Wow this guy thinks early thomas is a bust.

[Nemesis4u]

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/19186828;_ylt=A0wNdbVhP89LSL4AohBDubYF#nfl/19186828

Kinda scarey after watching that considering all the rumors of us trading up to get him.

 

[JBS]

I dont want Early Thomas either :laugh1:

 

[Hoofbite]

Who the hell is Wes Bunting?

 

[Nemesis4u]

Ive seen him a couple of times on espn.

 

[21Savage]

Who the hell is Wes Bunting?

Some guy whose name rhymes with Les Cunting?

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Well . . . he is a University of Texas defender . . . so he might be on to something.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I doubt Thomas is a bust. He just isn't Eric Berry.

I think this guy is just a pissed off USC fan. :laugh2:

One thing that I do believe is that Mac Brown is way to soft on his players.

 

[bbgun]

Not his best moment

[youtube]ur2NfXtvQTs&fmt=18[/youtube]

 

[johnnyd]

Who the hell is Wes Bunting?

writes for the national football post ..

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/

 

[21Savage]

Just to add intelligently to this, he may not end up being Ed Reed, but there's no way he'll be a bust in today's NFL. It's a passing league now, not some sort of running league. His instincts are off the chart. And he can play SS, FS and CBs. It takes a special kind of moron to bust at all those positions, giving his athletic ability.

 

[Section446]

Bust is going a bit far, but he wouldn't be my first or second choice if I'm looking for a Safety. He'll naturally be overrated by most Cowboys fans simply because of where he played in college.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Just to add intelligently to this, he may not end up being Ed Reed, but there's no way he'll be a bust in today's NFL. It's a passing league now, not some sort of running league. His instincts are off the chart. And he can play SS, FS and CBs. It takes a special kind of moron to bust at all those positions, giving his athletic ability.

Ironyic

 

[CATCH17]

Just to add intelligently to this, he may not end up being Ed Reed, but there's no way he'll be a bust in today's NFL. It's a passing league now, not some sort of running league. His instincts are off the chart. And he can play SS, FS and CBs. It takes a special kind of moron to bust at all those positions, giving his athletic ability.

Yep. I expect him to struggle early on but once the light bulb pops on he is going to be a terror.

To me he will be better than Eric Berry at some point in his career although I do feel Berry is better from day 1.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Bust is going a bit far, but he wouldn't be my first or second choice if I'm looking for a Safety. He'll naturally be overrated by most Cowboys fans simply because of where he played in college.

I think he would be my second choice. He is better than Allen and Burnett and those are my 3rd and 4th choices.

 

[Chief]

Not his best moment

[youtube]ur2NfXtvQTs&fmt=18[/youtube]

 

[InmanRoshi]

And he can play SS, FS and CBs. It takes a special kind of moron to bust at all those positions, giving his athletic ability.

Or Michael Huff

 

[fishspill]

Or Michael Huff

Giggle. After Roy and Huff I resolve this board avoids the hyping of all I-35 corridor safeties.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Mayock loves him.

I didn't think he played that well in the BCS Title game defending the run.

 

[ringmaster]

I doubt Thomas is a bust. He just isn't Eric Berry.

I think this guy is just a pissed off USC fan. :laugh2:

One thing that I do believe is that Mac Brown is way to soft on his players.

NFL Network's Mike Mayock, would 'nt agree with your case about Berry, being the better safety over his golden boy Thomas. :laugh2:

 

[Woods]

writes for the national football post ..

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/

Here's what Bunting has to say . . . .


Earl Thomas FS, Texas
NFP Grade: 6.6
Scouting Report:
Earl Thomas: Texas, No. 12, FS, 5-10, 197

A tiny, undersized safety who lacks ideal height and bulk for the position, Thomas has the frame of a cornerback. He isn't physical when asked to shed blocks at the second level, is easily locked onto and struggles to disengage. He can be easily sealed from the run game when lined up from the slot. He does have some man-to-man cover skills even though he isn't fluid in his drop, but he possesses good balance and footwork and gets out of his breaks quickly. He displays good awareness and does a nice job finding the ball and closing on the play. Thomas redirects well in coverage, showcases a feel for the pass game and does a great job breaking off his man and jumping routes. He possesses impressive ball skills and knows how to pluck the ball and secure the grab. He reads the action well in front of him and clicks and closes quickly. He takes good angles in pursuit and breaks down well in space, but he has a tendency to go high and doesn't generate much power as a tackler when he doesn't attack downhill and can be stepped through and broken on contact.

Thomas is fluid in coverage and does a nice job keeping his feet under him, staying patient in his drop and cleanly changing directions. He gets up to speed very quickly, has a good first step and consistently is able to find the ball. But he can be boxed out of plays too easily and doesn't display the type of force and power to fight his way through receivers consistently in order to go up and get the ball. He possesses good range in the deep half and has the ability to turn and run and locate. Overall, Thomas is a natural player with great feet, body control and instincts in coverage. But his size is his biggest knock, and he isn't a guy who will be effective inside the box.