Michael Thomas - Sports Science

JackT. said
but he redshirted a year because of his inability to pick up their offense. you really think that he will have an easier time with this playbook?

Huh. Two articles I found don't mention the playbook. More that he didn't have enough production. And he was redshirted as a sophomore.

Ohio State WR Michael Thomas expressed frustration with receivers' lack of production, now he'll see if he can change that | cleveland.com

'I have been waiting for spring to come around': Ohio State WR Michael Thomas putting tough redshirt season behind him | cleveland.com