Devin Thomas: My Hamstring is 100%

by KevinE on May 7, 2009 11:43 AM EDT Comment 40 comments

"Showtime" just posted a new blog entry:

I got tripped up at practice the other day and I felt a tweak in my right hamstring. It’s the same one I hurt last preseason so I want to be real careful about it....I wanted to sit out and wait until it felt better, especially when it’s real rainy and the field is wet....was back in action at practice today and it felt great.

Every day I’m out there with Jason and our position coaches, just me and him running routes, critiquing little things and getting better every time out there. Soon it will become more natural and that will make it much easier.

Other than practicing I’m just at home with my family. My fiancée and my son, Devin Jr., just moved in with me this weekend so I spend a lot of time home with my family. Devin Jr. is 17 months now.

I know fans are still pessimistic on Malcolm and Devin, but I am definitely not one of them. Off-season workouts are one thing, but all the time he has spent with Jason working on getting in sync should pay dividends. The players basically have the month off now, so everyone should be 100% come early June.

I guess this makes a good lesson for all of this year's draft picks, don't show up to camp out of shape or you'll have to deal with questions like this all year round.

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From Richmond to the District

by pas493 on May 7, 2009 11:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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JJ Fe

by Rydaddy617 on May 7, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

alphabet

by bigrm18 on May 7, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

soup

by KevinE on May 7, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

du jour

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have

more hope for Devin to turn out than Malcolm. :-(

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel the same way.

HAIL TO THE CAPITALS !!!!

by VA_Skin on May 7, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

me too

From Richmond to the District

by pas493 on May 7, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have

belief in Devin
Hope in Malcolm
And
Confidence in Bugel and the Line to be succesful…

by dr WNC on May 7, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Right on.

HAIL TO THE CAPITALS !!!!

by VA_Skin on May 7, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You must be a religious man

by KevinE on May 7, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am intrigued by your ideas

and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It comes with free

burgundy and gold kool-aid.

HAIL TO THE CAPITALS !!!!

by VA_Skin on May 7, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH I AM SO DOWN!

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a pill damn-it

and it makes me happy

by dr WNC on May 7, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by SSBlitz on May 7, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FRED DAVIS

is going to lead that trio of 2nd rounders. Devin Thomas needs to get the ball quickly in short patterns because of his size and strength—I like him running with the ball. Malcolm needs to get upfield and go after balls in the air. I hated the re-signing of ARE because I fear it keeps one or both of these guys off the field. But one thing about ARE is that he is a consummate pro. He will do whatever he can to help the team.

by Ken Meringolo on May 7, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Signing ARE

is also insurance for Thomas and/or Kelly not panning out, too.

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want some more Fred Davis in my life

From Richmond to the District

by pas493 on May 7, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Multiple WR packages (including TEs) is a fundamental part of the WCO.

HAIL TO THE CAPITALS !!!!

by VA_Skin on May 7, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by RedskinCali63 on May 7, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ARE

is perfect for a slot receiver spot though.

by SSBlitz on May 7, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree with the ARE statement. What Devin needs is playing time. Lots of the top WRs in the game today were productive in their first year or two given the playing time (Randy Moss, Andre Johnson, Fitz, Boldin, Royal, DeSean Jackson, Calvin Johnson, Marshall, Bowe,…). It taking three years for a WR to break out make sense, but I’m starting to see lots of exceptions. Devin should be able to out produce ARE if he gets on the field more.

by liger99 on May 7, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel

like there is more to look at here than just the three receivers that we drafted last year…………
1. New Coach
2. New QB Coach (Same as above)
3. West coast Off
4. Catching the ball from a new QB
IMO all of these things make a big difference plus Zorn has to get them on the field they have to make mistakes in game time to learn how to be a NFL player. For god sakes sit down Thrash.

by RedskinCali63 on May 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely sit down Thrash.

by SSBlitz on May 7, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fred Davis

in the slot I love it.
Long Live Jason!

by RedskinCali63 on May 7, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll be SHOCKED

if Thrash makes this squad. Can he still play? You know he can. But the real reason he has stuck around so much is that the coaches trust him. They trust him to show up every day and work hard. They trust him to know his role and to be able to perform on game days. And he plays great special teams. I think this might be the year they decide to start investion that trust in some younger dudes. Kelley Washington could take his spot for sure.

by Ken Meringolo on May 7, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As long as he doesn't go back to the Iggles.

Or any other division rival for that matter.

HAIL TO THE CAPITALS !!!!

by VA_Skin on May 7, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who cares

i can cover him.

by RedskinCali63 on May 7, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And

I am 5’7 and white

by RedskinCali63 on May 7, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

IMO

James Thrash is Joe Gibbs’ prototypical Redskin. He’s smart, tough, and has great character. He was never the best receiver, but he worked hard and was willing to do whatever the coaches asked of him. I, personally, don’t want to see him in any colors besides the B & G. But if he’s gotta go, let it be to the AFC.

HAIL TO THE CAPITALS !!!!

by VA_Skin on May 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

with everything you have said but smart, tough and good character does not translate to his ability to play the poison at the level we need there. He is just not a 1 2 or 3 guy IMO.
We have to get better at WR it is that simple and James is that going to make that happen for us.

by RedskinCali63 on May 7, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sadly, you are exactly right.

And I realize that about Thrash. I just don’t want to see him in puke green and white feathers, smurf blue and flaming homo red, or with a giant silver pentagram on his helmet.

HAIL TO THE CAPITALS !!!!

by VA_Skin on May 7, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs