[OutsiderFan]

Anyone been following this potential developing issue for him and the Niners?  Report day is Thursday.  Thomas is one of 3 still unsigned 1st round picks, and the plot is thickened by the fact Thomas has the same agent as Joey Bosa, who didn't join his team until August 29, 2016.

Here's a rundown of the Bosa situation that provides insight into the Thomas one:
https://www.sbnation.com/2016/8/8/124021...argers-why

I frankly don't get it.  The Niners are effectively arguing over how much they want to save if Thomas is a bust. How on Earth can you pick a guy #3 and then in negotiations take a stance that you don't have 100% confidence in his ability to make your pick look smart?  It's kind of like a prenuptial agreement in that sense.  But again, you drafted him #3 overall.  If you didn't have full confidence in him, trade down and draft someone else.

[OutsiderFan]

Anyone been following this potential developing issue for him and the Niners?  Report day is Thursday.  Thomas is one of 3 still unsigned 1st round picks, and the plot is thickened by the fact Thomas has the same agent as Joey Bosa, who didn't join his team until August 29, 2016.

Here's a rundown of the Bosa situation that provides insight into the Thomas one:
https://www.sbnation.com/2016/8/8/124021...argers-why

I frankly don't get it.  The Niners are effectively arguing over how much they want to save if Thomas is a bust. How on Earth can you pick a guy #3 and then in negotiations take a stance that you don't have 100% confidence in his ability to make your pick look smart?  It's kind of like a prenuptial agreement in that sense.  But again, you drafted him #3 overall.  If you didn't have full confidence in him, trade down and draft someone else.