Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas?

WhoDat!656 · 02-10-2019, 11:29 PM

New Orleans Saints fans want the team to go for broke every year during free agency. The hot names on social media in the 2019 cycle so far are two safeties: Houston Texans star and hometown hero Tyrann Mathieu, and the Seattle Seahawks’ Earl Thomas. Mathieu is likely to re-sign with Houston, so we’ll rule him out.

Here’s the case for making a run at Thomas, and the argument against such a move:

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2019...omas-seahawks/

CHA_CHING · 02-11-2019, 06:02 AM

Earl Thomas is coming off a major injury and he's going to want to be paid mega money. The frontrunner so far in signing him is the Forty Whiners.

SmashMouth · 02-11-2019, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

Earl Thomas is coming off a major injury and he's going to want to be paid mega money. The frontrunner so far in signing him is the Forty Whiners.

Or the CowGirls?

I think Honey Badger is an option, despite what the article says.

CHA_CHING · 02-11-2019, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Or the CowGirls?

I think Honey Badger is an option, despite what the article says.

Dallas has Seattle's old defensive coordinator from the Legion of Boom era, so that might be a reason for Earl to want to go there.

He's still going to want to be paid mega money though and they are about to break the bank on Prescott who has reportedly said he wants to be paid big.

Earl's injury history must be taken into consideration for this to be an option. I'd hate to overpay for a guy who has lost a major step.

K Major · 02-19-2019, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

Dallas has Seattle's old defensive coordinator from the Legion of Boom era, so that might be a reason for Earl to want to go there.

He's still going to want to be paid mega money though and they are about to break the bank on Prescott who has reportedly said he wants to be paid big.

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.

jeanpierre · 02-21-2019, 08:19 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...

Crusader · 02-11-2019, 06:41 AM

I'd say no, mainly for salary cap reasons. He would probably be very expensive.

saintsfan1976 · 02-11-2019, 06:58 AM

Pass on ET. Coach up Marcus. I’m happy with our secondary aside from slot CB and SS

K Major · 02-11-2019, 07:09 AM

Earl wants to end his career in Dallas.

Let him end it there.

AsylumGuido · 02-11-2019, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Earl wants to end his career in Dallas.

Let him end it there.

Any useful portion of his career already ended in Seattle.

02-10-2019, 11:29 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas? New Orleans Saints fans want the team to go for broke every year during free agency. The hot names on social media in the 2019 cycle so far are two safeties: Houston Texans star and hometown hero Tyrann Mathieu, and the Seattle Seahawks’ Earl Thomas. Mathieu is likely to re-sign with Houston, so we’ll rule him out. Here’s the case for making a run at Thomas, and the argument against such a move: https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2019...omas-seahawks/

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CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas? Earl Thomas is coming off a major injury and he's going to want to be paid mega money. The frontrunner so far in signing him is the Forty Whiners.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,550 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas? Originally Posted by CHA_CHING Earl Thomas is coming off a major injury and he's going to want to be paid mega money. The frontrunner so far in signing him is the Forty Whiners. Or the CowGirls? I think Honey Badger is an option, despite what the article says.

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CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Or the CowGirls? I think Honey Badger is an option, despite what the article says. Dallas has Seattle's old defensive coordinator from the Legion of Boom era, so that might be a reason for Earl to want to go there. He's still going to want to be paid mega money though and they are about to break the bank on Prescott who has reportedly said he wants to be paid big. Earl's injury history must be taken into consideration for this to be an option. I'd hate to overpay for a guy who has lost a major step.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,796 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Should the Saints make a run at Earl Thomas? Originally Posted by CHA_CHING Dallas has Seattle's old defensive coordinator from the Legion of Boom era, so that might be a reason for Earl to want to go there. He's still going to want to be paid mega money though and they are about to break the bank on Prescott who has reportedly said he wants to be paid big. 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.

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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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