Devin Thomas thinks he was cut over steamy music video
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10/14/2010 9:21:34 AM | More
Panthers wide receiver Devin Thomas’ believes getting waived by the Washington Redskins had nothing to do with his performance on the football field and everything to do with his hobbies off of it according to Steve Reed of the Gaston Gazette.
Thomas was cut earlier this week by the Redskins after taking up permanent residence in new Redskins coach Mike Shanahan’s doghouse.
He was claimed off waivers Monday by the Carolina Panthers and now the third-year pro hopes to reignite his flailing three-year NFL career in an offense that has struggled in the passing game.
“You can look at it (getting waived) and get mad, but I look at it more as motivation,” said Thomas, a second round pick in 2008 out of Michigan State.
“It’s in the past. I’m just so happy to help this team. Everybody has a positive attitude around here even though (the record) is 0-5.”
Thomas rarely saw action on offense this year for the Redskins after catching 40 passes in his first two seasons under former coach Jim Zorn. He claims that’s because Shanahan got irritated with his off-field activities this past offseason.
Thomas co-starred in a steamy music video with Fantasia in her song “Bittersweet” and later did some modeling for the now defunct Vibe magazine and a few other publications.
After Washington’s win over Green Bay this past Sunday, Shanahan said Thomas is “going to have to commit to being a pro.”
Then he cut him.
“I’ll take that to heart, and now that I have a second chance, I’ll make sure I do everything professionally,”
Thomas said, Thomas said he’s promised general manager Marty Hurney the off-field things won’t be a distraction.
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