Man, talk about hitting the panic button. Brian Thomas Jr.’s time in Jacksonville? It looks like it’s almost definitely over, and honestly, after what went down in Week 6 against the Texans, who could blame them for thinking about a move? The former first-round wideout was basically glued to the bench in the second half of that loss, logging a grand total of ZERO snaps after getting 15 in the first. If that ain’t a glaring neon sign, I don’t know what is.
The Jacksonville Meltdown and the Rise of Hunter
Thomas Jr.’s struggles are getting harder and harder to ignore. He failed to snag either of his two targets against the Texans, including a brutal, *brutal* drop on the opening possession that set the tone for his day. This marks his second straight game without a single reception, despite seeing five total targets in that span. You’d think a former first-rounder would be stepping up, but instead, it feels like he’s fading into the background.
And while Thomas Jr. was riding the pine, Travis Hunter was out there making plays. Hunter, who’s really starting to emerge, grabbed three balls for 40 yards and a touchdown just in the second half of that game! He finished the day with four catches for 59 yards and a score, basically putting up half of Thomas Jr.’s *entire season-long production* (9 catches, 105 yards, 1 TD) in one single game. Yeah, you read that right. Coach Liam Coen’s postgame comment says it all when asked about his confidence in Thomas: “Just week to week. Week to week. Guys have to step up and make plays.” Ouch. With Hunter, Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers stepping up, Thomas Jr. is clearly the odd man out.
Why the Emerald City Should Be Paying Attention to November 10
So, what does this dumpster fire in Jacksonville mean for us, the 12s, here in Seattle? Well, the word on the street, or rather, from CBS Sports, is that the Seahawks are among five potential landing spots for Thomas Jr. if Jacksonville decides to move him. They’re heading into a Week 7 bye, which is the perfect storm for the organization to re-evaluate everything and maybe pull the trigger on a trade before the Nov. 10 deadline.
Think about it: a former first-round pick, struggling, but still with a ton of untapped potential. He could be a serious buy-low target for a team like ours. Imagine Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury getting their hands on that kind of talent, working on getting him back to rookie form. It’s an intriguing thought, right? While Thomas Jr. clearly hasn’t recaptured that magic, a change of scenery and a fresh start with a new coaching staff could be exactly what he needs.
As we head towards that Nov. 10 trade deadline, all eyes are on Jacksonville to see if they make the move. But for us in Seattle, it means keeping an ear to the ground. Could we be seeing a new, talented, albeit struggling, wide receiver in the green and blue very soon? That’s definitely something to look forward to.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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