That Redskins Fan Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I have not seen this posted as of yet if so close or merge mods http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=854536&nid=4022471&fhn=1 he can play all three lb positions... hmm this signing tells me maybe ol and de round 1 and 3 and he is a former first round pick Robert thomas forget to add name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer5500 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 You should probably add the guy who they signed into your post somewhere. If he was starter quality i doubt he would have lasted on the open market this long. I think hes a reserve at best, id rather have Blades start over Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Redskins Fan Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 You should probably add the guy who they signed into your post somewhere. If he was starter quality i doubt he would have lasted on the open market this long. I think hes a reserve at best, id rather have Blades start over Thomas. edit and thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Eh, first round bust. He's a decent journeyman, but I wouldn't count on him coming in and solidifying our SLB spot for this season. Depth signing at best, and I wouldn't expect him to be on the roster come September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 He is a good ST guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTerps26 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 pro bowl . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Not an especially big LB, but fast (4.5) and was the #1/#2-rated OLB when drafted #31 overall by the Rams in 2002; was Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and a 1st-team All American that season. Looks like a string of injuries (quadriceps, knee, hamstring) have been at least partially responsible for Thomas underachieving in the NFL. I'm guessing he'll have to fight for a roster spot and will be a special-teamer first and a backup LB second. At least one scouting report I found dinged him big on deficiencies in pass coverage. Here's a factoid blurb from the Raiders website: "Father (Stan) played professional baseball for the Pirates (64-69) and the Angels (63-64)...Brother, Stan, played at University of Texas and was first-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears in 1991." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Improvement over Blades at an outside spot. We'll see if he hangs around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero21 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Campbell17 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Looks like nothing more than a depth signing/Camp fodder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTillIDie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Scouts Inc.: Thomas is an undersized player with good athleticism. He runs well and is best in space to pursue inside-out to the ball. He can be engulfed when taking on offensive linemen due to his lack of height. He does use his hands well to separate, but will lose leverage often versus the inside ground game. He covers lots of ground and shows good range, but will over-pursue at times and not break down in space. He does have decent pop and power as a tackler. He has the athleticism to be effective in coverage, but isn't quick to react to route progressions. He plays hard, but doesn't have the overall tools to be an effective, consistent starter. He is best in sub packages and on special teams. http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/players/scouting?playerId=3559 It seems like Thomas, if he makes the team, would be a special teamer and used in 3rd down pass-coverage packages. He seems more suited to cover tight ends than an HB Blades or London Fletcher, who are both 2-3 inches smaller and more stout. Intriguing signing, considering everything else that's going on at Redskins park right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyman21 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yes, at least we got one. I wish we got Crowell though, we can't hope to successfully address all 3 needs in the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Championship. b10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Quit complaining. Just increase hi attributes just a hair beneath pro bowl level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Looks like nothing more than a depth signing/Camp fodder. Well see, I hope he sticks around. We need all the depth at LB we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 seems like a guy with some potential. Sort of like a Jeff Posey/Randall Godfrey type player. A guy who can start a couple games, but isn't yet the person you can fully rely on. Considering the play of our LB's with Olivadotti (I think he's the LB coach), Thomas could very well excel in our system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airs0ft3r Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 We already have one small, fast linebacker from the Rams. He's 238 pounds and runs a 4.38 40. His name is London Fletcher. Give this guy a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 he could replace Khary on STs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan190 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 he can play all three lb positions... hmm this signing tells me maybe ol and de round 1 and 3 Don't read anything into this. It means absolutely nothing as far as the draft. Everyone has to amit as far as depth LB is our weakest position. Personally I still think we will draft a SAM. I believe Vinny loves Rey Maualuga and that who we will draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpey42000 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Whatever...who the hell is Robert Thomas? I do believe this is the Warrick Holdman signing of the offseason. Assuming Thomas doesn't play a down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waterboy Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 http://www.nfl.com/players/robertthomas/profile?id=THO353111 He can't be all bad. According to this site, he has already made 2 tackles for the skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Redskins Fan Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Don't read anything into this. It means absolutely nothing as far as the draft. Everyone has to amit as far as depth LB is our weakest position. Personally I still think we will draft a SAM. I believe Vinny loves Rey Maualuga and that who we will draft. Our figuredhead gm..has no influence Snyder is the power our figurehead gm better be looking for olineman and Snyder better be as well or another season at home and termination papers for zorn and cerrato.. well zorn at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Smash Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 can he do a backflip? ...old i know, but i felt like it was a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mac Patty Wack Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 He's barely on the good side of 30. I'd like to get someone we can mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 There will be no Patron -- Harrison passes because he has a meeting to go to in an hour. The glare never cracks. It's there when things go bad, when Harrison was cut four times and pondered becoming a bus driver. It's here in the best season of his life, when he's the NFL's defensive MVP and Super Bowl-bound. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3855349 when will you people learn to have a little patience? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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