Daniel Thomas, RB, Miami Dolphins (1 Viewer)

[gandalas]

So much for any Rookie RBs after Ingram this season...

LeShoure? Check.

Williams? Check.

Thomas? Seemingly a check.

Bad year to draft in picks 4-7 in rookie drafts...I was #6 in my main, and traded up to #1 and Ingram. I am even more glad that I did so now, as I ended up with Thomas in another league at that same 1.6 pick.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Not saying that DT will follow the same path, but many of today's top RBs were considered disappointments their first year or two in the league:

Mendenhall, DWill, and McFadden for example. I think one of the biggest problems a rookie RB faces is playing in the pass-centric NFL is pass protection. That leads to an overwhelming experience for the young guys and it takes a while to absorb it all before they can get back to what made them a good back - running.

Patience.

 

[Shutout]

Not good news at all... this will definately slow his developement even further. I can't imagine him being a factor for at least a month.

Is your name John clayton?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Larry Johnson will likely take the goal line work IMHO and also short yardage. Miami has split carries between Brown/Williams the last 2-3 years, nothing has changed. Flex spots at best for right now.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

The Miami Herald reports that Dolphins rookie RB Daniel Thomasmissed practice Thursday after he tweaked his hamstring in practice Wednesday. The report says the Dolphins are being cautious right now with Thomas and will continue to assess the hamstring. He is day to day and will be listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Patriots. This could explain why the Dolphins signed RB Larry Johnson on Thursday.

(Updated 09/08/2011).

 

[nysportsfan]

Bush is becoming a very valuable play

 

[Jtmonie]

OMG.... I had 4 1st round picks this year (Williams, LeShoure, AJ & Thomas)....

Traded Thomas and LeShoure to a Miami Homer for MJD and Brandon Lloyd in the final years of their contracts in 4 year dynasty league....People said I really f'd up on that trade giving away the next 3-4 years for just 2012....

Feeling kind of awesome right now with that move, might have been the best Dynasty trade I have made in 5 years!

 

[PahtyTom]

I believe there will be some crow served to some in this thread

 

[Cenobite]

Bush is becoming a very valuable play

He will get every opportunity to produce. Miami needs a face for its franchise and it's Reggie's now. Of course, he could fall flate on his face but in PPR leagues you could do a lot worse as your RB2/3. If I owned Thomas I would consider shopping him to the Bush owner. Right now that is his only value. If you have roster space he's a stash but those with tight roster spots I would look to entice the Bush owner in parting with some value.

 

[The_U]

And how about LJ? Is he roster-worthy? Bush owners only or go get him?

Personally I go back and forth on this one.

 

[footballnerd]

(RotoWire) Coach Tony Sparano said he hopes to distribute work between Thomas (hamstring) and Reggie Bush at a 30 to 70 percent ratio, respectively, South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Omar Kelly reports. Analysis: Thomas presumably has the best chance to emerge with the short-yardage and goal-line work, but Bush would likely hold a near monopoly on passing-down snaps.

 

[GoBirds]

(RotoWire) Coach Tony Sparano said he hopes to distribute work between Thomas (hamstring) and Reggie Bush at a 30 to 70 percent ratio, respectively, South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Omar Kelly reports. Analysis: Thomas presumably has the best chance to emerge with the short-yardage and goal-line work, but Bush would likely hold a near monopoly on passing-down snaps.

He was dropped in my league. Homers is it only a matter of time before he takes over? We all know Bush won't hold up. Debating dropping Jarrison as a Best handcuff to roll the dice on him.

 

[theprince]

I live about 5 minutes from Sun Life Stadium, but KState homers could probably tell you more about him than me.

That said, from what I saw in limited action in pre-season, he has excellent hands for his size (another reason why the team is opening it up this year). The Dolphins putrid red zone offense in week one means he most certainly gets the call there moving forward. Also, the team used a second rounder on him so is heavily invested. It's way to early to give up on Thomas.

 

[th3f00l]

I think once Daniel Thomas is in it bumps the Miami offense all around. They suffered on the goal line with the pass plays to Brandon Marshall. He is the intended back to pick up those situations and it opens up the playbook to cater more to each players' strengths. We have to wait and see how he pans out starting in his first NFL game, but I really like the upside here. He is one of the top rookie prospects going in to the season, and remains that way until we see the way he plays. If you have him I wouldn't cut him.

 

[GoBirds]

I think once Daniel Thomas is in it bumps the Miami offense all around. They suffered on the goal line with the pass plays to Brandon Marshall. He is the intended back to pick up those situations and it opens up the playbook to cater more to each players' strengths. We have to wait and see how he pans out starting in his first NFL game, but I really like the upside here. He is one of the top rookie prospects going in to the season, and remains that way until we see the way he plays. If you have him I wouldn't cut him.

Is LJ still on the roster though and a threat to take carries?

 

[GCP]

I think once Daniel Thomas is in it bumps the Miami offense all around. They suffered on the goal line with the pass plays to Brandon Marshall. He is the intended back to pick up those situations and it opens up the playbook to cater more to each players' strengths. We have to wait and see how he pans out starting in his first NFL game, but I really like the upside here. He is one of the top rookie prospects going in to the season, and remains that way until we see the way he plays. If you have him I wouldn't cut him.

That's the idea in theory, but in practice Thomas pitter-pattered down by the goal line. We'll see if he can hit the hole a little harder. Also, I don't think guard Richie Incognito can bend down to tie his own shoe. What a stiff.

 

[El Truth]

I think once Daniel Thomas is in it bumps the Miami offense all around. They suffered on the goal line with the pass plays to Brandon Marshall. He is the intended back to pick up those situations and it opens up the playbook to cater more to each players' strengths. We have to wait and see how he pans out starting in his first NFL game, but I really like the upside here. He is one of the top rookie prospects going in to the season, and remains that way until we see the way he plays. If you have him I wouldn't cut him.

Is LJ still on the roster though and a threat to take carries?

Larry Johnson was cut and then re-signed after Thomas was injured and got 0 carries against NE. So I would say no, he's not a threat.

 

[TheFanatic]

Not worth rostering folks. What I am hearing is that he has been unable to pick up the offense. So much so that the coaching staff has given him all of Lex Hilliard's reps in practice and he still isn't getting it. If he wasn't a pick that the phins brass traded up in the second round to get, he would have been cut. That is all.

Good call

 

[Nick Nasty]

Do we have opinions on him from people who saw the game?

 

[LittlePhatty]

Do we have opinions on him from people who saw the game?

He ran hard. Looked pretty good, except for the fumble.

 

[Warrior]

Do we have opinions on him from people who saw the game?

He ran hard. Looked pretty good, except for the fumble.

He actually looked great on the run where he fumbled...until he fumbled. Ran hard, broke tackles.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Do we have opinions on him from people who saw the game?

What would you like to know? He ran hard, very decisive, had a badly timed fumble. Looks like he will see plenty of action movie forward, Miami doesn't have a lot besides Bush and he was in and out of the line up today. Local radio tonight saying Bush was not injured when he was on the sidelines.

 

[coolnerd]

Do we have opinions on him from people who saw the game?

As pedestrian as he looked in pre-season along with the rumors that he was no better if not worse in practice, he did a good job of running the ball hard and at least not messing up the passing game. Honestly, not sure what to make of it or the Texans run defense since all of Thomas' news had been negative through the pre-season.

 

[PahtyTom]

He looked like a starting NFL rb, because that is what he is.

Bush is Bush

 

[faulkfan]

I drafted him in my keeper league and am feeling okay with it, but then again, I am not really expecting production from him this season.

 

[footballnerd]

Dolphins release Larry Johnson

 

[th3f00l]

Dolphins release Larry Johnson

I think that about wraps it up. Not like LJ is competition, but it shows that DT will have the goal line.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Not saying that DT will follow the same path, but many of today's top RBs were considered disappointments their first year or two in the league:Mendenhall, DWill, and McFadden for example. I think one of the biggest problems a rookie RB faces is playing in the pass-centric NFL is pass protection. That leads to an overwhelming experience for the young guys and it takes a while to absorb it all before they can get back to what made them a good back - running.Patience.

So this makes up for my Moreno call, right?

 

[footballsavvy]

He was in for all formations/situations both early down and passing downs. I'm being offered Carter and Dalton for DT in one of my dyansties and don't know what to do. If Thomas follows this up with a 15/58 game then his value deflates significantly, but if he steps up with an encore of 19/145/2 with 3 or 4 receptions then I just made one of the worst trades I've ever done.

It's such a crapshoot trying to trade for, or trade away rookies after two weeks.

 

[solorca]

It's amazing how many people dropped him in leagues. Even if you felt like he was a loser, why would you drop a guy that you drafted highly (even close to the beginning of the season, he was usually going in the 9th or 10th round at the latest), before he even plays a regular season game.

I managed to grab him in two of my four leagues without drafting him in either. Even if he struggles, I feel pretty good about having him on my bench as my RB5.

 

[KellysHeroes]

some serious crow going to be eaten

 

[De Novo]

About to trade for him, somewhat begrudgingly. Just watched all of his plays from week 2 2 times (a few of them more).

Pros:

- He ran hard

- Doesn't go down on first contact (but I wouldn't say he was breaking legitimate tackles either_

- Dolphins o-line looked like they were opening holes

- Showed good vision

- Runs low to the ground.

- His competition, Reggie Bush, was indecisive on a decent portion of his runs and turned a 5+ yard gain into 2-3.

Cons:

- He carried the ball WAY too loosely. Didn't move the ball to the outside arm Wasn't high and tight. On nearly every run, he let the ball get away from his body before taking a hit.

- There was not a SINGLE moment the ball was in his left hand. Didn't matter where he was running or where the defender was. The ball was in his right hand.

- The hit that caused the fumbles wasn't a jarring hit. They finally just made good contact with the ball, which he was carrying way too loosely.

- Doesn't accelerate quickly - ok for a power back, but isn't going to be the next Arian Foster

- Doesn't show great balance - he appeared to "trip" to the side on one run without contact and it cost him a few yards

- The Texans run D looks bad. Joseph Addai ran for 5 ypc against them.

- Even with huge holes and one man to beat, he never broke a run for 20+ yards

- Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.

- 1/3 or so of yards came in no-huddle and/or shotgun, where the D was geared more toward stopping the pass.

- Abandoned the run in the 4th quarter (2 carries for Thomas). Small sample size and they were trailing, but it's a little concerning.

Bottom line is I am VERY concerned about 1) fumbling the ball, as he doesn't appear protect the ball well at all. A ballhawk defense will make him cough it up; and 2) the fact it was the Texans, who don't appear to have a good run D.

I am going to be stuck with him, but I'm going to try to move him as quickly as I can on the heels of his 100 yard game.

Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts.

 

[TheFanatic]

Cons: - Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.

Why is this a bad thing? Lots of teams abandon the run when down. I see this as a positive because when the team is up, they will pound the ball. It's good to see they will run even if behind... It's not really a pro in terms of his talent, just in the style of football the coach uses...

 

[De Novo]

Cons: - Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.

Why is this a bad thing? Lots of teams abandon the run when down. I see this as a positive because when the team is up, they will pound the ball. It's good to see they will run even if behind... It's not really a pro in terms of his talent, just in the style of football the coach uses...

I agree it's good that they continued to run. The con is that the defense may have been more focused on stopping the big pass play, since the Dolphins were in their no-huddle / shotgun offense for a handful of those runs. When the Dolphins are up a score or 2, can Thomas pick up the yardage? I don't know the answer based on the Texans game, which is why it's a con.

 

[PhantomJB]

The underlying assumption of many pro-Thomas posts seems to be that because Thomas had substantial carries in Week 2, he will have the same proportion going forward and will be the lead back in an RBBC while relegating Reggie Bush to his New Orleans COP role.

But a) Bush had a groin injury in Week 2 that hampered him considerably and b) Sparano publicly made the 70/30 ratio comments earlier that week. Is Sparano going to change up the previous plan based on a rookie's one-week performance? Maybe. But it definitely needs to be considered before handing over the keys to Thomas.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/miami-dolphins-reggie-bush-admits-that-groin-injury-1871727.html

 

[PahtyTom]

About to trade for him, somewhat begrudgingly. Just watched all of his plays from week 2 2 times (a few of them more).Pros:- He ran hard - Doesn't go down on first contact (but I wouldn't say he was breaking legitimate tackles either_- Dolphins o-line looked like they were opening holes- Showed good vision- Runs low to the ground.- His competition, Reggie Bush, was indecisive on a decent portion of his runs and turned a 5+ yard gain into 2-3.Cons: - He carried the ball WAY too loosely. Didn't move the ball to the outside arm Wasn't high and tight. On nearly every run, he let the ball get away from his body before taking a hit. - There was not a SINGLE moment the ball was in his left hand. Didn't matter where he was running or where the defender was. The ball was in his right hand.- The hit that caused the fumbles wasn't a jarring hit. They finally just made good contact with the ball, which he was carrying way too loosely.- Doesn't accelerate quickly - ok for a power back, but isn't going to be the next Arian Foster- Doesn't show great balance - he appeared to "trip" to the side on one run without contact and it cost him a few yards- The Texans run D looks bad. Joseph Addai ran for 5 ypc against them.- Even with huge holes and one man to beat, he never broke a run for 20+ yards- Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.- 1/3 or so of yards came in no-huddle and/or shotgun, where the D was geared more toward stopping the pass.- Abandoned the run in the 4th quarter (2 carries for Thomas). Small sample size and they were trailing, but it's a little concerning.Bottom line is I am VERY concerned about 1) fumbling the ball, as he doesn't appear protect the ball well at all. A ballhawk defense will make him cough it up; and 2) the fact it was the Texans, who don't appear to have a good run D.I am going to be stuck with him, but I'm going to try to move him as quickly as I can on the heels of his 100 yard game.Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts.

Sorry, I don't agree with a lot of your assessment. He does not run low to the ground. Actually, the fact that he has an upright running style is one of the only knocks on him. DT ran with patience, power, vision, and for a big back he was elusive and had good burst through the hole. I was very impressed personally.

 

[De Novo]

About to trade for him, somewhat begrudgingly. Just watched all of his plays from week 2 2 times (a few of them more).Pros:- He ran hard - Doesn't go down on first contact (but I wouldn't say he was breaking legitimate tackles either_- Dolphins o-line looked like they were opening holes- Showed good vision- Runs low to the ground.- His competition, Reggie Bush, was indecisive on a decent portion of his runs and turned a 5+ yard gain into 2-3.Cons: - He carried the ball WAY too loosely. Didn't move the ball to the outside arm Wasn't high and tight. On nearly every run, he let the ball get away from his body before taking a hit. - There was not a SINGLE moment the ball was in his left hand. Didn't matter where he was running or where the defender was. The ball was in his right hand.- The hit that caused the fumbles wasn't a jarring hit. They finally just made good contact with the ball, which he was carrying way too loosely.- Doesn't accelerate quickly - ok for a power back, but isn't going to be the next Arian Foster- Doesn't show great balance - he appeared to "trip" to the side on one run without contact and it cost him a few yards- The Texans run D looks bad. Joseph Addai ran for 5 ypc against them.- Even with huge holes and one man to beat, he never broke a run for 20+ yards- Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.- 1/3 or so of yards came in no-huddle and/or shotgun, where the D was geared more toward stopping the pass.- Abandoned the run in the 4th quarter (2 carries for Thomas). Small sample size and they were trailing, but it's a little concerning.Bottom line is I am VERY concerned about 1) fumbling the ball, as he doesn't appear protect the ball well at all. A ballhawk defense will make him cough it up; and 2) the fact it was the Texans, who don't appear to have a good run D.I am going to be stuck with him, but I'm going to try to move him as quickly as I can on the heels of his 100 yard game.Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts.

Sorry, I don't agree with a lot of your assessment. He does not run low to the ground. Actually, the fact that he has an upright running style is one of the only knocks on him. DT ran with patience, power, vision, and for a big back he was elusive and had good burst through the hole. I was very impressed personally.

What else do you disagree with?Agree to disagree. You may be right on the running low to the ground. I should have qualified it. I can't name a single big/power back who runs low to the ground. I was expecting a stiff who ran upright. For a big/power back, he runs low to the ground. Would you say Arian Foster runs low to the ground for his size? If so, I would think you have to say the same about Thomas.

 

[GCP]

About to trade for him, somewhat begrudgingly. Just watched all of his plays from week 2 2 times (a few of them more).Pros:- He ran hard - Doesn't go down on first contact (but I wouldn't say he was breaking legitimate tackles either_- Dolphins o-line looked like they were opening holes- Showed good vision- Runs low to the ground.- His competition, Reggie Bush, was indecisive on a decent portion of his runs and turned a 5+ yard gain into 2-3.Cons: - He carried the ball WAY too loosely. Didn't move the ball to the outside arm Wasn't high and tight. On nearly every run, he let the ball get away from his body before taking a hit. - There was not a SINGLE moment the ball was in his left hand. Didn't matter where he was running or where the defender was. The ball was in his right hand.- The hit that caused the fumbles wasn't a jarring hit. They finally just made good contact with the ball, which he was carrying way too loosely.- Doesn't accelerate quickly - ok for a power back, but isn't going to be the next Arian Foster- Doesn't show great balance - he appeared to "trip" to the side on one run without contact and it cost him a few yards- The Texans run D looks bad. Joseph Addai ran for 5 ypc against them.- Even with huge holes and one man to beat, he never broke a run for 20+ yards- Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.- 1/3 or so of yards came in no-huddle and/or shotgun, where the D was geared more toward stopping the pass.- Abandoned the run in the 4th quarter (2 carries for Thomas). Small sample size and they were trailing, but it's a little concerning.Bottom line is I am VERY concerned about 1) fumbling the ball, as he doesn't appear protect the ball well at all. A ballhawk defense will make him cough it up; and 2) the fact it was the Texans, who don't appear to have a good run D.I am going to be stuck with him, but I'm going to try to move him as quickly as I can on the heels of his 100 yard game.Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts.

Sorry, I don't agree with a lot of your assessment. He does not run low to the ground. Actually, the fact that he has an upright running style is one of the only knocks on him. DT ran with patience, power, vision, and for a big back he was elusive and had good burst through the hole. I was very impressed personally.

What else do you disagree with?Agree to disagree. You may be right on the running low to the ground. I should have qualified it. I can't name a single big/power back who runs low to the ground. I was expecting a stiff who ran upright. For a big/power back, he runs low to the ground. Would you say Arian Foster runs low to the ground for his size? If so, I would think you have to say the same about Thomas.

Tolbert and Turner both get low and play with good leverage. Try again.

 

[PahtyTom]

About to trade for him, somewhat begrudgingly. Just watched all of his plays from week 2 2 times (a few of them more).Pros:- He ran hard - Doesn't go down on first contact (but I wouldn't say he was breaking legitimate tackles either_- Dolphins o-line looked like they were opening holes- Showed good vision- Runs low to the ground.- His competition, Reggie Bush, was indecisive on a decent portion of his runs and turned a 5+ yard gain into 2-3.Cons: - He carried the ball WAY too loosely. Didn't move the ball to the outside arm Wasn't high and tight. On nearly every run, he let the ball get away from his body before taking a hit. - There was not a SINGLE moment the ball was in his left hand. Didn't matter where he was running or where the defender was. The ball was in his right hand.- The hit that caused the fumbles wasn't a jarring hit. They finally just made good contact with the ball, which he was carrying way too loosely.- Doesn't accelerate quickly - ok for a power back, but isn't going to be the next Arian Foster- Doesn't show great balance - he appeared to "trip" to the side on one run without contact and it cost him a few yards- The Texans run D looks bad. Joseph Addai ran for 5 ypc against them.- Even with huge holes and one man to beat, he never broke a run for 20+ yards- Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.- 1/3 or so of yards came in no-huddle and/or shotgun, where the D was geared more toward stopping the pass.- Abandoned the run in the 4th quarter (2 carries for Thomas). Small sample size and they were trailing, but it's a little concerning.Bottom line is I am VERY concerned about 1) fumbling the ball, as he doesn't appear protect the ball well at all. A ballhawk defense will make him cough it up; and 2) the fact it was the Texans, who don't appear to have a good run D.I am going to be stuck with him, but I'm going to try to move him as quickly as I can on the heels of his 100 yard game.Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts.

Sorry, I don't agree with a lot of your assessment. He does not run low to the ground. Actually, the fact that he has an upright running style is one of the only knocks on him. DT ran with patience, power, vision, and for a big back he was elusive and had good burst through the hole. I was very impressed personally.

What else do you disagree with?Agree to disagree. You may be right on the running low to the ground. I should have qualified it. I can't name a single big/power back who runs low to the ground. I was expecting a stiff who ran upright. For a big/power back, he runs low to the ground. Would you say Arian Foster runs low to the ground for his size? If so, I would think you have to say the same about Thomas.

Actually I think DT and Foster have very similar running styles, but neither runs low to the ground. DT is 6-1. By comparison, Peyton Hillis is 6-2 and gets his pad level lower imo. Another thing I disagree with is you saying he doesn't have great balance. He has great feet for big back and is capable of making little shifty moves thru tight holes with bodies around him that most backs cannot make. I also think he accelerates very quickly. He is patient to the hole, and bursts through it.

 

[De Novo]

About to trade for him, somewhat begrudgingly. Just watched all of his plays from week 2 2 times (a few of them more).Pros:- He ran hard - Doesn't go down on first contact (but I wouldn't say he was breaking legitimate tackles either_- Dolphins o-line looked like they were opening holes- Showed good vision- Runs low to the ground.- His competition, Reggie Bush, was indecisive on a decent portion of his runs and turned a 5+ yard gain into 2-3.Cons: - He carried the ball WAY too loosely. Didn't move the ball to the outside arm Wasn't high and tight. On nearly every run, he let the ball get away from his body before taking a hit. - There was not a SINGLE moment the ball was in his left hand. Didn't matter where he was running or where the defender was. The ball was in his right hand.- The hit that caused the fumbles wasn't a jarring hit. They finally just made good contact with the ball, which he was carrying way too loosely.- Doesn't accelerate quickly - ok for a power back, but isn't going to be the next Arian Foster- Doesn't show great balance - he appeared to "trip" to the side on one run without contact and it cost him a few yards- The Texans run D looks bad. Joseph Addai ran for 5 ypc against them.- Even with huge holes and one man to beat, he never broke a run for 20+ yards- Majority of 100 yards came while they were behind by a score.- 1/3 or so of yards came in no-huddle and/or shotgun, where the D was geared more toward stopping the pass.- Abandoned the run in the 4th quarter (2 carries for Thomas). Small sample size and they were trailing, but it's a little concerning.Bottom line is I am VERY concerned about 1) fumbling the ball, as he doesn't appear protect the ball well at all. A ballhawk defense will make him cough it up; and 2) the fact it was the Texans, who don't appear to have a good run D.I am going to be stuck with him, but I'm going to try to move him as quickly as I can on the heels of his 100 yard game.Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts.

Sorry, I don't agree with a lot of your assessment. He does not run low to the ground. Actually, the fact that he has an upright running style is one of the only knocks on him. DT ran with patience, power, vision, and for a big back he was elusive and had good burst through the hole. I was very impressed personally.

What else do you disagree with?Agree to disagree. You may be right on the running low to the ground. I should have qualified it. I can't name a single big/power back who runs low to the ground. I was expecting a stiff who ran upright. For a big/power back, he runs low to the ground. Would you say Arian Foster runs low to the ground for his size? If so, I would think you have to say the same about Thomas.

Actually I think DT and Foster have very similar running styles, but neither runs low to the ground. DT is 6-1. By comparison, Peyton Hillis is 6-2 and gets his pad level lower imo. Another thing I disagree with is you saying he doesn't have great balance. He has great feet for big back and is capable of making little shifty moves thru tight holes with bodies around him that most backs cannot make. I also think he accelerates very quickly. He is patient to the hole, and bursts through it.

OK, I won't quibble as you're entitled to your opinion. Fumbles are a major concern of mine, though.

 

[Ghost of Bill Walsh]

Remember, the kid is a Rookie. He has a lot of learning to do. He wasn't already projected as an NFL stud before the draft like some backs have been touted to be over the years. Some were, some weren't. The fumbling can be worked on and the carrying the ball in the right arm can be worked on. He'll either learn those things or he won't. Ingram's not tearing it up in New Orleans and we know where Ryan Williams & Mikel LeShoure are right now. I like Thomas' upside. Bush coming in will help the youngster. He's getting the opportunity to be the starter and pardon the pun, but I think he'll run with it. I guess the passing game's good enogh that they won't be stacking 8 in the box right away on him. He plays the Browns this week and their 24th ranked run defense. We start 2 RB's so he gets the start along with McFadden. I have Shonn Greene at Oakland but he ain't showed me shiot so I'm giving the rookie the shot. I think he'll do fine. Might not get 100 yds, he might too, but I say he gets at least 1 score and maybe a coming out party his first start with a couple of td's. The last part is what I'm hoping for, not projecting.

I think the more playing time he gets the better he's gonna get. I drafted him in a few dynasty leagues and I think he's going to be a decent NFL RB. He might even lose a few pounds and get faster.

 

[Shamwow]

DT was the only bright spot for me today. Now who do I drop Tolbert or Gore. Which one sucks more?

 

[footballnerd]

Or maybe the guy who wanted Bush just knew about tthis.

 

[Bob Magaw]

Or maybe the guy who wanted Bush just knew about tthis.

thomas broke the team record for most combined rushing/receiving yards in first two games. i'd say he is for real.while sparano looks like a dead man walking, MIA is probably better than their 0-3 record would indicate, and the defense and even henne are good enough to keep the team in games, so it is unlikely they will be forced to abandon the run early very often.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 14.

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[GoBirds]

Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 14.

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However this is akin the a Thu practice as they play on MNF

Looks like he was limited again Saturday, Miami fans are you hearing any chance he doesn't play? With byes I have to start him or would have to drop Tebow for Lex Hilliard, UGH.

 

[shadyridr]

oof maybe i shouldnt have traded for him with no other rbs available to start. better pick up hilliard just in case

 

[northwoods]

I hate injuries going into Monday night games, we're not likely to hear anything till before kickoff now. I'm probably benching him for E.Graham unless we hear one way or the other...this suxors!

 

[HoTnickZ]

It seems FBG is still quite high on him moving forward. The offense is pretty bad but his schedule looks pretty nice, will Miami give him an opportunity to blow up with the Luck sweepstakes at risk?

 

[Wadsworth]

It seems FBG is still quite high on him moving forward. The offense is pretty bad but his schedule looks pretty nice, will Miami give him an opportunity to blow up with the Luck sweepstakes at risk?

I could see Thomas blowing up for a few games and then suddenly getting a mysterious injury that sidelines him for the rest of the season.