Kentucky Jet Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thomas Promises to Pick Up Where He Left Off July 31st Bryan Thomas has always tried to improve his game in the off-season, dissecting himself on video to see what he did wrong or right on particular plays. In reviewing last season, he probably found more right than wrong than in any other previous year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 He was flagged for only one penalty all season. Thats impressive. Bryan took alot of sh*t his first few years in the league. I really admire his ability rise above that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thats impressive. Bryan took alot of sh*t his first few years in the league. I really admire his ability rise above that. Bitonti was right all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Bitonti was right all along. He sure was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 That's why I still have hope for Miller as a CB. If you remember, his rookie season, Thomas had some stupid things happen to him. An embarrassing spat with his girlfriend at the airport. Losing about 25 pounds on Mickie D's. It took him a few years to mature, and now lets see what happens when he has a real DE in front of him. I'm not saying Coleman is a "great" DE, but I do think he is a guy that's going to have to be blocked, or he will make plays. Kimo was awful Coleman will tie up guys, so Thomas can make plays. 12+ sacks this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman88 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 That's why I still have hope for Miller as a CB. If you remember, his rookie season, Thomas had some stupid things happen to him. An embarrassing spat with his girlfriend at the airport. Losing about 25 pounds on Mickie D's. It took him a few years to mature, and now lets see what happens when he has a real DE in front of him. I'm not saying Coleman is a "great" DE, but I do think he is a guy that's going to have to be blocked, or he will make plays. Kimo was awful Coleman will tie up guys, so Thomas can make plays. 12+ sacks this season. Didn't Thomas play behind Ellis last year not Kimo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thats impressive. Bryan took alot of sh*t his first few years in the league. I really admire his ability rise above that. me too JM-and he always filled in whenever Abraham had a hang nail and NEVER once bellyached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Didn't Thomas play behind Ellis last year not Kimo? No, BT generally lined up on the weak side behind Kimo. Hobson played on the strong side behind Ellis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 It took him a few years to mature, and now lets see what happens when he has a real DE in front of him. I'm not saying Coleman is a "great" DE, but I do think he is a guy that's going to have to be blocked, or he will make plays. Kimo was awful Coleman will tie up guys, so Thomas can make plays. 12+ sacks this season. Right on. I have said it earlier too, it will improve D-Rob's preformance as well. Coleman could be our most valued you addition since he can improve every position on the field, by not being a pile of human waste (ala, Kimo). Hey Maynard, speaking of Hobson. Does anyone else get tired of Hobson being the most average linebacker in the history of linebackers? He seems to do just enough to stay on the field, but not bad enough to need a replacement. Wish we could fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey Maynard, speaking of Hobson. Does anyone else get tired of Hobson being the most average linebacker in the history of linebackers? He seems to do just enough to stay on the field, but not bad enough to need a replacement. Wish we could fix that. Yes, I agree, Hobson is very erratic. He will make a nice play and then get completely blown out of the next play. I am kind of hoping Bowens can at least supplement his time on the field. Or how about this? Move Barton out to OLB where he belongs and start Harris in the middle now, which will happen sometime anyway. Why trade or cut Barton when Harris is ready? He is better than Hobson. And we could probably get something for Hobson, since he is still young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnys025 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I love promises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Yes, I agree, Hobson is very erratic. He will make a nice play and then get completely blown out of the next play. I am kind of hoping Bowens can at least supplement his time on the field. Or how about this? Move Barton out to OLB where he belongs and start Harris in the middle now, which will happen sometime anyway. Why trade or cut Barton when Harris is ready? He is better than Hobson. And we could probably get something for Hobson, since he is still young. anyway we can push the guy to play better. Its just been ridiculous to have him starting for what, 4 years now? All this talk about cutting barton (earlier in the offseason) seems foolish since he was doing the best of anyone in the tackling drills and the aditude he brings the defense. i'd like to see the 4 backers go thomas, barton, vilma, harris/bowens allow hobson to spell any one of them, (from what i remember he is a smart guy, and would do well at all 4 but not good enough to play one full time, JMO). I am really excited to see our front three this year, getting the corpse out of there is going to make everyone look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Right on. I have said it earlier too, it will improve D-Rob's preformance as well. Coleman could be our most valued you addition since he can improve every position on the field, by not being a pile of human waste (ala, Kimo). Agreed, As I said Cole won't be a star, but you can bet he has the Tuna's thumb's up. That means he is a tough dude, and a very hard worker. Will be tough against the run, with a quick step in the passing game. Right up there with Thomas as far as off season upgrades go. Will improve the whole D line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 anyway we can push the guy to play better. Its just been ridiculous to have him starting for what, 4 years now? All this talk about cutting barton (earlier in the offseason) seems foolish since he was doing the best of anyone in the tackling drills and the aditude he brings the defense. i'd like to see the 4 backers go thomas, barton, vilma, harris/bowens allow hobson to spell any one of them, (from what i remember he is a smart guy, and would do well at all 4 but not good enough to play one full time, JMO). I am really excited to see our front three this year, getting the corpse out of there is going to make everyone look better. There are actually some people who have tried to defend Kimo's play last year to me. I have been watching football for a long time. In all honesty, he was the worst starting DE I have ever seen. I don't care what he did for the SB Steelers just the year before. I don't care if in the locker room he is a combination of Knute Rockne and Winston Churchill. A pile of dirty rags would be as effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 There are actually some people who have tried to defend Kimo's play last year to me. I have been watching football for a long time. In all honesty, he was the worst starting DE I have ever seen. I don't care what he did for the SB Steelers just the year before. I don't care if in the locker room he is a combination of Knute Rockne and Winston Churchill. A pile of dirty rags would be as effective. But the decision is ERIC MANGINI'S and he seems to differ from you re: KIMO. However, IMO ,Coleman will beat him out because he is younger, quicker and stronger. He is also well indoctrinated in the 3-4. The team is looking to win it all in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 There are actually some people who have tried to defend Kimo's play last year to me. I have been watching football for a long time. In all honesty, he was the worst starting DE I have ever seen. I don't care what he did for the SB Steelers just the year before. I don't care if in the locker room he is a combination of Knute Rockne and Winston Churchill. A pile of dirty rags would be as effective. I agree, i don't know about the worst ever, i could argue that KGB of the packers is worse, lately anyway. at least kimo wouldn't get beat by going up field on every single play. he would just get run over, which, to his credit, took up a blocker. KGB doesn't even need to get blocked to get out of the way of the ball carrier...either way, kimo sucks. kentucky- You're right its Mangini's call, i still see him playing as a mistake. He thought he was getting a solid 34 end, but who else did he have to play there? his hands were tied last year. This year he has competition and there is no way on this green earth kimo will start a game in 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 But the decision is ERIC MANGINI'S and he seems to differ from you re: KIMO. And that is what really bothers me. Usually Eric and I see eye to eye. On this one, he is wrong. Oh, so close to coaching perfection ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 And that is what really bothers me. Usually Eric and I see eye to eye. On this one, he is wrong. Oh, so close to coaching perfection ... Mangini likes Kimo for his work ethic, his locker room presence, and his knowledge of the 3-4. If he liked him for his play on the field there wouldn't be 38 DE's on the roster right now. He won't be here in Sept. unless it's as an asst. coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 No need to cut or trade Barton or Hobson. We need the depth. If a player like Kimo is still on this team...guys like Barton & Hobson more than deserve to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 No need to cut or trade Barton or Hobson. We need the depth. If a player like Kimo is still on this team...guys like Barton & Hobson more than deserve to stay. i really don't think we can afford to lost Barton. He brings wayy too much to the table, great tackler, smart as hell, and a great attitude. Lets not forget he's probably better than our child prodigy in Vilma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 hobson came a long way last year. he performed well in the 3/4 last year comparitively speaking. he was in position & seemed to understand the system better than most. I look to see a much improved defensive front 7 this year now that they have a full season of it under their belt the names hobson & thomas came up a lot last year during games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 me too JM-and he always filled in whenever Abraham had a hang nail and NEVER once bellyached He was usually sober when he played too, unlike Abraham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 i really don't think we can afford to lost Barton. He brings wayy too much to the table, great tackler, smart as hell, and a great attitude. Lets not forget he's probably better than our child prodigy in Vilma. plus md camp reports on Barton have been good so far-remember back in camp '05 when we were getting reports about him being hurt? Nobody knew how much he meant to that defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 plus md camp reports on Barton have been good so far-remember back in camp '05 when we were getting reports about him being hurt? Nobody knew how much he meant to that defense That's sort of what i'm thinking with him. You can pull numbers on him, and say he's worth this much, or this much, but if you have ever played on a team, or a defense more importantly, some of your best guys are not the ones with the most tackles, or best 40 times. they just get the job done, you can count on them, and the raise the level of the entire team (both offense and defense in some instances). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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