Redskins release Devin Thomas

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

I believe the Friday interview with Lavar was the last strike. If Shanny had multiple conversations about being a pro on and off the field, yet Thomas says he doesn't know why he's not getting on the field, Shanahan must have figured that he would never get through to the kid. Take the hint, and stop investing time in your web site, Twitter, and Facebook, and learn your playbook down cold. Spend extra time in the film room, or running extra routes with McNabb. Shanny said that Devin's talent wasn't the issue, it was all about his commitment. I hope that this is a HUGE wakeup call for Malcolm Kelly to work on the little things that the Shanahans clearly value.

I don't think any of that stuff has ever been a problem for Kelly, he just can't stay healthy. Thomas, it seemed, was coming around to doing the little things...but maybe it was just too little too late.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Not sure why it's assumed it was something personal.

Shanahan is questioning his overall commitment to the game on and off the field. Probably has more to do with off the field stuff, like preparing himself in the film room, knowing the play book in and out, basically the same things that were an issue ever since he was drafted. Getting caught sleeping in a team meeting was probably a big strike against him.

Wonder if Thomas ever got into with Brandon Banks over his posting those pics of Thomas sleeping

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Wonder if Thomas ever got into with Brandon Banks over his posting those pics of Thomas sleeping

Probably. He seemed to partially blame Banks for it by saying why did he have a cell phone in a meeting.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Probably. He seemed to partially blame Banks for it by saying why did he have a cell phone in a meeting.

Clearly for a competitive edge...LOL

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by saden1

Clearly for a competitive edge...LOL

Ha! You gotta do you what you gotta do when you're a 5'7" undrafted free agent

[saden1]

Is he not a student of the game? Know the plays? Lift? WTF does commit to being pro mean? What has he not done not to be a pro?

[scowan]

Hey we have Banks returning punts and now Chad Simpson returning kicks, so Devin Thomas , who can't play offense, is a casualty of the numbers.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Devin who??

Was he a player of value for this team?

If you had become a Redskins fan this offseason would you even care if this guy was or wasnt on the team?

Other than kickoffs would you even know who he is?

[SolidSnake84]

I heard that he had a substance abuse problem in college, which has now resurfaced. Take it with a grain of salt, but it was on one of the other message boards...

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I heard that he had a substance abuse problem in college, which has now resurfaced. Take it with a grain of salt, but it was on one of the other message boards...

Now that would make sense regarding Shanny's comments about being a pro on and off the field.

I recall Buddy Ryan years ago catching flack for releasing Cris Carter. At the time, he famously quoted that "all Carter could do was score TDs", but years later, it came out that Buddy was hiding the fact that Carter had a drinking problem. I respect Ryan for not disclosing that, which would've been a huge black mark on Carter trying to catch on elsewhere. The change of scenery worked well for Carter, and perhaps it will for Thomas, if in fact he has substance abuse issues.

[CRedskinsRule]

Redskins Insider - Devin Thomas and Mike Shanahan: A bad fit

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Redskins Insider - Devin Thomas and Mike Shanahan: A bad fit

I was never much of a Shanahan fan, but after reading this article I'm beginning to like him. I love the fact that draft status means nothing to him and people like Lorenzo Alexander, Armstrong and Banks who made the team by working hard and having perseverance, are his kind of players. Shanahan is just like Gibbs.

[KI Skins Fan]

After the Zorn fiasco, many of us were calling for a hard-ass Head Coach. We got one. Now, are we going to complain when he shows an underachiever the door?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

After the Zorn fiasco, many of us were calling for a hard-ass Head Coach. We got one. Now, are we going to complain when he shows an underachiever the door?

lol gotta love it, right?

Even Zorn wasn't comfortable with this guy. The thing that gets me is some actually seem surprised, or confused over all this.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I was never much of a Shanahan fan, but after reading this article I'm beginning to like him. I love the fact that draft status means nothing to him and people like Lorenzo Alexander, Armstrong and Banks who made the team by working hard and having perseverance, are his kind of players. Shanahan is just like Gibbs.

I LOVE how the draft status means nothing to him, i wish that trait was universal amoung coaches and owners. But i dont like how it seems kind of like that Shanny cut DT because he didnt like his personal life, or they didnt really have a lot to talk about at the water cooler.