Re: Matthew Thomas
I think the staff believes that Thomas is a fine player, but in truth we haven't pushed him hard for a commitment. He's a poor scheme fit, and we just have a hard time seeing how he would consistently make his way onto the field in Tuscaloosa. If we ran a traditional 4-3, we would be all over this kid, but that is just not the case.
For the most part, I think we have pursued him mainly to keep up looks and stay in good standing in the community down that way.
I think the staff believes that Thomas is a fine player, but in truth we haven't pushed him hard for a commitment. He's a poor scheme fit, and we just have a hard time seeing how he would consistently make his way onto the field in Tuscaloosa. If we ran a traditional 4-3, we would be all over this kid, but that is just not the case.
For the most part, I think we have pursued him mainly to keep up looks and stay in good standing in the community down that way.