Isn’t it exciting that we can debate this? Lol I haven’t seen Miami stacked with this many weapons in a long time.
We haven’t even mentioned mark pope, Brian Hightower, cager, Harley as the rest of the 2 deep. And then you have Wiggins and Ezzard.
It is and Jeff averaged 22 ypc on 17 receptions. Ahmmon definitely is the better receiver Jeff is a pretty special talent as well. Didn’t see close to the scope of his game in 2017 imo
For me yes richards is the better overall receiver and probably always will be but imo Thomas has a 1 or 2 things in his game that’s a little better than Richards. The way Thomas get off the line is not easily matched and it isn’t a slight on richards it’s just facts.
Regardless I dont Think...
He was open on the first play of the game that should have been a td vs clemson malik missed. Jeff no doubt has things he needs to work on just like any receiver we have including ahmmon(who dropped quite a few passes he should have caught last season regardless of the injuries).
He didn’t play much until what the 5th game of the season after FSU? He still averaged over 22 ypc which is explosive af and there were more plays on the field to be made
He does it consistently, just have to hit him when he’s open. Jeff Thomas is elite at this period. Watch any of the videos of his film, one on ones whatever. He been doing this
He’s not far better at that, it’s just not accurate. I love Richards ability and he’s an elite receiver but he can’t make that move like Jeff did(consistently does but malik never finds him) vs unc. Not many can honestly
Richards is the better receiver right now but that doesn’t mean Thomas doesn’t do some things better that Richards can. Prime example separation and getting open, Thomas is very special in this area of his game.