Chiefs ***The De'Anthony Thomas Thread*** - Page 29

Dante84 · 03:03 PM

He's wearing #13 this year

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bigjosh · 05-24-2014, 02:56 PM

Dont know if Q but bumping this thread .

Mitch holthus is saying dat will wear #1.... strange

scho63 · 08-03-2014, 09:02 AM

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chiefs-...1414--nfl.html

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http://sports.yahoo.com/video/virtua...024626324.html

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- The diminutive dude wearing the No. 1 jersey took the swing pass near the far sideline. It was just like De'Anthony Thomas used to do in college. Now he's doing it in the NFL.

The quick, multi-talented running back was taken by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of May's draft, and already the former Oregon standout has been making 31 other teams look foolish for passing on him.

He's quickly moved up the depth chart in his first camp, and has been lining up at a variety of positions in a variety of sets in coach Andy Reid's offense.

And those zigzagging, ankle-breaking runs like that one earlier this week? Well, they're a big reason why thousands of fans have already become fans of him.

''I feel like I'm doing something right, you know?'' Thomas said after spending nearly half an hour signing autographs. ''Just competing, having fun. Coming to practice ready to work.''

The biggest knock on Thomas coming out of the draft was something he couldn't control: His size. He's listed at 5-foot-9, 174 pounds, which makes him shorter than every position player but wide receiver Weston Dressler and lighter than anybody else in training camp.

But unlike Pro Bowl punt returner Dexter McCluster, who filled a similar role with the Chiefs before departing in free agency, Thomas relishes contact.

View galleryAP - SportsChiefs' De'Anthony Thomas making big state …
Kansas City Chiefs running back De'Anthony Thomas (1) catches a pass under pressure from cornerb …
Despite his smallish stature, it takes a bit more than a stiff breeze to knock him from his feet - assuming, of course, that some poor guy is able to track him down and put a solid hit on him.

''It's all about heart,'' he said. ''Just competing and having confidence.''

There certainly was no disputing the production Thomas had with the Ducks. He ran for nearly 2,000 yards and caught more than 1,200 yards worth of passes during his three-year career, even though he missed time his junior season with an ankle injury. He also led the nation in yards per carry as a sophomore, and proved to be an effective punt returner.

So when McCluster parlayed his big year on special teams into a big contract with Tennessee, the Chiefs jumped at the opportunity to plug in Thomas as a replacement.

''He truly enjoys playing the game,'' Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said. ''I'm sure it's a dream he's chased all his life. He wants to be good. He has a degree of pride. And I think the coaching staff we have, that does nothing but refine his skills to take it to another level.''

Thomas said he tries to model himself after LeBron James - ''He's a great team player,'' he said - but never gravitated toward basketball growing up, even on the playgrounds of south-central Los Angeles.

In fact, his first love was track and field because he liked the individual nature of the sport.

But he was playing around with friends when he was about 5 years old when a coach drove by and asked whether he had ever played football. Thomas never looked back.

He became a star in the Pop Warner leagues in Southern California. And by the time he arrived at Oregon, Thomas was already known for his speed and silky smooth moves.

Now, he's trying to get up to speed with the Chiefs.

Since Oregon is on the quarter system academically, Thomas missed virtually the entire offseason program, putting him a bit behind in learning the offense. But he's shown several times in training camp that he's getting a grasp of it - and leaving defenders grasping for air.

''We're not going to throw the whole book at him,'' Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson said, ''but use his skill set, use his talent and let him go play football.''

Already, he's proven pretty good at that.

''You get nervous when you've got him in the game,'' linebacker Derrick Johnson said. ''I had the running back today man-to-man and you look up and it's number one in the backfield, that's not a running back to me, so it's one of those things that you've got to be on your toes. And in this offense he's doing great. He's going to help us this year.''

**hometeam** · 08-03-2014, 09:14 AM

This kids gonna ball

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 08-03-2014, 09:18 AM

There is only one Dat

**SAUTO** · 08-03-2014, 09:19 AM

unlike mccluster dat relishes contact, it takes more than a stiff breeze to bring him down...
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ToxSocks · 08-03-2014, 09:30 AM

As long as he stays healthy, he'll be a baller. You can knock McCluster for avoiding contact, but i call it being smart. Thomas won't last very long if he's putting himself out there to get smashed on by guys twice his size.

**SAUTO** · 08-03-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

As long as he stays healthy, he'll be a baller. You can knock McCluster for avoiding contact, but i call it being smart. Thomas won't last very long if he's putting himself out there to get smashed on by guys twice his size.

He was single arm tackled all the time.
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ToxSocks · 08-03-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

He was single arm tackled all the time.
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Yea Thomas has a lot more ability, but going down easy was also a knock on Thomas. That doesn't bother me though.

Thomas has more ability and more quickness to make someone miss than McCluster had. Hopefully he has McCluster's hands though.

**jjchieffan** · 08-03-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

unlike mccluster dat relishes contact, it takes more than a stiff breeze to bring him down...
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Yeah I read that and had to look to see if Wendler had written the article

**jjchieffan** · 08-03-2014, 10:42 AM

What's this? Claynus name is withheld? What's up with that? Are any of his mock names filtered? Does it change goqueer or claythan? Is it filter evasion to type We ndler?

Dante84 · 08-03-2014, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

...Hopefully he has McCluster's hands though.

**TribalElder** · 08-03-2014, 11:36 AM

Dante84 · 08-03-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TribalElder

If you're trying to undercut my point about hands, this comparison doesn't work.

Dexter has good hands.
DAT has good hands.
Moeaki had good hands.

We aren't talking about durability.

**TribalElder** · 08-03-2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante84

If you're trying to undercut my point about hands, this comparison doesn't work.

Dexter has good hands.
DAT has good hands.
Moeaki had good hands.

We aren't talking about durability.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

As long as he stays healthy, he'll be a baller. You can knock McCluster for avoiding contact, but i call it being smart. Thomas won't last very long if he's putting himself out there to get smashed on by guys twice his size.

I hope the kid is a baller

I really enjoyed watching him tear it up at Oregon and hope he continues to do so for the Chiefs

Dante84 · 08-03-2014, 12:31 PM

Did you see the part I quoted? That's what I was referencing.

He was wondering about DATs ability to catch.

My post showed he shouldn't worry about that.

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scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $2381110	Chiefs' De'Anthony Thomas making big statement http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chiefs-...1414--nfl.html VIDEO LINK-CAN'T EMBED DUE TO NFL POLICY http://sports.yahoo.com/video/virtua...024626324.html ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- The diminutive dude wearing the No. 1 jersey took the swing pass near the far sideline. It was just like De'Anthony Thomas used to do in college. Now he's doing it in the NFL. The quick, multi-talented running back was taken by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of May's draft, and already the former Oregon standout has been making 31 other teams look foolish for passing on him. He's quickly moved up the depth chart in his first camp, and has been lining up at a variety of positions in a variety of sets in coach Andy Reid's offense. And those zigzagging, ankle-breaking runs like that one earlier this week? Well, they're a big reason why thousands of fans have already become fans of him. ''I feel like I'm doing something right, you know?'' Thomas said after spending nearly half an hour signing autographs. ''Just competing, having fun. Coming to practice ready to work.'' The biggest knock on Thomas coming out of the draft was something he couldn't control: His size. He's listed at 5-foot-9, 174 pounds, which makes him shorter than every position player but wide receiver Weston Dressler and lighter than anybody else in training camp. But unlike Pro Bowl punt returner Dexter McCluster, who filled a similar role with the Chiefs before departing in free agency, Thomas relishes contact. View galleryAP - SportsChiefs' De'Anthony Thomas making big state … Kansas City Chiefs running back De'Anthony Thomas (1) catches a pass under pressure from cornerb … Despite his smallish stature, it takes a bit more than a stiff breeze to knock him from his feet - assuming, of course, that some poor guy is able to track him down and put a solid hit on him. ''It's all about heart,'' he said. ''Just competing and having confidence.'' There certainly was no disputing the production Thomas had with the Ducks. He ran for nearly 2,000 yards and caught more than 1,200 yards worth of passes during his three-year career, even though he missed time his junior season with an ankle injury. He also led the nation in yards per carry as a sophomore, and proved to be an effective punt returner. So when McCluster parlayed his big year on special teams into a big contract with Tennessee, the Chiefs jumped at the opportunity to plug in Thomas as a replacement. ''He truly enjoys playing the game,'' Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said. ''I'm sure it's a dream he's chased all his life. He wants to be good. He has a degree of pride. And I think the coaching staff we have, that does nothing but refine his skills to take it to another level.'' Thomas said he tries to model himself after LeBron James - ''He's a great team player,'' he said - but never gravitated toward basketball growing up, even on the playgrounds of south-central Los Angeles. In fact, his first love was track and field because he liked the individual nature of the sport. But he was playing around with friends when he was about 5 years old when a coach drove by and asked whether he had ever played football. Thomas never looked back. He became a star in the Pop Warner leagues in Southern California. And by the time he arrived at Oregon, Thomas was already known for his speed and silky smooth moves. Now, he's trying to get up to speed with the Chiefs. Since Oregon is on the quarter system academically, Thomas missed virtually the entire offseason program, putting him a bit behind in learning the offense. But he's shown several times in training camp that he's getting a grasp of it - and leaving defenders grasping for air. ''We're not going to throw the whole book at him,'' Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson said, ''but use his skill set, use his talent and let him go play football.'' Already, he's proven pretty good at that. ''You get nervous when you've got him in the game,'' linebacker Derrick Johnson said. ''I had the running back today man-to-man and you look up and it's number one in the backfield, that's not a running back to me, so it's one of those things that you've got to be on your toes. And in this offense he's doing great. He's going to help us this year.'' __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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