C
Cr122
Guest
Josh Thomas experiences rookie life
August, 2, 2011 11:00 AM CT
By Todd Archer
SAN ANTONIO -- Josh Thomas quickly learned just how fast things can change in the NFL during Monday’s practice.
When cornerback Mike Jenkins went down with a stinger, Thomas, a rookie fifth-round pick, moved into the first-team nickel defense with Terence Newman and Orlando Scandrick with Alan Ball and Bryan McCann unable to practice.
“I experienced a similar situation in college,” Thomas said. “My rookie year a senior went down and [the coaches] said, ‘JT, we’re going to throw you in.’ I was prepared and I was ready to play.”
When camp opened Thomas, a Dallas native, had to get over some awestruck moments.
“It’s surreal because I always imagined the possibility teaming with Terence Newman but it’s actually come true,” Thomas said. “It’s a privilege and a blessing now being on the field and running first team. Terence was telling me, ‘Come on, JT, you got it. Good job.’ That in itself is a blessing and an eye opener.”
August, 2, 2011 11:00 AM CT
By Todd Archer
SAN ANTONIO -- Josh Thomas quickly learned just how fast things can change in the NFL during Monday’s practice.
When cornerback Mike Jenkins went down with a stinger, Thomas, a rookie fifth-round pick, moved into the first-team nickel defense with Terence Newman and Orlando Scandrick with Alan Ball and Bryan McCann unable to practice.
“I experienced a similar situation in college,” Thomas said. “My rookie year a senior went down and [the coaches] said, ‘JT, we’re going to throw you in.’ I was prepared and I was ready to play.”
When camp opened Thomas, a Dallas native, had to get over some awestruck moments.
“It’s surreal because I always imagined the possibility teaming with Terence Newman but it’s actually come true,” Thomas said. “It’s a privilege and a blessing now being on the field and running first team. Terence was telling me, ‘Come on, JT, you got it. Good job.’ That in itself is a blessing and an eye opener.”
