No. 9 — WR Demaryius Thomas
Going into free agency, we knew that the Redskins were after a wide receiver, but we didn’t quite know how badly they wanted a playmaker. After hearing that they offered Amari Cooper $110 million, the message has been received. This team is adamant about finding a pass-catcher that can mirror Terry McLaurin and help Dwayne Haskins and this offense soar. Demaryius Thomas might be a solid answer.
The five-time Pro Bowler is definitely on the back-nine of his career, and he’s struggled to find the right fit ever since being traded by the Denver Broncos in 2018. However, his veteran presence is exactly what the Redskins could use in the WR room as a young and talented group looks to find their footing in the NFL.
It wouldn’t be fair to expect the type of production we saw from Thomas from 2012-2014, where he totaled 35 touchdowns. However, Thomas could act as a reliable receiver out on the numbers while McLaurin and Harmon work to spread out the defense.
Thomas signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the New England Patriots in 2019, and the Redskins could get him on a similar deal in 2020.