Jeff Duncan | Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late

jeanpierre · 10-14-2020, 09:28 AM

jnormand · 10-14-2020, 10:00 AM

Man I love this guy's fire and work ethic. But I kept wondering if he was going to turn into one of those class A *******s after he got paid.

And it's starting to look like he has. Reports of him fighting with teammates, being insubordinate to coaches and accusing staff members of stupid ****.

If he thinks he's bigger than the organization, please get rid of him. I hate that crap.

frydaddy · 10-14-2020, 10:08 AM

Paywall articles everywhere you turn these days.

Rugby Saint II · 10-14-2020, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Man I love this guy's fire and work ethic. But I kept wondering if he was going to turn into one of those class A *******s after he got paid.

And it's starting to look like he has. Reports of him fighting with teammates, being insubordinate to coaches and accusing staff members of stupid ****.

If he thinks he's bigger than the organization, please get rid of him. I hate that crap.

Maybe he learns from it. Maybe he doesn't. However, if he doesn't learn something he would be a very valuable trade asset. I want to be clear that I don't want to see him play elsewhere. He's a game changer and I want him to be a Saint for life.

gosaints1 · 10-14-2020, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Man I love this guy's fire and work ethic. But I kept wondering if he was going to turn into one of those class A *******s after he got paid.

And it's starting to look like he has. Reports of him fighting with teammates, being insubordinate to coaches and accusing staff members of stupid ****.

If he thinks he's bigger than the organization, please get rid of him. I hate that crap.

“After he got paid”. He ain’t been paid..., yet, lol.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...homas-problem/

blackangold · 10-14-2020, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by gosaints1

“After he got paid”. He ain’t been paid..., yet, lol.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...homas-problem/

Thomas needs to be careful...

"Per the language of the contract, a copy of which PFT has obtained, the suspension makes those guarantees “null and void.” That would leave Thomas without the full financial security that comes from his long-term contract, and it would allow the Saints to easily move on from him after either of the next two seasons if his performance dips, if he can’t stay healthy, or if they simply decide they’ve had enough."

They technically didn't suspend him, but if he continues to act out, there is a easy avenue for the Saints to get out of his deal.

WW_Who_Dat · 10-14-2020, 03:49 PM

Time and place for everything getting into with a coach or public statements of displeasure ... Just ask Brandin Cooks How fast the train left the NO Saints Station.

Having said that hope MT is around for a long time but this was not a good look.

jeanpierre · 10-14-2020, 04:56 PM

iceshack149 · 10-14-2020, 05:55 PM

Makes me miss Marques Colston.

dizzle88 · 10-14-2020, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Makes me miss Marques Colston.

MT is probably at this point one of the best receivers we've had, but I'd trade that in a heart beat if we could have 10 more years of Marques Colston not saying a word and just executing.

10-14-2020, 09:28 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Twitter

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Man I love this guy's fire and work ethic. But I kept wondering if he was going to turn into one of those class A *****s after he got paid. And it's starting to look like he has. Reports of him fighting with teammates, being insubordinate to coaches and accusing staff members of stupid **. If he thinks he's bigger than the organization, please get rid of him. I hate that crap. gosaints1 likes this.

10-14-2020, 10:08 AM	#3
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Originally Posted by jnormand Man I love this guy's fire and work ethic. But I kept wondering if he was going to turn into one of those class A *****s after he got paid. And it's starting to look like he has. Reports of him fighting with teammates, being insubordinate to coaches and accusing staff members of stupid **. If he thinks he's bigger than the organization, please get rid of him. I hate that crap. Maybe he learns from it. Maybe he doesn't. However, if he doesn't learn something he would be a very valuable trade asset. I want to be clear that I don't want to see him play elsewhere. He's a game changer and I want him to be a Saint for life. jnormand, shawnkytonk and Thirty3 like this.

10-14-2020, 12:14 PM	#5
gosaints1 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 576	Re: Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Originally Posted by jnormand Man I love this guy's fire and work ethic. But I kept wondering if he was going to turn into one of those class A *****s after he got paid. And it's starting to look like he has. Reports of him fighting with teammates, being insubordinate to coaches and accusing staff members of stupid **. If he thinks he's bigger than the organization, please get rid of him. I hate that crap. “After he got paid”. He ain’t been paid..., yet, lol. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...homas-problem/
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blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Originally Posted by gosaints1 “After he got paid”. He ain’t been paid..., yet, lol. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...homas-problem/ Thomas needs to be careful... "Per the language of the contract, a copy of which PFT has obtained, the suspension makes those guarantees “null and void.” That would leave Thomas without the full financial security that comes from his long-term contract, and it would allow the Saints to easily move on from him after either of the next two seasons if his performance dips, if he can’t stay healthy, or if they simply decide they’ve had enough." They technically didn't suspend him, but if he continues to act out, there is a easy avenue for the Saints to get out of his deal.
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WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,270 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Time and place for everything getting into with a coach or public statements of displeasure ... Just ask Brandin Cooks How fast the train left the NO Saints Station. Having said that hope MT is around for a long time but this was not a good look.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,299 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Makes me miss Marques Colston. dizzle88 and Flipx99 like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Jeff Duncan \| Michael Thomas needs to wise up, wake up and grow up — before it’s too late Originally Posted by iceshack149 Makes me miss Marques Colston. MT is probably at this point one of the best receivers we've had, but I'd trade that in a heart beat if we could have 10 more years of Marques Colston not saying a word and just executing. jnormand, Rugby Saint II, bobdog86 and 1 others like this.