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    The team originally planned to use Smith exclusively on special teams but reconsidered once they saw him at receiver. "With Mike Thomas' speed and athleticism, some people may see some Steve Smith in him ... Steve Smith was similar, physically and athletically, coming out of Utah, and he didn't go in the first couple rounds. Mike Thomas is a very intriguing guy: He's one of those guys who can come off the board early on Day 2, which is the third round now. He's a guy who can come off the board with his versatility, his speed and how athletic he is." The similarities start with the size: Smith is listed at 5-9, with Thomas an inch shorter at 5-8. Full Article at AZ starnet.com
    With Mike Thomas' speed and athleticism, some people may see some Steve Smith in him ... Steve Smith was similar, physically and athletically, coming out of Utah, and he didn't go in the first couple rounds. Mike Thomas is a very intriguing guy: He's one of those guys who can come off the board early on Day 2, which is the third round now. He's a guy who can come off the board with his versatility, his speed and how athletic he is.
    – Mel Kiper, Jr. SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago
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  1. Steve Smith is a hell of a player. … You are always seeing him making plays and doing what he does out there. He's a great player. Who wouldn't want to be compared to Steve Smith?
    SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago
  2. Mike Thomas is going to be a really good football player for somebody
    SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago
  3. We possess a lot of the same tangibles. We both like to make plays, and you know, we get the job done, even with our frame. Steve Smith is a hell of a player. I'd love to go play with him. I'd actually love to play for the Panthers.
    SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago
  4. For a compact receiver — he's 5-8 but almost 200 pounds — he's an athletic kid with great speed. He's had some huge games, and he can help out in the return game. I think he can be a third- or fourth-round pick.
    SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago
  5. Everybody likes me ... We'll see who drafts me.
    SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago
  6. I'm a real poor man's Steve Smith
    Mike thomas – Mike thomas SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago
  7. I think it's a fair comparison ... There aren't many guys who do what Steve has done, but what Mike has done in college, and hopefully will do in the NFL, could compare to that. … We're talking about two very productive guys.
    SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 7 months ago

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