Jaguars' WR Video: MUST SEE TV!
Big Cat Country — ... I was able to locate some video of the Jaguar's new WR's Jarrett Dillard and Mike Thomas. They each have great and unique skill sets which differentiate them from one another. One is a superb route runner, the other is a shifty speedster, and I would expect both to make the final roster. ...

Deon Butler through the Lens of History
Field Gulls — ... misses and Mike Thomas is apparently too short to qualify. Butler added 14 pounds before running at the combine and would need to add another six or so to be "short". For the sake of projection we'll call Butler short and ignore that's he doesn't exactly fit. After all, building a system with the assumption that an athlete's weight is static seems like a shaky foundation. ...

State of the Jaguars-After OTAs
Big Cat Country — ... The drafted rookies all shown signs that they were worthy to pick in last spring. Especially the skill guys on the offense show reason of the attention. All 3 receivers (Jarrett Dillard, Mike Thomas, and until he was sidelined with a small hamstring injury,  ...

Dr.FSBA: Or Why Northcutt's release/trade means more between the lines
Big Cat Country — ... , and young wide receivers who were value picks in Mike Thomas and Jarrett Dillard. The WR corps may not light the world on fire, but it won't be better suited for the old NFL Europe either. ...

Jacksonville Jaguars trade Dennis Northcutt to Detroit Lions: Safety Gerald Alexander Joins Team
Big Cat Country — ... So there you go, Mike Walker, Torry Holt and Troy Williamson are nearly assured roster spots, with Mike Thomas and Jarret Dillard practically locked in as well. ...

Better Know Your Jaguars 4th Round Pick: Mike Thomas, WR, Arizona
Big Cat Country — ... have been plagued at the position. Enter Mike Thomas, the antithesis of a Shack Harris receiver. Thomas is short and an excellent route runner with 4.3 speed. He is the PAC-10's All-Time leader in pass receptions. In addition, he started returning punts his senior year. He took to it well, returning two for touchdowns and was named 1st team All PAC-10 as a returner and wide receiver. What does Mike Thomas offer the Jaguars that made him such a great pick in the fourth round? ...

Camp Battle 2009: Wide Receivers
Big Cat Country — ... 40 is usually gone by pick 15. However, Walker's nagging knee injuries have kept him from seeing the field. This is the first time since he was drafted that Vic hasn't given the "Mike's been looking great in camp, then his knee starting flaring up" post. If Walker can stay healthy this year, then he is primed to breakout. I expect Walker to grab the #2 position behind Holt, if healthy. If he can finally play pain free, then the Jaguars should have a solid starting pair. Mike Thomas If you haven't already, please check his ...

Camp Battle 2009: Wide Receivers
Big Cat Country — ... 40 is usually gone by pick 15. However, Walker's nagging knee injuries have kept him from seeing the field. This is the first time since he was drafted that Vic hasn't given the "Mike's been looking great in camp, then his knee starting flaring up" post. If Walker can stay healthy this year, then he is primed to breakout. I expect Walker to grab the #2 position behind Holt, if healthy. If he can finally play pain free, then the Jaguars should have a solid starting pair. Mike Thomas If you haven't already, please check his ...

Jags Sign Mike Thomas - 4th Round Pick
Big Cat Country — ... signed a piece of that movement.  Jacksonville.com is reporting that Mike Thomas, 4th round WR pick from the University of Arizona, has signed a deal with the Jaguars.  Signing details are  ...

Jaguars Sign Jarrett Dillard
Big Cat Country — ... Dillard is the third pass catcher to sign, with Mike Thomas and Zach Miller being the other two draftees already under contract. The Jaguars still have six picks to get under contract before August 2nd, the opening date of training camp. ...

Jacksonville Jaguars Past and Future: Football Outsiders breaks it down
Big Cat Country — ... and Knighton are calculated risks – I think they may have overdrafted Cox, but Knighton could be one of those surprise guys. Arizona receiver Mike Thomas is a guy I remember because I saw him run his 40 at the Combine – I was one of the writers who got to go in and watch drills. He’s a super-speed guy who has shown some things. The guy who intrigues a lot of people I’ve talked to is Jarrett Dillard, who ended his career at Rice with the all-time NCAA mark for receiving touchdowns. Overall, the Jags seemed to go more for players with ...

Camp Battle 2009: Special Teams
Big Cat Country — ... The current favorite to challenge for punt returning duties is 4th round pick Mike Thomas. Thomas only had one year of kick returning duties at Arizona, but took two for touchdowns and was named 1st team All-PAC 10 as a punt returner. ...

Observations of a Jaguars Fan
Big Cat Country — ... ~ Mike Thomas - Well you probably already know this but Mike Thomas went out early in the practice with a injury. Needs to settle down and heal, he's no good to us hurt. ...

An Average Joe's Observations: Scrimmage August 8
Big Cat Country — ... - Mike Thomas is going to be a YAC monster once the season starts. He didn't play in the game, but did practice before. When you see him up close in person, his size truly comes out. Despite being only 5'8'', Mike is well built. I kid you not he looks as thick in the core and shoulders as ...

Quick Bytes: August 16th, 2009
Big Cat Country — Jaguars camp report: Holt works in shadows with young Jags - NFL - CBSSports.com Football Pete Prisco checks in on Jaguars camp and decides that Torry Holt is going to be a bust. Why does he get a pay check for his stuff and I get nothing but jokes involving my parent's basement? Jaguars to hold out 5 players for preseason opener - Breaking News - Sports - MiamiHerald.com Mike Walker, receiver Mike Thomas, fullback Montell Owens, defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis and ...

Jaguars Preseason Game Two: Winners and Losers
Big Cat Country — ... Mike Thomas - Thomas has missed his second preseason game, and in a crowded WR corp, that could spell trouble for the young wide-out. His fourth round status may save his roster spot this season, or the team may put him on IR for the year, as the Jaguars have been known to do in the past. Hopefully we'll get a glimpse of Mike at least once this preseason. If we don't, I expect the young man to be place on IR for the season. ...

Jaguars Vs Eagles: Winners and Losers
Big Cat Country — ... Mike Thomas - The diminutive Thomas has to show something this Thursday, or he is likely headed to IR for the year, because I can't see the Jags giving him a spot without seeing him perform. ...

Wide Receiver Musical Chairs
Big Cat Country — ... ' roster. Cuts will be coming shortly and the Jaguars will have some interesting decisions to make. Will they only keep five wide outs as they usually do, or has this corp shown enough to make it worthy of carrying six spots. If so, who will be the sixth wide receiver on the Jags roster? Will Mike Walker or Mike Thomas even survive cuts to make it into Teal for 2009? ...

Jaguars Vs. Redskins: Who to watch
Big Cat Country — ... The WR corp - Everyone is in jeopardy besides Williamson and Holt. I've begun to think that maybe even Hughes might get cut if he has a sub-par game. As long as he keeps with the status quo, he should be ok. Mike Thomas and ...

Game 4 Impressions - Troy Williamson and Mike Walker are real, Eben Britton needs work
Big Cat Country — ... Jarret Dillard. He got a lot of work tonight and the plays were passes along the line of scrimmage as if to see if he had RAC ability.  Nothing developed for him except he had no trouble with his hands. The two point conversion was a JD play all the way and he was up for it.  Based on the time he got, they are evaluating him against Mike Thomas. ...

Cut Down Day Thread
Big Cat Country — ... Released: Michael Desormeaux Brock Bolen, Richard Angulo, C Stephenson, Josh Vaughn Tim Shaw Joe Zelenka Pete Ittersagen Up In The Air Tra Thomas Brian Williams Tiquan Underwood Rob Meier Ernest Wilford Mike Sims-Walker Mike Thomas Julius Williams ...

Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Nate Hughes is released, Troy Williamson out for season.
Big Cat Country — ... From Pro Football Talk: A League Source tells PFT that the Jacksonville Jaguars have released Nate Hughes, who dropped two consecutive touchdown passes in yesterdays game against the Cardinals. Wide Receiver Troy Williamson is out for the season with a shoulder injury. In theory, this means that Mike Thomas and Jarrett Dillard will get a chance to play against the Texans on Sunday.

Jacksonville@Houston Game Preview
Big Cat Country — ... is the plan for this game. Marcedes, MJD, Holt.  Mike Thomas on a quick left side slant running past Brian Cushing.  Call the right plays and win this game. ...

Jacksonville Jaguars Defeat Houston Texans: Jags grow by leaps and bounds
Big Cat Country — ... First off, let me put a misnomer to rest. Mike Thomas didn't play the first two games because he was learning the offense due to missing much of the preseason with injury. He wasn't held out because the coaches are fools. They see these players everyday (except Tuesday), and they know where they're at in terms of progression. That being said, Mike Thomas played lights out on Sunday. He showed his effectiveness as a runner on numerous reverses and is just the kind of spark this offense desperately needs. ...

Change and the Jaguars: Is the spread-offense the future?
Big Cat Country — ... The Jags already have a few of the pieces in place for this possible future (2 pass blocking tackles – performance issues aside, quick fleet-footed receivers – Mike Thomas we think, and a great pass catching fleet footed power back – MJD). ...

Jacksonville Jaguars Demolish the Titans: Top-Performers
Big Cat Country — ... is a great leader, and moved into 10th place all time in receptions, congratulations Torry. Mike Thomas... wow... what can you say about this gem of a player. He brings as much to the return game as he does to the receiving unit. Dirk Koetter continues to find unique ways to utilize the gifted young man, and for that, I'm impressed.  ...

Titans@Jaguars The view from the Stadium
Big Cat Country — ...  Fifth impression, Mike Thomas is slippery. Mike ran kickoffs back today. He did nothing special that I could see, no blazing speed, to elusive moves. The stange thing was no one could tackle him. He was like oil sliding through the opposing coverage. I can only guess he reads and follows blocks beautifully.  His reverse last week showed he could find the sweet spot and that ability showed up on kickoff runbacks. Because of Mike and Scobee, the Jaguars played half court basketball while the Titans played full court. I don't know ...

Evolution of the Jaguars: Dirk Koetter, Gene Smith, and the rookie report
Big Cat Country — ... The Jaguars rookie class may be the best in the NFL in terms of instant production through 4 games. We've got our two starting tackles of the future, we've got our starting NT to base a 3-4 around, we've got a corner who has the look of a game-changing defensive back, and we've got a star wide-out and return man in Mike Thomas. Gene Smith has totally revamped the roster, and done it so quickly that we may actually be a playoff contender this year. This is staggering.  ...

First Quarter Grades and Awards
Big Cat Country — ... Biggest surprise to the run game has been Mike Thomas' edition. Thomas gives the Jaguars a nice change of pace player off the end around that has paid nice dividends so far. ...

Jaguars @ Seahawks Game Thread
Big Cat Country — ... Jaguars inactives:Scott Starks, Sean Considine, Adam Seward, Justin Durant, Kynan Forney, Jordan Black, Greg Peterson, Mike Sims-Walker Mike Thomas for Sims-Walker at WR, Tra Thomas for Monroe at left tackle, Uche Nwaneri for Williams at RG and Brian Iwuh for Durant at LB. Seahawks inactives:FB Justin Griffith (knee), LB Leroy Hill (groin), OT Walter Jones (knee), DE Patrick Kerney (groin), OT Sean Locklear (ankle), TE Cameron Morrah, OG Rob Sims (ankle), 3rd QB: Mike ...

NFL Network's RedZone: Looking backwards and going forward
Big Cat Country — ... We also learned something about Dirk Koetter's offense, that it's far less effective without a solid slot receiver to open the box for the running game.  Houston and Tennessee showed us that Wide Receiver Mike Thomas is a game changer, not so much when he catches the ball, but when teams are forced to account for his motion.  This end-around or reverse option forces a linebacker to respect the threat, putting one less player in between ...

Jacksonville Jaguars defeat St. Louis Rams 23-20 in dramatic overtime finish!
Big Cat Country — ... each having over 100 yards receiving or rushing.  Mike Thomas made some big plays, and with the exception of the final Rams drive, the defense did a great job, particularly on pass defense.  We can debate on Monday what went wrong on the final drive, but you can't argue with a win going into the bye week. ...

Rams@Jacksonville The view from the stadium
Big Cat Country — ... and jumped on his back. Eugene had thrown the block that sprung David and Torry went out to celebrate with him. Eugene carried Torry off the field with Torry cheering him. Eugene must have felt great.  The other one was when Mike Thomas ran back a kickoff and two Rams collided trying to get him. One of them was ...

Jaguars' Coach Jack Del Rio: Weighed, Measured and Found Wanting
Big Cat Country — ... Did I really watch a game in which the Jaguars did not attempt a run until mid-way through the second quarter. And when I did it went to Mike Thomas? That isn't a cut at Mike. The WR end around has worked great for the Jaguars and it netted 7 yards. The problem is that it was the first run of the game and brought the Jaguars offensive total to zero yards. Yes...that is zero as in 0. ...

Kansas City@Jacksonville The view from the stadium
Big Cat Country — ... I saw really good punting. Dustin Colquitt from Kansas City put on a clinic today.  One time he nailed a 70 yard punt. Mike Thomas never assumed the ball would travel that far and everytime backed up and backed up.  When Podlesh had the same punt, same wind at his back, he hit a 40 yard punt. I sit in a section with long time season ticket holders and we agree, Podlesh is a high school kid.  ...

Quick Bytes: 11/9/2009
Big Cat Country — ... shows what Dirk Koetter was thinking when he called for Jennings to run out of the shotgun last week. In addition, Mike Thomas continues to impress as a X factor. ...

Jaguars Return to Roots in Victory Over Chiefs: Offensive edition
Big Cat Country — ... has shown he's a legit number one receiver, and when the team runs to set up the pass, he makes things look easy. That being said, I was more impressed with out rookie WR play. We haven't ever seen such an instant impact from late round picks. Mike Thomas is a madman when returning kicks, and Spoony has likely lost his job, even when he returns healthy. Jarrett Dillard showed the hands he displayed in college, when he literaly snatched a crucial 3rd down rocket, courtesy of Garrard. The future is going to be sooner than we expect if these players continue ...

First Half Grades and Awards
Big Cat Country — ... , I don't see Monroe leaving that spot for the next ten years. Fourth round pick Mike Thomas has certainly been the surprise of the draft class for me. He has been a nice spark plug for the offense. ...

Ten Things I'll be looking to see from the Jaguars in the 2nd half of 2009
Big Cat Country — ... This has been easily the most productive draft class in team history with four immediate starters, a solid contributor in Mike Thomas, and solid jar on the shelf players after that. However, this is not the time for them to feel good about themselves and slack off. I want to write in December how Monroe and Britton are going to be on par with Boselli and Searcy without looking like a fool. ...

Jaguars 24 Jets 22: A New Low
Gang Green Nation — ... took the lead in the fourth. It was not an unforced error but still a ball a number one receiver can't let hit the ground. He also never should have thrown it on his option pass. He had open field and a blocker in front of him and could have picked up a first down by tucking and running. Lowery/Sheppard Combo: Dwight Lowery and Lito Sheppard are good football players. They have been good to very good this season. They had trouble with Torry Holt and Mike Thomas. Darrelle Revis shut down Mike Simms-Walker, but ...

Is A Wild Card Enough?
Big Cat Country — ... Starting from his own 17-yard line, Garrard completed 4 of 6 passes, including a huge third-down conversion to wide-receiver Mike Thomas and a 33-yard strike to tight-end ...

Bills Fantasy Friday: Week 11 Start 'Em/Sit 'Em
Buffalo Rumblings — ... Jacksonville - Mike Thomas (WR): Thomas is the Jaguars 3rd WR and actually has 23 receptions on the year for 220 yards, while adding another 70 yards rushing.  He's the primary punt returner and has returned kicks this year in addition to his WR duties.  For teams that pick up fantasy points for return yards, Thomas is a deep option.  ...

How to Beat the Cheats-- Sunday Preview
Gang Green Nation — ... The Jets played a perfect game in the first matchup. Revis was dominant in that game and held moss to only 4 catches/24 yards. Not sure he can reciprocate that, especially with all the "shutdown corner" banter fueling Moss. Edelman burned us in the first matchup and we didn’t even have to worry about Welker. Even if Leonhard plays, he’ll obviously be limited, and I just think it’s too many weapons for our secondary (which struggled w/ Mike Thomas n Co.) to handle. NE also has a lot of tape to look over since week 2, and Belichek is known ...

49ers-Jaguars: The World According to Madden
Niners Nation — ... 2nd down and has to throw the ball away quickly. 3rd and 11. Garrard finds Holt on the in route for 11 yards, and after a measurement, it's a Jacksonville 1st down. Gotta love that 3rd down 49er defense. MJD finds a hole up the middle for a 10 yard gain and yet another 1st down. MJD with a run, cuts to the left and gets a 3 yard gain. Niners bring the house on 2nd down, and Garrard just gets the ball off before getting pummeled by Haralson. The ball floats downfield intended for Mike Thomas, but ...