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Michael Thomas no longer a Top 10 WR?
Posted on 7/13/22 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 7/13/22 at 1:26 pm
https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/34169017/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2022-execs-coaches-players-make-their-picks-best-wideouts
I agree and I do not think he will ever touch this list again. I think his career will be like Graham after his injury. Good but never at the level they once played at in their early career.
I agree and I do not think he will ever touch this list again. I think his career will be like Graham after his injury. Good but never at the level they once played at in their early career.
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Posted on 7/13/22 at 1:29 pm to Olderthandirt
I agree. I have a bad feeling about him going forward.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 1:29 pm to Olderthandirt
I dont see why. He was never overly reliant on speed. His abilty to catch the ball and separate using his physicality will still be there.
He doesnt have to be the record setting Thomas. Teams cant afford to focus solely on him with Landry and Olave. He'll be fine
He doesnt have to be the record setting Thomas. Teams cant afford to focus solely on him with Landry and Olave. He'll be fine
This post was edited on 7/13/22 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 7/13/22 at 1:40 pm to Olderthandirt
I think he's still a top 10 WR, but I also have no issue with anyone keeping him out of their top 10 considering how the last 2 years have gone for him. Then you add the fact that you're going from Brees to Winston; and adding more reliable targets.
Just looking at last year's stats, he'd need 100 receptions, 1100 yards, 9/10 TDs to be considered top 10. Those are all doable if he stays healthy for the year; but is also logical why execs/coaches would keep him out
Just looking at last year's stats, he'd need 100 receptions, 1100 yards, 9/10 TDs to be considered top 10. Those are all doable if he stays healthy for the year; but is also logical why execs/coaches would keep him out
Posted on 7/13/22 at 1:56 pm to Olderthandirt
WRs get forgotten about quickly in the NFL. One minute youre on top of the world, next minute you are behind one and two year players. WR's who stay elite for a long time are very rare. Dont think Thomas is one of them. I think he will be good for a few more years but his peek explosiveness is over.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 2:22 pm to Olderthandirt
Dude has barely played for 2 years. If he’s still top 10, he’ll have to prove it on the field. The NFL is absolutely a “but what have you done for me lately?” league.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 2:38 pm to Olderthandirt
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I agree and I do not think he will ever touch this list again. I think his career will be like Graham after his injury. Good but never at the level they once played at in their early career.
He was doing pretty well even with the injury but it definitely affected him. Hasn't taken a snap since the surgery and rehab. By the time he hits the field he would have been out at least a season and a half. How can anyone form a decent opinion from zero evidence. It is the dog days of the NFL season.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 4:29 pm to Olderthandirt
we'll see if he is or not. he wasn't last year for obvious reasons, so we'll see if he can pick up where he left off.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 5:42 pm to Olderthandirt
You have to actually PLAY AS A RECIEVER to be ranked lol
Posted on 7/13/22 at 5:58 pm to Olderthandirt
I expect him to be a top 10 talent at WR.
espn can as always eat a bag of dicks
espn can as always eat a bag of dicks
Posted on 7/13/22 at 8:56 pm to Olderthandirt
Agree gotta prove himself all over
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:41 pm to Olderthandirt
I mean, he’s missed 26 games the past 2 years. There’s no way you can justify putting him in the top 10 right now. Especially with how good receivers are now coming out of college with how much they throw the ball at that level. A lot more guys are more polished at route running and other facets. Now, they’re not all gonna be Jefferson and Chase their 1st years—it may take a year to catch up with the intellectual part, blocking, etc…—but the curve to be great is not nearly as long as it used to be. So 22/23-year-old freaks are gonna continue to displace the 27/28+ year olds at the back end of these lists.
However, I think Mike Thomas is one of the most competitive dudes in the league and will thrive on the hate/doubt and ball out with a huge chip on his shoulder this year.
However, I think Mike Thomas is one of the most competitive dudes in the league and will thrive on the hate/doubt and ball out with a huge chip on his shoulder this year.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 8:31 am to Olderthandirt
Put it this way, he may not be worth the money he's actually getting anymore.
We'll see in a couple months.
We'll see in a couple months.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 9:44 am to Olderthandirt
Bottom line is Mike got paid and since hasn’t done jack shite! No, his not currently a top 10 WR.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 10:39 am to Olderthandirt
he hasn't played in 2 years he's not close to a top 10 WR right now.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 11:10 am to Olderthandirt
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Michael Thomas no longer a Top 10 WR?
He hasn't played for two years. Until he can put in a full season and prove he can play, he's not a top receiver.
Posted on 7/18/22 at 10:04 am to Olderthandirt
There is really no way to tell until he plays. That injury was far from ideal. May even take a good bit of the year to knock the rust off.
Doubt he ever has the volume he once did but really doesn’t need to.
Doubt he ever has the volume he once did but really doesn’t need to.
This post was edited on 7/18/22 at 10:04 am
Posted on 7/19/22 at 1:04 pm to Olderthandirt
Madden has spoken, he’s 12th 
Posted on 7/21/22 at 5:54 am to Olderthandirt
He definitely does not belong on the list right now due to inactivity.
I can also see anyone having doubts about a WR returning to top 10 form after being out for a year & a half, especially an ankle injury to a player that already was not known for his speed/explosiveness.
What Thomas does have going for him is his age, he is competitive AF, and his hands.
The year Drew went down and Teddy B came in Thomas' numbers still were there, so the people making the Brees>Winston argument for his potential drop in production don't have much of a case. Now going from Payton-Carmichael calling plays, that may be a bigger factor. Also now add in Landry / Olave / Harty / Callaway and consider that Thomas should not have to be force fed or be the only person who can run effective routes
Also his contract, even if he has an 80rec/900yrd/6TD year is still not a bad value based on current WR contracts
I can also see anyone having doubts about a WR returning to top 10 form after being out for a year & a half, especially an ankle injury to a player that already was not known for his speed/explosiveness.
What Thomas does have going for him is his age, he is competitive AF, and his hands.
The year Drew went down and Teddy B came in Thomas' numbers still were there, so the people making the Brees>Winston argument for his potential drop in production don't have much of a case. Now going from Payton-Carmichael calling plays, that may be a bigger factor. Also now add in Landry / Olave / Harty / Callaway and consider that Thomas should not have to be force fed or be the only person who can run effective routes
Also his contract, even if he has an 80rec/900yrd/6TD year is still not a bad value based on current WR contracts
Posted on 7/21/22 at 10:01 pm to Olderthandirt
He will never make half the season before he’s hurt again. Stick a fork in him he’s done! One and a half seasons without playing a down. You know he’s not in playing shape it’s a sure bet he will be hurt again!
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