Comments on: Demaryius Thomas looks like the complete package

By: shwangyo

shwangyo — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:39:41 +0000

Love the guy but his game ending drop at the end of the Georgia game didn’t help either

By: tian

tian — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:08:48 +0000

Thomas is funny. He is a good downfield blocker. Plus, they literally would just toss it high in the air somewhere close to him and he would make the catch. I mean, there was no absolutely no rhyme or accuracy. It literally was just a toss and a hope.

By: Bech72

Bech72 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:44:28 +0000

Might want to stick to reporting on the NFL, not scouting future players. The first day this year is the 1st round and it is going to take one helluva combine and pro day performance to elevate Thomas that high. He has a ton of potential and should be a great pro, but comparing him to Calvin Johnson doesn’t really work.
He’s a 2nd round guy.

By: Tdk24

Tdk24 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:43:13 +0000

If Calvin is Megatron, can we call this dude Bumble Bee?

By: Seeryer

Seeryer — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:33:45 +0000

I’m with you Evan. I think the fact that he did not play in a sophisticated passing offense also makes scouts hesitant on him. They think he may be a project when it comes to the route tree. I think he is faster than the 4.6 Pockets Straight mentions above. The person he reminds me of is TO, not Calvin Johnson. From a physical perspective.

By: CT Pats Fan

CT Pats Fan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:26:32 +0000

Good downfield blocking? Mmmmmm, perfect for those Patriots bubble screens, and oh, the Pats have three 2nd round picks….

By: Poo Flinging Monkey

Poo Flinging Monkey — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:25:27 +0000

Thanks for linking to the Kiper Mock… you get to see the first three guesses, then they want you to pony up for ESPN Insider account.
Why would I pay for conjecture when I can get it here (and on a million other sites) for free?
ESPN can kiss my ass.

By: sethb22

sethb22 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:22:40 +0000

No, No, No. He may have first round characteristics but he isnt a first round pick. Where is his explosion and elusiveness after the catch?.. He was never double teamed.. I like him a lot but Paul Johnson is a genius(and asshole!) that gets guys open a lot. With that said, its the deepest draft in years and he won’t be taken in the first round. looks a lot more like David Boston the anyone though.

By: Gelardia

Gelardia — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:22:19 +0000

What does he lack? An honest smile. That was one sketchy ass smile in the video you linked to.

By: TheVillain112

TheVillain112 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:06:06 +0000

Might take some time for his route running skills to develop but once it does watch out.

By: Pockets Straight

Pockets Straight — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:57:45 +0000

He’s slow, a 4.6 40 compared 4.3 for Calvin Johnson. How is he going to get separation in the Pros??

By: JJCheesehead

JJCheesehead — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:55:32 +0000

im glad bdiddy can spell.

By: BDiddy

BDiddy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:46:27 +0000

E-A-G-L-E-S – EAGLES!
DJax at flanker, D Thomas at split end, Maclin in the slot, Celek at TE.

By: Dayton Flyer

Dayton Flyer — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:41:25 +0000

God I hope the bengals can snag him late in round 2. I’d even be happy if they took him in round 1.

By: shwangyo

shwangyo — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:34:39 +0000

Im sick of people saying day 1 prospect when referring to a guy who won’t be drafted in round 1. Does everyone realize Goodell changed the whole draft so that day 1 is only the 1st round?

By: Kevin H

Kevin H — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:34:20 +0000

Shhhhhhhhhhhh………

By: organizedchaos

organizedchaos — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:32:18 +0000

More of a 2nd-3rd rd prospect because of his size/speed. He basically only ran the go-route at GT. Needs to prove he can do more in workouts.

By: JJCheesehead

JJCheesehead — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:23:55 +0000

too bad the Packers already have a very talented group of receivers. they would never put Driver out to pasture especially with him being such a fan favorite, so it looks like there is no chance the Packers draft Thomas.
The ACC has some great players, too bad they dont have any great teams.

By: CapsLockKey

CapsLockKey — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:21:33 +0000

This story reads like it was written by Thomas’ agent.

By: mjace71

mjace71 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:21:07 +0000

Yes! Finally someone brings this up. I’m a GT season ticket holder and “baby Calvin” is gonna be a big time player in the NFL.

By: Chapnasty2

Chapnasty2 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:19:05 +0000

If I was in the draft, I would be honored to be left off of anything affiliated with Mel Kiper.