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SBXVII · 11-17-2008, 09:19 PM

Here's the NFL analysis on Thomas. This sounds way to much like we wrote the analysis. lol. .....

Negatives: Has very good timed speed and is quick into his routes, but needs to do a better job of uncovering and tracking the ball on deep routes (struggles at times to snatch the ball over his outside shoulder)..

...Still learning how to set up defenders and needs to do a better job of sitting down in coverage...Has large hands and good arm reach to extend for the ball, but when he doesn't attack the ball or tries to body catch, most of his drops occur..

Effective cut blocker, but does not play up to his size and strength when blocking in-line (needs to sustain and finish better)..

Might struggle trying to digest a complicated playbook (just adequate with the mental aspect of the game). And needs to do a better job of reading coverages (will run into spots, at times).

With his impressive physique, he could be an inviting target over the middle, as he will not hesitate to mix it up with a defender. However, with his burst and running stride, he can also challenge the deep secondary. He will still need time to develop better pattern running skills, but he has enough in his package to contribute as a rookie.

11-17-2008, 09:19 PM	#43
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Why Did We Draft Fred Davis? Here's the NFL analysis on Thomas. This sounds way to much like we wrote the analysis. lol. ..... Negatives: Has very good timed speed and is quick into his routes, but needs to do a better job of uncovering and tracking the ball on deep routes (struggles at times to snatch the ball over his outside shoulder).. ...Still learning how to set up defenders and needs to do a better job of sitting down in coverage...Has large hands and good arm reach to extend for the ball, but when he doesn't attack the ball or tries to body catch, most of his drops occur.. Effective cut blocker, but does not play up to his size and strength when blocking in-line (needs to sustain and finish better).. Might struggle trying to digest a complicated playbook (just adequate with the mental aspect of the game). And needs to do a better job of reading coverages (will run into spots, at times). With his impressive physique, he could be an inviting target over the middle, as he will not hesitate to mix it up with a defender. However, with his burst and running stride, he can also challenge the deep secondary. He will still need time to develop better pattern running skills, but he has enough in his package to contribute as a rookie.