Michael Thomas considered NFL's Best Route Runner (1 Viewer)

Do you believe Michael Thomas is the Best Route Runner in the NFL?

  • YES

    Votes: 48 88.9%
  • NO

    Votes: 5 9.3%
  • TIED

    Votes: 1 1.9%

  • Total voters
    54
The receiver you're describing is basically Julio Jones, or maybe Hopkins. Both of whom Thomas has beat from a pure numbers perspective. Julio has name power and pedigree, with the a log to back it up, but I wouldn't consider route running one of his specialties. Hopkins supposedly has deep speed, but finds himself running the same 40 time as MT. Beyond MT, Jones, and Hopkins, WRs become more specialized toward speed, hands, and size. Namely guys like Tyreek Hill or Mike Evans.

In short, I think Thomas has plenty of speed/quickness/etc, but the routes coach draws up don't exactly highlight that part of his game - nor does it need to.

I'm actually thinking of Devante Adams or non-crazy Antonio Brown types. I'm not saying Thomas isn't necessarily the best route runner technically but someone just as good or close with more speed and quickness would get more separation. So it matters how you measure it. Julio may also fit the bill because he's an athletic freak. I think Hopkins is more in Thomas's mold. I'm also not saying there are better WRs because they are quicker or faster. Size, knowing how to use that size, and hands are huge factors along with other things.
 
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