budw38
12-07-2009, 01:13 PM
I remember early on, Zorn saying how kickoffs helped DT get his head in the game early, BUT Zorn wanted him to develop without that crutch (paraphrase). It is interesting that now that DT is more involved in the kickoffs, his in game WR numbers are improving as well. Not sure if the two are related, and/or if now that he is getting into it, he won't need the KO duty to get his focus right.
Good points . DT also made two critical tackles on KO team , he should get better as the season goes on .
firstdown
12-07-2009, 01:15 PM
While you guys are saying it just a matter of time before he returns one I think its only a matter of time before he gets the ball knocked out of his hand. I noticed several times when he was holding the ball out while running and if he does not correct this someones going to bat it out. Other then that which should be an easy fix I was very impressed with his play today and hope to see him play even more over the next several weeks.
budw38
12-07-2009, 01:19 PM
If DT fails to return one for a TD next week ..... CUT HIM :)
TIFOSOdeiREDSKINS
12-07-2009, 01:24 PM
^i noticed that as well a few times.
still, big ups to DT for the come-out party. right after that return to the 40 in the closing minute (you know, when we seemed poised to get the W), DT walked off the field with a genuine grin on his face. first time i've seen a redskin do that all season. now he knows he can contribute and be successful on this level.
i just hope he'll stay focused enough to bring it every week, and that's yet to be seen. i also hope we'll get him the ball at least 5-6 times a game for the rest of the year. with how inconsistent the offense has been all year, even despite the improvements the last 4 weeks, i wouldn't be surprised if we only throw to him once in the flat next week. not hoping for that, for sure...but you never know this year.
tdSKINS1
12-07-2009, 05:39 PM
DT played a hell of a game I hope he continues playing this well.
djnemo65
12-07-2009, 07:09 PM
He was pretty much universally rated as the most physically talented WR in the draft the year he came out, possessing the prototypical combination of power and speed displayed by studs like Andre Johnson and Brandon Marshall. The question was always his attitude, but it looks like it is starting to click for him. Very promising. A lot of these guys like Sidney Rice, Roddy White, and Vincent Jackson just take a few years to get it together before reaching their potential as players. Let's hope DT is the next in that lineage.
Why wouldn't you rather see both Thomas and Kelly develop?
Absolutely I personally think Moss, Thomas,Kelly, and Davis might be the new fun bunch in waiting
12thMan
12-07-2009, 07:14 PM
He was pretty much universally rated as the most physically talented WR in the draft the year he came out, possessing the prototypical combination of power and speed displayed by studs like Andre Johnson and Brandon Marshall. The question was always his attitude, but it looks like it is starting to click for him. Very promising. A lot of these guys like Sidney Rice, Roddy White, and Vincent Jackson just take a few years to get it together before reaching their potential as players. Let's hope DT is the next in that lineage.
I just saw Jason Campbell interview with Kelli Johnson and she asked him about Devin Thomas. Campbell said he was happy, but didn't seem too surprised that Thomas has stepped up. Also said that all three of last years picks have different personalities and that he's still getting to know them.