2014-2015 Off-Season Player Movement Thread

[D-Gap-Willie]

Thomas had some pretty good numbers his first two years with the Jags in 09 and 10. Kind of leveled off since, but at 28 maybe he has a bit left in the tank. Should have made some decent money and have a NFL pension in his pocket. Now he can play for fun. 50-60,000 isn't too bad for 6 months work if you enjoy what you're doing.

I'd be very surprised if Barker is looking for much from Thomas, other than to give him a chance get it all back together. He set a PAC10 receiving record with Arizona, but slipped to the 4th round in the 2009 NFL draft because he is only 5'8". He looked good for 2 years with Jacksonville, but his performance slipped badly the next 2 years, and then was traded to Detroit in 2012. He hasn't played a game since, although he was later signed with Arizona and Houston. His future is in his hands.

[OV Argo]

I'd be very surprised if Barker is looking for much from Thomas, other than to give him a chance get it all back together. He set a PAC10 receiving record with Arizona, but slipped to the 4th round in the 2009 NFL draft because he is only 5'8". He looked good for 2 years with Jacksonville, but his performance slipped badly the next 2 years, and then was traded to Detroit in 2012. He hasn't played a game since, although he was later signed with Arizona and Houston. His future is in his hands.

Yeah - this guy has an impressive NFL resume - 48 catches + 12 end around carries for 80 + yards as a rookie for the Jags and then leads them in both catches and receiving yards, plus a punt return TD in his 2nd season = outstanding (though the Jags have been weak at receiver for a long time so he got his chances there); he obviously has some serious receiving & running skills = COULD be a great signing IF he is still in shape & serious about playing in the CFL. Might he be both an Argo receiver and returner - 3 smaller, speedy, YAC type receivers (joining Owens & Durie) in the 5 pack is quite feasable IMO - just supplement them with a couple of big body, sure handed receivers (or at least one real big guy - Chiles or Watt could man one of the wide-out spots and maybe Thomas the other). LOTS of competition for TC is a good thing.