Deonte Thompson

**The Excellector** · 06-21-2012, 10:58 AM

I haven't been on the board as much as usual, and wanted to get an update on this Undrafted Free Agent Wide Receiver. How did he do at mini-camp?

**srobert96** · 06-21-2012, 12:13 PM

He did great at mini-camp. Opened some eyes with speed. Many posters have pointed out that past wrs starred in mini-camps and against lower competition in preseason games and fizzled when the real games started. With his speed he is certainly one to watch when camp opens.

**wickedsolo** · 06-21-2012, 12:24 PM

He killed it.

Really made a case for himself to make the 53.

However, it was in shorts & tees...so, it'll be interesting to see how he does in pads.

**BcRaven** · 06-21-2012, 12:24 PM

Question for you Ravens fans : Is it possible that two UDFAs [LaQuan Williams (2011) and Deonte Thompson (2012)] can force out a 4th round draft choice (who was named by Flacco before the 2011 draft)? That is Tandon Doss... Bc

**wickedsolo** · 06-21-2012, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

Question for you Ravens fans : Is it possible that two UDFAs [LaQuan Williams (2011) and Deonte Thompson (2012)] can force out a 4th round draft choice (who was named by Flacco before the 2011 draft)? That is Tandon Doss... Bc

It's possible, but unlikely IMO.

However, they could force out Tommy Streeter.

**GOTA** · 06-21-2012, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

Question for you Ravens fans : Is it possible that two UDFAs [LaQuan Williams (2011) and Deonte Thompson (2012)] can force out a 4th round draft choice (who was named by Flacco before the 2011 draft)? That is Tandon Doss... Bc

Yes. Jason Phillips and Davon Drew were pushed out. You don't hand anything to a 4th round pick in year 2. Doss has to earn his spot or he won't be around.

**NJRaven** · 06-21-2012, 12:54 PM

seeing some florida people calling him 'stone hands' since this news broke out about him in minis. sounds like a good fit!

anyway, i'd rather them hang on to streeter because at least he fills a size need.

**BcRaven** · 06-21-2012, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

It's possible, but unlikely IMO.
However, they could force out Tommy Streeter.

I do not believe that is so. While I don't want to throw Doss under the bus, he does have to show the Ravens that he has what it takes to make the 53. So far, IMHO, he hasn't. Streeter (again IMHO) has the possibility to be a 'stretch-the-field' WR... Bc

**wickedsolo** · 06-21-2012, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

I do not believe that is so. While I don't want to throw Doss under the bus, he does have to show the Ravens that he has what it takes to make the 53. So far, IMHO, he hasn't. Streeter (again IMHO) has the possibility to be a 'stretch-the-field' WR... Bc

Agreed.

What I mean to say was that it wouldn't surprise me if Streeter somehow suffered a "season ending thumb injury" and was IR'ed while LaQuan, Doss, & Thompson all made the final roster.

**srobert96** · 06-21-2012, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Agreed.

What I mean to say was that it wouldn't surprise me if Streeter somehow suffered a "season ending thumb injury" and was IR'ed while LaQuan, Doss, & Thompson all made the final roster.

That is probably a good guess. I am guessing that if Doss does show some potential they are going to want to hold onto him until next year. Smith, Thompson and Streeter are speed guys. Chances are this is Boldin's last year unless he has a great year or restructures his contract.

**wickedsolo** · 06-21-2012, 02:01 PM

Thompson has done some good things as a return specialist as well during minicamp and OTA's. Considering that Asa Jackson is also fairly well versed as a return specialist I think that David Reed could likely be given an injury settlement and waived.

That allows them to keep both Streeter and Thompson (assuming Streeter was making the team anyway).

**leachisabeast** · 06-21-2012, 02:38 PM

Could be Baltimore's next Victor Cruz?

**wickedsolo** · 06-21-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Could be Baltimore's next Victor Cruz?

Similar body types & speed.

Wouldn't that be nice?

**leachisabeast** · 06-21-2012, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Similar body types & speed.

Wouldn't that be nice?

Yeah they are very similar is size and speed, both undrafted could make some noise in the pre season as Cruz did back in 2010. It's obviously a long shot at this point, but stranger things have happened. We have to use him correctly first though.

**GOTA** · 06-21-2012, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Yeah they are very similar is size and speed, both undrafted could make some noise in the pre season as Cruz did back in 2010. It's obviously a long shot at this point, but stranger things have happened. We have to use him correctly first though.

Victor Cruz was great in the preseason starting with his rookie year. He caught 3 touchdowns in 1 game! If he's going to be the next Cruz he's going to have to put up numbers like Cruz did.

**wickedsolo** · 06-21-2012, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Victor Cruz was great in the preseason starting with his rookie year. He caught 3 touchdowns in 1 game! If he's going to be the next Cruz he's going to have to put up numbers like Cruz did.

He's going to have to really make an impression.

Cruz went from 0 to one of the top 10-15 WR's in a year.

**srobert96** · 06-21-2012, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by NJRaven

seeing some florida people calling him 'stone hands' since this news broke out about him in minis. sounds like a good fit!

anyway, i'd rather them hang on to streeter because at least he fills a size need.

The only thing I will say is that Florida's QB play has been atrocious when it comes to the passing game. Not sure that has been the best offense to showcase your talents if you are a wr. They transitioned from urbies spread option to CW's offense and the transition did not go well. I know he was 5 star high prospect coming out of high school.

**JAB1985** · 06-22-2012, 07:38 AM

Deonte Thompson Is Turning Heads

4.23 speed cant be coached. Apparently he has decent hands and is running good enough routes to get open. Its promising sign but I remember Harper doing similar things in OTAs and it never translated. Id say Doss is safe on this roster. Thompson may push Streeter and Laquan to PS or another roster. I wont be surprised if somebody comes down with an injury to get another year. Next year well more than likely have more of an opportunity for these guys to make the roster with Boldin likely gone. This battle of players is a good sign and hate to say it, but brings up questions as to why we brought in Jones. we might have to cut a promising player of similar skillset, even if untested (streeter, Thompson, lesser extent williams). At some point were going to have to trust our younger players to step up.

I still think Reed goes to IR, so my WRs are looking like Boldin Smith Jones Doss with probably only 1 of Williams/Thompson/Streeter, reason being a strong secondary of STs. If Reed makes the team i wont be upset, but if we lose Streeter and thompson to another team i wont be happy. Hes been showing signs of greatness as well but also showing his inexperience.

**wickedsolo** · 06-22-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by JAB1985

Deonte Thompson Is Turning Heads

4.23 speed cant be coached. Apparently he has decent hands and is running good enough routes to get open. Its promising sign but I remember Harper doing similar things in OTAs and it never translated. Id say Doss is safe on this roster. Thompson may push Streeter and Laquan to PS or another roster. I wont be surprised if somebody comes down with an injury to get another year. Next year well more than likely have more of an opportunity for these guys to make the roster with Boldin likely gone. This battle of players is a good sign and hate to say it, but brings up questions as to why we brought in Jones. we might have to cut a promising player of similar skillset, even if untested (streeter, Thompson, lesser extent williams). At some point were going to have to trust our younger players to step up.

I still think Reed goes to IR, so my WRs are looking like Boldin Smith Jones Doss with probably only 1 of Williams/Thompson/Streeter, reason being a strong secondary of STs. If Reed makes the team i wont be upset, but if we lose Streeter and thompson to another team i wont be happy. Hes been showing signs of greatness as well but also showing his inexperience.

I think Reed gets injury/waived.

3 years in a row he's basically dealt with significant injuries. Hasn't contributed at WR (for whatever reason). Finally, the Ravens have at least 3 (4 including Webb) guys who can return kicks and punts.

**JAB1985** · 06-22-2012, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

I think Reed gets injury/waived.

3 years in a row he's basically dealt with significant injuries. Hasn't contributed at WR (for whatever reason). Finally, the Ravens have at least 3 (4 including Webb) guys who can return kicks and punts.

it just makes sense. Hes not going to be 100%. I dont know of a guy that came back and looked the same as he did pre-injury the year after. Hoping he makes a full recovery and counting on him to be 100% would be foolish imo.

Looking at the secondary is interesting not to hijack the thread. They carried 6 Cbs 4 S and 6 Wrs... assuming we carry the same. Webb Williams Smith Gorrer Graham Jackson Brown C Thompson Reed considine Pollard Cook Boldin Smith Jones Doss Reed Williams D Thompson Streeter. I can easily see Streeter and Thompson both hopping Williams though. Take the top 16 what are you left with? Tough call for me because i dont want to lose any promising young players on either side of the ball but to me it makes more sense to lose a WR. Thats assuming we carry the same which maybe we dont.