Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas
 

[quote=tootergray34;743710]if we want AJ Green we better plan on losing out cause he's going in the top 3 picks. It would be nice though. Don't worry, solid value can be had in Julio Jones and Jonathon Baldwin and a few other stars that could fall to us. Still need OL and DL help too though. a CB wouldn't be bad either.[/quote]

Julio Jones is just as good as AJ Green. He just plays in a run first offense with the two best RBs in the nation. I would love it if we got Julio Jones.

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;743764]Julio Jones is just as good as AJ Green. He just plays in a run first offense with the two best RBs in the nation. I would love it if we got Julio Jones.[/quote]

I wouldn't go that far...but he is really good too...and hell, he's already ready for the NFL...he takes tons of plays off.

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[quote=tootergray34;743765]I wouldn't go that far...but he is really good too...and hell, he's already ready for the NFL...he takes tons of plays off.[/quote]

I would. Trade spots and he gets the same production. He isnt as fast as AJ but just as good. He just plays in a run first offense with the two best RBs in the nation. While AJ is the ONLY option for UGA.

Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas
 

[url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/]Redskins Insider - Your daily source for news and commentary on the Washington Redskins, by Jason Reid[/url]

Devin Thomas: 'I just really don't know what's going on'

Wide receiver Devin Thomas has tried to remain upbeat and focused despite being buried on the Redskins' depth chart.

But it has become increasingly difficult for Thomas, the Redskins' first pick in the 2008 draft, to put on a happy face, especially after a report this week that the team wants to get rid of him.

"With the rumors coming out about this, I, I mean ... I just really don't know what's going on," Thomas said Wednesday before practice at Redskins Park. "But whether it's here or somewhere else, I'm going to keep pushing to be a main contributor and play. I'm going to keep doing what I got to do, because I know I can play this game."

Thomas is sixth in the NFL with a 28.0-yard kickoff average. Last season against the New Orleans Saints, the eventual Super Bowl champions, Thomas had seven receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns.

The former Michigan State standout, however, has failed to impress Coach Mike Shanahan and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. With his name being mentioned in trade speculation, Thomas said he plans to address the situation with the Shanahans "just to get the standpoint from them about exactly what they want and kind of what's going on ... if it's not too late. I mean, you never know.

"But all I can really do is just keep doing what I'm doing, and that's just trying to handle my business. I'm studying and doing everything I have to do to know the opponent. And I'm going out there every day with the mentality like I'm going to get a chance, but it's still just been limited to special teams. I really don't know what else to do but keep working hard and hoping it happens. But I know I can play."

Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas
 

I say put DT in the game and see what he is made of.

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^^^^^^^^

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[quote=skinsfaninok;743984]I say put DT in the game and see what he is made of.[/quote]

If Torain goes down, we might need him in the backfield. He looked great on the reverse he ran last season.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;743984]I say put DT in the game and see what he is made of.[/quote]

That's what I've been saying.

Re: RUMOR: Skins Want To Deal Devin Thomas
 

[quote=tootergray34;743710]if we want AJ Green we better plan on losing out cause he's going in the top 3 picks. It would be nice though. Don't worry, solid value can be had in Julio Jones and Jonathon Baldwin and a few other stars that could fall to us. Still need OL and DL help too though. a CB wouldn't be bad either.[/quote]


A lot of folks say next year is going to be very deep at WR, so we still might be able to get a stud.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;743984]I say put DT in the game and see what he is made of.[/quote]

At this point I think we all know what he's made of.... he sucks, and considering he could not get on the field under two different coaching regime's why would they put him on the field to "see what he's made of" if the season is not over? We are 2-2 and 2-0 in the division. No need throwing away a perfectly good season to throw someone on the field they know is not doing well just so the fans can "see what he's made of."

Unless he's the next super secret the team is holding back to unleash later in the season he's no better then a 5th WR. So no need throwing him out there hoping for something to happen when the coaching staff see's him day in and day out and already know's what he can and can't provide.

Which is why he's not on the field.

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[quote=GusFrerotte;744128]A lot of folks say next year is going to be very deep at WR, so we still might be able to get a stud.[/quote]

Well since it's very obvious the team is not going to go after a proven player, unless they decide to make a move on VJ, they might as well throw another draft pick at another unproven player who has a 50% chance of turning out like Thomas and Kelly.

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[quote=SBXVII;744139]At this point I think we all know what he's made of.... he sucks, and considering he could not get on the field under two different coaching regime's why would they put him on the field to "see what he's made of" if the season is not over? We are 2-2 and 2-0 in the division. No need throwing away a perfectly good season to throw someone on the field they know is not doing well just so the fans can "see what he's made of."

Unless he's the next super secret the team is holding back to unleash later in the season he's no better then a 5th WR. So no need throwing him out there hoping for something to happen when the coaching staff see's him day in and day out and already know's what he can and can't provide.

Which is why he's not on the field.[/quote]

So putting Devin Thomas in will make us throw our season away????

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;744141]So putting Devin Thomas in will make us throw our season away????[/quote]

Yep. Heard it here first.

Of course not. But if Thomas is not doing something right do you really want to simply throw him into a game that counts just to see what he's made of and possibly have him screw up then and it cost the team?

Trust me I was a big fan of Thomas. I was glad the team picked up 2 WR's cause the ones we had other then Moss were horrid. Kelly can't seem to sniff the field but is happily accepting a paycheck. Time to cut bait there. Thomas I thought would get better. Apparently he has not otherwise he would be on the field.

Because all the excuses have been used up as to why Thomas is not getting on the field, people are now simply saying.... just put him on the field so we can judge if he's good enough.

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[quote=SBXVII;744142]Yep. Heard it here first.

Of course not. But if Thomas is not doing something right do you really want to simply throw him into a game that counts just to see what he's made of and possibly have him screw up then and it cost the team?

Trust me I was a big fan of Thomas. I was glad the team picked up 2 WR's cause the ones we had other then Moss were horrid. Kelly can't seem to sniff the field but is happily accepting a paycheck. Time to cut bait there. Thomas I thought would get better. Apparently he has not otherwise he would be on the field.

Because all the excuses have been used up as to why Thomas is not getting on the field, people are now simply saying.... just put him on the field so we can judge if he's good enough.[/quote]


Other than Moss no other WR is doing anything I know it's only 4 games but it wouldn't cost anything to throw him in their, what's it gonna do take away receptions from Galloway, AA & Williams. Please don't make me laugh.

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^ Heck they might as well throw Banks in there as well. Oh wait, sorry they did that in the last game.

Let me ask you this.... would you rather ignore the actual coach's on the team and force Thomas on to the field just to satisfy fans who want to see what Thomas can do or would you rather let the actual coach's who were hired to coach the team and develope a game plan around each opponant, coach whether it involves Thomas or not.

Personally, I'm pretty sure both Shanahan's are better at coaching then me and most likely better at evaluating talent then me..... even though I voice my oppinions occassionally I still will take a step back and bring my self back to reality. Thomas is not doing something right. Why put a player on the field if he's not doing his job correctly? Every one was all about keeping AH off the field and or trading him cause he was not performing to expectations or doing his job but now that he has shown in practice and during games he knows the scheme better and can perform... people either still want him gone or complain about him. Yet Thomas is an angle in all this yet is not seeing the field for a reason.

I'll say it again either it's one big smoke screen by the HC and Shanahan is going to throw Thomas on the field during the second half of the season as a secret weapon and Thomas lights up the NFL or .... maybe... Thomas just is not as good as we all thought. I'm leaning towards the latter. To think otherwise is to believe in a type of conspiracy which I'm sure others will gladly believe in cause they just don't want to believe Thomas might not be as good as they had hoped for.

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I trust the FO, but I go back to my point other than Moss at WR & I know it's only been 4 games, who else has been catching any passes with any consistency so it's not like he would be taking receptions away from anybody.