Earl Thomas had a little message for his replacement in the Seahawks defense when the two chatted on Tuesday.
“Just have fun and just play with confidence,’’ said Tedric Thompson of what Thomas offered for advice as he prepares for his first NFL start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams at free safety.
Thomas could also have told him “be ready for anything and everything.’’
Thompson couldn’t have asked for a tougher opponent against whom to make his first NFL start with the Rams leading the league in total offense (468.5 yards per game) and ranking second in passing offense (343.