Practice Updates -10/4

[CPcavedweller]

JT probably deserves it...I know he got burned against SEA, but he is that type of player. You will not hear his mans name all game and then he may get beat for a 50 yarder...it is the risk you take when you mug guys at the line. One thing is for sure, he will not play ten yards off his man a la Gamble and Josh Norman and give up multiple first downs on a 7 minute TD drive.

Stevie Johnson only had 3 catches before Thomas went out against the Bills. He then proceeded to run wild on our defense. I'm confident in White, Thomas, Lester, and Mitchell.

[CharlottePanther]

Nope. Thomas is starting again.

Damn you Rivera and your player loyalty!

[Chaos]

Thomas is the Josh I want on the field.  Norman is not.

[iBBB]

if norman does not produce this game, he will get benched. count on it.

[CRA]

if norman does not produce this game, he will get benched. count on it.

 

he already is benched...is he not? 

 

With all those injuries last game....he wasn't playing anything but special teams was he?

[Swaggasaurus]

he already is benched...is he not? 

 

With all those injuries last game....he wasn't playing anything but special teams was he?

Nah he gave up one pass on the right sideline to Randle or Cruz despite being in good position he half assed went for the ball. He does not take enough risks..I want him gone.

[fieryprophet]

he already is benched...is he not?

With all those injuries last game....he wasn't playing anything but special teams was he?

He played some snaps at corner too. Have to keep in mind he was dinged up too.

[Beast_3000]

Yeah, I don't comprehend the flack he gets. Thomas was an UDFA signing. For what it's worth, Josh has done a commendable job, all things considering. He'll give up a big play here and there but he knows how to harass his target at the LOS and can make tackles in the open field. That's more than what The Falcons have gotten out of Trufant so far.

Thomas was drafted in the fifth round by the Cowgirls in 2011. The panthers picked him up because the Cowboys tried to stash him on their practice squad. He had hamstring issues his rookie year and never really saw playing time for the Cowgirls. That's why he was cut.

A unique fact I found out earlier this year was that Josh Thomas was drafted fifth round 143 pick in 2011 and Josh Norman was drafted fifth round 143 pick in 2012 by Carolina.

Despite being drafted a year earlier Thomas is younger than Norman I think. I know I sound like a freaking book, but I looked it up after we dropped Florence when everyone and their grandmother wanted Norman to start.

[BigBoss]

I had a feeling we lucked out and got the most we could out of Dwan last year. Good thing we took two DT's this year.

[hepcat]

Dwan's injury is likely why they brought back Fua.  Must have been something they knew about before it was in the injury report.  Probably best to keep Dwan out for a few more weeks and let the young guys develop.  If they make a playoff run, he'll be healthy for it.

[TheMaulClaw]

JT probably deserves it...I know he got burned against SEA, but he is that type of player. You will not hear his mans name all game and then he may get beat for a 50 yarder...it is the risk you take when you mug guys at the line. One thing is for sure, he will not play ten yards off his man a la Gamble and Josh Norman and give up multiple first downs on a 7 minute TD drive.

I wouldn't really say he got burned.   He had good coverage.  Russel Wilson just has a leprechaun up his poo hole.  Great throw, tough catch.  It just happened to be on JT.  Besides that game was on our offense.  The defense played well against Seattle.

[philp]

He played some snaps at corner too. Have to keep in mind he was dinged up too.

 

I remember seeing his ass near the punt/fumble area..

[TheRumGone]

I remember seeing his ass near the punt/fumble area..

 

that was brockel.  norman actually did the right hting in trying to recover it.

 

some have said before we are not playing to normans strengths. his window is closing he needs to get his poo together or he'll be gone soon.

[philp]

that was brockel.  norman actually did the right hting in trying to recover it.

 

some have said before we are not playing to normans strengths. his window is closing he needs to get his poo together or he'll be gone soon.

 

Is there a video out there of that particular play?