Thread: In the 6th round Bears pick LB Thomas

well motown got your OLB..lol

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE!!!!

Perfect fit for SLB with the potential and athleticism to slide to the middle in the future.

What ya know about him K-Sox

This is a very solid pick because really at this point there is not anyone on the OL that is making me jump out of my chair.

J.T Thomas is a physical relentless player that fits the Cover 2 defense as he is undersized and can rally and tackle.

Another pick adding youth to the defense.

Originally Posted by The Benjamin

What ya know about him K-Sox

Very athletic and rangy. Strong enough to take on a pile, but better going sideline to sideline. Good coverage skills, which fits perfectly at SLB for us where he would need to cover the TE. Had some injury problems and played light in college (though he showed up at the Combine at 241 which is more than adequate). To sum it up, high-effort fluid athlete who's always looking to destroy somebody.

Originally Posted by gammabears

All I can say is the Bears only drafted one offensive linemen and since there's no UFA they are screwed.

There will still be some form of free agency.

Did you think any of the OLMen in the 5th or 6th round would beat out Lance Louis or Edwin Williams to be anything more then a backup.

Do you expect DeMarcus Love was going to start?

JT thomas:

West Virginia LB J.T. Thomas to visit the Dolphins

Linebacker drawing interest

• Scouting Report

An above-average athlete who likes to fly around the football field and can close quickly on ball carriers. Exhibits good straight-line speed and range in pursuit and does a nice job breaking down into contact and can wrap up on the play. Looks comfortable when asked to extend his arms and keep himself clean inside, has the lateral agility to side step blockers and quickly make his way toward the football once he reads his run keys. However, his instincts are a bit inconsistent as he can be slow to decipher information and locate the football. Will run himself out of plays trying to make his way up the field and can be sealed from the play inside trying to run around blocks. Nevertheless, he fights like a dog to spin off linemen and disengage back toward the football, and has a motor that never stops.

Possesses natural fluidity in his hips and good range when asked to turn and run. Gets a deep drop into coverage and has the ability to be physical off the line vs. the tight and cleanly reroute in man. Can keep his eyes in the backfield and jump routes in zone, but again isn't the most instinctive locating the football and will make some bad reads and lose track of his man trying to jump a route he thinks he sees.

Impression: He has a passion for the game, is a pretty good athlete and loves to fly around the field. Isn't the most instinctive of guys and lacks ideal power at the point, but works hard and has a shot to play some special teams and make a roster as a reserve outside backer.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...l&position=olb