Saints released Michael Thomas per Duncan; Thomas & Winston are Post-June 1 cuts (6 Viewers)

[Bayareasaint]

No surprise here. MT13 had become a cancer.

I hope your beer is warm, food is cold, and your phone has 2% battery.

I'm going to go play MT highlights on Youtube now. Have a better day than the above is having.

 

[SonOfNOLA]

Interesting that Duncan concluded his column by saying Thomas had earned his place in the Saints Hall of Fame. He did point out a few low moments for Thomas in the article, but finished by saying he was one of the best to wear black and gold.

It seems like Thomas went in on Duncan over using the term “released” and automatically assumed malice. It’s something the Saints had to do before they owed him a 31M 2024 roster bonus when the league year starts next week. I guess he would’ve preferred to see “Thomas will become a FA before restructured roster bonus kicks in” but it’s still the same thing as a release from the contract for the Saints to not pay the bonus.

 

[DeuceMcAllisterFan]

Well these two certainly have a history. Can't say I am surprised but also can't say I'm not entertained at the same time.

 

[texasjefe]

I have unconditional love for Michael Thomas and always will. I hope he goes somewhere who has that legit GM-Coach-QB combo again, stays healthy, and makes plays. He'll never again be what he once was but I have no problem with his publicly calling clowns what they are, whether they were in media or the team management.

 

[livefromDC]

Jeff just trying to have a normal Thursday and the universe said no. Lol

Good. The day him and Bobby Hebert are no longer covering the Saints will be a great day for New Orleans Saints football. Fans deserve better than these clowns.

 

[St. Geezy]

It seems like Thomas went in on Duncan over using the term “released” and automatically assumed malice. It’s something the Saints had to do before they owed him a 31M 2024 roster bonus when the league year starts next week. I guess he would’ve preferred to see “Thomas will become a FA before restructured roster bonus kicks in” but it’s still the same thing as a release for the Saints to get out of the contract.

I think he’s just offended that Duncan has created a headline of a known event, something we knew a year ago was coming, and the local and national media are both running with it like it’s some sort of breaking news.

 

[Spec]

I hope your beer is warm, food is cold, and your phone has 2% battery.

I'm going to go play MT highlights on Youtube now. Have a better day than the above is having.

That’s fine — go watch MT13’s highlights from 2016-2019, because the highlights from 2020-2023 are going to be difficult to find.

Just realize that the version of Thomas from his first 4 years as a Saint no longer exists.

 

[ItFan]

Time to part ways for sure. I hated the way he handled himself this past year. But I can also acknowledge he's the best WR in Saints history (not Colston, not Horn, or anyone else).

Yes he was the best. Happy I’ve watched him play <3

 

[DerrickB]

Did Nick post anything yet?

 

[TruSaint]

Had one of best four year stretches to start a career as a WR. He'll be missed.

Lol, he’s been being missed for about 3 years now.

 

[DerrickB]

Lol, he’s been being missed for about 3 years now.

Haha your funny.

 

[ItFan]

I’m sad for him. How can you state “The Saints are leaking to ruin players” while also saying “it’s not happening”. You can be a good dude Michael, you’re gifted and rich, live a peaceful life!

 

[EGLSShin]

I agree about moving on from Thomas but I dislike Jeff Duncan as a writer and person.

 

[St.Dan]

I can repeat my “not a shock” post here. It’s surely a shame things crashed and burned for him after the 2020 ankle injury. He was on pace to hold every receiving record there is to hold with the Saints.

 

[RSF Grace]

Somebody who actually uses X needs to explain to Michael Thomas that Jeff Duncan is doing his job..... unlike Michael Thomas for the last 3 years.