Earl Thomas is playing the best ball of his career so far. He has three interceptions in three games, and has broken up four additional pass receptions. At that pace, he’ll have 16 picks and 21 passes defended. His single season high marks are five interceptions and 11 passes defended. So, yeah, he’s having a pretty good year. Still think the Seahawks should have let him go for a second round pick?
Pro Football Focus ranks Thomas as the best safety in the league. That isn’t much of a surprise. What’s interesting is that according to their ranking system, they see Thomas as playing the best ball of his great career, too.