Devin Thomas Cut By Panthers
 

Maybe it wasn't just us....

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[B]Panthers Cut Thomas, Sign QB Keith Null, S Alexander[/B]

Originally printed at [url=http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/nc-news/Carolina-Panthers-Sign-QB-Keith-Null-110188884.html]Panthers Cut Thomas, Sign QB Keith Null, S Alexander | FOX Charlotte | NC News[/url]
By FOX Charlotte / Carolina Panthers
November 23, 2010 CHARLOTTE, NC - The Carolina Panthers have signed safety Gerald Alexander and waived wide receiver Devin Thomas the team announced today.

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Either the Giants will sign him or he is on his way to a fulltime modeling career.

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He couldn't even master the go route. Sad.

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I think his career is done (sad for a guy that showed flashes of real promise). But if there's a team in the league desparate to find a spark -- any kind of spark -- it is the Panthers. Getting cut here is a real indictment.

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Good luck to Devin. I don't think being cut after being picked up midseason is that big of an indictment. I hope Devin catches on with a team and gets a whole offseason with them. If nothing else he should have a place returning kicks/punts. He was pretty good for us.

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Just shows how little VC knows about drafting talent

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Focus DT.

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[quote=calia;762212]I think his career is done (sad for a guy that showed flashes of real promise). But if there's a team in the league desparate to find a spark -- any kind of spark -- it is the Panthers. Getting cut here is a real indictment.[/quote]

It is not that he is a poor player. It's because yet another team just does not understand his modeling career. :)

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Difficult to believe we missed so badly on DT. This latest move will test just much he really want's to be an NFL receiver. I'm sure he's aware of what he has to work on, but it could be he just dosen't have it.

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Tripp's ego grew ten times today

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If he can't play for Carolina then it's just not meant to be.

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DT being cut again just affirms my belief that you shouldn't draft anybody from MSU anymore. Lorenzo White was the last Spartan that really performed. The Lions like to draft MSU QBs, but they only ever make it to the backup spot. Hopefully Cousins and his WRs coming out prove me wrong, but I hope the Skins aren't the team taking that chance.

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Vet minimum?!

DT doesn't seem to cut well at full speed, he might've taken a couple to the house here if he could've made some moves after he got through the wall.

I think this guy could probably play RB, might have to bulk up a little more, but he's already pretty big. He runs more like a rb than a wr.

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[quote=Daseal;762213]Good luck to Devin. [B]I don't think being cut after being picked up midseason is that big of an indictment.[/B] I hope Devin catches on with a team and gets a whole offseason with them. If nothing else he should have a place returning kicks/punts. He was pretty good for us.[/quote]

Being cut by the Patriots after being picked up midseason is not that big of an indictment. Being cut by Carolina - whenever it happens - is a big indictment.

WR's kept (and playing) ahead of DT:
Dave Gettis: 25 catches, 54% catch ratio (catches/targets); 3 TD's
Brandon LaFell: 20 catches, 47% Catch Ratio; 1 TD
David Clowney: 4 catches, 50% Catch Ratio, 0 TD

Gettis is listed as WR2. DT can't beat one of these guys out for a one year roster spot? That's an indictment.

Or he could go to the giants and have a stellar career. :vomit:

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Uh oh he's getting the Ramsey treatment

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The Panthers are so stupid. Clearly if they understood how to motivate him he'd be the next Jerry Rice. Whoever picks him up is getting a steal.

/sarcasm, don't overreact.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;762214]Just shows how little VC knows about drafting talent[/quote]My exact thought upon hearing this latest news. Thomas clearly has physical talent, but he needs to learn how to prepare like a pro if he wants to remain one.

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[quote=SmootSmack;762227]Tripp's ego grew ten times today[/quote]

As much as I like Tripp he was not the only poster around here who saw right into the void of that "heart of glass" garbage player right from the start.

Then again I did start a thread saying Jim Zorn was a great coach so...........yeah I got nothing.

Have a great holiday everyone!

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I wouldn't jump the gun on Carolina cutting Devin. This is the same organization that signed a guy off the street to start against the Ravens instead of playing a guy (Tony Pike) that has been with them since day 1. Also the same organization that gave big money to DeAngelo Williams, then drafts Stewart in the first round. Also gave money to Matt Moore, then drafts two QB's, Clauson in the 2nd, and Pike in the 6th. Trust me, living in Charlotte, NC this organization is absolutely clueless. The people around here hate the owner, coach and personel group. Oh, and they drafted Armani Edwards in the 2nd round when all the NFL draft day experts had him either being drafted between the 6th and 7th, or possibly not being drafted at all. Mind you, they also gave up a 3rd rounder to move up and get Edwards in the 2nd. Plus the dude hasn't even seen the field.

I would guess Devin will get a chance to play somewhere next year. Santana said the kid has a ton of talent. Maybe he'll focus more and put more time into playing football.

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He should become Vinny's limo driver so he can take him for another ride.

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[quote=#56fanatic;762320]I wouldn't jump the gun on Carolina cutting Devin. This is the same organization that signed a guy off the street to start against the Ravens instead of playing a guy (Tony Pike) that has been with them since day 1. Also the same organization that gave big money to DeAngelo Williams, then drafts Stewart in the first round. Also gave money to Matt Moore, then drafts two QB's, Clauson in the 2nd, and Pike in the 6th. Trust me, living in Charlotte, NC this organization is absolutely clueless. The people around here hate the owner, coach and personel group. Oh, and they drafted Armani Edwards in the 2nd round when all the NFL draft day experts had him either being drafted between the 6th and 7th, or possibly not being drafted at all. Mind you, they also gave up a 3rd rounder to move up and get Edwards in the 2nd. Plus the dude hasn't even seen the field.

I would guess Devin will get a chance to play somewhere next year. Santana said the kid has a ton of talent. Maybe he'll focus more and put more time into playing football.[/quote]



Correction : They gave huge money to DeShaun Foster, then drafted Williams. In any case, their front office is more F'd up then ours is. They screw up more crap in personel decisions than we do. They didn't trade Peppers for picks, when they knew he wasn't going to sign with them and they had offers. They moved their best player on Defense out of position, Beason is a monster and they moved him outside when he plays middle. I can't stand the Panthers, but it is good comic releif down here.

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Maybe Devin Thomas and Patrick Ramsey will finally meet on the same team?

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If a wr goes down, does he get a call from Allen?

I wouldn't mind seeing him come back, humbled & at a fraction of his former salary, that might inspire him.

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[quote=SouperMeister;762270]My exact thought upon hearing this latest news. [B]Thomas clearly has physical talent, but he needs to learn how to prepare like a pro if he wants to remain one[/B].[/quote]

That sounds more like a coaching is and not a VC talent issue.

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[quote=freddyg12;762328]If a wr goes down, does he get a call from Allen?

I wouldn't mind seeing him come back, humbled & at a fraction of his former salary, that might inspire him.[/quote]


If we did that, then that means we have several WRs hurt which certainly could happen, but I don't know if we ever re-sign Thomas. I was hoping he would work out, but I think both Thomas and Kelly were big time busts.

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He's not done done but he's on life support. If Mike Williams can comeback so can Devin Thomas...he just needs to commit himself to being a pro...LOL.

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[quote=skinsguy;762333]If we did that, then that means we have several WRs hurt which certainly could happen, but I don't know if we ever re-sign Thomas. I was hoping he would work out, but I think both Thomas and Kelly were big time busts.[/quote]

On one hand I see Shanny saying no way, he's never coming back. On the other hand I could see how this turn of events would serve to let DT know who's in the driver's seat & Shan might bring him back if he felt he was humbled.

I realize that this short time span is not much for a person to mature, especially a young man of 24 or 25 that thinks he's the man. I'm just trying to foresee a happy ending!

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Where are all the D. Thomas advocates that were Chicken Littles when he got cut? Gonna eat crow now?

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Saden, Mike Williams was a first rounder with more talent than Thomas. I see where you are going though.

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Williams as worked hard to be one of the most sure handed receivers in the league. It's about committing to be the best. All these guys are physically talented but that alone is not enough.

I rooted for Devin and thought he was going to have a breakout year. Clearly I was wrong. I hope he gets his act together because I think he can play this game.

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I think there is no doubt he has the physical ability to play the game. In fact, if he had the work ethic of a Golston or Fletcher, he probably would be a pro-bowler - I think he's that talented. Unfortunately, he just doesn't get it. Really, deeply, in his heart of hearts, he just doesn't understand the self-discipline and focus that it takes to play with the best of the best.

Will he change in time to take advantage of his physical skills? I doubt it.

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Devin Thomas.....CAGE MASTER...........

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Devin Thomas is done. He doesnt have the head for the game. end of story.

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Somebody else will give him a look based on his talent. It's up to him as to whether he will ultimately be a quality WR or just another bust.

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He will need the offseason to re-evaluate his life. If august rolls around & he isn't playing it will either inspire him to work hard or he'll just try the modeling thing.

He could be the next B. Loyd one day & rack up #s for a sorry team. :)

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[quote=Mattyk;762359]Somebody else will give him a look based on his talent. It's up to him as to whether he will ultimately be a quality WR or just another bust.[/quote]

claimed by NYG:
[B][URL="http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter"]Adam_Schefter[/URL][/B]
RT @[URL="http://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo"]MikeGarafolo[/URL]: Giants claim former Redskins and Pathers wide receiver Devin Thomas off waivers.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;762247]Or he could go to the giants and have a stellar career. :vomit:[/quote]

We'll see. Giants signed him today

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[quote=SmootSmack;762227]Tripp's ego grew ten times today[/quote]Devin Thomas was with the Panthers? I had no idea.

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I was just checking in to see if we picked him back up yet ;)