Unfortunately, I am a Syracuse Fan, and perhaps a little Bias. Every time I watch a game with them, He just stands out to me. What can you guys tell me about him? He is a junior, and from what I hear he might come out this year.
Thomas is leading a bad team in tackles and INTs. If he comes out early, he'll likely be a mid-rounder.
I don't disagree. However, He is also making linebacker tackles so he is also coming up to make plays, but I haven't seen him get beat on a pass. Point of emphasis, he isn't just getting safety tackles. That being said, Syracuse isn't playing premier teams either.
Love watching Thomas flying around back there. He is easily the best player in their secondary right now. But he should stay for his senior year, like E said he is a mid-round prospect at best, and sticking around another year can only boost his stock. He really has a chance to develop into an even bigger playmaker by sticking around another year. Really hope that he stays in school. You want to watch a syracuse defender with a real shot to make an impack at the next level? Chandler Jones has a chance to be a good DL in the pros in my opinion.
Chandler Jones looks good, and went to school 30 minutes from me. I do think that Thomas is going to make an impact at the next level. I just see him as a Rex Ryan type of guy. http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/03/orange_free_safety_phillip_tho.html I freely admit, I am a bit Bias. EDIT http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/fractured_jaw_sidelines_syracu.html http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/20277/phillip-thomas-speaks-loudly-for-orange
I don't disagree he has a chance to be a good NFL'er, but he is better served going back to school for one more year. Side note: I am an SU grad student with season tickets, so I have been paying extra attention to SU and am probably more than a little biased myself.
I agree, all players should play as long as they can in College, with very few exceptions. I say go talk to Thomas and tell him to come out and don't sign with anyone but the Jets. :rofl:
