Devin Thomas on track to start opposite Santana Moss

Ruhskins · 08-03-2009, 02:49 PM

I'm glad to hear this, these rookies are not going to produce unless they get play time.

redsk1 · 08-03-2009, 03:02 PM

The title is a little misleading. He's not the starter yet. It's looking like SO FAR he might be on track. I hope he is but he hasn't won a job yet.

Lotus · 08-03-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

The title is a little misleading. He's not the starter yet. It's looking like SO FAR he might be on track. I hope he is but he hasn't won a job yet.

Thank you.

The key word is "expect" to start.

redsk1 · 08-03-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Thank you.

The key word is "expect" to start.

The title sais DT to Start Opposite SM, no biggie though. Hope he does.

Ruhskins · 08-03-2009, 03:14 PM

Alright peeps, no offense but let's not get caught up in technicalities. There's a reason why we drafted these guys last year. Given the offseason they had as rookies, I can see why they didn't see the field that much. That said, if they've grown up and the coaching staff is seeing something in them, then let DT start. Get him experienced, throw him to the fire, and let him earn his paycheck. I'm glad this is happening, because now it is time for these guys to put up or shut up, and what better way than giving them playing time.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 08-03-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Alright peeps, no offense but let's not get caught up in technicalities. There's a reason why we drafted these guys last year. Given the offseason they had as rookies, I can see why they didn't see the field that much. That said, if they've grown up and the coaching staff is seeing something in them, then let DT start. Get him experienced, throw him to the fire, and let him earn his paycheck. I'm glad this is happening, because now it is time for these guys to put up or shut up, and what better way than giving them playing time.

Ruh, did you really just say peeps???

Ruhskins · 08-03-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Ruh, did you really just say peeps???

Apparently playing Mario Kart softened me up. LOL.

GTripp0012 · 08-03-2009, 03:25 PM

This, of course, is inevitable since our primary set is 3 WRs, and Randle El is more valuable in the slot...James Thrash isn't exactly the frontrunner at Z anymore.

It's either Thomas or Kelly, and unless both fail so obviously, no one is really in the discussion besides them.

MTK · 08-03-2009, 03:30 PM

No big surprise, the talk all offseason regarding DT has been positive and has only continued into training camp.

Good to hear how he's changed his approach and seems to be "getting it" as far as what it takes to be a good player in this league.

budw38 · 08-03-2009, 04:50 PM

Lets face it , if we cant run , our passing game will suffer . If we run the ball , give JC time , our WR's should be fine . Looks like Heyer and Rinehart have worked well together today , as well as M Kelly making some more nice grabs .....Training Camp Practice Report: Aug. 3 .

dmek25 · 08-04-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by budw38

Lets face it , if we cant run , our passing game will suffer . If we run the ball , give JC time , our WR's should be fine . Looks like Heyer and Rinehart have worked well together today , as well as M Kelly making some more nice grabs .....Training Camp Practice Report: Aug. 3 .

is this posted every day? good read, with little bull crap

MTK · 08-04-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

is this posted every day? good read, with little bull crap

yep every day

Training Camp Practice Report: Aug. 4

The Goat · 08-03-2009, 04:55 PM

This is encouraging news no doubt but it should be expected IMO. Thomas has sick physical ability and talent and he was a potential 1st rounder who fell into our lap. The expectation throughout the franchise and fanbase should be that Devin starts and is a legit threat opposite Tana.

And...if Devin is legit the offense has a chance to effing fly this year Skins fans. I'm still real pessimistic about Kelly, the next guy I want to hear about is Davis cuz that opens things up even more.

Man things are getting really exciting...

DBUCHANON101 · 08-03-2009, 05:03 PM

Either way, good news because we all know ARE is more of a slot guy anyways. Id like to see Kelly step up also but at this point one of the other youngsters may pass him up.

70Chip · 08-03-2009, 05:48 PM

In the two practices I saw he looks like he is born again hard. But, why don't we not, how you say, count our eggs before they are chickens. He still has to do it in the games. But everyone around me at practice agreed with me and some of them are there for basically every open practice. I trust their perceptions and they see a completely different guy as well. One of them told me that the word was that DT was playing Mario Kart eight hours a day instead of studying the playbook last year. This year he's taken a more professional attitude. Take that FWIW.

08-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,379	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss I'm glad to hear this, these rookies are not going to produce unless they get play time. __________________ R.I.P. #21

08-03-2009, 03:02 PM	#2
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss The title is a little misleading. He's not the starter yet. It's looking like SO FAR he might be on track. I hope he is but he hasn't won a job yet.

08-03-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,379	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss Alright peeps, no offense but let's not get caught up in technicalities. There's a reason why we drafted these guys last year. Given the offseason they had as rookies, I can see why they didn't see the field that much. That said, if they've grown up and the coaching staff is seeing something in them, then let DT start. Get him experienced, throw him to the fire, and let him earn his paycheck. I'm glad this is happening, because now it is time for these guys to put up or shut up, and what better way than giving them playing time. __________________ R.I.P. #21

08-03-2009, 03:25 PM	#8
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss This, of course, is inevitable since our primary set is 3 WRs, and Randle El is more valuable in the slot...James Thrash isn't exactly the frontrunner at Z anymore. It's either Thomas or Kelly, and unless both fail so obviously, no one is really in the discussion besides them. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

08-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss No big surprise, the talk all offseason regarding DT has been positive and has only continued into training camp. Good to hear how he's changed his approach and seems to be "getting it" as far as what it takes to be a good player in this league. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-03-2009, 04:50 PM	#10
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss Lets face it , if we cant run , our passing game will suffer . If we run the ball , give JC time , our WR's should be fine . Looks like Heyer and Rinehart have worked well together today , as well as M Kelly making some more nice grabs .....Training Camp Practice Report: Aug. 3 .

08-03-2009, 04:55 PM	#13
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss This is encouraging news no doubt but it should be expected IMO. Thomas has sick physical ability and talent and he was a potential 1st rounder who fell into our lap. The expectation throughout the franchise and fanbase should be that Devin starts and is a legit threat opposite Tana. And...if Devin is legit the offense has a chance to effing fly this year Skins fans. I'm still real pessimistic about Kelly, the next guy I want to hear about is Davis cuz that opens things up even more. Man things are getting really exciting... __________________ 24-34

08-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#14
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: Devin Thomas to Start Opposite Santana Moss Either way, good news because we all know ARE is more of a slot guy anyways. Id like to see Kelly step up also but at this point one of the other youngsters may pass him up. __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

08-03-2009, 05:48 PM	#15
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 55 Posts: 3,048	Re: Devin Thomas on track to start opposite Santana Moss In the two practices I saw he looks like he is born again hard. But, why don't we not, how you say, count our eggs before they are chickens. He still has to do it in the games. But everyone around me at practice agreed with me and some of them are there for basically every open practice. I trust their perceptions and they see a completely different guy as well. One of them told me that the word was that DT was playing Mario Kart eight hours a day instead of studying the playbook last year. This year he's taken a more professional attitude. Take that FWIW. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

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