Too much downside: Tie up cap $, give up players or picks, put barriers up for Woods.

If Thomas were a proven SS not FS, different equation. But he is too small for SS, and so is Woods. I'd rather keep the cap space free even if for next offseason, and open up the job for Woods to win in preseason. If he's not rising to the chance to start, then it would be more justified to go spend on Thomas to help 2018. It looks like the deal will still be available in the fall.