Washington Redskins Release Disappointing Receiver Devin Thomas

October 10, 2010   ·   Matthew Brown   ·   Jump to comments

With each week that passes, the Washington Redskins look less and less like the Jim Zorn-coached, Vinny Cerrato-assembled team from the last two years. In yet another less than surprising roster move, the Redskins released third-year receiver Devin Thomas. The move has little effect on the Redskins offense, and is only a minor blip on the kick return radar.
Both sides are likely better off parting ways, but it is evidence of the poor talent evaluation of the last regime.
In his first two seasons, Thomas managed just 40 catches for 445 yards and three touchdowns, with another touchdown on the ground. For comparison, Eddie Royal and DeSean Jackson were drafted after Thomas. Royal has caught 153 passes for 1,624 yards and seven touchdowns, with two special teams touchdowns. Jackson has caught 140 passes for 2,405 yards and 13 touchdowns, with two rushing touchdowns and three punt return touchdowns.
As the first selection made by the Redskins in the 2008 draft, Thomas is a b...

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