Thomas enters his first season as quarterbacks coach and fifth season with the Falcons. Over the last four seasons, Thomas has served as the team’s offensive assistant. During his tenure in Atlanta the Falcons offense has seen its most production over a four-year span in franchise history. Thomas will work with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Ryan to continue to build the Falcons offense.
Atlanta’s offense cemented itself as one of the most efficient units in the NFL in 2010, ranking third in time of possession (32:15) and third in third down conversion (46.7 pct.). The offense propelled Atlanta to its second playoff berth in three seasons and their first NFC South Division title since 2004. The Falcons offense also produced six Pro Bowlers, T Tyson Clabo, TE Tony Gonzalez, FB Ovie Mughelli, QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner and WR Roddy White.
Facing significant injuries in 2009, which included QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner and WRs Harry Douglas and Michael Jenkins, the Falcons passing attack was still able to register 3,571 net yards, the sixth-best total in club annals and the highest mark since 1996. Thomas also witnessed WR Roddy White tally his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaign (1,153 yards) while earning Pro Bowl honors for the second consecutive year.
With the input of Thomas, the Falcons offense soared to new heights in 2008. The offense finished the season ranked second in the NFL in rushing offense (152.7 yards per game) and ranked sixth in total offense (361.2 yards per game). The offense had three players earn postseason awards with QB Matt Ryan earning Associated Press and Sporting News Rookie of the Year, and both RB Michael Turner and WR Roddy White earning their first Pro Bowl selections.
From 2001-07, Thomas spent his coaching tenure at Midwestern State. As a graduate assistant coaching wide receivers (2001-04), the Mustangs won the Lone Star North Division Championship in his first season.
Thomas oversaw the school’s passing game and quarterbacks in the 2004 campaign, and helped guide MSU to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history while recording an 8-3 record.
Thomas transformed Midwestern State’s offense into a powerhouse while serving as Offensive Coordinator from 2005-07. In 2006, the school led all Division II teams with 470.1 yards of total offense per game, but more impressively led the entire NCAA in total offense (550.0 yards per game) and rushing (317.0 yards per game) in 2007.
Thomas worked diligently to perfect his craft as the Texas Tech graduate found time to work with the Baltimore Ravens in-between seasons at Midwestern State. He was responsible for working with wide receivers (2002-03, ’05) and also helped out with Baltimore’s quarterbacks. It was also at Baltimore where he was introduced to current Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith. Thomas attracted Smith’s eye as the two also worked together during Smith’s tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars for one season (2004).
Following his graduation from Texas Tech, Thomas began his coaching career as a student assistant at his alma mater from 1998-2001 as a student assistant.
A native of Eastland, Texas, Thomas was an all-district selection in football, basketball and baseball at Eastland High. He is married to the former Felicia Gooch.
Thomas’ Coaching Background
- 2012 - Quarterbacks // Falcons
- 2008-11 - Off. Assistant // Falcons
- 2005-07 - Off. Coord./QBs // Midwestern St.
- 2004 - Off. Coord. // Wichita Falls Thunder
- 2001-04 - Graduate Assistant // Midwestern St.
- 1998-01 - Student Assistant // Texas Tech
Thomas enters his first season as quarterbacks coach and fifth season with the Falcons. Over the last four seasons, Thomas has served as the team’s offensive assistant. During his tenure in Atlanta the Falcons offense has seen its most production over a four-year span in franchise history. Thomas will work with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Ryan to continue to build the Falcons offense.
Atlanta’s offense cemented itself as one of the most efficient units in the NFL in 2010, ranking third in time of possession (32:15) and third in third down conversion (46.7 pct.). The offense propelled Atlanta to its second playoff berth in three seasons and their first NFC South Division title since 2004. The Falcons offense also produced six Pro Bowlers, T Tyson Clabo, TE Tony Gonzalez, FB Ovie Mughelli, QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner and WR Roddy White.
Facing significant injuries in 2009, which included QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner and WRs Harry Douglas and Michael Jenkins, the Falcons passing attack was still able to register 3,571 net yards, the sixth-best total in club annals and the highest mark since 1996. Thomas also witnessed WR Roddy White tally his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaign (1,153 yards) while earning Pro Bowl honors for the second consecutive year.
With the input of Thomas, the Falcons offense soared to new heights in 2008. The offense finished the season ranked second in the NFL in rushing offense (152.7 yards per game) and ranked sixth in total offense (361.2 yards per game). The offense had three players earn postseason awards with QB Matt Ryan earning Associated Press and Sporting News Rookie of the Year, and both RB Michael Turner and WR Roddy White earning their first Pro Bowl selections.
From 2001-07, Thomas spent his coaching tenure at Midwestern State. As a graduate assistant coaching wide receivers (2001-04), the Mustangs won the Lone Star North Division Championship in his first season.
Thomas oversaw the school’s passing game and quarterbacks in the 2004 campaign, and helped guide MSU to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history while recording an 8-3 record.
Thomas transformed Midwestern State’s offense into a powerhouse while serving as Offensive Coordinator from 2005-07. In 2006, the school led all Division II teams with 470.1 yards of total offense per game, but more impressively led the entire NCAA in total offense (550.0 yards per game) and rushing (317.0 yards per game) in 2007.
Thomas worked diligently to perfect his craft as the Texas Tech graduate found time to work with the Baltimore Ravens in-between seasons at Midwestern State. He was responsible for working with wide receivers (2002-03, ’05) and also helped out with Baltimore’s quarterbacks. It was also at Baltimore where he was introduced to current Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith. Thomas attracted Smith’s eye as the two also worked together during Smith’s tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars for one season (2004).
Following his graduation from Texas Tech, Thomas began his coaching career as a student assistant at his alma mater from 1998-2001 as a student assistant.
A native of Eastland, Texas, Thomas was an all-district selection in football, basketball and baseball at Eastland High. He is married to the former Felicia Gooch.
Thomas’ Coaching Background
- 2012 - Quarterbacks // Falcons
- 2008-11 - Off. Assistant // Falcons
- 2005-07 - Off. Coord./QBs // Midwestern St.
- 2004 - Off. Coord. // Wichita Falls Thunder
- 2001-04 - Graduate Assistant // Midwestern St.
- 1998-01 - Student Assistant // Texas Tech
