Tyquan Thornton

[WhatJustHappened]

Let's See B4 folks discount him.
He has RIDICULOUS SPEED.
1 GAME means nada, but we obviously had confidence in the Jet sweep, how often do Pats do THAT?

 

[WhatJustHappened]

I doubt that, Deebo is tough, Thortnon would be in pieces.

Like Randy, Randy was skinny.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Thornton is going to be used like how San Fran uses Deebo.

Deebo shouldn't even be used like that. He backed off saying he didn't want to be used like a running back and they are doing the same thing with him. It's going to run him down and cut his career short.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Thornton is incredibly fast, just imagine how much more dangerous he becomes once he gets through an off season in a pro strength and conditioning program.

 

[JMC00]

Deebo is tough

He's missed like 10-15 games in his nfl career because of injury. He was a medical red flag in college

 

[Nunchucks]

In my opinion he needs to gain a lot of weight or we're going to see him on IR too often.

He would be fine with 10 more lbs.

 

[Toofy]

Well so far he seems to be non existent. Is it on the playcalling or trust issues or simply the player is not getting open?

So far strange,Marcus, jack J , schooler and Zappe have outshone him and we traded up to get him in second round.

I sincerely hope he is not yet another whiff at wr position. Even Meyers had something to show in rookie season . Thornton being totally absent has me worried.

 

[crawhammer]

Tyquan Thornton’s game speed actually looks faster than his 40 time which is scary

The offense has needed an explosive fast athlete for years and I think we found one folks.

Our other wide receivers are good role players but none of them can do what Thornton can.

Thornton has by far the worst catch% (47.6%) of any targeted player on the roster. He has 13 targets in the last 4 games with 1 reception in each (that's 30%). He's a zero impact player to this point.

 

[turkeyneck]

They seem content to use him as a decoy. But his effectiveness at that is dependent on the perceived threat. The few times they've tried to establish him as a threat it hasn't worked out. Until he starts burning Ds his value even as a decoy is diminishing. I hope that with Mac seeming to start sorting himself out a bit that TT can be dialed up some. He was really fun to watch in college; I'd like to see him replicate that at this level.

 

[crawhammer]

Well so far he seems to be non existent. Is it on the playcalling or trust issues or simply the player is not getting open?

So far strange,Marcus, jack J , schooler and Zappe have outshone him and we traded up to get him in second round.

I sincerely hope he is not yet another whiff at wr position. Even Meyers had something to show in rookie season . Thornton being totally absent has me worried.

Strange has had his share of bad play too. Marcus Jones and Jack Jones are sustaining this draft class value. I suppose we can't draw any conclusions on Thornton yet but he looks like another really bad WR pick at this point.

 

[crawhammer]

They seem content to use him as a decoy. But his effectiveness at that is dependent on the perceived threat. The few times they've tried to establish him as a threat it hasn't worked out. Until he starts burning Ds his value even as a decoy is diminishing. I hope that with Mac seeming to start sorting himself out a bit that TT can be dialed up some. He was really fun to watch in college; I'd like to see him replicate that at this level.

Thornton needs to be dialed down. A 30% catch percentage isn't fun. Thornton should be losing opportunities to Bourne.

 

[signbabybrady]

Thornton needs to be dialed down. A 30% catch percentage isn't fun. Thornton should be losing opportunities to Bourne.

He did Thursday but I think it was to Agholars benefit.
I'm holding off until next year to get overly critical but what concerns me was he flashed a little in his first game or two and very little if anything since.

 

[archstanton543]

I said back when he was drafted. "Speed does not equal good".

 

[Toofy]

Weren't Alec pierce , Romeo doubs more touted than Thornton. Pickens is also a stud sans his behavioral issues .

Watson is tearing it up for GB and the first rounders are great as well .

Kraft needs to ask more questions about wide receiver scouting. Looking at how WR elevate QB play ( Allen, tua, Burrow, tannehill ) , maybe it's time to start scouting more rigorously and in ets more draft picks there.

As for OLine play , I am thinking very few are able to come in as rookies and perform . So maybe invest m
ore high WR picks and OLine in middle rounds there . Sign multiple middle tier FA tackles at 6-9 million.

Priority for next year
1. Safety
2. WR
3. OT
4. LB

Pay Meyers and J Jones to maintain continuity else we might have even more holes to fill via draft . I am not confident in our ability to sign free agents 2ho can immediately contribute .

Judon was a pro bowlers we got lucky.

We paid most for H Henry and Jonnu and in totality that's a miss.

Bourne is the only true solid home run free agency signing that we are wasting due to beef with Patricia.

Cut Thornton and agholor snaps and give it to Bourne.

 

[Toofy]

Strange has had his share of bad play too. Marcus Jones and Jack Jones are sustaining this draft class value. I suppose we can't draw any conclusions on Thornton yet but he looks like another really bad WR pick at this point.

But still performing on par with draft status at a very difficult position.

WR is the easiest position for a rookie outside of RB and Thornton is slaying it the wrong way.

For now it's disappointing. It's early but considering our past history in drafting , looks like we need to roll dice again. If I am Kraft I would be furious with the scouting team.

 

[Zuma]

200-300 yards is where I thought he would be and it’s still doable. Struggles on offense and a shoulder injury (IR) contributed to low output.

 

[TheRainMaker]

His lack of production is alarming. This is a plug and play league.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

His lack of production is alarming. This is a plug and play league.

Except for RB, this is rarely a "plug and play" league. Look at Davante Adams stats for the 1st two years. What is alarming is your posts.

 

[Zuma]

His lack of production is alarming. This is a plug and play league.

IMO out of 32 teams in the NFL…the Patriots are last in a “plug and play” offense. Probably the case with defense as well.

Complexity and timing has always been a big BB trait especially on offense.

 

[Sam Bam Cunningham]

I do not think Mac trusts him yet. Unless he gets sone deep targets and makes a handful of catches he is useless as a decoy