PATRIOTSFANINPA

I thought these 2 former Patriots played one hell of a game yesterday and were role players who helped in the Saints win over the Vikings.

Where was this David Thomas that I saw yesterday,1 or 2 years ago here?

He blocked well,caught several hard thrown passes to him for critical 3rd down completions and was able to get open when Brees was under pressure.

Looking at Randall Gay he was magnificent in pass coverage,especially in the last series when he played slot corner and shut down his man.

Made me wish these two were still here,but maybe they didnt quite fit on this team.

However I do wish them the best and hope Gay takes home another ring and Thomas gets his first

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BritPat

Thomas played well, disagree about Gay. The Vikes seemed to be throwing to wherever he was on the field.

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Creator of the Pats must draft Jason Verrett in 2014 no matter the cost fanclub.

PATSYLICIOUS

Gay is making way too much $$ for his value IMO. Wasn't his contract like $4+ mill per year. I'd rather go with Wilhite and his peanut contract. People complain about him but Gay is not much better.

Thomas just didn't fit here. I admit I don't quite understand why but he just didn't... nothing you can really do about that.

PATRIOTSFANINPA

Well,maybe he was not 'magnificent all game' but if you watch the last series for the Vikings,Gay covered the slot well and kept it closed down - when it mattered the most, he played his best.

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pats60

Pats got a 7th round draft choice for Thomas. Another great trade.

PATRIOTSFANINPA

I take it that was sarcasm

With that being said,I think Chris Baker over David Thomas was a big mistake.

BTW: Does anyone remember if Thomas was cut BEFORE Alex Smith?...can't remember.

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Willie55

One man's trash is another man's treasure. Maybe he was one of those that couldn't pick up the systems (ALA Tony Simmons, Chad Jackson and the rest....)

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

Chad Jackson is not a fair comparison for Thomas...Jackson did not work out here or in Denver,He was a college stud and a big pro dud - Thomas has much more talent then he showed here,Jackson had no talent at all on the pro level.

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

I seriously doubt Wilhite is making this team unless he shows some dramatic improvement in camp

This offseason I think Belichick will be more critical of his teams players individual performance than at any other time in his time here- Wilhite needs to impress the coach,even at a small salary, what good is he as a wasted roster spot if he can't cover anyone consistently?.

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TheComeback

I don't. Baker is a hell of a blocker, almost like having another tackle out there. That's all you need from a #2 tight end. I don't know much about Thomas' blocking, but I know it's not as good as Baker's. He is just a decent receiving tight end and Baker is just as good.

The problem is that, unbelievably, we don't use tight ends as receivers in this offense. They are strictly used as decoys and blockers. I don't know how it makes sense to use someone as a decoy when they're rarely a threat to catch the ball, but that's what I've read.