I like Thomas, but if I am giving up 2 premium picks for a defensive player, he better be a disruptive DL.
There are viable options in FA too with Boston and Vaccaro...both of whom may be interested in a 1 year prove it deal. Same with Hankins....I know he is not "quick twitch", but stick his fat ass in the middle and watch the D improve by actually having a 1T DT on the roster.
I’d rather use the same ammo to trade up in the draft and take my pick of elite LBs or DL.
No way in hell I'd give up more than a 4th for Thomas. I'm not paying premium compensation for an aging player with a lot of miles, a high salary, and one year left on his current deal. How many elite years does he have left? I'm not paying compensation as if he's still 24.