Fred Thomas..

Breez · 12-29-2006, 06:42 PM

What do you guys think of him? I think they should play Jason Craft considering the good WR's kill Thomas (Johnson, Bryant who's ok) Craft is a lot faster and is a Vet... Just something to ponder on...

pakowitz · 12-29-2006, 06:44 PM

he is slooooooooooooooooooow and he gets burnt on double moves easily over the top... not that bullocks is helping him much...

patdog · 12-29-2006, 07:10 PM

Fred Thomas is a vet and he will step up when the time comes.

ScottyRo · 12-29-2006, 08:11 PM

I'd rather stick with Thomas, too.

Bobaganoosh · 12-29-2006, 10:55 PM

I think Fred has gotten beat a few times but there have been several times when his over the top help just wasnt there. I am big fan of Bullocks, but i know Payton cant be all too happy with the way he has played...and i hate to stir this up again, but if Laron Landry slips to us in the first round...???

nola_swammi · 12-29-2006, 11:41 PM

I doubt if they will even draft a safety or any defensive back in 1st rd. It will most likely be a DT, wr, or a lb

Crusader · 12-30-2006, 09:21 AM

If Laron Landry slips to us we need to just pick him up, he's a stud. But I really would like to see a DT or CB, or a really good LB.

But anyhow, Fred Thomas isn really athletic enough anymore. We need to replace him next year.

xan · 12-30-2006, 09:44 AM

Freddy gets no help over the top a lot of times so he's going to look bad more often than not, especially when the Safeties are backing up the run. When Hollis gets back, the run defense will be much stouter up the middle and there will be more support for the edges.

Regardless, we need to start replenishing certain positions, and CB is one of them.

gandhi1007 · 12-30-2006, 10:13 AM

I'll say this again.......Nate Clements will be a free agent. This guy is a shut down corner & needs to be looked at seriously. Also....Asante Samuel will be available. Why draft a corner when there are young studs available at the position in free agency?

kevinn1972 · 12-30-2006, 12:06 PM

Actually, Thomas has played better as the year has progressed. He was burned on that play last week, but his coverage the rest of the day was damn solid. However, I do think that we need to draft a young cornerback. We've got to look at the cap situation long-term. With the money currently going to Brees, Horn, Duece, and Reggie, I don't think cap-wise we can afford to sign Clements or Samuel. It'll kill us in the future. If we can get one of those guys for maybe a two-year deal, I think that would be fine. At the end of that contract, McKenzie should be just about ready to put out to pasture and then we could sign one of those guys to a longer deal. But, I think the best play right now is to draft a young guy, coach him up, have a very serviceable nickel back, and improve our safety help in coverage.

12-29-2006, 06:42 PM	#1
Breez Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 26	Fred Thomas.. What do you guys think of him? I think they should play Jason Craft considering the good WR's kill Thomas (Johnson, Bryant who's ok) Craft is a lot faster and is a Vet... Just something to ponder on...

12-29-2006, 06:44 PM	#2
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	RE: Fred Thomas.. he is slooooooooooooooooooow and he gets burnt on double moves easily over the top... not that bullocks is helping him much...

12-29-2006, 07:10 PM	#3
patdog 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: westwego La Posts: 194	RE: Fred Thomas.. Fred Thomas is a vet and he will step up when the time comes.

12-29-2006, 08:11 PM	#4
ScottyRo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA (ugh, the food here) Posts: 1,704	RE: Fred Thomas.. I'd rather stick with Thomas, too.

12-30-2006, 12:06 PM	#10
kevinn1972 Registered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 71	Actually, Thomas has played better as the year has progressed. He was burned on that play last week, but his coverage the rest of the day was damn solid. However, I do think that we need to draft a young cornerback. We've got to look at the cap situation long-term. With the money currently going to Brees, Horn, Duece, and Reggie, I don't think cap-wise we can afford to sign Clements or Samuel. It'll kill us in the future. If we can get one of those guys for maybe a two-year deal, I think that would be fine. At the end of that contract, McKenzie should be just about ready to put out to pasture and then we could sign one of those guys to a longer deal. But, I think the best play right now is to draft a young guy, coach him up, have a very serviceable nickel back, and improve our safety help in coverage.
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Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	I think Fred has gotten beat a few times but there have been several times when his over the top help just wasnt there. I am big fan of Bullocks, but i know Payton cant be all too happy with the way he has played...and i hate to stir this up again, but if Laron Landry slips to us in the first round...???

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nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	I doubt if they will even draft a safety or any defensive back in 1st rd. It will most likely be a DT, wr, or a lb

12-30-2006, 09:21 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	If Laron Landry slips to us we need to just pick him up, he's a stud. But I really would like to see a DT or CB, or a really good LB. But anyhow, Fred Thomas isn really athletic enough anymore. We need to replace him next year.

12-30-2006, 09:44 AM	#8
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,369 Blog Entries: 34	Freddy gets no help over the top a lot of times so he's going to look bad more often than not, especially when the Safeties are backing up the run. When Hollis gets back, the run defense will be much stouter up the middle and there will be more support for the edges. Regardless, we need to start replenishing certain positions, and CB is one of them.

12-30-2006, 10:13 AM	#9
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	I'll say this again.......Nate Clements will be a free agent. This guy is a shut down corner & needs to be looked at seriously. Also....Asante Samuel will be available. Why draft a corner when there are young studs available at the position in free agency?