sounds like the saints...........

ssmitty · 03-16-2008, 02:25 PM

more proof emerges..............
read the last paragraph.............
has saints written all over him........

4. Devin Thomas, Michigan State

Height/Weight: 6'2/217
College Experience: Fourth-year junior
Combine Results: 4.40 forty, 28" vertical, 10.06' broad jump
Comparison: Anquan Boldin
Draft Projection: Early to late second round
2007 Statistics: 79-1260-15.9-8 Tds, 27-177-6.6-0 Tds

Positives: While his timed speed is superior, Thomas is devastating after the catch like Anquan Boldin. He has an excellent build and strong, soft hands. Thomas is a gifted special teamer, having blocked punts at MSU and averaged 29.1 yards per kick return as a junior. He was the Spartans' only legitimate passing game weapon in 2007 and often carried the offense. Thomas is an instinctive wideout and plays with swagger.

Negatives: He had only one big season in the Big Ten and is raw as route runner, particularly in the downfield department. There is limited game film on Thomas and several of his big plays came after underneath throws. He'll need to refine the "little things" in his game to help a pro team as a rookie.

Verdict: While he may have been a first-round lock for the 2009 draft had he stayed in East Lansing another year, it's hard to knock Thomas for leaving early after a marvelous junior campaign. His postseason workouts have been phenomenal. Thomas is raw with kinks to work out, but won't have to be the focal point of his next offense. If an NFL team can take full advantage of Thomas' after-the-catch ability, he could emerge as the best receiver in the class when we re-evaluate in 2011.

ScottF · 03-16-2008, 06:04 PM

No, I would not be surprised.
He and and Meachem can play Madden 09 in the team box on Sundays with a DNP next to both of their names.

QBREES9 · 03-16-2008, 09:44 PM

Best Player Available ........... Did we not learn anything from last year.

Those Who Do Not Remember The Past Are Condemed to Repeat It

foreverfan · 03-18-2008, 07:48 AM

When did we turn into Detroit? Just because we have just as many murders per capta doesn't mean we need another WR in round 1.

pakowitz · 03-18-2008, 09:05 AM

i dont see the WR thing happening.. we have alot of depth at WR and Meachum is still unknown and we just have way to many holes to fill elseware and there are alot of really good players in this draft... and i cant find one wr who would stand head over heels above the other players.. even if the saints have a WR rated high they cant be that far ahead of the rest of the guys b/c there is alot of talent in this draft

pakowitz · 03-18-2008, 10:03 AM

i really wouldnt mind us taking clady the OT from boise St.. i think he is going to be a really good player and it would allow us to move brown back to his natural position of RT, solidifying our line

SaintPauly · 03-19-2008, 09:32 PM

I'm thinking we should take a punter with the first pick. That would throw everybody for a loop!

03-16-2008, 02:25 PM	#1
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	Re: sounds like the saints........... more proof emerges.............. read the last paragraph............. has saints written all over him........ 4. Devin Thomas, Michigan State Height/Weight: 6'2/217 College Experience: Fourth-year junior Combine Results: 4.40 forty, 28" vertical, 10.06' broad jump Comparison: Anquan Boldin Draft Projection: Early to late second round 2007 Statistics: 79-1260-15.9-8 Tds, 27-177-6.6-0 Tds Positives: While his timed speed is superior, Thomas is devastating after the catch like Anquan Boldin. He has an excellent build and strong, soft hands. Thomas is a gifted special teamer, having blocked punts at MSU and averaged 29.1 yards per kick return as a junior. He was the Spartans' only legitimate passing game weapon in 2007 and often carried the offense. Thomas is an instinctive wideout and plays with swagger. Negatives: He had only one big season in the Big Ten and is raw as route runner, particularly in the downfield department. There is limited game film on Thomas and several of his big plays came after underneath throws. He'll need to refine the "little things" in his game to help a pro team as a rookie. Verdict: While he may have been a first-round lock for the 2009 draft had he stayed in East Lansing another year, it's hard to knock Thomas for leaving early after a marvelous junior campaign. His postseason workouts have been phenomenal. Thomas is raw with kinks to work out, but won't have to be the focal point of his next offense. If an NFL team can take full advantage of Thomas' after-the-catch ability, he could emerge as the best receiver in the class when we re-evaluate in 2011.
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03-16-2008, 06:04 PM	#2
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: sounds like the saints........... No, I would not be surprised. He and and Meachem can play Madden 09 in the team box on Sundays with a DNP next to both of their names.

03-16-2008, 09:44 PM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: sounds like the saints........... Best Player Available ........... Did we not learn anything from last year. Those Who Do Not Remember The Past Are Condemed to Repeat It

03-18-2008, 07:48 AM	#4
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: sounds like the saints........... When did we turn into Detroit? Just because we have just as many murders per capta doesn't mean we need another WR in round 1.

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pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: sounds like the saints........... i dont see the WR thing happening.. we have alot of depth at WR and Meachum is still unknown and we just have way to many holes to fill elseware and there are alot of really good players in this draft... and i cant find one wr who would stand head over heels above the other players.. even if the saints have a WR rated high they cant be that far ahead of the rest of the guys b/c there is alot of talent in this draft

03-18-2008, 10:03 AM	#6
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: sounds like the saints........... i really wouldnt mind us taking clady the OT from boise St.. i think he is going to be a really good player and it would allow us to move brown back to his natural position of RT, solidifying our line

03-19-2008, 09:32 PM	#7
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: sounds like the saints........... I'm thinking we should take a punter with the first pick. That would throw everybody for a loop!