Saints released Michael Thomas per Duncan; Thomas & Winston are Post-June 1 cuts

Is it taboo to say that a dead man is dead?

Is it a shot when a teammate says it, but analysis when a reporter/talking head says it?
Absolutely. Imagine Marques Colston or Reggie Bush saying that about Drew after that playoff loss if it was during their Saints tenures. It’s unfathomable. They were the epitome of professionalism and leading by example. The 125-1405 and 149-1705 seasons doesn’t change that MT is a trash teammate just towards the QB when things aren’t going ok.