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.
36 Comments:
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Keep your head up and just keep fighting. There's nothing you can't do if you want it enough. Believe!
And welcome to 'Barker ;-) -
Thanks it's good to be here in the Yard. I'm a fighter. It's how I've been raised. I'm enjoying thsis roller coaster ride. Thanks for the note.
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Talk about awesome. Its pretty amazing how much they try and judge in a 25 minute time span. Best of luck talking to other teams and at the draft!
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Welcome to the Yard, Thomas!
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Don't go to the Patriots! just kidding. Good luck this year, wherever you end up.
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good luck to you tom
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Thomas,
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. -
Thanks for the note. It's a blessing to even be in this position. It would be wonderful to play for the Pats.
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Pat's fan here. Your blog was link on the Boston Globe. You sound like a hard working N. E. Patriot! Good luck to you were ever you land.
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Thanks for reading this. I would love to play for the Patriots, but I'm just blessed to be in this position
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Good luck! We'd love to have you here in New England
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Thanks. I'd love to be there. It would be a great place to play. I'm just looking forward to the opportunity of playing in the NFL.
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Good luck with all your workouts thomas!
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Thank you
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As a Pats fan, I want this guy on our team.
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Good luck man, stay doin positive things, dont mess this opportunity up like pacman jones and mike vick
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I hope to see you on the feild next year
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Yeah, you are a football player Mr. Thomas Williams. You were one heck of a football player. USC football fanatics like myself know what you truly meant to the team, leading it both on the field and off. It's war time brother. I wish you the best. An NFL team is lucky to draft you. It speaks volumes that the Pats worked you out considering their sheer success in the draft.
Fight on! Thomas. -
Thanks for the support and following me over the years. I look forward to representing USC well.
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Fight On TWill!
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. -
Thomas as you know football ain't about luck it's about hard work and skill. I'm a big time PATRIOT fan and if they're interested in you, you must be good! You sound like a stand up guy and a really good football player, Hope New England has a chance to welcome you, you seem like a good fit here! Keep up the hard work. It will pay! hope to see you in 2008!!
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It was an honor to work out for the Patriots and I would be thrilled to play for them. We'll see how everything plays out. Thank you for the note.
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Big pats fan here. I love your attitude and that is what makes the patriots go. Guys like you, guys that will go out and work hard and regardless of what anyone says, never give up on yourself. I hope to see you in a pats uniform next year, but if not, good luck with wherever you go, you have a great future ahead of you.
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Thank you for the compliments. I pride myself on doing well both on and off the field. I am just excited about this opportunity
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welcome to the yard bro and good luck with your future !
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this guy and talib would be the ideal draft day for the pats. it would adress all the needs on the d and will set us up for the next ten years for those positions. Like when we drafted Seymore, Green, Warren, Coates(oops I mean Watson, but him too) , the pro bowl o-line and Maroney. Yeah they know what there doing on darft day more then 90% of the other teams like Oakland for example.
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Way to go Thomas!! You are representing Vacaville very well!
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t will is the most under rated player in the draft and will play in the league at least 10 years. Just a coaches player. Fight on!!!
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TWill, Booty and Chauncey will surprise everyone in the NFL! Such humble hardworking Trojans. Fight on fellas... FIGHT ON!!!
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Thomas have fun in the Nfl hope you do except against the eagles lol
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Thank you very much for the comment. I can not wait to play for any team in the NFL
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Hey cuz I know you will live the dream to the fullest, I know you will be successful !
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