How good is Adalius Thomas? - New England Patriots Forums

carolinatony · 03-11-2007, 04:40 PM

I know the Ravens have/had a great defernse the last 5 or so year but I have not watched them play much. When I do watch them I try to follow Ray Lewis.
What can we except from him?
thanks

patriotsdynasty12189 · 03-11-2007, 04:44 PM

Someone who likes to be a football player. He can easily cover the slot receiver, he can play any position on the D-line at a high level. Baltimore even put him at saftey once.

Remix 6 · 03-11-2007, 04:45 PM

Hes very good. Hes fast, real big and strong. Hes a very good pass rusher..very good in coverage and doesnt miss tackles. Hes usually around the ball and when he gets it..he usually scores :\

F0nSY · 03-11-2007, 04:46 PM

He is god

shirtsleeve · 03-11-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotsdynasty12189

Someone who likes to be a football player. He can easily cover the slot receiver, he can play any position on the D-line at a high level. Baltimore even put him at saftey once.

He also played corner! (Gee, wasn't that him selling beer in the stands at half time?) Put Ocho Stinko on his ass!

Carolinatony. Picture Willy Mac, except a little bigger and a lot faster, with Tedy's heart and mind, Rodneys temperment, and the coverage ability of your average DB. Stir it all up and give that guy to BB to scheme with!

hwc · 03-11-2007, 04:52 PM

Very smart high character guy. They call him "The Coordinator" in Baltimore because of his knowledge of the defensive system. Extremely active in the community -- politics, charitable activities, etc.

Extremely athletic. 270 pounds, 4.53 forty. Excellent in coverage (has played safety for the Ravens in some formations), excellent pass rusher (averages 9 or 10 sacks per year over the last three years). Ideal guy to cover TEs (think Gates and Dallas Clark). Big enough to bump 'em at the line, quick enough to make plays in coverage.

Extremely versatile. Has lined up at DT, DE, ILB, OLB, SS, and CB for the Ravens. The Pats can use this versatility to switch between a base defense and a nickle package when the Colts no-huddle keeps them from bringing in sub packages.

Outstanding special teams player. Went to his first ProBowl in 2003 as a special teams player after leading the Ravens in special teams tackles. Played gunner, yes gunner, at 270 pounds. Wes Welker said the first time he saw him coming, he just called for a fair catch.

In short, if you were to draw up a prototype Patriots player, it would look a lot like Adalius Thomas. This is a huge signing. You're looking at a Rodney Harrison, Tedy Bruschi, Richard Seymour type contributor. Big play guy who was signed specifically to counter the Chargers and Colts offenses that we could NOT get off the field last year.

patriotsdynasty12189 · 03-11-2007, 04:56 PM

BTW he has the most sacks for any LB in the NFL during the last 3 seasons.

BritPat · 03-11-2007, 04:58 PM

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Wes Welker said the first time he saw him coming, he just called for a fair catch

I'm sure that'll have the locker room in stitches.

italian pat patriot · 03-11-2007, 05:01 PM

he was the player i hoped the Pats would have tried to get in free agency and i was very very satisfied and excited when i heard he came to us

imho he will be an impact player

i'm looking forward to see him in our uniform

he will become one of my favourite players !

carolinatony · 03-11-2007, 05:37 PM

I had read somewhere that he was very smart in football savia
He should help us get that 4th SB this year
thanks all