Skinny Tee
10-04-2010, 12:56 PM
I personally don't like DT's atheltism. He runs straight lines like Forrest Gump and his lateral agility is pretty poor.
The guy may be fast but only in straight lines. You force this guy to shift directions and he starts to show his lack of atheltism.
Trade this guy for a pair of shoelaces and call it a day.
saden1
10-04-2010, 12:59 PM
After watching Brandon Lloyd climb to potential pro bowler, with more yards then 99% of the NFL, I must say I'm a little hesitant to deal DT if for nothing more then he's a monster on kick returns.
I don't think you should evaluate players you keep like that. What I want to know is is Devin Thomas not good enough to get on the field with Banks or Armstrong on the roster? If that's the case then I would trade him. Plus Thomas is doing so well returning kickoffs.
Maybe Banks has arrived and is taking over? I saw that they didn't put him out there in second half.
diehard
10-04-2010, 01:01 PM
At this point, it makes sense. Thomas may light it up somewhere else. That's how the cookie crumbles but, a former 2nd round pick contributing only on special teams is essentially a waste. Let's hope for at least a 5th rounder. I'd be ok with that.
diehard
10-04-2010, 01:04 PM
Trade this guy for a pair of shoelaces and call it a day.
I understanad your frustration but, never devalue your own. They'll need as many picks as they can get next year.
redsk1
10-04-2010, 01:05 PM
He looks pretty good on returns, but yes, if he's only doing that, then if we can get something for him I'll trust management on this one.
To the non trained football eye DT just looks like a good football player. I guess if Mike S is having a hard time w/ him maybe we can get something in return. And, yes we need draft picks. Preferably good draft picks.
SBXVII
10-04-2010, 01:05 PM
After watching Brandon Lloyd climb to potential pro bowler, with more yards then 99% of the NFL, I must say I'm a little hesitant to deal DT if for nothing more then he's a monster on kick returns.
I don't mean to sound ungratefull for what he has done but....... he's had maybe 2 good punt returns. This year each time he catch's the punt/kick off he bobbles the ball. His yards per return have to be worse then Cartwright at this point.
Dirtbag59
10-04-2010, 01:07 PM
I don't think you should evaluate players you keep like that. What I want to know is is Devin Thomas not good enough to get on the field with Banks or Armstrong on the roster? If that's the case then I would trade him. Plus Thomas is doing so well returning kickoffs.
Maybe Banks has arrived and is taking over? I saw that they didn't put him out there in second half.
Eh, kick returns and punt returns seem different. Thomas is built better for kickoffs while Banks seems better suited for punts. Back in my high school days I was the wedge buster on kickoffs, and so I speak from experience when I say that kickoffs are more violent then punt returns. I also got to do it when I sneaked in to play 8th grade football, before I got caught at least.
I don't mean to sound ungratefull for what he has done but....... he's had maybe 2 good punt returns. This year each time he catch's the punt/kick off he bobbles the ball. His yards per return have to be worse then Cartwright at this point.
Challenge Accepted (http://fliiby.com/file/325224/elno47yesk.html) Devin Thomas current average of 28 YPR is 6 yards higher then Rock Cartwrights average of 22.3 in 2009. I only compare these two years to compare with the rule changes. On top off that the 28 YPR average that Devin has posted so far is higher then any average Cartwright posted. Also for the record right now Cartwright is averaging 19.3 YPR.
Skinny Tee
10-04-2010, 01:08 PM
I understanad your frustration but, never devalue your own. They'll need as many picks as they can get next year.
If we're initializing all the trade talk what leverage are we bringing into the negotations?
Shanny knows he has a guy that is just not going to crack the roster no matter the opportunity granted.
He's a dead roster spot if he can't touch the field with less than elite talent ahead of him.
diehard
10-04-2010, 01:12 PM
If we're initializing all the trade talk what leverage are we bringing into the negotations?
Shanny knows he has a guy that is just not going to crack the roster no matter the opportunity granted.
He's a dead roster spot if he can't touch the field with less than elite talent ahead of him.
Putting a player on the block doesn't mean he's not valuable. Heck, cutting a player doesn't either.
aceinthehouse
10-04-2010, 01:13 PM
Devin Thomas for Richard Seymour...:)
lol
j/k
How about Devin Thomas for Jason Campbell....
C'mon guys...he can really be a great QB
He just needs a few more years of development and he will be a Hall of famer...
I'm sorry...I had too..lol