Redskins release Devin Thomas

Redskins Insider - Mike Shanahan: Devin Thomas must commit to being a pro (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/devin-thomas/mike-shanahan-devin-thomas-mus.html)

don't know how many people were at the game or noticed it, but they always do the crunch of the game, the drive of the game and other crap like that at the stadium. well yesterday the hd play off the game came up and they ran the intro and the intro ended with a still shot of devin thomas, then they didn't show a play they left the still shot of devin up for a good 5 to 10 seconds it was kinda strange. anyone else notice that??I actually did notice that. It was strange. We were all making jokes that they needed to throw a bomb to DT if we wanted to win.
Really though, I don't think there was any conspiracy or anything, I think it was just a coincidence.

I actually did notice that. It was strange. We were all making jokes that they needed to throw a bomb to DT if we wanted to win.
Really though, I don't think there was any conspiracy or anything, I think it was just a coincidence.

yeah it was just strange i wondered how many people saw it

Maybe he should convert to running back because if he can't get open he isn't going to get the ball in his hands.

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Redskins Insider - Mike Shanahan: Devin Thomas must commit to being a pro (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/devin-thomas/mike-shanahan-devin-thomas-mus.html)

the article pretty much confirms nothing. something went down between dt and the shannys and they couldn't get past it. i really don't like that what appears to be personal dislikes made their way into a bussiness decision but so be it, what's done is done. dt is one player that i do hope to see suceed in the nfl, i just hope it's not in the nfc east.

Not sure why it's assumed it was something personal.

Shanahan is questioning his overall commitment to the game on and off the field. Probably has more to do with off the field stuff, like preparing himself in the film room, knowing the play book in and out, basically the same things that were an issue ever since he was drafted. Getting caught sleeping in a team meeting was probably a big strike against him.

I believe the Friday interview with Lavar was the last strike. If Shanny had multiple conversations about being a pro on and off the field, yet Thomas says he doesn't know why he's not getting on the field, Shanahan must have figured that he would never get through to the kid. Take the hint, and stop investing time in your web site, Twitter, and Facebook, and learn your playbook down cold. Spend extra time in the film room, or running extra routes with McNabb. Shanny said that Devin's talent wasn't the issue, it was all about his commitment. I hope that this is a HUGE wakeup call for Malcolm Kelly to work on the little things that the Shanahans clearly value.

Not sure why it's assumed it was something personal.

Shanahan is questioning his overall commitment to the game on and off the field. Probably has more to do with off the field stuff, like preparing himself in the film room, knowing the play book in and out, basically the same things that were an issue ever since he was drafted. Getting caught sleeping in a team meeting was probably a big strike against him.

Wonder if Thomas ever got into with Brandon Banks over his posting those pics of Thomas sleeping

I believe the Friday interview with Lavar was the last strike. If Shanny had multiple conversations about being a pro on and off the field, yet Thomas says he doesn't know why he's not getting on the field, Shanahan must have figured that he would never get through to the kid. Take the hint, and stop investing time in your web site, Twitter, and Facebook, and learn your playbook down cold. Spend extra time in the film room, or running extra routes with McNabb. Shanny said that Devin's talent wasn't the issue, it was all about his commitment. I hope that this is a HUGE wakeup call for Malcolm Kelly to work on the little things that the Shanahans clearly value.

I don't think any of that stuff has ever been a problem for Kelly, he just can't stay healthy. Thomas, it seemed, was coming around to doing the little things...but maybe it was just too little too late.

Wonder if Thomas ever got into with Brandon Banks over his posting those pics of Thomas sleeping

Probably. He seemed to partially blame Banks for it by saying why did he have a cell phone in a meeting.