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Devin Thomas claimed by Panthers.

Gazi

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trucpfan Experienced

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If nothing else, DT should be able to contribue on KR's right away - he was averaging 28 yards per return.

Oh yeah that should help to have him and Goodson back there either one catches it we should be starting around the 35 consistently, I have to find something positive to talk about today. Can he return punts because Cap looks like he about to fumble every punt he catches.

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scpanther22 Proficient

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I hope this is not true..maybe a new team will help him

Panthers claimed WR Devin Thomas off waivers from the Redskins.

Thomas is worth a flier for any receiver-needy team, but the fit is odd. Though Thomas hasn't had any DUI arrests, his pedigree is similar to fellow former second-round flop Dwayne Jarrett's as a talented underachiever. Don't look for Thomas to pass David Gettis or Brandon LaFell on the depth chart prior to Steve Smith's (high ankle sprain) return. Heading to an extremely run-heavy offense, it's not a good long-term landing spot for the immature 23-year-old

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=nfl&id=4725

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CatMan72 Enthusiast

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FWIW, here's Mike Mayock's analysis of Thomas during the draft:

An explosive athlete. Runs a 4.4 and is probably the best run-after-catch guy in the draft. Has kickoff-return capabilities. Flip side is that he's a 1-year wonder. Had six catches as a sophomore, then 79 last year. And if you put the Iowa tape on, I counted seven drops in that game. I didn't give any WR in the draft a first-round grade. But this kid probably will go in the first because he's so explosive.

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his getting cut had more to do with personality clash between thomas and the old school shanny...

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/devin-thomas/devin-thomas-and-mike-shanahan.html

just in case someone was too lazy click and read the article, here's an excerpt:

Concerned about reports that the Redskins were aggressively trying to trade him, Thomas on Thursday requested a meeting with Shanahan, two people familiar with the situation said. In an approximately 15-minute meeting, Thomas again asked Shanahan what he needed to do to gain Shanahan's trust and have a role on offense, the team sources said.

Shanahan and Thomas supposedly had a productive exchange, and Thomas told people he left the meeting believing that Shanahan had not given up on him and he still had a chance for a career with the Redskins. But Shanahan released Thomas Saturday after the team's walk-through in preparation to face Green Bay.

To be sure, Thomas possesses talent. He often made plays in practice after Shanahan took control of the football operation, and several Redskins players said Thomas could have helped the Redskins as a wideout.

So what happened?

The demonstrative Thomas and Shanahan were simply a bad fit from the start. At times during practice, Shanahan admonished Thomas for thumping his chest after a big play or boasting to defensive backs he beat, said multiple people who observed them interact during practice throughout the offseason and preseason.

Shanahan made it clear to Thomas he is not a big fan of individual celebrations, but Thomas has been flashy since he played youth football. Thomas had a "showtime" mentality when he was a standout at Michigan State, and that approach gave him confidence and helped him become the 34th overall pick in the 2008 draft.

In addition to his on-field displays of emotion, Thomas also began modeling and acting careers on the side. Although Thomas insisted football would remain his focus, and he worked hard in the offseason and reported to training camp in outstanding shape, modeling and acting careers probably did not help him with Shanahan, the sources said.

When Shanahan led the Denver Broncos, he released high-profile wide receivers Anthony Miller and Mike Pritchard - former first-round draft picks - in favor of unheralded wideouts Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey. Both players had important roles in helping Denver win consecutive Super Bowl titles under Shanahan.

It's a story Shanahan enjoys telling, at least in part because it shows everyone on the roster that draft status and supposed ability means nothing to him. It's all about how Shanahan views you.

it really just seems that thomas is a showboat and shanny doesn't like showboats and didn't really give him a chance.

i'm not crazy about how shanny handled it either. made thomas believe things were ok with him in washington and then cut him a couple days later.

you'll probably find more players that are upset by it than glad with thomas' getting cut.

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just in case someone was too lazy click and read the article, here's an excerpt:

it really just seems that thomas is a showboat and shanny doesn't like showboats and didn't really give him a chance.

i'm not crazy about how shanny handled it either. made thomas believe things were ok with him in washington and then cut him a couple days later.

you'll probably find more players that are upset by it than glad with thomas' getting cut.

Interesting read. Maybe we have something here after all. :bigear:

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