David Thomas Fullback

RockyMountainSaint · 11-24-2009, 11:08 AM

Watching the game again.
I am impressed with David Thomas on many levels.
His routes and great hands are obvious.
But his lead blocks when he motions then retreats into the backfield and bounces a few times then explodes forward.
You can hear the pop EVERY time he hits someone!
Pierre and Bell cut back into a huge hole every time.
I think Payton has found something here.

Man-Crush time... When Thomas succeeds, Shockey is the first to greet him with a fist bump and a huge smile.
No sulking because he is the star and the back-up has his number called.
Anyone who thinks Shockey is not a team guy is blind!

This is a true TEAM we are watching folks.

WHO-DAT?!?!

SmashMouth · 11-24-2009, 11:20 AM

Yes indeed ... not bad for another stellar former Pats player!

saintsfan1976 · 11-24-2009, 11:34 AM

Almost every player on this team has a score to settle and something to prove. Whether it be with a former team, former coach, negative media, whatever... I think these guys have have something to prove this year.

bobad · 11-24-2009, 11:45 AM

I have always liked TE-sized FB's. They can really block, run well for their size, and are big targets in the passing game. Never did like a short FB that just blocks.

I want to see the ball handed off to Thomas before the season is over, but that may not happen. Eckel is getting up to speed and playing more. He's almost TE-sized himself!

CantonLegend · 11-24-2009, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by bobad

I have always liked TE-sized FB's. They can really block, run well for their size, and are big targets in the passing game. Never did like a short FB that just blocks.

I want to see the ball handed off to Thomas before the season is over, but that may not happen. Eckel is getting up to speed and playing more. He's almost TE-sized himself!

eckel is a bit more of a running fullback than a blocking fullback

like ive said before....RB is not as similar to FB as TE is

TEs and fullbacks are almost the exact same position except they line up at different spots on the field

i didnt get to watch thomas play fullback but its nice to see we have some quality depth at that position even if it isnt coming from a true fullback

QBREES9 · 11-24-2009, 11:59 AM

I hope he gets o go off on the Pats. David has been a great plus for the Saints.

jn671 · 11-24-2009, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

I hope he gets o go off on the Pats. David has been a great plus for the Saints.

Agree liking how he came back after a couple of fumbles a few weeks back.

D_it_up · 11-24-2009, 12:43 PM

I can't say enough about David Thomas. We gave up virtually nothing for him. Very impressed with him thus far.

Rugby Saint II · 11-25-2009, 03:24 PM

Thomas has impressed me when he's in the game and it looks like Eckel could fit in nicely in Payton's system. Tight end and fullback both block heavily in this offense. Also, I really like to see us line up in a two tight end set and it's been sffective.

11-24-2009, 11:08 AM	#1
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	David Thomas Fullback Watching the game again. I am impressed with David Thomas on many levels. His routes and great hands are obvious. But his lead blocks when he motions then retreats into the backfield and bounces a few times then explodes forward. You can hear the pop EVERY time he hits someone! Pierre and Bell cut back into a huge hole every time. I think Payton has found something here. Man-Crush time... When Thomas succeeds, Shockey is the first to greet him with a fist bump and a huge smile. No sulking because he is the star and the back-up has his number called. Anyone who thinks Shockey is not a team guy is blind! This is a true TEAM we are watching folks. WHO-DAT?!?!
	I'm no one. Who are you?

11-24-2009, 11:20 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,687 Blog Entries: 29	Re: David Thomas Fullback Yes indeed ... not bad for another stellar former Pats player!

11-24-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,002 Blog Entries: 3	Re: David Thomas Fullback Almost every player on this team has a score to settle and something to prove. Whether it be with a former team, former coach, negative media, whatever... I think these guys have have something to prove this year.

11-24-2009, 11:45 AM	#4
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: David Thomas Fullback I have always liked TE-sized FB's. They can really block, run well for their size, and are big targets in the passing game. Never did like a short FB that just blocks. I want to see the ball handed off to Thomas before the season is over, but that may not happen. Eckel is getting up to speed and playing more. He's almost TE-sized himself!
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247

11-24-2009, 04:10 PM	#5
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: David Thomas Fullback Originally Posted by bobad I have always liked TE-sized FB's. They can really block, run well for their size, and are big targets in the passing game. Never did like a short FB that just blocks. I want to see the ball handed off to Thomas before the season is over, but that may not happen. Eckel is getting up to speed and playing more. He's almost TE-sized himself! eckel is a bit more of a running fullback than a blocking fullback like ive said before....RB is not as similar to FB as TE is TEs and fullbacks are almost the exact same position except they line up at different spots on the field i didnt get to watch thomas play fullback but its nice to see we have some quality depth at that position even if it isnt coming from a true fullback

11-24-2009, 11:59 AM	#6
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: David Thomas Fullback I hope he gets o go off on the Pats. David has been a great plus for the Saints.

11-24-2009, 01:40 PM	#7
jn671 Guam Saints Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Guam, USA Posts: 411 Blog Entries: 2	Re: David Thomas Fullback Originally Posted by QBREES9 I hope he gets o go off on the Pats. David has been a great plus for the Saints. Agree liking how he came back after a couple of fumbles a few weeks back.

11-24-2009, 12:43 PM	#8
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: David Thomas Fullback I can't say enough about David Thomas. We gave up virtually nothing for him. Very impressed with him thus far.

11-25-2009, 03:24 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,143	Re: David Thomas Fullback Thomas has impressed me when he's in the game and it looks like Eckel could fit in nicely in Payton's system. Tight end and fullback both block heavily in this offense. Also, I really like to see us line up in a two tight end set and it's been sffective.