Michael Thomas considered NFL's Best Route Runner

Stalwart385 said

That's tough for me. Guess depends on the definition. He has really good routes, savvy. Just don't think he has the quickness and speed some do. So some people routes might lead to more separation. For his size, I think his route running is an outlier. I would say he has the best hands any day. He's also great at creating space with his body if he is covered.

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1 - Running really fast to the Wrong Place is not good. (ie, the Qb needs to know where the receiver is supposed to be.)

2- Good Route Running includes getting the DB to go the Wrong Way. One step the wrong way and the DB is toast!

Speed isn't everything. Just ask Jerry Rice.


MT does ALL of the little things that WR's **Should Be** doing.

Sharp cuts as opposed to drifting.

Attacking, not waiting on, the ball.

Catching the ball at the high point.