Solomon Thomas, DT

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by bud49:
Nice to see Solly putting in the work to improve on his craft. I will wait and get excited about all of that when I see him apply it on the field.

It's never going to be easier than it will be this year, with Buckner, Bosa, and Ford commanding attention. It's now or never for him.

It's definitely now or never. If he breaks out though our DL can be truly special. I don't want to think about it because I feel like when I get really excited about something like that it never works out :(

But assuming they all stay healthy and play up to their potential....a DL of Bosa, Buckner, Thomas, Ford is the best in the league and can definitely get our defense to another level.

If Solly breaks out, and Bosa/Ford live up to expectation, our DL is the best in the league hands down not even close imo. They have to do it obviously, and it's a big if, but it's certainly fun to think about.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

#49ers' Solomon Thomas has been working with All-Pro DT Aaron Donald this offseason.

One of the better offseason storylines this year has been Thomas as he looks to rebound in year three.

🎥 @210ths pic.twitter.com/kgx9waUlER

— Fourth and Nine (@fourth_nine) July 18, 2019

Yes, looking like a #3 overall pick!

Originally posted by WINiner:
If Solly breaks out, and Bosa/Ford live up to expectation, our DL is the best in the league hands down not even close imo. They have to do it obviously, and it's a big if, but it's certainly fun to think about.

Good call!

Will he still be a bust? Some will still think so since the 1st two years were wasted. I say no if he lives up to his promise. Just give us a few good years.

Originally posted by WINiner:

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by bud49:

Nice to see Solly putting in the work to improve on his craft. I will wait and get excited about all of that when I see him apply it on the field.

It's never going to be easier than it will be this year, with Buckner, Bosa, and Ford commanding attention. It's now or never for him.

It's definitely now or never. If he breaks out though our DL can be truly special. I don't want to think about it because I feel like when I get really excited about something like that it never works out :(

But assuming they all stay healthy and play up to their potential....a DL of Bosa, Buckner, Thomas, Ford is the best in the league and can definitely get our defense to another level.

If Solly breaks out, and Bosa/Ford live up to expectation, our DL is the best in the league hands down not even close imo. They have to do it obviously, and it's a big if, but it's certainly fun to think about.

This is the truth.

I felt bad for this kid last year. I have 3 sisters and cannot imagine losing any of them let alone to suicide.

That said, though I didn't like him as an outside rusher, I absolutely loved the pick if they kept him inside. Which since that's now seemingly where he'll play FT, I cannot wait to see what he does with a clear mind and a healthy frame.

Originally posted by glorydayz:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

#49ers' Solomon Thomas has been working with All-Pro DT Aaron Donald this offseason.

One of the better offseason storylines this year has been Thomas as he looks to rebound in year three.

🎥 @210ths pic.twitter.com/kgx9waUlER

— Fourth and Nine (@fourth_nine) July 18, 2019

Yes, looking like a #3 overall pick!

Great, where's Kocurek playing him and how often and on which downs?

Originally posted by reasonable1:

I felt bad for this kid last year. I have 3 sisters and cannot imagine losing any of them let alone to suicide.

That said, though I didn't like him as an outside rusher, I absolutely loved the pick if they kept him inside. Which since that's now seemingly where he'll play FT, I cannot wait to see what he does with a clear mind and a healthy frame.

This.A close one committing suicide is earth shattering. I cringe when someone expects a player to ,"do his job," at the highest level right after a traumatizing event like that.


Rooting for Solly.

Originally posted by reasonable1:
I felt bad for this kid last year. I have 3 sisters and cannot imagine losing any of them let alone to suicide.

That said, though I didn't like him as an outside rusher, I absolutely loved the pick if they kept him inside. Which since that's now seemingly where he'll play FT, I cannot wait to see what he does with a clear mind and a healthy frame.

agreed, well said

I feel like we hear this kind of stuff every year. I hope it's all true, but I remain skeptical.

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
I feel like we here this kind of stuff every year. I hope it's all true, but I remain skeptical.

Yes that is my thought also I will wait to see it on the field.

In the pic a few pages back , while working with Donald, Solly looks like....well...TWO Sollys. Man he got big...in all the right places. It really looks like he is putting the maximal effort in and now we just have to wait and see how it works out. Right now, lookiing at his condition, plus the extra instruction he is getting.... my money is on him having a yr like the #3 pick he is.

And the small addition of Bosa, Dee, and Kwon won't hurt. Shucks, he also is playing next to Buck. Hmmmm....i like his chances to be a big part of the best DL out there. That statement will have a lot of "IFs" in it, but i can see it.

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
In the pic a few pages back , while working with Donald, Solly looks like....well...TWO Sollys. Man he got big...in all the right places. It really looks like he is putting the maximal effort in and now we just have to wait and see how it works out. Right now, lookiing at his condition, plus the extra instruction he is getting.... my money is on him having a yr like the #3 pick he is.

And the small addition of Bosa, Dee, and Kwon won't hurt. Shucks, he also is playing next to Buck. Hmmmm....i like his chances to be a big part of the best DL out there. That statement will have a lot of "IFs" in it, but i can see it.

It's that time of the year when every team is optimistic about their chances but most have a lot of ifs. IF they can stay healthy. IF this player or that player is as good as expected. IF the team can improve in a certain area. It's all part of the game and it changes every year.