Julius Thomas had the benefit of receiving 24 touchdowns in two seasons from a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Peyton Manning.
That’s huge for any tight end. That scoring proliferation helped Thomas secure the top contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason, cementing his place as a key cog in the massive Jaguars rebuild.
Ready to get down to business, Thomas is going eager to prove that he is more than just a byproduct of Manning’s abilities. As writes Cian Fahey at Bleacher Report:
Leaving Manning is such a big deal for receivers because his ability directly creates more high-quality opportunities for his targets.