Thomas has one undeniable virtue for this team... because of what he did in Denver, he automatically demands attention from opposing defenses when he goes downfield, something that was/is unnecessary with M. Lewis. Because of the possibility of the threat he posses he has to be covered, which opens things up some for our other receivers. Now, if in the course of time it becomes obvious that Thomas is here 'on vacation', then he becomes a liability; but unless or until that happens, his just being on the field helps. That's the benefit of having a 'big name' on the team; it takes some pressure off of other players regardless of if the 'star' does anything substantial or not.

 

At least, that's how I interpret the 'Thomas affair'.

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