The Julius Thomas to Miami Dolphins and Branden Albert to Jacksonville Jaguars trade deals are not official until the start of the new league year on March ninth, but they are representative of the Jags’ new commitment to versatility.
The non-existent blocking that Thomas provided the Jaguars has quickly become a focal point following executive vice president Tom Coughlin’s pre-combine press conference.
Yet that isn’t exactly what Thomas was brought to Jacksonville to do. In fact, it was clear when general manager Dave Caldwell threw money at him in free agency two years ago that the Jags were bringing him in purely for his receiving skills.