Thomas reworked his contract this offseason, and already has approached quarterback Derek Carr, the gem of New Orleans’ unrestricted free agent class, about working together.
“I think the acquisition of Derek was big in that thought process (of Thomas wanting to remain a Saint),” Allen said. “I don’t want to speak for Mike, but I honestly just think that Mike knows, and a lot of players know, that they work for one of the better organizations in our league and we’re going to have a chance to do some good things this year.
“I expect him to be fully healthy and ready to go. When that point is, I don’t want to get into those speculations. But we feel good about where he’s at.”
An update that Allen was a bit more specific about was left tackle Trevor Penning (Lisfranc injury right foot) and right guard Cesar Ruiz (foot). Allen said he expects both to be ready for training camp.
Regarding, Penning, he said, “The biggest key for him is being able to get healthy and stay healthy. He had two foot injuries in the same season, so there’s a little concern there. But yet, if we can keep him healthy, the sky is the limit in terms of what he can do. He’s big, he’s physical, I love his play demeanor. He’s athletic for a guy at his size, so we’re excited about the player.”
Penning will compete to start at left tackle.
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