David Thomas
David Thomas
Tight end who played for the New England Patriots from 2006 to 2008 and was part of the Super Bowl XLIV-winning New Orleans Saints.
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth5 July 1983
add adjust blocks hands luxury momentum players putting shots
With Nate just putting his hands up, a lot of players will adjust their shots - it's such a luxury to have someone like that. Blocks can be momentum changers and can add a lot to the game.
worrying
Worrying about anything but A&M right now is just foolish.
against chops ends lick tight watching
When you're watching film and you see other tight ends doing well against them, you lick your chops a little bit.
focused veteran
We're a veteran group. We have a lot of upperclassmen with a lot of experience. I think with this team, we're more focused on not just going to the bowl, but going in and winning.
faith lose seen
With Vince, when you've seen the things he's done, you never lose faith.
chemistry continuing push together trust
We've been working together for (three) years, and we had a lot of chemistry and trust in each other. Now we're continuing to push each other.
both came cool fun rankings undefeated
When the rankings came out in the preseason, that's something that we thought about that would be fun to do at the end of the year. We thought it would be cool to both go undefeated and play each other.
activity longer machines major people physical rely source
Our physical activity is no longer a requirement and people rely on machines as a major source of transportation.
ball behind bit run sit tight
They run to the ball really well, but that also allows the tight end to sit behind a little bit in play action.
biggest enjoyed finally hear hump rival title win
They're our biggest rival and all that stuff, and then you hear every year, this is the year, it really was disappointing. But to finally get over the hump and to win the Big 12 title and now be here has been a lot of fun. We've really enjoyed the ride.
embrace home reason role team underdog veteran won
There's a reason they've won 34 games. We're a veteran team .... we'll embrace the role of underdog in their home town.
forward week
This is a week I look forward to every year.
Something's better than nothing, more is better than something, but too much can also be damaging.
ball glance sky
During the day they make a big difference. When you glance up in the sky when the ball is coming, it's a lot clearer.