RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas

12thMan · 10-04-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

All of the above

Devin Thomas= Epic Bust

Bullshit! You're telling me Devin Thomas can't get on the field to run a button hook? A screen? I also think Thomas scores on that catch where Armstrong trips over the turf. The guy can even block from what I've seen, so why not use him on a chip block occasionally or a crack back? Something!

How can anyone make the argument that Devin Thomas can't break a tackle or go up for a jump ball or be used as a decoy to stretch the field? Physically speaking, there's not ONE receiver on our team more gifted than Devin Thomas. It just doesn't make sense on so many levels.

The only conclusion I can come to is that Mike Shanahan loves veteran, warrior practice players. Look, Shanahan is a competent NFL coach but I seriously question some of his methods at times, which has ill served this team in my opinion.

12thMan · 10-04-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

There are quite a few of us who knew from the start of this clowns pro career exactly what Mike Shanahan figured out even before the start of camp.

Devin Thomas is not a viable NFL wide receiver. It's just the way it is.

He damn sure looked viable last year against the world champion Saints and one other game. And how do we know he's not viable if ain't seeing the dang football field?

CrustyRedskin · 10-04-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Bullshit! You're telling me Devin Thomas can't get on the field to run a button hook? A screen? I also think Thomas scores on that catch where Armstrong trips over the turf. The guy can even block from what I've seen, so why not use him on a chip block occasionally or a crack back? Something!

How can anyone make the argument that Devin Thomas can't break a tackle or go up for a jump ball or be used as a decoy to stretch the field? Physically speaking, there's not ONE receiver on our team more gifted than Devin Thomas. It just doesn't make sense on so many levels.

The only conclusion I can come to is that Mike Shanahan loves veteran, warrior practice players. Look, Shanahan is a competent NFL coach but I seriously question some of his methods at times, which has ill served this team in my opinion.

Whatever!!! ROTFLMAO!!! It's gotta be 4:20 at your place!!!! THere is no way in helly he catches that pass or the one AA caught out of bounds!! JMHO and yours.
Dont keep a draft pick just cause he's a first rounder....he's way over due.

Ruhskins · 10-04-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Bullshit! You're telling me Devin Thomas can't get on the field to run a button hook? A screen? I also think Thomas scores on that catch where Armstrong trips over the turf. The guy can even block from what I've seen, so why not use him on a chip block occasionally or a crack back? Something!

How can anyone make the argument that Devin Thomas can't break a tackle or go up for a jump ball or be used as a decoy to stretch the field? Physically speaking, there's not ONE receiver on our team more gifted than Devin Thomas. It just doesn't make sense on so many levels.

The only conclusion I can come to is that Mike Shanahan loves veteran, warrior practice players. Look, Shanahan is a competent NFL coach but I seriously question some of his methods at times, which has ill served this team in my opinion.

I think you may be exaggerating a bit here. But it I am curious to know why a player like DT hasn't given a chance in a real game. The only think though is as SS mentioned, DT has been on the trade block for a while, so I wonder if they were looking to keep him healthy? I dunno.

12thMan · 10-04-2010, 06:22 PM

All I'm saying let the man on the field and find out.

skinsfaninok · 10-04-2010, 06:26 PM

Yea screen to Banks was just dumb, DT may have made a better play IMO

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 10-04-2010, 06:31 PM

As far as the screen to banks, asgood as we had our running game going why are you even trying to get cute and not just POUNDING THE ROCK UP THIER ASSES.

It didnt matter in the end so who cares.

NYCskinfan82 · 10-04-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Bullshit! You're telling me Devin Thomas can't get on the field to run a button hook? A screen? I also think Thomas scores on that catch where Armstrong trips over the turf. The guy can even block from what I've seen, so why not use him on a chip block occasionally or a crack back? Something!

How can anyone make the argument that Devin Thomas can't break a tackle or go up for a jump ball or be used as a decoy to stretch the field? Physically speaking, there's not ONE receiver on our team more gifted than Devin Thomas. It just doesn't make sense on so many levels.

The only conclusion I can come to is that Mike Shanahan loves veteran, warrior practice players. Look, Shanahan is a competent NFL coach but I seriously question some of his methods at times, which has ill served this team in my opinion.

I have to agree with you. You know what's messed up didn't DT do a similar catch in 2009 like AA and he to fell and people killed him for falling over his own feet and yet AA does it and know one kills him.

NYCskinfan82 · 10-04-2010, 06:47 PM

This is what I'd do start DT, ain't know one else but Moss as a WR catching Sh*t, he's worth the chance, Galloway please RW come one you can not be serious IMO cut them both bring up TA from practice squad then we have

Moss
DT
AA
Banks
TA

HTTR.

SFREDSKIN · 10-04-2010, 07:05 PM

At least promote Terrence Austin and cut Roydell Williams, what has Williams done? Austin will at least do something.

apiatt · 10-04-2010, 07:14 PM

The only thing that makes sense is that they believe Austin has more upside then Thomas, and since he was a 2nd rounder, they may still be able to get a decent return out of him. Other then that, I don't see what the WR corps has done that is all that positive. Armstrong seems to be able to get behind the defense on occasion, but I am not sure he plays the ball well in the air. Galloway is a fossil and I don't think Banks can get off the line of scrimmage consistently. Not sure that any of the WR on the roster will be there long term.

tootergray34 · 10-04-2010, 07:21 PM

YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS! anybody we get would be better! I can'[t believe 'AVOID THE LLOYED" IS doing so well in denver either. He's actually catching balls! and not dropping balls!

PHazard · 10-04-2010, 07:27 PM

It's quite clear that Devin Thomas is the offenses version of Albert Haynesworth. Something DT did in the off-season irked the hell outta shanahan so bad that he never got over it. I remember it being reported that DT only made it to 55-60% of offseason workouts, just enough to keep a presence around Redskins Park, and not have to pass a conditioning test when getting to training camp. Shanahan is uptight so that might have been all it took.

Whoever said that other receivers are just "running around like decoys" is outta their mind. They have specific routes that they JUST CANT GET OPEN running. Thats how this boggles my mind. Galloway hasn't done anything except that 3rd down catch yesterday. But i dont think he should start for catching a 5 yard slant. Devin Thomas is 6'2". The only receiver on our roster with decent size. I dont think in today's NFL we can have the Smurfs 2.0 (trading Devin and activating TA). and PS. Devin Thomas is faster than TA.

Yes, agreed, Devin Thomas had one productive year in college, BUT WHEN THE HELL WAS THE LAST TIME JOEY GALLOWAY OR ROYDELL WILLIAMS WAS PRODUCTIVE?? There is a reason Galloway was cut by two teams last year. He wasnt productive with Tom Brady throwing him the damn ball! Roydell hasn't even played organized football in 3 years!

Thomas's worst attribute was getting drafted in the Zorn Era cuz he spent two years practicing with beach balls, bells and whistles, fun and games, and now we're being run like a professional organization. He's not adjusting well. Clearly, its not for his on-field play cuz up to this point, he doesnt have any :-(

I am totally against this move. Ugh.

Pocket$ $traight · 10-04-2010, 07:43 PM

I just cannot come to grips with Joey Galloway being better than Thomas but I have to defer to the coaches.

What about this bizarro world where Brandon Lloyd is one of the best receivers in football??

SirClintonPortis · 10-04-2010, 07:44 PM

Coaches have access to more than just stat sheets. Actually, I don't think they bother with stats that much because they can see and evaluate the tangibles right in front of them.

And Thomas has McCardell as his coach now, so whatever he's failing in, it isn't because of coaching.

10-04-2010, 06:22 PM	#80
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas All I'm saying let the man on the field and find out.

10-04-2010, 06:26 PM	#81
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,137	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas Yea screen to Banks was just dumb, DT may have made a better play IMO __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

10-04-2010, 06:31 PM	#82
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas As far as the screen to banks, asgood as we had our running game going why are you even trying to get cute and not just POUNDING THE ROCK UP THIER ASSES. It didnt matter in the end so who cares. __________________ Just win.

10-04-2010, 06:47 PM	#84
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas This is what I'd do start DT, ain't know one else but Moss as a WR catching Sh*t, he's worth the chance, Galloway please RW come one you can not be serious IMO cut them both bring up TA from practice squad then we have Moss DT AA Banks TA HTTR.

10-04-2010, 07:05 PM	#85
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas At least promote Terrence Austin and cut Roydell Williams, what has Williams done? Austin will at least do something. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

10-04-2010, 07:14 PM	#86
apiatt Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newton, IA Posts: 34	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas The only thing that makes sense is that they believe Austin has more upside then Thomas, and since he was a 2nd rounder, they may still be able to get a decent return out of him. Other then that, I don't see what the WR corps has done that is all that positive. Armstrong seems to be able to get behind the defense on occasion, but I am not sure he plays the ball well in the air. Galloway is a fossil and I don't think Banks can get off the line of scrimmage consistently. Not sure that any of the WR on the roster will be there long term.

10-04-2010, 07:21 PM	#87
tootergray34 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 681	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS! anybody we get would be better! I can'[t believe 'AVOID THE LLOYED" IS doing so well in denver either. He's actually catching balls! and not dropping balls! __________________ ---HAIL!!!---

10-04-2010, 07:27 PM	#88
PHazard Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Originally Portsmouth, VA but now Ocala, FL Posts: 207	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas It's quite clear that Devin Thomas is the offenses version of Albert Haynesworth. Something DT did in the off-season irked the hell outta shanahan so bad that he never got over it. I remember it being reported that DT only made it to 55-60% of offseason workouts, just enough to keep a presence around Redskins Park, and not have to pass a conditioning test when getting to training camp. Shanahan is uptight so that might have been all it took. Whoever said that other receivers are just "running around like decoys" is outta their mind. They have specific routes that they JUST CANT GET OPEN running. Thats how this boggles my mind. Galloway hasn't done anything except that 3rd down catch yesterday. But i dont think he should start for catching a 5 yard slant. Devin Thomas is 6'2". The only receiver on our roster with decent size. I dont think in today's NFL we can have the Smurfs 2.0 (trading Devin and activating TA). and PS. Devin Thomas is faster than TA. Yes, agreed, Devin Thomas had one productive year in college, BUT WHEN THE HELL WAS THE LAST TIME JOEY GALLOWAY OR ROYDELL WILLIAMS WAS PRODUCTIVE?? There is a reason Galloway was cut by two teams last year. He wasnt productive with Tom Brady throwing him the damn ball! Roydell hasn't even played organized football in 3 years! Thomas's worst attribute was getting drafted in the Zorn Era cuz he spent two years practicing with beach balls, bells and whistles, fun and games, and now we're being run like a professional organization. He's not adjusting well. Clearly, its not for his on-field play cuz up to this point, he doesnt have any :-( I am totally against this move. Ugh. __________________ If "The Future is Now" why would we use our #4 Pick on a QB who will spend the 1st year on the bench?

10-04-2010, 07:43 PM	#89
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas I just cannot come to grips with Joey Galloway being better than Thomas but I have to defer to the coaches. What about this bizarro world where Brandon Lloyd is one of the best receivers in football??

10-04-2010, 07:44 PM	#90
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas Coaches have access to more than just stat sheets. Actually, I don't think they bother with stats that much because they can see and evaluate the tangibles right in front of them. And Thomas has McCardell as his coach now, so whatever he's failing in, it isn't because of coaching. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

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