Redskins release Devin Thomas

SirClintonPortis · 10-11-2010, 06:30 PM

It could be that even though he practices hard, he does not pay enough attention to certain elements in his play. It's like when I practiced piano. Before I got a good teacher, all I did was just tried to learn the notes haphazardly. After I got a good teacher, I learn some little tricks to address "hiccups" and facilitate memorizing the music. It could be that Thomas just kept on not addressing the little things even after McCardell came along to coach him up.

CRedskinsRule · 10-11-2010, 06:36 PM

I wanted DT to succeed. I did. But, I can point to any number of moments where he had the opportunity to become THE guy, and he hasn't. If he does in Carolina, then oh well. He won't be the first or last guy to get cut, only to go somewhere else and succeed. He has had 3 training camps in which we needed a receiver to step up. He didn't. We have had two coaching staffs, one of whom was desparate for him to step up. He didn't. He had 36 regular season games to come in and knock the socks off the coach, 40 catches and 445 yds later -- He didn't.

Did anyone look at that catch by Armstrong yesterday or last week, and say - Man, DT would have done that! I didn't. Did anyone see Galloway's comeback to start moving the chains and think - DT has done that. I didn't.

I don't know why Roydell Williams is here, but the fact that DT didn't surpass him, to me says far more about him than about a HC who has made a living turning players into PLAYERS. I'll hold my tongue on MS' ego, but right now, we need players who want to play the game, and not athletes who want to play their games.

Good luck DT, shame you couldn't be what we all thought you could be.

dgack · 10-12-2010, 10:32 AM

Bottom line here is Shanny is continuing to run this team on a few principles and cutting a guy like DT reinforces some of them.

* You practice and play hard -- nobody is safe.
* You buy into what we're doing here -- no prima donnas
* I'm the boss, and my word is law

etc.

Not that I'm comparing the two guys, but does anyone think that an old school coach like Lombardi would have put up with Haynesworth pouting or DT loafing? I don't think so.

Hell, Belichick just traded away Randy Moss, who is arguably one of the best ever to play at his position, and you have to believe there is some issue beyond salary and contract there.

Shanahan's ego may yet cause him to overreach, but what he's doing right now (IMO) is continuing to build very clear rules for this team and to enforce them, no matter how painful they may appear. You don't think cutting DT and promoting AA sends a positive message and fires up the players?

ethat001 · 10-13-2010, 12:15 AM

To be clear, Shanahan never drafted DT, and he has no allegiance to him (like the previous staff, ie. Cerrato). Hopefully Shanahan will be able to draft guys he likes (ie. R.Torain) and develop & hold onto them going forward.

Shanahan is awfully consistent - he has been building HIS own team from day one.
- dump Betts/ARE/Cartwright
- dump Campbell
- dump DT
- bench AH after failing to trade him

He's also seems to have an eye for talent so far:
- Carriker, Lichtenstein (sp?)
- Armstrong
- Trent Willaims instead of Okung
- Torain

At 3-2 and 2-0 in our division, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Monkeydad · 10-13-2010, 11:46 AM

Wow.

We could have been facing DT this week:

Twitter / Darin Gantt: Per @caplannfl, the Colts ...

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 10-13-2010, 11:49 AM

Wonder if that was real interest in DT or the Colts trying to get a slim advantage over us with picking up an ex disgruntled player?

skinsnut · 10-13-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Wonder if that was real interest in DT or the Colts trying to get a slim advantage over us with picking up an ex disgruntled player?

This is a great point...but the advantage isn't the fact that he may be disgruntled...it's that he knows our offensive playbook

...OOPS...nevermind....we are talking about Devin Thomas.

Hog1 · 10-13-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinsnut

This is a great point...but the advantage isn't the fact that he may be disgruntled...it's that he knows our offensive playbook

...OOPS...nevermind....we are talking about Devin Thomas.

Good point....what would he know about it??

Monkeydad · 10-13-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Wonder if that was real interest in DT or the Colts trying to get a slim advantage over us with picking up an ex disgruntled player?

Garcon and Gonzalez hurt...they do need another WR. They have only Wayne and Collie right now.

10-11-2010, 06:30 PM	#1
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Redskins release Devin Thomas It could be that even though he practices hard, he does not pay enough attention to certain elements in his play. It's like when I practiced piano. Before I got a good teacher, all I did was just tried to learn the notes haphazardly. After I got a good teacher, I learn some little tricks to address "hiccups" and facilitate memorizing the music. It could be that Thomas just kept on not addressing the little things even after McCardell came along to coach him up. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

10-11-2010, 06:36 PM	#2
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,698	Re: Redskins release Devin Thomas I wanted DT to succeed. I did. But, I can point to any number of moments where he had the opportunity to become THE guy, and he hasn't. If he does in Carolina, then oh well. He won't be the first or last guy to get cut, only to go somewhere else and succeed. He has had 3 training camps in which we needed a receiver to step up. He didn't. We have had two coaching staffs, one of whom was desparate for him to step up. He didn't. He had 36 regular season games to come in and knock the socks off the coach, 40 catches and 445 yds later -- He didn't. Did anyone look at that catch by Armstrong yesterday or last week, and say - Man, DT would have done that! I didn't. Did anyone see Galloway's comeback to start moving the chains and think - DT has done that. I didn't. I don't know why Roydell Williams is here, but the fact that DT didn't surpass him, to me says far more about him than about a HC who has made a living turning players into PLAYERS. I'll hold my tongue on MS' ego, but right now, we need players who want to play the game, and not athletes who want to play their games. Good luck DT, shame you couldn't be what we all thought you could be.

10-12-2010, 10:32 AM	#3
dgack The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The ATX (formerly Balmer) Posts: 1,125	Re: Redskins release Devin Thomas Bottom line here is Shanny is continuing to run this team on a few principles and cutting a guy like DT reinforces some of them. * You practice and play hard -- nobody is safe. * You buy into what we're doing here -- no prima donnas * I'm the boss, and my word is law etc. Not that I'm comparing the two guys, but does anyone think that an old school coach like Lombardi would have put up with Haynesworth pouting or DT loafing? I don't think so. Hell, Belichick just traded away Randy Moss, who is arguably one of the best ever to play at his position, and you have to believe there is some issue beyond salary and contract there. Shanahan's ego may yet cause him to overreach, but what he's doing right now (IMO) is continuing to build very clear rules for this team and to enforce them, no matter how painful they may appear. You don't think cutting DT and promoting AA sends a positive message and fires up the players? __________________ "To bring a Sherm Lewis in to a Jim Zorn and whoever his offensive coordinator is, it's like bringing in another man to help teach you how to make better love to your wife or something." -- Tre Johnson

10-13-2010, 12:15 AM	#4
ethat001 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 920	Re: Redskins release Devin Thomas To be clear, Shanahan never drafted DT, and he has no allegiance to him (like the previous staff, ie. Cerrato). Hopefully Shanahan will be able to draft guys he likes (ie. R.Torain) and develop & hold onto them going forward. Shanahan is awfully consistent - he has been building HIS own team from day one. - dump Betts/ARE/Cartwright - dump Campbell - dump DT - bench AH after failing to trade him He's also seems to have an eye for talent so far: - Carriker, Lichtenstein (sp?) - Armstrong - Trent Willaims instead of Okung - Torain At 3-2 and 2-0 in our division, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

10-13-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Redskins release Devin Thomas Wow. We could have been facing DT this week: Twitter / Darin Gantt: Per @caplannfl, the Colts ... __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

10-13-2010, 11:49 AM	#6
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Redskins release Devin Thomas Wonder if that was real interest in DT or the Colts trying to get a slim advantage over us with picking up an ex disgruntled player? __________________ Just win.

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