My NFL Dream Has Started...
I had my first individual team workout yesterday with the New England Patriots. They came in and visited with me at USC and worked me out. Even though it was my first workout and it was the Patriots I wasn't nervous at all. I was just excited. I mean I got to work out for an NFL team and that's part of the dream. They had me do 8-10 drills to see how my hips turn, how I catch the ball and how I break on the ball. In all, it lasted about 25 minutes. I think they were trying to get me tired but that's one of my strengths I don't get tired especially with all the work Keith Rivers and I have been doing with Coach Norton. But they asked me a couple times during the workout "Are you sure you're not tired? Do you need some water." No sir, let's keep going. I like this kind of stuff. I'm not a tester, I'm not a combine guy, I'm a football player, that's what I do. When you do drills like these you get to show that. They wanted to see if I could catch the ball and I caught every one of them. I'm not the fastest in the 40, but I'm fast getting to the ball because of my instincts and my desire. And I don't get tired. When you watch the film you see it. You see who wants to be there, who wants to be in the hole one on one. I believe in being accountable and I love being in those situations. This was a great experience for me. I was with their defensive coordinator and one of their scouts. We got a chance to talk on the way to the field. They asked me about my family and wanted to learn more about me as a person. They also wanted to learn more about my football background, positions I've played and what I've done on special teams. I really enjoyed it. I called Coach Norton right after to tell him how it went. I called Keith too, because he was working out with the Jets this morning. I wanted to let him know how it went and encourage him for his workout. Treat it like practice and don't get nervous. We never got nervous before practice before, you just go out and compete against yourself.
ShadyMDUK said March 14, 2008
And welcome to 'Barker ;-)
Montezuma said March 14, 2008
Dewey said March 14, 2008
Kramer12 said March 14, 2008
Justwannawinna said March 15, 2008
backrdbeliever said March 15, 2008
I'm a Patriot Fan and just based on what you've shared my hope is that you become a Patriot. It seems to me like you walk with Honor & Dignity, your character sounds very similar to one of your Alumni (Junior Seau). God Bless You brother and I wish you nothing but continued success.
afwulmu said March 15, 2008
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Laetty215 said March 15, 2008
vmigop said March 15, 2008
BirdsFan536 said March 16, 2008
acesdiamonds88 said March 17, 2008
Good lucky
ocundrgrnd said March 17, 2008
Fight on! Thomas.
WeAreSC said March 17, 2008
I have followed Thomas' entire career at USC and I must say that whoever drafts him is going to be pleasantly surprised when he sees the field. He would have started at just about every other school, but just got caught behind some amazing players at the LB position at USC. He killed on special teams, and when he did see the field, he produced big time. He will have a very good pro career.
srxbonnie said March 17, 2008
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bigdaddy_joey said March 17, 2008
best of luck to all of ya in the yard keep your heads on you shoulders!
jklere said March 18, 2008
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sincerekt81 said April 12, 2008
This is kt from lv sc
sincerekt81 said April 12, 2008