Ambry Thomas, CB - Michigan, 3rd Round Pick | Page 77

Jan 10, 2022 at 7:35 AM

mattster03
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Originally posted by Zachary:
I wasn't sure he was in bounds. And then I expected a flag somewhere for something dumb

They went nuts

Thought for sure they were going to rule his finger/hand out of bounds. It was dang close...

Jan 10, 2022 at 7:36 AM

#1142

GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by NinerBuff:
I stated in mid-season that he wasn't an NFL caliber player.

… chomp, chomp, chomp (me eating crow)…

Me too lol. Rarely do I go after a rookie, but I just didn't like anything I saw in his first couple of games. He's really improved a lot since then. Happy to be wrong.

Jan 10, 2022 at 7:37 AM

#1143

Paul_Hofer
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Originally posted by KegBert:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by 9moon:
HONESTLY... I'm glad he made the INT..

But he was actually TOASTED had Staff thrown the ball any further...

When the ball was in the air, I was already looking where the FS was at!!

This is true. He made a nice play on it but if Stafford puts that pass on the money, OBJ is scoring a TD.

It was a great play by Thomas on a poor pass by Stafford and it was largely a poor pass due to the pressure coming from Bosa on the outside as well as up the middle and Stafford not being able to fully step into the throw. So say thank you to the DL.

Ya'll should go back and rewatch that play. Ambry is right on his hip, turns his head to play the ball, then slows down when he sees it's underthrown and secures the interception. If that ball had been put out in front of OBJ Ambry would have still been in position.

I agree with Keg. Thomas was right there until he reacted to the throw, something the receiver did not. A perfect throw had 1% chance of completion.

Jan 10, 2022 at 7:46 AM

#1144

CatchMaster80
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Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:

Originally posted by KegBert:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by 9moon:
HONESTLY... I'm glad he made the INT..

But he was actually TOASTED had Staff thrown the ball any further...

When the ball was in the air, I was already looking where the FS was at!!

This is true. He made a nice play on it but if Stafford puts that pass on the money, OBJ is scoring a TD.

It was a great play by Thomas on a poor pass by Stafford and it was largely a poor pass due to the pressure coming from Bosa on the outside as well as up the middle and Stafford not being able to fully step into the throw. So say thank you to the DL.

Ya'll should go back and rewatch that play. Ambry is right on his hip, turns his head to play the ball, then slows down when he sees it's underthrown and secures the interception. If that ball had been put out in front of OBJ Ambry would have still been in position.
I agree with Keg. Thomas was right there until he reacted to the throw, something the receiver did not. A perfect throw had 1% chance of completion.

Stafford was beat to a pulp in the 2nd half. Tim Ryan just commented that his throwing arm was all bruised after the game. He really took a beating.

Jan 10, 2022 at 8:11 AM

#1145

LifelongNiner
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I've been saying for weeks, are corners aren't as bad as some think. Drop Norman and Johnson.

Keep Verrett, Thomas, Williams, Lenoir, and Moseley. Bring in two rookies- one on day 1/2 and the other on day 3 and we are ready to roll.

Keep Johnson on the practice squad. He must he some kind of good influence if they keep bringing him back lol.

Jan 10, 2022 at 8:19 AM

#1146

TheWooLick
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Originally posted by Second2Nunley:
He is stride for stride.

Wow, that gives me the tingles...
Could end up be a legendary play.

Fingers crossed!

Jan 10, 2022 at 8:19 AM

#1147

9erb0mb
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I was so impressed he actually turned his head around to find the ball. He could have had 5 or 6 picks this season if he just located the ball. Big time play at just the right time.

Jan 10, 2022 at 8:21 AM

#1148

ritz126
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Originally posted by 9erb0mb:
I was so impressed he actually turned his head around to find the ball. He could have had 5 or 6 picks this season if he just located the ball. Big time play at just the right time.

his problem wasnt ball locating it was attacking the ball. He will have trouble playing the 50/50 ball against physical WRs for the rest of the season needs to build a bit more upper body strength

Jan 10, 2022 at 8:33 AM

#1149

mayo49
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Originally posted by 9erguy:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:
I stated in mid-season that he wasn't an NFL caliber player.

… chomp, chomp, chomp (me eating crow)…

Respect. We are all happy to see Ambry improving every week. Future is bright with this one!

Yeah, he's a keeper.

Jan 10, 2022 at 8:36 AM

#1150

Scooper1
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Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:

Originally posted by KegBert:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by 9moon:
HONESTLY... I'm glad he made the INT..

But he was actually TOASTED had Staff thrown the ball any further...

When the ball was in the air, I was already looking where the FS was at!!

This is true. He made a nice play on it but if Stafford puts that pass on the money, OBJ is scoring a TD.

It was a great play by Thomas on a poor pass by Stafford and it was largely a poor pass due to the pressure coming from Bosa on the outside as well as up the middle and Stafford not being able to fully step into the throw. So say thank you to the DL.

Ya'll should go back and rewatch that play. Ambry is right on his hip, turns his head to play the ball, then slows down when he sees it's underthrown and secures the interception. If that ball had been put out in front of OBJ Ambry would have still been in position.
I agree with Keg. Thomas was right there until he reacted to the throw, something the receiver did not. A perfect throw had 1% chance of completion.

I've rewatched those play several times. Thomas was in perfect position the entire play. There was basically no chance he was completing that ball. Great play by the young man.

Jan 10, 2022 at 9:17 AM

#1151

trogdor
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Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Second2Nunley:
He is stride for stride.

Wow, that gives me the tingles...
Could end up be a legendary play.

Fingers crossed!

I love how OBJ starts gesturing like he deserves a flag right as he sees Thomas come down with the ball...Thomas never even touched him

Jan 10, 2022 at 9:17 AM

#1152

49erFaithful6
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Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by KegBert:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by 9moon:
HONESTLY... I'm glad he made the INT..

But he was actually TOASTED had Staff thrown the ball any further...

When the ball was in the air, I was already looking where the FS was at!!

This is true. He made a nice play on it but if Stafford puts that pass on the money, OBJ is scoring a TD.

It was a great play by Thomas on a poor pass by Stafford and it was largely a poor pass due to the pressure coming from Bosa on the outside as well as up the middle and Stafford not being able to fully step into the throw. So say thank you to the DL.

Ya'll should go back and rewatch that play. Ambry is right on his hip, turns his head to play the ball, then slows down when he sees it's underthrown and secures the interception. If that ball had been put out in front of OBJ Ambry would have still been in position.

This, Keg is right - he was stride for stride with OBJ. If the pass was on the money, Thomas would have been in position.

Yeah the only reason it looks like he might be toasted is OBJ inexplicably keeps running. Overruns the ball by a mile. Has no idea where it is. Thomas meanwhile knew where the ball was and throttled down to go get it, thus creating the only separation on the play.

Jan 10, 2022 at 9:23 AM

#1153

thl408
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Originally posted by trogdor:

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Second2Nunley:
He is stride for stride.

Wow, that gives me the tingles...
Could end up be a legendary play.

Fingers crossed!

I love how OBJ starts gesturing like he deserves a flag right as he sees Thomas come down with the ball...Thomas never even touched him

Terrible job tracking the ball by OBJ. If it's underthrown, then turn into a defensive back and try to break up the INT. OBJ just continued running as if the pass was going to hit him in stride.

Jan 10, 2022 at 9:25 AM

#1154

Ezekiel38
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Ambry runs 4.3....he would have been right there with OBJ even if thrown out in front of him w a better throw.

Jan 10, 2022 at 9:25 AM

#1155

GoreGoreGore
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I've heard that #49ers rookie CB Ambry Thomas was an Adam Peters selection.

If that's true, take a look at how those two embrace after emotional game-winning play by Thomas.

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