What do you guys think of Demaryius Thomas?

by chrisoechsli on Feb 10, 2010 11:32 AM EST Comment 15 comments

To me Demaryius seems very powerful and has pretty good hands. He reminds we alot of anquan boldin in that hes not gonna run out of bounds, hes gonna take the hit and try to get extra yards which i think that parcells will like.

However taking him 12th overall would be ridiculous but maybe we can snag him in the 2nd which i think would be a steal.

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he just may be THE most difficult prospect to grade

in college, he was held back by a 90% run oriented team, but that allowed him to surprise DBs when they did throw, averaging 25 yds/catch. It would be interesting to have seen him in a texas tech offence, he certainly could have caught 100 balls, but averaged about 10 yds/catch.

I see him as a short to intermediate #2 WR who is very raw, he looked like a man among boys being 50 pounds and 5 inches taller than typical college CBs, BUT he will also LOOK like man among boys being 40 pounds and 4 inches taller than typical NFL DBs. mid 2nd round

by durst on Feb 10, 2010 12:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

in my opinion

He may prove to be the steal of the draft at WR. Size, speed, hands, and physicallity. If we are able to snag a #1 WR as well as fill some other holes i would certainly take him if he’s on the board mid second and beyond. That would give him a chance to develop behind a vet ala T.O. and realize his potential.

by inishe8 on Feb 10, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know about speed...

Most people are projecting Thomas to run between a 4.55 and 4.65 40 time. While that’s faster than the average person, that’s slower than many other WRs in this year’s draft. I wouldn’t take Thomas over say, Arrelious Benn. Benn is a better route runner, just as big and physical, and will run a 4.4-4.5 40 time.

by The Earl on Feb 10, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

but benn, forsure is also a first rounder as i said if we get him he will work his bottom off flourish down here in florida!

sign benn first then get thomas with the second of our third pick’s. after the trifecta get down with all there master wheeling & dealing with a few lbs of dead weight on this team. I dont need to mench. any name’s, but two wr. in this years draft would be nice.
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by wild zion beaver on Feb 11, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I honestly dont know much about him

but I am intrigued.

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by Dragon27az on Feb 10, 2010 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I love Demaryius Thomas

If we could get him in the third round he would be a steal. I would be happy to take him in the second too.

by Choose your screen name: on Feb 10, 2010 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don't waste your time

Thomas comes from a crazy run-oriented offense. He is a great run blocker, but doesn’t really have to run routes. He will have to work on route running, picking up schemes, and will more or less be a project player for the Dolphins. He will most likely be available in the 3rd or 4th round. Only a team with good depth at the WR position would take him earlier, like the Texans, Chargers or Patriots. We drafted a similar WR in Turner. However Turner came from a pro-style offense with more pro style routes. Unless Thomas REALLY learns the playbook, he’ll take a season or two to develop.

by The Earl on Feb 10, 2010 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think Thomas will be ten times better than Turner in the league

Plus with our rushing attack he would serve a vital role. With him and the TE & FB, it would be like having 3 extra blockers. Ronnie would have a field day with defenses, in turn opening up our offense for Henne to throw. To who, Bess and Thomas

by esco6781 on Feb 11, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

But still...

I don’t want to draft a receiver to be a blocker. I want a playmaker. This kid doesn’t run routes in that goofy triple option offense. He’ll have to learn to run pro routes and may not see alot of action. If we trade for Boldin and get this guy later… sure, I could handle that. But drafting this kid expecting him to be great right off the bat is silly.

by The Earl on Feb 11, 2010 9:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Good point, and I agree.

Boldin would be an addition that would help us not only now but long term. especially when it comes to teaching these young guys. And having Thomas as his understudy will help keep the drive alive even after Boldin is done and gone.

by esco6781 on Feb 11, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

this this and this

http://www.thephinsider.com/2009/12/10/1194333/draft-sleeper-and-besss-future
http://www.thephinsider.com/2009/12/22/1212310/wr-answer-in-the-draft
http://www.thephinsider.com/2010/1/22/1265492/demaryius-thomas-bandwagon

by firedanhenningnow on Feb 10, 2010 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

LOL

We’ve talked of this guy long enough and is no secret I would like to see him in a Dolphin uniform but not before the 3rd

by Mexican_ on Feb 10, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Comparing him to Johnson???

Wow. The only decent comparison I see is size. Johnson is taller, faster, and much more athletic. Calvin Johnson ran a 4.3 40 (in borrowed cleats no less). Thomas will be happy with a sub 4.6. I’m not trying to knock Thomas here, I just saying the comparisons to Johnson gotta stop. Its not even close.

by The Earl on Feb 11, 2010 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs