Saints molding Michael Thomas into their version of Julio Jones

saintfan · 05-30-2017, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Just wow.

hagan714 · 05-31-2017, 07:30 AM

Jones? Nah lacks the deep speed.

A Fitzgerald? I could see it

Papa Voodoo · 05-31-2017, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Jones? Nah lacks the deep speed.

A Fitzgerald? I could see it

New Colston. He wasn't a blazer by any means but whoopdeedoo.

saintsfan1976 · 05-31-2017, 08:13 AM

92 catches WITH Cooks on the roster. Dang...

Will be interesting to see how he handles #1 coverage.

Beastmode · 05-31-2017, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

92 catches WITH Cooks on the roster. Dang...

Will be interesting to see how he handles #1 coverage.

Ginn has made a nice career off the backs of #1's. Thomas had some of that going on last year off Cooks but he has also improved his game so likely a push.

AsylumGuido · 05-31-2017, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

92 catches WITH Cooks on the roster. Dang...

Will be interesting to see how he handles #1 coverage.

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Ginn has made a nice career off the backs of #1's. Thomas had some of that going on last year off Cooks but he has also improved his game so likely a push.

If I'm not mistaken, Thomas began drawing opponent's #1 as the season progressed. His production didn't decline at all.

K Major · 05-31-2017, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Ginn has made a nice career off the backs of #1's.

Ginn Jr precise route running and hands will be the topic of conversation at camp. If he plays well ... brace yourself.

K Major · 05-31-2017, 12:49 PM

Interesting Head to head stat on Ginn vs Cooks in 2016 :

Brandin Cooks

Yards
Receiving 1173
Rushing 30
Return 2
Total yards 1205
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Ted Ginn Jr

Yards
Receiving 752
Rushing 98
Return 593
Total yards 1443

Special team yardard and field position TG Jr can provide will be golden. Even at the age of 32, this guy has a lot of good football left.

AllSaints · 05-31-2017, 05:45 PM

He will become one of the best WRs in the league.... he has the mentality to do so.... I don't think his ego will get in the way either (cooks) ... he can be a colston but better dare I say ? Let's hope he can stay healthy ! Excited for his future !

Rugby Saint II · 06-01-2017, 04:00 PM

Colston will say he is the best receiver in the NFL very very soon.

05-31-2017, 07:30 AM	#2
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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Saints molding Michael Thomas into their version of Julio Jones Originally Posted by hagan714 Jones? Nah lacks the deep speed. A Fitzgerald? I could see it New Colston. He wasn't a blazer by any means but whoopdeedoo. hagan714 likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,804	Re: Saints molding Michael Thomas into their version of Julio Jones Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 92 catches WITH Cooks on the roster. Dang... Will be interesting to see how he handles #1 coverage. Originally Posted by Beastmode Ginn has made a nice career off the backs of #1's. Thomas had some of that going on last year off Cooks but he has also improved his game so likely a push. If I'm not mistaken, Thomas began drawing opponent's #1 as the season progressed. His production didn't decline at all. Beastmode and CharityMike like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,853 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints molding Michael Thomas into their version of Julio Jones Originally Posted by Beastmode Ginn has made a nice career off the backs of #1's. Ginn Jr precise route running and hands will be the topic of conversation at camp. If he plays well ... brace yourself.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,853 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints molding Michael Thomas into their version of Julio Jones Interesting Head to head stat on Ginn vs Cooks in 2016 : Brandin Cooks Yards Receiving 1173 Rushing 30 Return 2 Total yards 1205 ----------------------------------------- Ted Ginn Jr Yards Receiving 752 Rushing 98 Return 593 Total yards 1443 Special team yardard and field position TG Jr can provide will be golden. Even at the age of 32, this guy has a lot of good football left. saintfan, AsylumGuido, frydaddy and 1 others like this.

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AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: Saints molding Michael Thomas into their version of Julio Jones He will become one of the best WRs in the league.... he has the mentality to do so.... I don't think his ego will get in the way either (cooks) ... he can be a colston but better dare I say ? Let's hope he can stay healthy ! Excited for his future !

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	Re: Saints molding Michael Thomas into their version of Julio Jones Colston will say he is the best receiver in the NFL very very soon.

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