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Las Vegas Raiders: 5 bold training camp predictions in 2021

By Connor Kurpat

Nov 15, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden (left) and general manager Mike Mayock walk off the field after the game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 37-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden (left) and general manager Mike Mayock walk off the field after the game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 37-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 13, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) reacts after a Los Angeles Rams turnover on downs during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) reacts after a Los Angeles Rams turnover on downs during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders: 5 bold training camp predictions in 2021

Solomon Thomas becomes an important part of the defense

It’s always been said that a change of scenery could be exactly what a struggling player needs to get their career back on track. For Solomon Thomas, that seems to be the case.

Last season, it was obvious that Las Vegas’ defensive line struggled to make plays and really needed to get some help during the offseason. So to address these issues, the team brought in Yannick Ngakoue, Quinton Jefferson, and Thomas. The first two were expected to have a big impact on the team and are expected to be starters in week one.

But, because of Thomas’ disappointing career, he remained a bit of a question mark.

It seems, though, that Thomas has been an impressive presence so far at camp. He’s been gelling well with the defensive line, and he has been showing flashes of the talent that made him the third overall pick. Thomas may really be able to carve out a role for himself as a run-stopper, both on the inside of the line and on the edge. If he does, then he will be a great player to add to the already diverse and deep defensive line group.

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