There was no way that the Carolina Panthers were going to give Ian Thomas another reprieve this offseason. The veteran tight end wasted every chance presented after his rookie flashes. And now, he's aiming to catch on elsewhere after finally departing the franchise in free agency.
Thomas is reportedly off to a good start after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. He's getting the coaches' attention and drawing rave reviews across the media. It's a crowded tight end room, but the former fourth-round selection is giving himself a fighting chance against all odds.
Whether it amounts to anything more is debatable.