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Even though that breakout season was all the way back in 2024, GM James Gladstone's phone is going to blow up with BTJ inquiries this week. The Chiefs have already been linked to him, and if they can get the 2024 version of Thomas Jr., we might just see a return of the Patrick Mahomes deep ball. For my money, the Commanders are a far more interesting option. Since Brian Thomas Jr. entered the league, Terry McLaurin is one of his closest comparable players by several metrics.
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Thomas Jr.'s 2024 form could resurface with Mahomes or Daniels; Commanders ideal fit.

Even though Thomas Jr.'s breakout 1,300-yard season was in 2024, the source expects significant trade interest this week. The Chiefs have already been linked to him, and if they can get the 2024 version of Thomas Jr., a return of the Patrick Mahomes deep ball is possible. The Commanders represent a more interesting option, as Terry McLaurin is one of his closest comparable players by several metrics (aDOT 13.9 vs 13.7, targets rate 21.1% vs 21.0%, yards per route 1.868 vs 1.957, outside alignment 83.7% vs 71.1%). Thomas Jr. also caught passes from Jayden Daniels at LSU, potentially creating more chemistry than he developed with Trevor Lawrence.

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