So let’s buy into Thomas > Meyers for the same of argument.
Do you want to pay Thomas millions for one year, or would you rather have Meyers for four years on the cheap? Consider which direction they are each trending. Consider that Brady May have never even developed chemistry with Thomas (as he is still trying to do with Thomas.).
Even if Thomas is a (marginally) better player in 2019, it’s still the right pick. And no, Antonio Brown is not relevant. It makes no sense to carry Thomas, Dorsett, and Meyers...one of those guys has to go due to redundancy. If they really thought Thomas was significantly better than Meyers, they wouldn’t have traded him, even with AB. He and AB bring totally different skills to the offense.
If Thomas turns out to hit his ceiling as a decent 2/3 receiver, what do the Jets have? A guy on his last legs good for many one year, who is bound to retire by 2022? I’ll take the rookie who is already in the same general class, tending upward, and potentially could be a near-free assert for the next four hears. I still think Meyers is going to be very good. He has six career games...there’s a learning curve. This adjustment and patience required was already factored into the decision of Meyers > Thomas. ONE 64-yard game from Thomas doesn’t have me panicking that this was a bad decision and when missed on having a huge impact player.
If Gordon is out Monday night, we may see a lot more from Meyers, and this entire discussion may seem silly.