He Was the NFL’s Best Wide Receiver, Then He Disappeared

Michael Thomas was one of the best players in the NFL, then he disappeared from football. So what really happened to Michael Thomas?
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[@RickLaFlaR3e]

He was the best WR, and then Drew Brees retired.....😂😂😂

[@SheGotSports]

Low key lol

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

​@@SheGotSportsDon't forget Michael Thomas was a national champion with Ohio State University Buckeyes in 2014

[@1201zj]

​@@SheGotSportshigh key

[@Fam1stCEO]

@@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987who cares … Michigan is current world champions 😂😂 we don’t talk about 10 years ago

[@Ohiostatesolos]

@@Fam1stCEOok? who was talking about Michigan tho?

[@tyeburt8535]

Between the saints’ health mismanagement and season ending injury after injury, his stardom died. I miss Mike on the saints, he’s still my goat ⚜️

[@SheGotSports]

His fall off was so fast it's crazy, sad too

[@tyeburt8535]

@@SheGotSports saints had a big hand in that from obscuring the truth behind the injury setbacks or placing blame through its paid media plants like Jeff duncan. Hell they slandered Mike on the way out the door and started a twitter battle that everybody blamed on Mike

[@TomReichner]

being a selfish guy with an attitude problem didn't help him either

[@tyeburt8535]

@@TomReichner selfish is crazy seeing as the saints told him to play on an injury and it got worse due to that fact. An attitude problem cause he doesn’t like losing? Everything was fine until Sean started losing control over the team

[@jacobleroux96]

Those foot surgeries took all his quickness from him

[@SheGotSports]

It’s crazy bc he wasn’t that fast before either.

[@tiltnmafks]

he botched the rehab on his ankle like 3 years ago

[@tiltnmafks]

@@SheGotSports great vid :)

[@crazyrobot10]

@@SheGotSportsspeed does not equal quickness

[@tmoney8180]

@@crazyrobot10 Thank you lol I was going to say the same thing acceleration is not top speed. Shiftiness is better than high top speed especially in football as most plays are quick bursts and you just need that little bit of space to make a play. She never played ball.

[@APizzle90]

He carried my fantasy teams in the late 2010s.

[@nflman618]

I felt that

[@nicholasalexander9866]

As a Saints fan, it sucks the No call happened. All the older players on the team are leaving or aren’t in their prime anymore. They would’ve had a chance to compete for a SuperBowl, but they may never get that chance again. About MT dude was our best WR in Saints history, talent wise, and he was on a Hall of Fame trajectory if the injuries didn’t happen. Another thing people don’t understand, is he played in the playoffs on Drew’s last year against the Bucs injured, but he did that to try to get Drew his second ring. He knew it could damage his career but he wanted Drew to go out as a champion again. I will always have respect for him for doing that. Dude was a leader and great mentor for the team and I honestly think he would’ve resigned to the Saints, if DA wasn’t here. Now I will say the medical team didn’t help at all, for years every Saints fan would tell you how horrible they have been. One injury that he had was misdiagnosed and is the reason way he is injury prone. He wasn’t lying about the medical staff on his way out. If they treated that injury I highly doubt his body would be as broken as it is now. I could say the same for a lot of the players that played for the team. Oschner’s been kinda mid on the Saints staff. As a patient of them, I’ve been good, but the players haven’t. Overall I hope he contributes to a contender and wins a championship. I will always route for him, unless he goes to the Falcons lol

[@17thNO]

All that is true and that "NOLA No Call" did us in for the foreseeable future and we haven't recoved since. MT was on his way to a historically great career, but playing through that injury has costed him. But I have a lot of respect for him. Also I had neck surgery at Ochsner and several family members have been treated by them so I know that they have been great. But I don't know why they haven't been good for the Saints or Pelicans for that matter.

[@Jefff72]

That was a BS no-call and I say that even that I'm still bitter over Bountygate in 2009. I'm a Vikings fan.

[@caaam_37]

still have nightmares about the no call and other things. so many what ifs

[@Sheriffryewhiskey]

Colston has more TD and yards than MT I liked mine but he wasn't the best saints receiver boss Look at stats .. not just make up stuff.

[@nicholasalexander9866]

@@Sheriffryewhiskey Bro I said talent wise, Mike is better. He was one a Hall of Fame trajectory if not for injuries. Also you could argue Joe Horn and Eric Martin have a case to be Number one if you look at the context of their careers

[@blakecarpenter8171]

He got that Albert-Haynesworth syndrome. Got that $100 million dollar ($60 million guaranteed) contract inked, and getting up at 4:00 AM just didn’t seem that attractive anymore. Got a turf-toe injury, he knew he needed surgery and waited until it was time to report to camp to have his surgery. Ghosted the team. Got another $10 million guaranteed last year to show up to camp and play like half a season. He earned the money and decided to stop putting in the effort. I can understand why one would stop trying when they have enough money to give 3 generations a great lifestyle without any effort for the rest of his life.

[@CRAIGC55]

Na. It's like another guy said, Drew Brees retired and it was over.

[@trevharpa9371]

Both answers r acceptable

[@blakepreston9459]

Nah, Thomas got paid THEN won OPOY the following season. Don’t make it out like dude got paid and dipped. He got hurt and was never the same

[@tmoney8180]

@@blakepreston9459 Yea I say he got hurt and had already had the money, so he realized he didn't want to harm himself for everyone else's entertainment. We have to remember this is a business and a job. When you have that F U money to just leave, and you don't like the position you're in at work and you feel like they are taking advantage of your body for their gain what would you do? It hit a little different when you don't got to settle for less and can say I'm out! Boss move if you ask me made millions of dollars and still have my brains to enjoy my success with my family and minor body injuries that he has vs those he will get if he keep playing that will only get worse and harder to recover from the more he ages. Sounds better than playing ball if you ask me. Football isn't for the faint of heart you take trauma every game especially at higher level where 6'5 linemen run 4.5's same 40 he ran.

[@BOTzerker]

"It's tough to get out of bed at 5 am when you've been sleeping in silk pajamas." - Marvelous Marvin Hagler

[@Puntthebean]

I showed my gf your videos and she’s actually taking a liking to football, she’s started asking a bunch of questions about it, im eternally grateful that I can now bond with her through one of my favorite things in the world, because of your videos.

[@SheGotSports]

OMG! This makes me sooo happy!!! I'm so honored! Tell her I say hi lol!!

[@briananderson9650]

😂😂😂😂

[@olayimikaalade3599]

Randomly found this channel and it's one of the better sports channels for sure. Subscribed

[@user-ll6io8mm8h]

Bro was a slant god

[@SheGotSports]

was waiting for the slant boi comments lol

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

Michael Thomas was a absolute BEAST such a awesome phenomenal player to watch but his absolute BEST year in 2019 he'd broke an NFL Record for Receptions with 149 catches in one season earning hin the NFL's Offensive player of the year award then all of a sudden he just feel off a big cliff big time becoming a DIVA version of Owens and Moss

[@ShrexyGuy]

And that's saying something since neither of those men were Rice or Brown on the field to begin with. They were already divas. Mike just been putting himself with AB instead of actual all timers

[@saquadsbarkley4643]

He's a slant boy

[@thequintanashow5058]

Bro underwent a Breesectomy and was never the same 😂

[@logangarner3578]

For me, being a Saints fan, was when in 21' he didn't have his ankle surgery until right before the season and knew for months before he needed it and team doctors told him to have it. I remember it upset Sean Payton when he just has the surgery and has to sit out the whole season.

[@tylerbernstein1987]

Do one on Ezekiel Elliott and Sam darnold

[@SheGotSports]

Ok!!

[@tylerbernstein1987]

@@SheGotSports thanks everyone gives Sam darnold and Ezekiel Elliott way too much hate

[@calebsulzberger8761]

Sam darnold ain't worth no video. Atleast zeke was good for a bit.

[@tylerbernstein1987]

@@calebsulzberger8761 yes he is Sam got ruined with bad hand after bad hand on shit teams

[@jimmylowe1233]

Sam was never good enough to get that big contract

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

Minnesota may have beaten the Saints off that Miracle but to be honest I believe Saints should've got Payback on the Rams from the 2018 NFC Title Game off the biggest mistake of a NO PI Calls in NFL History 8:00

[@pattyg1184]

Nope it's payback for them cheating their way to the 2009 Superbowl win

[@Jestin612]

​@@pattyg1184exactly 💯

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

Michael Thomas went Keyshawn Johnson in a way that Johnson once said JUST THROW ME THE DAMN BALL🤣🤣 14:12

[@sjnorthmusic]

Well that is uncle lmao 🤣 😂

[@toddtollfree5659]

Playing on that turf fkd him up

[@marcusjohnson6744]

As a saints fan it hurts to see him leave but being consistently hurt on that massive deal just wasn’t worth it but I hope he has a good career somewhere else

[@cheeeebz]

You always have great videos please keep making them!!

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

Ever Since Drew Brees retired in 2020 things just from BAD to absolute WORST 10:50

[@Messup7654]

Awesome video this was crazy detailed it sounded like I was watching flemlo raps idk why I wasn’t subbed before 🔥🔥

[@rtallu2]

When the world needed him the most, he vanished.

[@Caseshells123]

He is still playing and it’s only a few years since he got hurt and that injury takes 2 years to recover from so this year is the year we will know how good he is now.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Excellent video! It describes his career with accurate context of the ups & downs.

[@SheGotSports]

Thanks William!

[@pmooreiii]

I'm a Life Long Saint Fan/Survivor. Carr ain't Brees. MT is legendary. Whoever gets him he is an asset.

[@user-wh2zk5zn8u]

fr Derek Carr is shitty. hes ruining our team. He cant throw for shit and getting pp hurt

[@SheGotSports]

I think we may see Rattler get snaps this year

[@sawyerhinck2471]

I remember him and he was fun to watch for sure.

[@lifeoftoast1864]

The legend of sexy squidward.

[@SheGotSports]

LMAO

[@rogerspice9604]

Great breakdown.I wondered where he went

[@knowledgextheproblem4199]

New subscriber . you definitely know your ball . Keep the videos coming .

[@SheGotSports]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!

[@Buster_Chestnut]

I am a Buckeye fan who roots for the Saints in the NFL. I LOVED watching Thomas. it makes me sad how his last few seasons went in NOLA and the fact that he set the bridge back "on fire" it doesn't seem like I will ever see him in a Saints uniform ever again....

[@Ohiostatesolos]

Sucks he’s just constantly injured he’s got so much talent

[@stormshadow101]

Congrats on 100k long time coming

[@SheGotSports]

Thank you!!

[@aaronbradshaw5930]

Very nice Lauren! Gives a little context to why the Chiefs haven’t signed him and probably shouldn’t

[@larryconnerjr1835]

The saddest fact about the injury that ruined MT’s career was that he got the injury blocking at the goal line when the saints were trying to run out the clock on Tampa Bay with a 2 score lead , at this point in that game he shouldn’t have been out there, I’ve always blamed Sean Payton for having a key player out there in that situation when the game was practically over!!!

[@AriesTravis]

So we not going to talk about Alvin kamara

[@whodattalkin]

😢 this hurts

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

He might as well Retire now 15:00

[@albertorr740]

Brandon Cooks disappeared after getting too close to Malcolm Jenkins in the Superbowl. FLY EAGLES FLY!!!

[@trell019]

Here because of the gurley story 😅😅😅 keep up the good work

[@9ChefGerm7.]

As a Buccaneers fan I’m kinda glad he went away. We got terrorized by Julio Jones’s for a decade, thought we had another one to deal with

[@JJETTAS_Production]

2:59 his career was almost over 😢 thank god it didn’t happen

[@theaceco]

@4:53 it's called the "Minneapolis* Miracle"

[@Love2Musgrave]

I noticed you dyed your hair looks good! also you so underrated

[@SheGotSports]

lol it might just be the lighting cause I haven’t dyed it 😅 but thank you!!

[@Messup7654]

Thanks for always being there for me bro from the 300k rolls Royce you let me borrow for prom or the private jet you let me fly in for my graduation true W mans

[@isaacgarcia-iw5uc]

​@@Messup7654 what

[@Bigga_Velz85]

Its sad we dont hear his name no more

[@Daniel-bm5gf]

Great vid im here wondering what hapoened to him? Was realky good a few years ago. U think cause of injuries? Rangers advanced!

[@kld1097]

He will sign after June 1st... non guaranteed contract, protects the team

[@GabeDuzMaddenTH7]

Lucky enough that my cousin has a pic with MT from a few years ago 😂

[@mitchellbrown1425]

when that salary was adjusted, he did not lose that money it was turned into bonus money.

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

Randy Moss and TO might have something to say about the NFL best WR 😂

[@SheGotSports]

Not all time lol. Just for that 2019 season 😅

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

​@SheGotSports I thought so afterward 😅

[@thepubknight6144]

​@UCONN_HUSKIES "Yall think 84 is 'Mr Clutch?' Y'all better take another look, 81 is on a mission" 😎

[@Ruthless13x]

@@SheGotSportshe fell off hard. Hall of fame start of a career to bum

[@VileGeed]

Jerry Rice & imho I don’t think it’s a debate

[@dewayne_tv]

He started to think he was bigger than the team once he got that contract

[@jvarga2]

Thanks!

[@TheAvakian13]

Carlton Davis destroyed this man’s career

[@Ohiostatesolos]

how

[@blakepreston9459]

We’re still waiting for that explanation bc Carlton Davis had 1 good game against dude. Meanwhile, Lattimore clamps Evans every single game in their career 😂

[@Ohiostatesolos]

@@blakepreston9459 fr lol this kid just saying anything

[@yurky1]

His injuries took his agility. He doesnt have the same explosiveness out of his breaks, and out if his vertical. And he always had a decent amount of contested catches. He had a decent yeat considering he only played 10 games. He can still be a decent option and if he can stay healthy, and if you take last year could get around 60-85 grabs. But he doesnt come out if his breaks the same and isnt the same player who get all those contested catches. But that is all from his ankle injuries.

[@Jio188]

Why did we release him 😭

[@Ashier-ow1it]

Bro keep it up. You be on point with ur vids

[@SheGotSports]

Thanks, will do!

[@sirlawrencet]

How do I say this correctly - your voice is nearly perfect - I think a little coaching, and I do mean a little (may be as simple as a mic change) and you'd be big time. You have a long, successful career ahead of you. Good luck!

[@nocapyoulackn3594]

Good video I wondered what happen, I thought the Rook came in and he was mad 😁 thinking his targets go down sounds like his body let him down, and not having Drew any more and the rookie there now.. prolly figured he was going to get traded.

[@normanfreeman6191]

WOW! I forgot all about him.

[@Bootboi337]

He never was the fastest on the field, but he was always the toughest. That’s what I liked about him because after contact he was a dog I believe if he’s the right system, he can make some noise. I would honestly like to see him go to Minnesota.

[@anthonystarke893]

Miss your hockey content. LETS GO RANGERS

[@reeldeal2149]

He had a hall of fame QB making life easy for him

[@NflEditz2323]

He's a free agent

[@MichaelAndrew-se2vb]

What was the reason you just talking about his yard and stacks and all that

[@Prettytony0627]

30 pounds of muscle in one offseason? Impossible

[@ShrexyGuy]

"With A well balanced breakfast of Wheaties, anything is possible" -Barry Bonds, probably

[@Scroodyy]

Bro was probably in the gym everyday

[@bwca4454]

With an injection of Dianabol 3 times per week before “probably in the gym everyday.”

[@Scroodyy]

He should come to the giants and have a career year 😭🙏🏼

[@ReconcilemE]

He's a great example as an athlete having God given talent that never put the necessary work in at a young age until something in him finally clicked and he took full advantage of it to maxamize the specialized talents he was given. This is generally how the majority of the mega super stars get to where they get to. On the other hand many children do not ever get to reach their max potential at their talents because of the way the world is set up. Which is exactly why I remind everyone to stay in faith with God and alignment on the purpose he assigned you on in this earth

[@adanayala631]

Hi huge fan Sending good Vibes from México

[@sinceremaverick7081]

Drew & The Coach turned on him & he was never the same. 🏈

[@1footballWR]

And now he’s on the bengals god help us

[@bwca4454]

At what institution of elementary level learning did Michael Thomas acquire the obvious lack of grammar he vividly displayed on X? If one is going to complain and blame others for one’s lack of performance it is essential that said allegations be clearly stated and easily understood. Thank God Thomas did not insist on using “They/Them” plural pronouns for his singular based complaint against the Saints to even more conflate his shit-show.

[@brotherjohnwaynecausey]

Great video Lauren 📹 ready for some football Lauren l know l am, l'm doing the NFL fantasy football draft at the end of this month on the 29th of May

[@SheGotSports]

Good luck!!

[@brotherjohnwaynecausey]

@@SheGotSports thanks Lauren

[@adeptgopnik]

Michael "just run slants" Thomas

[@airlegerme]

It's interesting how he looks like nba young boy and he played for the saints

[@jordangifford1007]

Forever MT13 love , sad how those injuries caught up

[@hgh1727]

His body is absolutely different from 2019 to 2021. He lost all his muscles, crazy.

[@SheGotSports]

I didn't even notice till you said that, that's kind of crazy

[@trupahesqwire6734]

What Happened to Michale Thomas: Michael Tomas became a Diva, but Kamar Slapped Him back Down to Earth.

[@brianchua4240]

It was an absolute shame what happened to Michael Thomas. A 2nd round draftee who turned into an all pro, WON the triple crown, GOT paid, and then it all just FELL APART in 2020 with that ankle injury. He was just SLICK as a route runner and then THAT happens.

[@yurky1]

He just doesn't have the explosiveness out of his breaks and isn't dominating at the contested catches. Still had a decent year last year only playing 10 games

[@ed_blair_220]

The 👑 of the slant 🫡

[@lawrenceterrell8471]

M. Thomas was good when good when he had Drew throwing at him but after he retired M. Thomas sustain injuries which has slowed him down, his production has dropped mostly because of injuries.

[@josephamling8648]

I notice how you said he was playing worse but if he’s as good as these clips show in coverage he should still get passed to no problem

[@brokensword8402]

Michael Thomas was an absolute elite pairing with Brees. Brees was a model of consistency when it came to accuracy and decision-making. Thomas wasn't going to burn anybody. However, his route running, big body, wingspan, and baseball mitt hands were perfect for a QB like Brees or even Bridgewater who was also consistent in accuracy, avoiding forced misplaced balls while being a surgeon in short-intermediate throws. Thomas got spoiled, big-headed, and his antics turned him into a diva. That aside, he was still a great WR but the ankle and knee injuries were to much for a elite possession guy who requires separation. Those injuries took away that 1 extra step he had and he couldn't just box out guys every play. He was good at it but that's too much physicality for someone injury prone in their later years.

[@SheGotSports]

Yeah him and Drew were legit a perfect WR QB match their style of play really elevated each other. Thanks for watching!

[@MrKinnalone]

Do a story on Everson Griffen 💜

[@briananderson9650]

My boy Michael thomas😮

[@ReconcilemE]

Oh what are the chances that my team is the Rams? Yes I was watching that game while I was working at a resturaunt and even the crowd went nuts when that non PI penalty was called lmao I just watched in silence unconcious of anything that happened during that play because everything happened so fast I litterally lost consciousness lol The energy amongst my surroundings was way too strong to process the moment.

[@CarlSchattke]

The best ability is availability.

[@voiceofreason2674]

He had that Jarvis Landry career arc, the saints rode him too hard and he broke down

[@SheGotSports]

omg yeah Jarvis just fell off a cliff too so crazy

[@johnnybraxton5539]

He got paid then forgot how to play

[@TomReichner]

Being an A hole cost him any chance at another lucrative contract and any chance for HOF consideration

[@ericwhite9592]

Mike has sooo much potential he has the talent but unfortunately he couldn’t stay healthy, he looked slow and just didn’t seem to be in it.

[@sjnorthmusic]

Can you do Todd Gurley if you didn't yet?

[@SheGotSports]

I’m legit editing that video right now lol!

[@otfoblock6844]

I thought that was nba young boy right quick 😂

[@harrisonsutherland5512]

It was Drew told people that when he set the record

[@12thMandalorian]

Has anyone even seen him in 2024? Best put up the posters

[@Bowlingc42]

Can you make a video about the downfall of julio Jones

[@hatgamez9004]

are we not talking about larry fitzgerald

[@HousingOfSorts]

Ever since he threw Brees under the bus for merely saying all lives matter his career went to 💩. He’s a 🤡

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

The problem was that he couldn't stay healthy and strong every year 10:18

[@ReconcilemE]

Was that not the season Brady won the ship?

[@SheGotSports]

yes it was 2020 season! 2021 SB!

[@jbjohnson4728]

Running hard slants on turf ended his career.

[@pattyg1184]

Minneapolis miracle!!!!

[@jbtxfte35]

That man got big headed , I’m saints fan he thought his job couldn’t be replaced and he also dealing with injuries but he a big diva !