The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Thomas admits that his focus wasn't where it needed to be last year, with so much going on away from the field. "It's just keeping a clear mind and going out and working hard to get prepared for this year to have a better year than I had last year," Thomas said. "It wasn't the best of years -- and the drops were one of the biggest reasons. But it happens. I'll come out this year and for sure have a better year."

Diehards Line: Let's note that the season from which Thomas is trying to "bounce back" is the kind of campaign that would be a dream season for the vast majority of wide receivers: 101 catches for 1,304 yards and six touchdowns. Improved focus will help. But there are two other keys to a better season for Thomas. The first is getting the proper timing with whoever becomes the starting quarterback; if cohesion can be achieved, Thomas can be that quarterback's best friend with his ability to make catches in traffic and turn short passes into long gains up the sideline. The other key is health. Thomas recently recited the litany of injuries through which he played last year: problems with his hip, back and neck. "Everything's healed up," he said. "I'm feeling great. I'm excited about training camp."