Steelers sign 4th round pick Shamarko Thomas

per Steelers official facebook page:

http://www.steelers.com/news/articl...o-Thomas/767fc69b-d19d-4a7f-83f0-c4d61aa98f66

one of the few picks i was big on during the draft. can't wait to see how this guy plays for the Steelers.

 

Thomas is a guy I'm most excited about. He's probably going to be a SS, but I think our safety roles are sort of flipped, I see him being more like Clark. Seen a lot of Bob Sanders comparisons. Can't wait to see him in preseason (since Troy shouldn't play a snap!).

 

Yes, I was surprised to see this so early. Still, very happy he's signed and very happy with the pick!

 

Agreed. I was hoping we'd get a safety, projected one in the 3rd or 4th rd mainly due to the depth of the position and was thinking more on the lines of P. Thomas. The team and its scouts decided S. Thomas was the choice and since they know more than me I'm excited to see what he does in Pre-season. Hopefully his impact this year will be on ST and during his limited snaps in relief at safety.

Cajun-

 

But who are they?

 

Am I the only one who doesn't want to see much of these guys in the preseason because of the freak injuries that happen to last years draft class. Maybe a series or two in each game but nothing that puts them out there as a risk early. Especially if some of them are expected to push for starting jobs.

 

I hear you... but you can't protect guys forever, you gotta let 'em play and see how they do. Guys like Jones and Bell will be pushing for a starting spot, but they're in a competition still. They're going to get snaps and have to impress when they're out there.

 

your right, alot of guys will need all the reps they can get before the season starts. kind of a catch 22. the vets need to play little though. troy,ben,ike,clark,keisel,timmons,pouncey. the rest, have at it.

 

If it was another draft class I would say let them play till they fall apart however this draft was one that filled some needs and with the cap issues having a rash of guys hurt in the preseason could lead to another sub-par performance on the season. It is my hope that the rookies and the sophomore players come through the preseason healthy and whole and help contribute cause plan B doesn't look good.

 

i think we need as much work out of them as we can get. we have so many 1 year contracts, that many rookies,first year and UDFA's are going to be the core of the team next year. they have to learn this year and make alot of progress.

our whole O-line is going to be predicatted on young talent stepping in and up. from starters to backups. many of the young guys could be fighting this preseason for the chance to fight for a starting spot next year. the next man up is going to be younger and younger now.

 

If he can play like Carnell says, we may have a steal. We shall see. He is not afraid to hit, YEA

 

they need to put a dorsal fin on top of his helmet. landshark. patroling the waters of the secondary. LOL

 

super excited about shamarko.......... great talent, with even greater character.. mark my works......this kid is going to be one of our leaders for yrs. to come

 

I like that......... might make for a great nickname... is it time to start attaching nicknames yet, or are we going to wait until the roster is set?

 

i believe on him we can attach away, he's not going anywhere. i'm concerned about depth behind HIM. i'm not sure if cromartie-smith has anymore PS eligibility left. ventrone, holley, and taglienetti ( i'm sure i destroyed that spelling). possibly gay for part of a game if needed, but not at any legnth.