Published 8/6/2008
by Robert Lewis
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Last year the Saints traded up to get Antonio Pittman in the fourth round. I remember watching last year’s preseason games, and saying to myself “That Thomas guy looks good, but he will probably not make the roster”, man was I wrong.
The Saints instead released Pittman, and kept the undrafted rookie from Illinois. The Saints back field was set with Deuce and Bush leading the way, and Thomas was limited to special team’s play, which he made the most of by scoring a TD off a blocked punt.
After Deuce went down suffering a season ending knee injury, Bush was promoted to full time starter. Bush was never able to establish himself and struggled as the starter. Bush also suffered a season ending injury, and Aaron Stecker was called up to action. That is when Thomas finally saw the light, and was given limited carries.
In the game against Arizona, Thomas suffered two fractured ribs, but Aaron Stecker was unable to go when the Saints met the ...
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