Devin Thomas on track to start opposite Santana Moss

chrisl13 · 08-03-2009, 02:42 PM

Redskins Insider - Devin Thomas Seems to Be Close to Z Role

I've been waiting for this since he was drafted. Proud of the guy. Well deserved.

skinsfan69 · 08-03-2009, 02:49 PM

I'm not sure if it's deserved because he's having a good off season. How do you win a job in mini camp/OTA's and a coule days of camp?? But I'm very glad Thomas is taking his job serious and it looks like he's going to have a break out year. I remember watching a few Mich State games and he was very explosive.

CRedskinsRule · 08-03-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I'm not sure if it's deserved because he's having a good off season. How do you win a job in mini camp/OTA's and a coule days of camp?? But I'm very glad Thomas is taking his job serious and it looks like he's going to have a break out year. I remember watching a few Mich State games and he was very explosive.

Sunday on a couple of successive drills DT came off the field and was met by Zorn with a high 5. I saw that and went hmm, especially since he didn't catch the pass. Right after that Hixon came over and talked to him, and DT looked ok, I couldn't tell what was being said, but i guess it was positive.

FRPLG · 08-03-2009, 02:49 PM

Well let's hope he can stay healthy and this is real attitude change and not just a momentary uptick. With his speed and size he has the physical tools to be a better option than ARE straight away. It is going to take focus and determination for him to channel that into something though so he has to stay at it for good. But early signs are indeed encouraging. This would be a serious boon if it worked out like we think it can.

chrisl13 · 08-03-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Well let's hope he can stay healthy and this is real attitude change and not just a momentary uptick. With his speed and size he has the physical tools to be a better option than ARE straight away. It is going to take focus and determination for him to channel that into something though so he has to stay at it for good. But early signs are indeed encouraging. This would be a serious boon if it worked out like we think it can.

Yeah, hopefully he won't change his attitude and get even more cocky once he gets the starting job. It will be very beneficial if he performs the way we expect him too. But I have faith in him.

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firstdown · 08-03-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Well let's hope he can stay healthy and this is real attitude change and not just a momentary uptick. With his speed and size he has the physical tools to be a better option than ARE straight away. It is going to take focus and determination for him to channel that into something though so he has to stay at it for good. But early signs are indeed encouraging. This would be a serious boon if it worked out like we think it can.

I read last year that he knew he had alot to learn and was working hard to get up to the NFL speed. I don't think that his attitude changed over night rather then he learned last year he cannot just show up to camp and become a starter from day one.

budw38 · 08-03-2009, 02:56 PM

As long as Thomas and Kelly produce , we should be just fine . I would not be suprised if both made a number of big plays this year . Davis should also give defenses some problems ! If Kelly can remain healthy for 4-5 years , I could see him being a pro bowl type WR ..... lets hope

Bill B · 08-03-2009, 02:58 PM

I saw that Kelly was held out of practice due to a sore knee - lets hope this is not serious again!

chrisl13 · 08-03-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill B

I saw that Kelly was held out of practice due to a sore knee - lets hope this is not serious again!

Yeah, I heard that he was seen after practice with ice on his knee. But he said that it was an everyday routine.

Let's hope that thing doesn't start bothering him again.

vallin21 · 08-03-2009, 03:12 PM

I hope this lights a fire under him. We'll what he can do in preseason, but I think giving him a starting job this early might not the best thing for him.

Lotus · 08-03-2009, 03:17 PM

Let's be clear...the article does not say that DT is starting, just that he is on track to do so.

That having been said, it would be huge for the offense if he can step it up this year. I'm definitely rooting for him.

chrisl13 · 08-03-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Let's be clear...the article does not say that DT is starting, just that he is on track to do so.

That having been said, it would be huge for the offense if he can step it up this year. I'm definitely rooting for him.

Barring injury or regression, they said, expect Thomas to be the starting Z receiver, or flanker, opposite top wideout Santana Moss, the X receiver, or split end.

Learn to read my man.

Monkeydad · 08-03-2009, 03:21 PM

I hope this is because of performance rather than potential...but I love this news. He looked like he could be great at times last season, especially on his TD run on the reverse. He has the size and talent to be a big time WR for many years.

saden1 · 08-03-2009, 03:23 PM

Wow, that's pretty big for a second year player. I just hope he can keep the job.

skinsfan69 · 08-03-2009, 03:46 PM

I like the idea of Thomas and Moss. Add in Cooley and Davis in a 2 TE set with CP in the backfield.

08-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
chrisl13 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 2 Minutes away from Fedex Field, Maryland Posts: 363	Devin Thomas on track to start opposite Santana Moss Redskins Insider - Devin Thomas Seems to Be Close to Z Role I've been waiting for this since he was drafted. Proud of the guy. Well deserved. __________________ Skins, '04 - Forever.

08-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#2
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,341	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss I'm not sure if it's deserved because he's having a good off season. How do you win a job in mini camp/OTA's and a coule days of camp?? But I'm very glad Thomas is taking his job serious and it looks like he's going to have a break out year. I remember watching a few Mich State games and he was very explosive.

08-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#4
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss Well let's hope he can stay healthy and this is real attitude change and not just a momentary uptick. With his speed and size he has the physical tools to be a better option than ARE straight away. It is going to take focus and determination for him to channel that into something though so he has to stay at it for good. But early signs are indeed encouraging. This would be a serious boon if it worked out like we think it can.

08-03-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss As long as Thomas and Kelly produce , we should be just fine . I would not be suprised if both made a number of big plays this year . Davis should also give defenses some problems ! If Kelly can remain healthy for 4-5 years , I could see him being a pro bowl type WR ..... lets hope

08-03-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
Bill B Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 721	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss I saw that Kelly was held out of practice due to a sore knee - lets hope this is not serious again!

08-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#10
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,177	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss I hope this lights a fire under him. We'll what he can do in preseason, but I think giving him a starting job this early might not the best thing for him.

08-03-2009, 03:17 PM	#11
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss Let's be clear...the article does not say that DT is starting, just that he is on track to do so. That having been said, it would be huge for the offense if he can step it up this year. I'm definitely rooting for him. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

08-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#13
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss I hope this is because of performance rather than potential...but I love this news. He looked like he could be great at times last season, especially on his TD run on the reverse. He has the size and talent to be a big time WR for many years. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-03-2009, 03:23 PM	#14
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss Wow, that's pretty big for a second year player. I just hope he can keep the job. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

08-03-2009, 03:46 PM	#15
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,341	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss I like the idea of Thomas and Moss. Add in Cooley and Davis in a 2 TE set with CP in the backfield.

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