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Brian Thomas Jr

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, Feb 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM.

  1. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    His name is being linked to trades again. Apparently the Steelers tried to acquire him last season.

    As long as the price isnt too steep, I’d be all for that.

    BTJ and DK is a big time duo at WR.

    He had a down year last season but I think he was injured all year, think he had a similar wrist injury as Hill the year before.

    Not sure why Jags would do this though since they have announced Hunter will spend the bulk of his time playing CB. Unless rumors of him and Liam not getting along are true.
     
    Blast Furnace, Feb 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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  2. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Pass they will likely want multiple picks for him, and he was dropping passes last season.
     
    steelersrule6, Feb 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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  3. Mashburn

    Mashburn Well-Known Member

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    Only catching 50% of his targets is not something to brag about.
    He was #8 in most drops.
    36% in contested catches.

    He was not injured all year. He played in 14, while last year he played in 16.

    Yeah I'll pass unless they want a 6th for him. Dudes just a #3.
     
    Mashburn, Feb 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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  4. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    He’d be a decent replacement for CA3 but not worth much pick wise

    He is not much of #2
     
    jeh1856, Feb 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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  5. Brice

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    Not sure why the Jags would be trying to trade a player that is only 23 years old and 2 years into his rookie contract?

    And neither are the people in Florida.
    https://nfltraderumors.co/no-indication-jaguars-are-open-to-trading-wr-brian-thomas-jr/

    Although, if the Steelers want to swap out our bust of a WR Roman Wilson, who is also still on his rookie contract, I would have no problem with that. :)
     
    Brice, Feb 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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  6. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    It’s clickbait from Fillipponi who is known for this
     
    jeh1856, Feb 26, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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  7. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    He was on the block last season, Jags deny it of course. They just didnt get an offer they liked.

    My guess is there is a problem between him and Liam, whether its a personal problem between the two or schematically he’s not getting Liams system I dont know.
     
    Blast Furnace, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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  8. Pittsteely9

    Pittsteely9 Well-Known Member

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    He has a lot of talent but clearly a disappointing year. Pending the ask he could be worth the risk. We need WR help desperately.
     
    Pittsteely9, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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  9. blackandgoldpatrol

    blackandgoldpatrol Well-Known Member

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    The Jags are one of those up and coming teams... . I have a hard time believing that they would trade a major cognitive in the machine just as they are hitting stride
     
    blackandgoldpatrol, Feb 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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  10. Brice

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    Funny, for a while there I thought you were describing Roman Wilson's situation.

    I wonder if Roman is on the block this offseason?

    Roman Wilson and a Day 3 pick for Brian Thomas Jr???
     
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  11. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Blast Furnace, Feb 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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  12. Blast Furnace

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    Sign me up for that.
     
    Blast Furnace, Feb 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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  13. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Roman Wilson for Thomas straight up who says no.
     
    steelersrule6, Feb 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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  14. Thor

    Thor Staff Member Mod Team

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    I get this vibe as well.

    I like BTJ, have since his draft. He was a guy part of me secretly hoped would find himself to us despite the other needs and players that were in the mix.
     
    Thor, Feb 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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  15. AskQuestionsLater

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    I get why the Steelers would have some interest in BTJ but I am with Dave Bryan on this one. Trade a third plus either a fifth or sixth first. Nab that strong route runner soon thereafter.


    This all said, Jacksonville would have to accept those terms. If not?! Keep it moving Omar Khan. BTJ is not worth a 2nd Round Pick in any way, shape or form whatsoever. Many of the issues he had at LSU he still possesses even now; the biggest one being his contact balance is average and something that is damning for a Wide Receiver of his size.
     
    AskQuestionsLater, Feb 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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  16. AskQuestionsLater

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    Unless Travis Hunter is about to be a full time Wide Receiver; something that the Jaguars shut down already. If trading away BTJ is the goal, the only receivers I can think of that can replace his skillset, in the Liam Cohen Offense would be the likes of Denzel Boston, Chris Brazzell or Omar Cooper Jr.


    Any one of these would work. Problem is, of the three, Brazzell fits the best and isn't worth a first barring something unforeseen.
     
    AskQuestionsLater, Feb 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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