Rams select Mike Thomas WR with #206 Overall

[Mojo Ram]

I REALLY like the Cooper pick. Wrong thread. I'm outta here!

 

[Yamahopper]

I had a Twitter conversation with Matt Waldman about Thomas a while back.

To which I asked, "Why?"

I was more concerned that a health or character flaw was what dropped him.
He seems like the kinda player that GB, Sea even NE takes much earlier based on is measurables and the outstanding plays he demonstrated he can make. They don't even consider his technique or route development since they are going to each him how they want him to play.
Steal by the Rams But needs a little time. Goff will make him a rich man.

 

[Ram Spam]

My only question about Thomas is how he fell so far? He should have went in 3rd at latest. Id there something teams see that analyst and fans don't. He should knock Quick off the team.

Are some people confusing Mike Thomas with Michael Thomas from Ohio State? Michael Thomas from Ohio state was projected to go in the early rounds and was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the New Orleans Saints. We drafted Mike Thomas from Southern Miss, who was not ranked or expected to go in the early rounds. Just thought I'd clarify since I initially mistook our draft pick for the other.

 

[dieterbrock]

Brian Quick is an "incumbent" now? Good grief. Id rather see Nick Foles on the roster game #1 than Quick. Britt and Austin are the only true incumbent and I'd say Marquez would be the only guy I'd like to see come back. Bailey comeback notwithstanding I see 4 WR on the team and would still like to see Boldin

 

[-X-]

Id rather see Nick Foles on the roster game #1 than Quick.

 

[DaveFan'51]

I'm picturing how much better Thomas be with Goff as his QB!!:snicker::shades:

 

[dieterbrock]

And let me add that I'd rather stab myself in the eye with a fork than see Nick Foles still on the roster....

 

[Dodgersrf]

Quick needs to put pressure on himself, so to speak. Rams have been very patient with his development. They could have cut bait this year and no one would have really bat an eye, but he'll get another year to shed that "project" label.
Even after today's draft/UDFA he's still got the edge over every WR on this roster in terms of measurables, potential, ceiling, years in the system, and presumably...first team reps. Has to get it done now with high production, durability and consistency.

IMO he just doesn't have what it takes to be a starting caliber NFL WR. Showed some toughness coming back from injury and run blocking but he just plays too soft out there as a pass catcher. Guys built like Brian Quick should be out there stealing catches, fighting for balls, making other defensive backs look soft. He hasn't done that. Disappointing.
I won't be the least bit surprised if he doesn't make the final 53 now, with these young competitors we drafted/added today.

Completely agree.

I was a huge supporter of Quicks. His time is up, though.
I know the injury was a bad one, and he may not have been 100 % last year, but this year he should be ready.

If he wasn't a 2nd rnd pick, he may not have made it through his 1st training camp a few years ago.

I hope he comes out hot this year. We could use the help.
I'm not holding my breath though this year, like I have in years past.

 

[TheDYVKX]

Are some people confusing Mike Thomas with Michael Thomas from Ohio State? Michael Thomas from Ohio state was projected to go in the early rounds and was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the New Orleans Saints. We drafted Mike Thomas from Southern Miss, who was not ranked or expected to go in the early rounds. Just thought I'd clarify since I initially mistook our draft pick for the other.

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I don't think so. I had this Michael Thomas as a 2nd round talent myself. A lot of people had him rated very highly.

 

[Roman Snow]

Tell your phone to quit auto-correcting.

Maybe that's what I meant.

 

[Roman Snow]

Are some people confusing Mike Thomas with Michael Thomas from Ohio State? Michael Thomas from Ohio state was projected to go in the early rounds and was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the New Orleans Saints. We drafted Mike Thomas from Southern Miss, who was not ranked or expected to go in the early rounds. Just thought I'd clarify since I initially mistook our draft pick for the other.

:argue: This isn't going to be like getting the wrong Steve Smith again, is it?
:argueon't even bring that up. This kid is awesome.
:argue:...or the wrong Curt Warner.
:argueo you even pay attention?! Ours was BETTER. And it was 'Kurt'.

 

[JC-3]

Are some people confusing Mike Thomas with Michael Thomas from Ohio State? Michael Thomas from Ohio state was projected to go in the early rounds and was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the New Orleans Saints. We drafted Mike Thomas from Southern Miss, who was not ranked or expected to go in the early rounds. Just thought I'd clarify since I initially mistook our draft pick for the other.

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Nope. Just an overlooked, underrated player that we nabbed... Should have gone in the 4th.

 

[nighttrain]

I dunno. Givens was a lot more stiff, IMO, and wasn't nearly as willing to high-point balls in traffic.
If I had to make a comparison to any Ram, I'd lean more toward Isaac Bruce - if only in terms of his athleticism and fluidity.

i would absolutely love for this to be true
train

 

[nighttrain]

I'm picturing how much better Thomas be with Goff as his QB!!:snicker::shades:

all of our receivers will be better with Goff throwing them a catch-able ball
train

 

[JackDRams]

Tron, if I said you can know nothing about these two men except what you can derive from these images and you must choose one as the most confident, which would you choose:

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Goff looks like he's thinking. Wentz looks like he's thinking "oh fuck, what did I just get myself into?". If anything, Wentz is the one that looks scared. It's one of those half assed smiles to cover up real emotions.

 

[RamzFanz]

Goff looks like he's thinking. Wentz looks like he's thinking "oh freak, what did I just get myself into?". If anything, Wentz is the one that looks scared. It's one of those half assed smiles to cover up real emotions.

I figured it out.

 

[HitStick]

He reminds me of Chris Givens with better ball skills.

I was thinking about this earlier. While he's probably already a better route runner than Givens, I feel like him in Givens' roll would get him contributing right away while he fully develops his routes. I can say, I really think Snisher killed this draft. We have a deep threat (Thomas) who I think will contribute right away, an intermediate slot guy who isn't afraid of contact...FINALLY (Cooper), and Tavon there do provide the headaches.

If our additions to the coaching staff on the offensive side of the ball can speed up the development of these guys, we're set.

 

[Yamahopper]

I REALLY like the Cooper pick. Wrong thread. I'm outta here!

Why leave? we'll get to him and what a picture of him means right after we kill more animals and the normal page 10 booty pics.

 

[Yamahopper]

Are some people confusing Mike Thomas with Michael Thomas from Ohio State? Michael Thomas from Ohio state was projected to go in the early rounds and was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the New Orleans Saints. We drafted Mike Thomas from Southern Miss, who was not ranked or expected to go in the early rounds. Just thought I'd clarify since I initially mistook our draft pick for the other.

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I can see how a casual fan or sports writer could get confused.
But the only real difference is the one from OSU had better coaching.

 

[nighttrain]

I was thinking about this earlier. While he's probably already a better route runner than Givens, I feel like him in Givens' roll would get him contributing right away while he fully develops his routes. I can say, I really think Snisher killed this draft. We have a deep threat (Thomas) who I think will contribute right away, an intermediate slot guy who isn't afraid of contact...FINALLY (Cooper), and Tavon there do provide the headaches.

If our additions to the coaching staff on the offensive side of the ball can speed up the development of these guys, we're set.

and our new tight end, Higbee
train