kenbrell thompkins

Thompkins left his feet on 22 of the 48 passes thrown his direction (Thompkins has been targeted 56 times, but I removed the passes he no chance on). He also used a “double catch” on seven passes. It’s hard to tell if those dives were necessary, but at least a few were the result of Thompkins putting himself in poor position to receive the ball. Those traits alone aren’t enough to keep him off the field – Brandon Lloyd also had a penchant for leaving his feet – but it’s not always the best approach and immediately erases the possibility of gaining extra yards.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/thompkins-left-his-feet-on-22-of-the-48-passes/

I’m going out there playing football, and it starts with preparation,” Thompkins said. “I do a lot of studying and making sure I’m on top of things I need to be on top of and I go out there and try to do the best I can do each and every day.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/im-going-out-there-playing-football-and-it/

The youngster again ran sharp, precise routes executing flawlessly on designed sideline outs, streaks and posts across the middle. Most impressively, he humiliated corners Chris Houston and Darius Slay off the line, hitting the juke button to beat press coverage. It can’t be overstated, the kid has not only locked down the ‘X’ role in an explosive offense, he possibly could emerge as the most coveted rookie, regardless of position, this season.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-youngster-again-ran-sharp-precise-routes/