Why Stephen A. has a problem with Michael Thomas | First Take

Why Stephen A. has a problem with Michael Thomas | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Michael Irvin and Ryan Clark discuss the New Orleans Saints big Week 2 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
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[@martincarranza7951]

“Don’t get me wrong the brother can play”- Stephen A

[@TheKondinho]

"...BUT!" - Stephen A

[@p-rose6251]

He gives a compliment before he wrecks players😂😂😂 But people get offended by HOW he says stuff not what he says. And that's even more hilarious

[@moalston4203]

@@p-rose6251 and it is not what you say it what people hear

[@p-rose6251]

@@moalston4203 people hear what they wanna hear

[@icetray2727]

“WE GIT ALL OF DAT”

[@ThatDoesntWorkForMeBrother]

Michael Thomas did a Scottie Pippen and said, “I’m not going to f**k my summer up!”

[@mathieuscaccino8552]

🤣

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Haha he knew the team was going to be bad..

[@viniciusbilheri]

Lmao

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

He did tho…if he got operated on in February he’d recovered by June…

[@MattTheDreamer7199]

LMAO.

[@yengvang8737]

Felt like I haven't heard the name Michael Thomas for 2 years.

[@ysndrippy5420]

Who’s Michael Thomas oh Keshawns nephew lol

[@desmondhoward6253]

Yea since he got paid

[@EpzSleazy]

@@desmondhoward6253 he actually had his record breaking year AFTER he got paid his contract but idk why but I feel like he’s unmotivated without Brees there. I really hope he doesn’t leave or become a problem in the locker room

[@desmondhoward6253]

That or he's tired of Sean Payton

[@MannyIT]

You haven’t

[@corbencarter-dixon5758]

“If the brother was black he would’ve got more props that’s like reverse discrimination.” -Stephen A. Smith

[@KadillacKaddy]

Ryan Clark is a great addition to this show. Hope to see him on here often.

[@NinersGiantsNation]

He is on the show all the time

[@moalston4203]

He veey knowledgeable in this sport SAS is not the knee deep in the game he never played at high level he like joe buck well joe buck is good but ya know I mean

[@israymervalentin-arias6313]

He’s been a regular guest on the show for like 5 years what you mean great addition. He’s still a guest when football comes on

[@moalston4203]

@@israymervalentin-arias6313 aye he played the game though he that experience which is important

[@israymervalentin-arias6313]

@@moalston4203 the only thing SAS knows is basketball and he doesn’t know as much as he thinks he only has inside sources to tell him things but when it comes to basketball he’s not as great as he thinks he is.

[@thecass4954]

It's amazing how good this show can be when Stephen A actually respects his co-hosts

[@seanstack5325]

How come nobody’s talking about how the saints were missing most of their offensive coaching staff for the Carolina game

[@ajordan101]

I seen CMac run a route and it was sick. He can play I don't care about his race.

[@erikpuka2627]

I am not a fan of Kamaras or CMCs style of play in general. I dont really like the flex gimmick backs. I am more into Nick Chubb , Henry . Adrian Peterson , Jamal Lewis big physical old school grinder running back but a man can be wrong. McCaffrey is a top 10 player in the NFL -the best RB and its not even close. He has it all. He is basicaly a Reciever when he catches the ball. If he was playin for Bucs of Brady or Patriots of Brady when he was there he could have been a rich mans Julian Edelman. Thats how good he is. A legit slot reciever that catches for 1300 yds a year in New England or Tampa. He got some rare rare burst to his running. Best pass blocking back in the league and he can legit return kicks and punts like an all pro. He can run between the tackles amazingly and is way stronger than his frame suggests. I have never seen a player like him. Like a Ladanian Tomlinson and Marshall Faulk rolled into one but with 4.3ish speed. He is dominant and got 1300 yds to 1000 yds recieving with like 17 TDs back in 2019 with an awful OLINE and no QB to speak of. And I was not a fan of him at all coming out. He is the exception of the flex ish Rbacks for me. He is one of the best players I have ever seen.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@erikpuka2627 ha

[@Sixfigas]

Some of the best hands in the business.

[@jamarreid1082]

@@erikpuka2627 he doesn't have 4.3 speed, he has 4.5 type speed with elite quickness.

[@justTful]

Max lowkey carried first take ngl

[@frostytoasty2220]

Oh shut up already 😂

[@chucksta5071]

@@frostytoasty2220 foh

[@justg6181]

@@frostytoasty2220 thank you bro Max has his own show you can go enjoy him over there

[@BryanScrilla]

Facts. This show stinks now. Especially the segments when they stand up. I bet that was SAS idea. Just like he wants to bring Wilbon and Magic Johnson to NBA Countdown. Really Magic and Wilbon.

[@kgrkid]

@@BryanScrilla then why are you even here supporting Stephen A by clicking on to this video, idiot?

[@domodacutee1731]

They praised Jameis too soon...but Carolina does play NO tough every year as division rivals. Folks slept on Carolina

[@_CertifiedSwimmer]

The O-line missed their blocking assignments every time they ran play action bruh; it wasn’t no where near Jameis’ fault that they loss

[@stopcampin4097]

Agreed Division games are always close

[@domodacutee1731]

@@_CertifiedSwimmer not trying to insinuate that it was his fault per se...I just feel like he was overly praised just after one great game. I saw that the o line didnt do great with protecting him but knew the center and other key pieces were out.

[@donaldroberts8766]

@Roy Denson Jr. I agree, first off, this is just the 2nd week into the NFL, let's pump the brakes on Carolina; and it's just one game for the Saints, they're going to come back next week and be ok

[@erikpuka2627]

@@_CertifiedSwimmerIt was 100 percent his fault. This team was 3-1 with Taysom Hill and 5-0 with Bridgewater. I saw the game. He can't throw. The TD he got was of a forced fumble on the Panthers 15. He couldn't do jack

[@frostdawg]

Stephen A giving my team props, what universe am I in right now

[@Muristacks]

Not surprised he has a problem with at least one athlete per week 😭

[@James-lu4hb]

One 🧑🏾 👈🏾 Athlete per week 👀

[@damonjohnson7044]

I don’t think you know but Steven A does reverse psychology if you understand what I’m saying

[@damonjohnson7044]

It’s never about negativity just don’t look at it that way

[@justincredible7649]

no one cares about your opinions

[@PMKru]

@@damonjohnson7044 Oh Really Explain How?

[@Redlo-jh9hq]

ESPN now handing out 360p content...smh

[@antoinetatum7634]

When he was healthy he was the best WR in football I hope Thomas can get healthy

[@jdtii7069]

Was he really the best receiver or did Drew force feed him the ball

[@ikewilliams271]

@@jdtii7069 can say the same thing for Derrick Henry

[@hoopsdebriefed8180]

@@ikewilliams271 your right and he’s right CMC is the best RB followed by derrick henry and nick chubb. DHop is the best WR followed by adams and diggs IMO

[@antoinetatum7634]

Last time he was healthy he was leading the league in yards , receptions and top 5 in. Touchdowns and was named Offensive Player of the Year you might say drew was feeding him the ball but Do Aaron Rodgers do the same with Devonte 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@NinjaJerky]

SAS said it's the same Team that played GB but they had injuries all across the secondary so yeah Darnold is going to look good.

[@BroVCam]

Mike T. not being on the field is really hurting us. But Coach Payton and J.W. gonna fix this! J.W. needed this kinda game early in the season to get these bad tendencies out the way! Now it's behind us, let's get back to BUSINESS!!!! 10-7 Season, high wild-card P.O. birth!!!!! 🖤💛4️⃣💟❗,⚜🏉⚜

[@tigerhoods7927]

Lol Michael Thomas wasn’t an issue week one tho, you would’ve forgot that he plays with the saints

[@jh8077]

Bro has disappeared from injury for like 2 in half years now

[@sergeantsnags]

2 years ago he had a historical season

[@kb-kt4mj]

Sean Payton and the saints should've spent more first round draft picks on Wrs as well because aside from Mike they don't have a consistent number 2

[@oats2949]

Well they just signed Kenny Stills

[@Vsmug]

@@oats2949 lol he can’t stay healthy

[@christopherfava3882]

I agree I'm a saints fan I was saying to people we have no wide receivers should have kept emmanual sanders or draft a receiver if micheal Thomas was gonna be out plan facts

[@sonytoprano5183]

I love how Irving can speak at a regular tone and get his point across. The difference is him and SAS is vast. Just screaming like a child

[@anthony3953]

Because Stephen a isn’t an analyst… he’s a clown whose there to get views.

[@moalston4203]

Exactly he just yells and talk over everyone

[@moalston4203]

@@anthony3953 😂💯

[@johnpestano7077]

The same people that were saying Darnold is a bust is eating their words now.

[@kendricklamar2023]

hes gotta prove it against a good defense although he has some great weapons so i wouldnt be surprised

[@Sixfigas]

They’re eating the appetizer, the steak is still on the grill. We don’t know yet what he’s going to be.

[@brianmaduku2759]

settle down, he beat a depleted saints roster lol

[@fadercreek]

LMAO!!!!!!!!! that look and that dap up irvin and clark had when stephen a said that was hilarious iykyk

[@KOH_95]

Mike Thomas knew good and well the Saints were going to need him like no other this season and he let them down!!

[@EpzSleazy]

He did man sad to see bc he’s my favorite player after Brees but I feel he’s unmotivated to play for the Saints without Brees there

[@dylxnc1293]

Max being on the show stopped it from being “shout take” and kept it a debate

[@jasontheworldisyours]

The saying is Real Recognize Real

[@MannyIT]

Molly. Please let the analysts talk.

[@Storyofarose]

Where is Adam Gase ??????🤔🤔🤔

[@ericjones6038]

Saints need to sign T.O.!

[@900zay]

Think about what RC said after he brought up the cryptic tweets. He said things like this only happen when there’s a problem between player & organization. Thomas’s situation is Eerily similar to The Watson one, except it’s less money involved.

[@SP73094]

Love that Ravens purple on Mr. Clark. Brother got style

[@brandonwomack7379]

I CAME HERE TO SAY WHERE ARE THE GET UP CLIPS?! THAT SHOW THIS MORNING WAS GREAT.

[@mikebryant8507]

Stephen A has a problem with black players in general

[@ELITEPSYCHE100]

😆 Molly is trying but it’s not a fit !

[@James-lu4hb]

He ain't lying 🤷🏾‍♂️ MT played the Saints.

[@MrYuhiii]

We miss Max

[@frostytoasty2220]

Nah just you

[@normabatista1472]

I'm glad Max is gone..nobody even watches Max new show sadly

[@tylerevans8268]

I was today years old when I found out Michael Thomas is Keyshawn’s nephew lol

[@Quomodocunquizing]

Keshawn right now 😡

[@JoFlirt]

Facts

[@lifeislikeaboxofchocolates5383]

They’ve played the jets, saints with 10 starters out and 9 coaches out, and the Texans 👀

[@aldohattonduran5227]

“If he was black.. he wud’uv got more props?” Racist much????

[@SmkeDatKush]

I like this 3 man dynamic

[@Angel-nn3qs]

Why is Molly still there ??

[@blkmind4u]

To make the show the worse show in television history.

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

He should of definitely got operated on in February because they need him rn. They need to improve their passing offense, Jameis is a stud but he’s playing too conservative

[@ryancampbell2199]

This is ESPN right owned by the wealthiest media company in the entire world and they are uploading videos at 360p only?

[@KOH_95]

Jameis done came back down to earth unfortunately.

[@concretesoulrecords6830]

Man I realized with Sam Darnold and Robbie Anderson that no one wants to play for the Jets right now. Idk what the general office and coaching staff has to do to make players want to play and have a sense of pride to play for the Jets but if we never figure it out, the same thing will happen we'll get great talent they won't wanna play for us they'll do bad enough to get traded go somewhere else and be great.

[@noahdelarosa4485]

Been saying this. Christian is better the Derrick Henry IMO way too valuable as a 2 way back.

[@antonioestrada1469]

Anyone else think this show took a backseat to Undisputed?

[@arcellmcgowan1517]

Maybe Mike thought he didn’t think he would need the procedure 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@desmondhoward6253]

Mike is pullin a kobe in the playoffs against the suns when he didn't shoot

[@dgodm7541]

finally, someone mentioned my panthers

[@liferealgood]

Pass Blocking was terrible yesterday. Not to excuse Jameis but not too many QBs could survive that. To answer the SAS question about Thomas, who knows what medical professionals are telling him. I doubt he purposely waited till training camp to have the surgery without some medical opinion.

[@YPCondones]

My saints were never real this year we lost alot on defence and some on offence. Lost lattimore for the week we still making the playoffs but the same result losing in the divisional

[@BsFTae]

Was missing keys players on every level in the defense any Saints fan that actually pays attention to the team and not the talk shows know that game was gonna have to be a slug fest in the trenches for us to even a have chance

[@garethjohnson8579]

If you told me 20years ago the best QBs were black i'd have said, well yeah no surprise there, If you told me the best RB in the league was white, i'd have laughed in your face!

[@JoFlirt]

WHY COULDN'T STEPHEN A WAIT TO DISCUSS THIS WITH KEYSHAWN LATER THIS WEEK?! I HOPE KEYSHAWN BRING IT UP ON HIS SEGMENT

[@SkyToddler]

man this show is really down in the dumps compared to where it used to be

[@jg8978]

Where are all those people saying Winston was all that after ONE game lol.

[@NoErWleans]

Keep that same energy with his one bad game

[@jg8978]

@@NoErWleans My energy is one or two games says absolutely nothing about how good or bad he is.

[@necrophagiakc]

Watch Adam Gase sue Stephen A for slander for saying he showed up to his first press conference "high" and making a slight gesture at his nose..

[@kgrkid]

Yeah, that won’t happen, Gase is just like Kwame Brown, both are cowards that won’t do anything face to face!

[@tigerhoods7927]

Lol Stephen a smith having a problem with a black athlete not a surprise

[@talkthetalkwalkthewalk4710]

He gives props to Robbie Anderson, who is half the receiver Moore is check the numbers...STEVEN A DO YOUR HOMEWORK IF YOU WANT TO ACT LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT

[@stefannjomo4248]

This show trash without Max

[@money0925]

Something about Michael's fro is giving me anxiety. . .

[@amoniscarsayzie1118]

Ryan Clark and SAS can resurrect this show only if SAS can work on some of his faults and put his ego aside

[@bear1830]

Personally, I think the Saints should trade MT for first round pick while they still can, let some other team deal with him

[@handymanwitthatool2787]

This man always bringing up how much a black player makes

[@austinluepkes5484]

Their just trying to get him to respond so they can keep stirring the pot

[@mario-ck3es]

This ain't it. Way too many people on First Take. The way you can tell is all the interruptions. Michael wanted to get his point across but SAS is a strong personality. RC was trying to get in where he fit in.

[@delagheezy1992]

Thank you finally props to the Carolina panthers smh

[@skiprichardson4548]

So Stephen a admits we don’t have 5 players on defense but doesn’t add we had 4 coaches out because of COVID.. he says our offense was healthy but isn’t football a team sport ? Our defense was hurt

[@jonvegan6942]

Stephen A. just has a problem in general.

[@uthamanj]

Molly is borderline annoying 😤

[@blkmind4u]

Border? She crossed that bish without a passport and stayed.

[@nedelmassry8446]

Id be worried if I was Michael Thomas, last guy SAS had a problem with got fired.

[@bjmccray5182]

They do no research it was 8 coaches and 10 starters out

[@queenfufu4305]

Exactly, everyone forgot that so quickly and we will see them again

[@hawghawg381]

Get rid of all issues!

[@unspoken24]

Why does Molly open her mouth

[@user-eb8cz2un7u]

Stephen A this is akin to you scheduling your non-emergency, elective sinus surgery during Max's last week on First Take. Pot meet kettle.

[@backyardbullies9105]

Tired of Molly!! Get her on a cooking show or gossip show or something! I don’t want to hear her opinion on football or basketball

[@blkmind4u]

Soon as you hear Molly grating voice it's about to be some bs irrelevant noise being spewed. Ease up on the makeup & crayon eyebrows and stfu.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Without Drew Brees that team won't be nice to watch...

[@ultimatecharisma2822]

Michael thomas did tell Drew brees to retire 😶🥱

[@RealCancerTruth]

Stephen a. Tell us how you worked for the Philadelphia inquirer for 12 years again!

[@gwilliams9417]

Cut it tf out

[@RealCancerTruth]

@@gwilliams9417 ok tough guy

[@manguy2000]

I DESPISE the term discrimination. There is just discrimination PERIOD

[@ringwormsherm]

In JUUUUNE!!!?

[@coreymcclammy6109]

Irvin gone learn real quick when the panthers put a whopping on his cowboys.

[@phillyphilly5330]

This didn’t age well

[@5starathlete804]

He was not a problem last week. Why this man always bring up other people paycheck. Noneya business.

[@aaaapee]

im guessing no one is gonna cover the fact that we were missing half our coaching staff out corners and our 2 interior olineman but ok keep disrespecting the saints

[@juliusmcfadden5915]

They need him bottom line

[@djbladebrown2011]

SAS 3 months late to the party with this Michael Thomas "take"

[@Zaimes]

KJM > First Take

[@mikhail6884]

Stephen A has a problem with everybody.

[@brickz001]

Molly loves to talk lol

[@blkmind4u]

That ain't talk, that's That bull right there.

[@johnpestano7077]

Sam Darnold looks really good in Carolina like a competent QB

[@Lebronallstat]

So the week one win was a fluke or did the packers just play bad lol

[@Paulafan5]

Packers played horribly. It's like they weren't even trying.

[@YNGM1991]

Bring back Skip bayless

[@MikeJay-on5tt]

NOLA shouldn't giving him that contract like that on NOLA part but Michael Thomas is crybaby period.

[@WestCoastStyleSports]

They forgot that the defense is heavily beat up right now as well

[@Hitemup744]

This show is going downhill. Bring back Will Cain

[@kgrkid]

Go home, Karen!

[@pitbull64]

Will Cain is on Fox. Let him stay there

[@andrewkatz3561]

Got Michael Thomas name in they mouth for views smh

[@Jo-fk1be]

I drafted this man in fantasy hoping somehow it’d be a steal when he came back. But who knows if he even will 😑

[@ye7006]

Same, but I traded him to upgrade from mike gesicki to mark andrews

[@johnpestano7077]

The NFL is never dull always drama with players 💩 like a soap opera. 😂

[@rv3358]

To an extent, I would say the NBA is the biggest soap opera in sports

[@stancegang7334]

Christian mcaffrey would hands down be the best in other players eyes if he was black lol I mean let’s keep it 100 he the most versatile next to Alvin Kamera

[@James-lu4hb]

This show is Dull without Max.

[@kennythai1978]

Molly for the champion 😳😳