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Yes indeed, my mistake. He's showing a lot of talent and he did so against a top defense.5 catches for 83 yards and a TD. Not 3 catches.
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Yes indeed, my mistake. He's showing a lot of talent and he did so against a top defense.5 catches for 83 yards and a TD. Not 3 catches.
Thomas is by far the most skilled receiver among the tight ends. He's bettter at getting open, has better hands, and is better at running after the catch than either Watson or Graham. It was just a matter of time before he had a breakout game like this one - his skills were obvious if you saw his highlight reel at Texas.
Graham and Watson are faster getting down the field, have more power at breaking tackles, and of course Graham has the best blocking skills.
It's a great 3-man rotation, and that's the way BB would love it to remain. If there's 50 offensive plays in a game, there's 1 tight end in there for almost all of those, plus say 10 plays where there's two, so that's 60 TE plays in total. That's 20 each, assuming they're all healthy and playing.
Give me a break. He had one good game. How the heck can to rush to that judgment? He is a rookie who had a great game. Now what you claim may have a chance at being true, but this is way too early. Please try to be reasonable.
I think the Thomas love-fest is more about how Watson and Graham have not developed fundamentals in the passing game. We have had 5 years of Graham and 2 years of Watson to see this. Fans are demanding of first round picks.
Just because graham does not fit the fans thrilling idea of a WR/TE does not mean he has not produced. He has been more injured than we like, but this guy is one of the top blocking TEs in football. The Pats will make him a fair offer, but that doesn't Thomas can replace him.
I think the Thomas love-fest is more about how Watson and Graham have not developed fundamentals in the passing game. We have had 5 years of Graham and 2 years of Watson to see this. Fans are demanding of first round picks.
He did well Sunday, but let's put away the anointing oil (as Parcells would say). Running after the catch? These guys aren't RBs. YAC for a TE means breaking tackles. Let's wait until he's catching balls with a LB and a safety hitting him full speed at the time. And before we drop him for Graham, as others (not you) are suggesting, let's see him help out with Freeney and Taylor and the other 260-290 lb speed rushers.Thomas is by far the most skilled receiver among the tight ends. He's bettter at getting open, has better hands, and is better at running after the catch than either Watson or Graham. It was just a matter of time before he had a breakout game like this one - his skills were obvious if you saw his highlight reel at Texas.
Graham and Watson are faster getting down the field, have more power at breaking tackles, and of course Graham has the best blocking skills.
It's a great 3-man rotation, and that's the way BB would love it to remain. If there's 50 offensive plays in a game, there's 1 tight end in there for almost all of those, plus say 10 plays where there's two, so that's 60 TE plays in total. That's 20 each, assuming they're all healthy and playing.
I think the Thomas love-fest is more about how Watson and Graham have not developed fundamentals in the passing game. We have had 5 years of Graham and 2 years of Watson to see this. Fans are demanding of first round picks.
I forget which game it was, but he's already proven he can take an over the middle assassination shot and hold onto the ball to make the first down. Tommy threw a dart between defenders, Thomas snagged it and was crunched. The kid is good and developing nicely, as long as the Pats have a competitive offer for Graham, they stand a good chance of having a three-headed monster at TE.Let's wait until he's catching balls with a LB and a safety hitting him full speed at the time.
I forget which game it was, but he's already proven he can take an over the middle assassination shot and hold onto the ball to make the first down. Tommy threw a dart between defenders, Thomas snagged it and was crunched. The kid is good and developing nicely, as long as the Pats have a competitive offer for Graham, they stand a good chance of having a three-headed monster at TE.[/QUOT
Agree 100% - Sign up Dan Graham and our TE situation is absolutely outstanding for years to come.
Come on DG, take the offer, make the deal, you KNOW you want to stay here with your teammates and favorite QB. Don't make the mistake the Deion made - if you read his comments over the weekend, his heart is still in New England. Sure, he has his money - but, there is no doubt, he misses NE.
I'll reiterate: Thomas is better at getting open, has better hands, and runs better after the catch than either of our other TE's. I love Watson and Graham, but it's the plain truth. He's going to be an impact player in this league.
You can reiterate all you want but right now there is no proof or fact that this is so. If you would like to claim that it is your opinion than fine, but making the claim as fact is just garbage.
Check out this thread on kffl from last April to see some video of Thomas:
http://www.kffl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169663&highlight=dave+thomas
I'll reiterate: Thomas is better at getting open, has better hands, and runs better after the catch than either of our other TE's. I love Watson and Graham, but it's the plain truth. He's going to be an impact player in this league.