I'm not enamored with either of these signings. Very uneasy about Thomas and not that impressed with Ingram
Even as someone who didn't
want to sign a RB. Ingram for that price is a good contract and a perfect scheme fit. Might damn near have a career year here next to Lamar. We need to get ourselves a LG or C(whichever Bozeman doesn't play next year) but it's fine to me. That's an identity move. And so is Thomas
As for Thomas. Why? I get that you're worried the defense system is changed, but the Seattle defense was really effective, made a hall of fame career out of it thus far. It's a shot in the arm the defense needed and an enormous upgrade from a declining Weddle. Our defense thrived not because of a complicated system, but because we had significant intelligence and great communication. Thomas not only replaces Weddle in both regards, but is probably a smarter player and is a good communicator himself. He had that reputation in Seattle, and can handle any defense you throw him into.
Even then Thomas is a guy you build a secondary around, not one you jam him into. And when healthy his game has no weaknesses. His tackling is the weakest part of his game, but even then compared to most other safeties he's considerably better.