It’s a touching tribute. We’re going to miss Thomas dearly.

They shared the same characteristics. They were competitive. They loved their teammates. They wanted to win. It brought joy to both of them.

It is tough for me to cope with the loss of both of them.

Thomas turned around and said, ‘Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about. ‘I’m trying to make this team, and we’re going to go score a touchdown and get this ball in the end zone.

I could see why a guy could be knocked unconscious. I didn’t understand why he didn’t wake up right away. … I remember him getting wheeled off the field on that cart and just looking...