Michael Thomas sets catch record

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...n-catch-record

The record-setter has dominated the season, easily outdistancing his fellow receivers in catches and yards. Entering Sunday, Thomas enjoyed a 219-yard lead in receiving yards and a 29-catch lead in receptions for the season.

Thomas not only passed Harrison's single-season receptions record Sunday, but he also blasted past Randy Moss (5,396) for the most receiving yards through a player's first four seasons in NFL history. And he surpassed Antonio Brown's record (265) for most receptions in a two-season span.

Thomas' combination of pristine route running, ability to find open space, snap off routes, muscle defenders and ultra-sticky hands makes him a menace for defensive backs. Opponents know Drew Brees is targeting Thomas seemingly every play. None have corralled him this season.

With one game to spare, Thomas already set the receptions record. With the Saints still battling for playoff positioning, the dynamite receiver will add to that greatness in Week 17.

stickman · 12-22-2019, 04:26 PM

Earning that money.

Crusader · 12-22-2019, 04:41 PM

The way he runs routes are a beautiful thing to watch. Its like clinic film.

dizzle88 · 12-22-2019, 04:46 PM

I love that he did this in the season AFTER we paid him.

The guy is a technician at running routes, he makes every route look the same so you never know what hes going to do.

The route he ran when Taysom threw him the ball was beautiful, as was the one when he broke the record.

neugey · 12-22-2019, 04:51 PM

Congrats CGM! Too late to pencil him in on that NFL 100 Top 100?

OldMaid · 12-22-2019, 06:16 PM

Best to Michael Thomas. Record breaking receptions. Amazing.
Glad one of best NFL WR is a N.O.Saint.
Saints had a week for records.

cmike · 12-22-2019, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I love that he did this in the season AFTER we paid him.

The guy is a technician at running routes, he makes every route look the same so you never know what hes going to do.

The route he ran when Taysom threw him the ball was beautiful, as was the one when he broke the record.

True. There has been a history of players getting paid and failing to live up to the money.

QBREES9 · 12-22-2019, 06:31 PM

Love watching him play. He could be the greatest of ALL-Time.

saintfan · 12-22-2019, 06:54 PM

Listening to people talk about how he practices reminds me of listening to people talk about how Jerry Rice used to practice. Mike works for it. I'm very proud he's on our team!

TheOak · 12-22-2019, 07:19 PM

Mike should really thank the other 7th Wide Receivers that we have on the team.

He is every bit as good as he thinks he is but his utilization is not by anyone's choice.

That said, Drew should thank Mike for a few things.

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Threaded by QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985 Rating: (0 votes - average) http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...n-catch-record The record-setter has dominated the season, easily outdistancing his fellow receivers in catches and yards. Entering Sunday, Thomas enjoyed a 219-yard lead in receiving yards and a 29-catch lead in receptions for the season. Thomas not only passed Harrison's single-season receptions record Sunday, but he also blasted past Randy Moss (5,396) for the most receiving yards through a player's first four seasons in NFL history. And he surpassed Antonio Brown's record (265) for most receptions in a two-season span. Thomas' combination of pristine route running, ability to find open space, snap off routes, muscle defenders and ultra-sticky hands makes him a menace for defensive backs. Opponents know Drew Brees is targeting Thomas seemingly every play. None have corralled him this season. With one game to spare, Thomas already set the receptions record. With the Saints still battling for playoff positioning, the dynamite receiver will add to that greatness in Week 17. Attached Thumbnails Crusader, SmashMouth and dizzle88 like this.
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stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,680	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record Earning that money. OldMaid likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record The way he runs routes are a beautiful thing to watch. Its like clinic film. neugey, dizzle88, Srgt. Hulka and 1 others like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record I love that he did this in the season AFTER we paid him. The guy is a technician at running routes, he makes every route look the same so you never know what hes going to do. The route he ran when Taysom threw him the ball was beautiful, as was the one when he broke the record. jnormand, OldMaid and cmike like this.

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OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,910 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record Best to Michael Thomas. Record breaking receptions. Amazing. Glad one of best NFL WR is a N.O.Saint. Saints had a week for records.

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cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,427	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record Originally Posted by dizzle88 I love that he did this in the season AFTER we paid him. The guy is a technician at running routes, he makes every route look the same so you never know what hes going to do. The route he ran when Taysom threw him the ball was beautiful, as was the one when he broke the record. True. There has been a history of players getting paid and failing to live up to the money.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record Love watching him play. He could be the greatest of ALL-Time.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record Listening to people talk about how he practices reminds me of listening to people talk about how Jerry Rice used to practice. Mike works for it. I'm very proud he's on our team! spkb25 likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Michael Thomas sets catch record Mike should really thank the other 7th Wide Receivers that we have on the team. He is every bit as good as he thinks he is but his utilization is not by anyone's choice. That said, Drew should thank Mike for a few things.