Former Saints WR Michael Thomas Sounds Off on Derek Carr After Olave Injury

The New Orleans Saints are facing yet another setback. Wide receiver Chris Olave was knocked out of the recent game against the Carolina Panthers after a jarring hit that resulted in a concussion. The incident added to the stack of concerns around the Saints' injury-laden season and sparked a social media firestorm led by former Saints WR Michael Thomas.

Thomas took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to criticize Saints quarterback Derek Carr in a series of scathing posts that left little room for interpretation.

He accused Carr of being a liability on the field, claiming Carr’s poor performance has negatively impacted the teams he’s played for, suggesting he “gets everyone fired wherever he goes.” In a particularly biting remark, Thomas added that Carr needs to get his “a** whooped” for his recent play.

The criticism seemed to stem from Olave’s injury, sustained after a dangerous hit across the middle. In one tweet, Thomas recounted an incident where Carr allegedly suggested that Thomas was “jealous” of Olave’s WR1 position. Thomas shot back, claiming Carr “can’t even get him a decent ball.”

Thomas’s comments are part of a larger discussion around the Saints’ struggles this season. New Orleans has been injured after a promising 2-0 start, sidelining multiple key players and dampening the team’s momentum. For Olave, who has already faced multiple concussions this season, the latest injury adds to a growing concern about his long-term health.

Speaking of Olave, his brother has also been "filter-free" on social media.

The string of injuries has raised questions about the Saints’ medical staff and overall approach to player health. Are these setbacks simply unfortunate, or is there something deeper at play? Fans have been vocal about their frustration, and Thomas’s comments suggest he’s not far removed from that perspective.

As the Saints face the seemingly impossible task of salvaging their season, fans wonder if Thomas’s harsh critique is the voice of a “bad guy” or a fan who still cares deeply about his former team.