Raiders poll: Maurice Hurst or Solomon Thomas?

Solomon Thomas Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images There will be a fascinating comparison to watch in the 2021 NFL season between former Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive tackle Maurice Hurst and new Raiders’ defensive tackle Solomon Thomas.

The Raiders signed Thomas — the No. 3 overall pick in the 2017 draft — in March after four lackluster seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. The presence of Thomas helped the Raiders decide to cut Hurst last week after three seasons. Hurst, a fifth-round pick in 2018, officially signed with the 49ers on Friday.

Maurice Hurst Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images Essentially, the two players were traded for each other, albeit as free agents. So, naturally, they…