The Long View Podcast artwork

The Long View Podcast on Brian Thomas Jr.

PodcastAnalyzing a Mid-Season Draft + Trade Deadline Moves we Want
Play the episode audio

From the episode

Think he had over 1500 air yards last year, which is like almost 100 air yards per game on average, which is a ton. It's a top 10 number... He had 800 fewer than 800 total receiving yards. He was not converting any of those plays vertically.
Mentioned at 2:30 – 3:40

STACKED’s take

Positive signalMatchup

Thomas' deep-shot ability fits Rams' need for vertical conversion on high air-yard volume.

Brian Thomas Jr. would be an excellent fit for the Rams offense; the Rams used Devonta Adams heavily on air yards (over 1,500 air yards in 2025, nearly 100 per game, a top-10 number) but Adams failed to convert those plays vertically, finishing with under 800 total yards despite the volume. Thomas, who can win on deep shots and contested catches downfield, represents the field-stretcher profile the Rams wanted from Adams and would provide the vertical conversion they lacked.

Brian Thomas Jr. headshotBrian Thomas Jr.WR · JAXPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

More on Brian Thomas Jr. and from The Long View Podcast