CoachingWinsChampionships Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Inspired Thomas Rejoins Redskins By David Elfin THE WASHINGTON TIMES August 3, 2006 Randy Thomas raised his fist in recognition of the ovation from the fans as he was carted off the field with a broken right ankle during a pummeling of the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field in December. The Washington Redskins guard, having the best season of his seven-year career, wasn't sure when, or even if, he would return to his old self. "It could have been my downfall," Thomas said of the injury that put him on crutches and then in a protective boot for weeks. "I wasn't sure I would be back. My being back out here has a lot to do with the type of person I am. I hate sitting on the sidelines. Those four weeks the team played without me were the worst of my life, sitting back and feeling sorry for myself. "I didn't get out of that [mood] until I was able to walk again." Once those dark clouds parted, Thomas attacked his rehabilitation with the verve he previously reserved for an opposing defensive tackle or a bucket of wings. Thomas was back on the field before organized team activities wrapped up in mid-June. "We've had veteran guys in the past play their rehabs into the third preseason game, but Randy worked his tail off," said Bubba Tyer, the Redskins' director of sports medicine. Added offensive line coach Joe Bugel: "Let me tell you what dedication is. Everybody in the organization took a vacation [from mid-June until late July], and Randy was here ... working two or three hours every day." click link for rest of article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 The first time I saw Randy back on [the field during the OTAs], I couldn't believe it," Gibbs said. "He was running like it was nothing. Randy is extremely competitive. He paid a big price in the offseason. He was here every single day because he wanted to make sure he was ready. "Normally, when I've seen that in the past, it has paid off in big dividends for the player and for us." hell yeah :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentClinton07 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Added offensive line coach Joe Bugel: "Let me tell you what dedication is. Everybody in the organization took a vacation [from mid-June until late July]' date=' and Randy was here ... working two or three hours every day." [/quote'] :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 not to be dumb, but whats with all these Times threads? shouldn't they be in the breaking news section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I predict Randy Thomas will finally get his due this year and make that trip to Hawaii in February, hopefully arriving a little weary from a Super Bowl victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 ]']not to be dumb' date=' but whats with all these Times threads? shouldn't they be in the breaking news section?[/quote']actually both new article are always welcomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaron Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Randy Thomas is going to MAUL people this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 It's going to be good, (especially for the QB's and RB's), to have back in there this season. Guy's a leader and an inspiration to his teammates I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Randy Thomas is the type of man every man should strive to be. I love this guy's heart. A true Redskin in every sense of the word. You hear the term "They don't make um like they used to" well sure they do, Randy Thomas is cut from an older mold where pride and dependability meant something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1njskinsfan Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 IMO he is the key to the line and the key to the O! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 As long as he plays hard...the team plays hard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9_to_42_td Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Would have made a huge difference with him there at the end of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 When randy went down that really hurt us espically in the 2 playoff games but its really good to see him back and play like his old self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 "Best Jetskin ever!" says the Comicbook Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'm sooooooo glad Joe came back and is getting these type guys for us Beats the hell out of the head cases we've had around here for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 "Best Jetskin ever!" says the Comicbook Guy. I don't know...Coles got us Moss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 the Jets got us with Morton and then the injury to Coles' toe threaten to make the 2003 offseason shopping spree into the Redskins own version of Waterloo, but behold Terry Bradway came to the rescue and on the word of Chad Pennington made the deal to bring Coles back to NY. now we see in NY that he is again the possession receiver he was here in 2004. again, Gibbs and Co. knew what they were looking at with Coles and Gardner, two receivers that would not be here when this team was ready to compete for a championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINZ33 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'm sooooooo glad Joe came back and is getting these type guys for us Beats the hell out of the head cases we've had around here for years Amen.:applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'm sooooooo glad Joe came back and is getting these type guys for us Beats the hell out of the head cases we've had around here for years If that isn't the understatement of a lifetime.... On Randy, I went to training camp yesterday and Randy was, without question, the best lineman on the field. He dominated in the 1 on 1 line drills, manhandling people and driving thme backwards. His play stood out over the rest of the lineman's play for sure. It's great to have him back, he's going to have a monster year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 ]']not to be dumb' date=' but whats with all these Times threads? shouldn't they be in the breaking news section?[/quote']Aren't you a little young to be a Mommy ghost? :laugh: This content is acceptable under rule 121-56...look it up. HTTR! I love #77....the year I was born baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 He is a new age hog. Easily the best thing to come out of the Spurrier era. Unfortunately, he probably wont go to the Pro Bowl since Larry Allen is still in the NFC. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 "This is Coach Gibbs' team now. We got rid of the bad apples. The locker room is the best I've ever been around." -- Seventh-year guard Randy Thomas on the Redskins' chemistry. http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20060803-122145-3024r_page2.htm HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Skins Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Love this guy's character. Love having him as a SKIN !!! I also love my new avatar... :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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