Ian Thomas - Easy guy to root for

[Adb6368]

https://www.panthers.com/news/how-ian-thomas-beat-the-odds

New piece up over at panthers.com. I had read about this right after the draft but totally forgot about how hard his life has been. Really hope it pans out for him. He seems to have the right attitude and will do what it takes to become better.

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Long before the tight end was drafted in the fourth round of this year's NFL Draft, Thomas was raised by his oldest brother after they moved in with their grandmother. It was their only option after their father died of a heart attack less than a year after their mother died of a kidney infection.

Disclaimer: I have been on the train thinking that Manhertz's injury is a blessing in disguise. Rooting for Thomas to show enough to immediately become our #2 TE.

[Piff]

I was already rooting for him because he is a Panther but I will definitely watch him closely because he is from B-More!

[ladypanther]

Seems like a nice young man.  I am definitely hoping he turns out to be a stud TE for us.  Will be extra sweet knowing how tough he had it.  Have to think he had strong family support to make it to this point.

[Nate Dogg]

The Indiana Panthers lmao

[LinvilleGorge]

I was very happy when we picked him. He was a guy I singled out at the Combine who really stuck out to me.

Twice before Hurney has drafted mid-rounders that I was enamored with. Josh Norman and Joe Adams, so it's been a 50/50 proposition in the past.

[Ace_Aladdin]

23 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I was very happy when we picked him. He was a guy I singled out at the Combine who really stuck out to me.

Twice before Hurney has drafted mid-rounders that I was enamored with. Josh Norman and Joe Adams, so it's been a 50/50 proposition in the past.

Hurnator is gonna win that round!

[FakePlasticTrees]

Knock, knock.....Hollywood calling! Movie deal on line 2.

[motocross_cat]

 

Boom.

[Adb6368]

3 minutes ago, motocross_cat said:

 

Boom.

Your technical abilities far exceed mine. Pie for you.

[The Huddler]

Ima try and get him in dynasty

[motocross_cat]

12 minutes ago, Adb6368 said:

Your technical abilities far exceed mine. Pie for you.

Lol i found it while browsing youtube.  Figured id post for the lazy ppl like me who dont click the link half the time.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I think he is raw but I suspect flashes as well as slip ups. I think in a couple years he will be a good pro.  

Glad he’s on our team.