Devin Thomas on track to start opposite Santana Moss

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Ya know picturing GTripp thinking about DT in that scene was HILARIOUS
my german is rusty but I am pretty sure about halfway through it he was yelling "Play D*** it PLAY!"

Who knew the G stood for German? There is a translated clip on YT, and I do believe you're right

[dmek25]

thanks. and didnt we think Kelly was the better wide out when we drafted him? did we give up on him already?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by dmek25

thanks. and didnt we think Kelly was the better wide out when we drafted him? did we give up on him already?

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post572222

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by dmek25

thanks. and didnt we think Kelly was the better wide out when we drafted him? did we give up on him already?

Kelly was the more polished college player w/more big game experience. Seems the scouting reports were that Kelly was a better wr all around but his lack of downfield speed & knee problems lowered his stock.

Remember early in camp last year coaches gave Kelly a lot of props for making plays on the ball & blocking downfield. Not so for DT in 08, but so far so good in 09.

DT was drafted for his upside, and Vinny indicated this last year during the season on comcast. An email came in that asked why the skins passed on D. Jackson who was having a good year w/the iggles. Vinny said that Jackson was the most "polished" wr in the draft. He then said that DT improved greatly each year in college & he expected him to do so as a pro. Hopefully this isn't just early camp excitement & he's ready to put it together for a whole year. He couldn't ask for much better of an opportunity to earn a starting job.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by dmek25

thanks. and didnt we think Kelly was the better wide out when we drafted him? did we give up on him already?

http://www.thewarpath.net/572222-post39.html

[CRedskinsRule]

Has anyone heard DT's take on penalties this year. I don't exactly know how to phrase the question. Simply put does DT understand better what contact he is and is not allowed to make downfield. I know we need to see him improve his route running, but I think that appears to be happening. So the other part is he can't make the big mistakes that cost us.

[IMAREDSKINSFAN]

I don't think Devin Thomas is starting material. I lthink Malcom Kelly is the better of the two.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by IMAREDSKINSFAN

I don't think Devin Thomas is starting material. I lthink Malcom Kelly is the better of the two.

Why don't you think he is starting material? Is there a particular aspect that he doesn't have? Just curious what your thoughts are.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by IMAREDSKINSFAN

I don't think Devin Thomas is starting material. I lthink Malcom Kelly is the better of the two.

GTripp...is that you?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

GTripp...is that you?

LOL I thought the same exact thing!!!

[Mc2guy]

The fact is, we haven't had a legit 1/2 receiver combination since the days of "the posse". Thomas could change that, and that has me excited.

BTW, I've been away for a while...its good be back.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mc2guy

The fact is, we haven't had a legit 1/2 receiver combination since the days of "the posse". Thomas could change that, and that has me excited.

BTW, I've been away for a while...its good be back.

You're right. Coles and Gardner had the potential if it wasn't for Coles' foot injuries and the butter on Gardner's hands.

[GMScud]

Per Redskins Insider, apparently DT sat out practice today with "the official injury of the Washington Redskins" - the sore hamstring.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Mc2guy

The fact is, we haven't had a legit 1/2 receiver combination since the days of "the posse". Thomas could change that, and that has me excited.

BTW, I've been away for a while...its good be back.

What are you talking about? You cannot tell me that you have already forgotten about Michael Westbrook and Albert Connell?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by IMAREDSKINSFAN

I don't think Devin Thomas is starting material. I lthink Malcom Kelly is the better of the two.

Based on what exactly?