Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

New weirdness in New Orleans

Mr. Scot

By Mr. Scot,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
Posted

The team now says that Michael Thomas was not suspended for Monday's game (link).

Mind you, he still didn't play, so... :thinking:

PFT has obtained a copy of the letter that the Saints sent to Thomas. The subject line of the letter uses the phrase “Fine for Conduct Detrimental to the Club.”

Here’s the key language: “[T]his letter is to notify you that you have been fined in the amount of $58,823.53 . . . for engaging in conduct detrimental to the club.” In other words, Thomas was fined, not suspended.

It’s a strange development, given that the discipline was so widely characterized as a suspension. Although on the surface it’s a distinction without a difference, the difference between a fine in the amount of one game check and a one-game suspension means that $27.95 million in future guarantees have not been voided.

The apparent goal was to get the attention of the player without utilizing the close-to-nuclear option of wiping out his guarantees, or at least trying to. The Saints may have chosen not to pick a $27.95 million fight with Thomas and the NFL Players Association, since the matter undoubtedly would have gone to a grievance — and the Saints quite possibly would have lost. Also, attacking the guarantees could have caused Thomas to reach his own breaking point with the team, resulting in a possible trade demand.

Regardless, Thomas wasn’t suspended. He was fined. If he doesn’t change his behavior, a suspension (along with the voiding of guarantees) could happen. For now, though, his guarantees remain intact.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I haven't been following his story, so I don't know what his "conduct detrimental" is supposed to be.

I do know that, even considering he makes a load of money, getting fined $58,000 would suck dead rhino balls.

Does sound like that's shaping up to be a mess...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
joemac Grand Master

joemac

Posted
Posted
9 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I haven't been following his story, so I don't know what his "conduct detrimental" is supposed to be.

I do know that, even considering he makes a load of money, getting fined $58,000 would suck dead rhino balls.

Does sound like that's shaping up to be a mess...

He pulled a Smitty and punched one of his teammates in practice.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Riverboat Ron Mentor

Riverboat Ron

Posted
Posted
11 minutes ago, Pantherxtreme said:

Reading the Saints board it seemed it was more than just a fight. Thomas was acting erratic overall. Cussing out coaches, accusing equpment guys of going though his mail etc...

There might be a connection between Thomas becoming the advertising spokesman for 19th centry Beaver hats and being batshit crazy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...