Thanks for the link. My son's going to be practicing every day. He's negative five weeks old, but still.
In order:
1) Blocking isn't Lonie's strong suit either. Thomas might actually be bigger.
2&3) That's a homer statement. We don't know who the best long snapper in the league is. I hope this isn't one of those "He has three super bowl rings, he must be the best". Because then Antowain Smith and Ken Walter have to be included among the best at their positions. He plays for us, and we don't recall him (unintentionally) snapping one over somebody's head. So therefore he must be the best. He might be, he might not be. It's entirely possible that Thomas has a perfect record too. And he's faster in coverage.
3) Why would Thomas be inactive most games? If he's the long snapper, he'd be active. Lonie Paxton's active without any other responsibilities. Certainly we'd activate a long snapper who would also play on the receiving teams and backup tight end.
4) Yes, in September. They wouldn't cut Lonie until the last cuts, after Thomas gets some work in exhibition games.
I'm all for keeping Lonie if he's clearly the best long snapper on the roster right now, don't get me wrong. Then it's worth a dedicated roster spot. But if Thomas proves to be just as good, well, there's that versatility that some of us are always talking about.
