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Originally Posted by O.city
Not to be a Debbie downer, but notice there was no chuck or contact at the los. Thomas is probably going to have to get off the press alot
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Probably, but remember that quickness and hand-fighting is just as important for beating the press as raw strength.
And if DAT does manage to beat the press, it's all over but the tears.
I've always been fascinated watching the little WRs run the press drills. The things they do with their feet and their hands are just so critical in defeating/setting up the DB. It's just game of chess and they're trying moves and counter-moves to get free of those DBs. It's like watching the OT/DE matchups but in miniature and at really high speeds.
If he can even break the press 1/2 the time, his quickness in space will make teams have to think long and hard about doing it. They may prefer just give him a little cushion and drive on the routes when thrown.