Buffalo, then came here and did nothing. Maybe bad coaching/scheme? Yep he got payed and he’s living comfortably

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