No idea whether the Texans will find the younger version of Thomas emerging with a QB like Watson throwing to him again, but I will say this: trading for Thomas is a big shift in philosophy for the Texans. The front office is sending a signal to the rest of the players and coaches that they aren't just satisfied to win a weak division and collect a check. They are demonstrating a commitment toward making this season count.
I like the move for this reason alone. The Texans have a unique set of circumstances this season. The defense is relatively healthy, namely Watt and Clowney. Not sure how many more seasons that will happen. They have perhaps the most dynamic WR playing right now. Their QB is young, improving, and cap-cheap. They have ample cap space.
Of course this isn't the first time the Texans made a move for an aging star (debatable how progressively aged Thomas is since he may well have productivity left, though his best years are behind him). But this trade should give the locker room a legit boost of confidence.
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10-30-2018, 04:40 PM
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