Redskins release Devin Thomas

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Angry

Everytime that he got the ball in his hands he did something with it. Don't forget the game that he had against the Saints. You cannot make plays if they don't give you the ball. I saw plenty of games last season where he was wide open and wasn't thrown to.

He is gone and I cannot change it I guess that the Skins will get someone else. My opinion on him is my opinion and I will not budge on it though.

That single 100 yard game sure carries a lot of weight with folks eh?

Looking through his game logs you'll find far more 3-19, 1-7, 2-38 type performances.

Look, I was rooting for the guy and he's got some talent. He'll catch on somewhere else and contribute. I just don't think we're losing the next Larry Fitzgerald or anything.

[Dread-Skin]

I wonder where he will land??
Theres seems to be a huge disconnect from what most of us fans (self included) and what insiders -(coaches/occasional media) are able to evalaute talent/potential. I had high hopes and realistic patience w/ DT. Afterall he was a valuable position in the draft for a team that NEEDS draft picks. Just sucks to feel like we wasted time/money/other great players ( i think desean jackson was even available then but we wanted a big receiver which i couldnt argue against but dag jokes on us again).

One of these years we'll get it right and not keep drafting taylor jacobs' and stop missing out on the a.boldin's.

The shape of this team is really suprising me, HTTR, I trust Shanahan.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

That single 100 yard game sure carries a lot of weight with folks eh?

Looking through his game logs you'll find far more 3-19, 1-7, 2-38 type performances.

Look, I was rooting for the guy and he's got some talent. He'll catch on somewhere else and contribute. I just don't think we're losing the next Larry Fitzgerald or anything.

I would call that single game a fluke too if I had not seen him get so open so often.

[Hog1]

It's tough..........but Anybody miss him today with Armstrong in the game? The kid is a gamer!!

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by Hog1

It's tough..........but Anybody miss him today with Armstrong in the game? The kid is a gamer!!

I loved the performance, but lets see it a couple weeks in a row.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by Angry

Everytime that he got the ball in his hands he did something with it. Don't forget the game that he had against the Saints. You cannot make plays if they don't give you the ball. I saw plenty of games last season where he was wide open and wasn't thrown to.

He is gone and I cannot change it I guess that the Skins will get someone else. My opinion on him is my opinion and I will not budge on it though.

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.

[Kope]

I think Banks is pretty good =D........

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

That single 100 yard game sure carries a lot of weight with folks eh?

Against a Saints defense that helped convince the Eagles to trade us McNabb. Let's leave it at that.

[VTSKINS61]

Should have cut Roydell Williams instead. just my opinion though

[ethat001]

Mike Shanahan: Devin Thomas must commit to being a pro
On Saturday, Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan made the decision to release third-year receiver Devin Thomas. On Sunday, following the Redskins' 16-13 overtime win, Shanahan explained his reasoning.

"I sat down and talked to Devin many times and told him what he needed to do to be a pro football player," Shanahan said, "both on and off of the football field. And if he does do that, both on and off of the football field, he'll have a chance to play in the National Football League. But until he does that -- he's got the talent. He sure does. But he's going to have to commit to being a pro."

Shanahan did not elaborate on how Thomas wasn't conducting himself as a pro.

Thomas was on the field for only one offensive possession in the team's first four games. He was used primarily as a kickoff returner. The Redskins used two returners in his place Sunday: Chad Simpson and Brandon Banks both lined up deep on kickoffs

Banks had two returns for a total of 33 yards, Simpson had 27 yards in his lone return and Byron Westbrook also returned once for six yards.

By Rick Maese | October 10, 2010; 8:55 PM ET

Redskins Insider - Mike Shanahan: Devin Thomas must commit to being a pro

Wonder what he means by this.. Was he having a hard time with the playbook? Smoot said earlier he seemed like he was putting the extra time in during preseason.. Maybe he just gave up and was pissed off about playing time?

Armstrong has been money, but I still would have liked more YOUTH at the position. I'm still sad that DT was a bust. Maybe Kelly can pick it up next year, if he ever gets healthy..

[ethat001]

And -- any chance this is the ULTIMATE motivator for him? For example, Shanahan dumped Banks and brought him back, same with K.Williams. Is there a chance he brings back DT after humiliating him?

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by ethat001

Wonder what he means by this.. Was he having a hard time with the playbook? Smoot said earlier he seemed like he was putting the extra time in during preseason.. Maybe he just gave up and was pissed off about playing time?

Armstrong has been money, but I still would have liked more YOUTH at the position. I'm still sad that DT was a bust. Maybe Kelly can pick it up next year, if he ever gets healthy..

I could be wrong but I think DT may have been a partier as well. Possibly percieved as NOT commited?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by ethat001

And -- any chance this is the ULTIMATE motivator for him? For example, Shanahan dumped Banks and brought him back, same with K.Williams. Is there a chance he brings back DT after humiliating him?

Both of those guys were rookies. Banks had fumbling problems. Keiland Williams maybe, but he's still a rookie. Devin is a third year pro.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by ethat001

Wonder what he means by this.. Was he having a hard time with the playbook? Smoot said earlier he seemed like he was putting the extra time in during preseason.. Maybe he just gave up and was pissed off about playing time?

Armstrong has been money, but I still would have liked more YOUTH at the position. I'm still sad that DT was a bust. Maybe Kelly can pick it up next year, if he ever gets healthy..

Did anybody pick him up on waivers? Also, just because he got released by us doesn't mean he's a bust. He can still succeed with somebody else. If he doesn't do anything of note then yeah he will be a bust but he's still got the opportunity, some NFL team might be willing to take a flyer on him.

I'd like to see his career pan out but so far it doesn't look good.

[Player_HTTR]

Originally Posted by mooby

Did anybody pick him up on waivers? Also, just because he got released by us doesn't mean he's a bust. He can still succeed with somebody else. If he doesn't do anything of note then yeah he will be a bust but he's still got the opportunity, some NFL team might be willing to take a flyer on him.

I'd like to see his career pan out but so far it doesn't look good.

The Rams don't even want him. Linky to PFT.