Zach Thomas released....
 

..........any thoughts?

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He will probably go play for the Dallas or Houston.

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He'd add some nice depth to the LB position while Rocky heals, but can he/ would he want to play outside?

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He was an exciting player in his prime...I dont see him being productive anymore tho.. with his recent head trauma and the way he plays his body cant hold up for another season.

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I don't see Zach moving to outside LB with us having London Fletcher in the middle, I would love to have him though, yea he is gaining in age, but he isn't washed up or past his prime, he is a professional from day 1 in this league.

I can't really look at Zach in the terms of "depth" either, he is a starter, he would be underused to play him like the Pats do with Junior Seau (even though Seau is useless if he played every down, but you get my point).

I would like to see him stay out of the NFC East, and go play for a team like the Texans or even the Cardinals to help bring their teams to some sort of winning ways.

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this reminds me of one of my favorite jokes...

this guy from WV brings home his fiancee to meet his parents. Hes telling his dad about her... "She cooks like Emeril, she cleans like Mary Poppins, and she's as loyal as a tick hound.... and best of all, she's a virgin!"

to which the dad exclaimed, "F that son.... If she ain't good enough for her own family, she ain't good enough for our'n."

that's basically how I feel about Zack Thomas. :)

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How long till someone suggest that we make him swallow his pride and sign for the Vet minimum?

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Dirtbag359 has a point right there,... and the clock is ticking!!

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Cowboys interested

[url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/021608dnspocowthomas.2f186dd.html]Sources: Dallas Cowboys interested in talking with ex-Dolphins LB Thomas | Dallas Cowboys News | Sports News | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas[/url]

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Saints also showing some interest in Zach. I'm surprised I don't see a we need him in DC post.....

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d806b4a7c&template=with-video&confirm=true]Thomas to visit with Saints, Cowboys[/url]

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[quote=Dirtbag359;422338]How long till someone suggest that we make him swallow his pride and sign for the Vet minimum?[/quote]

I'll suggest it...he was a helluva Linebacker for many years, and the ultimate team player...but his head is suspect...how many concussions has this guy had now? IMO if you sign him you are taking a big risk...too big to give him anything more than vet min...if the Cowpies want him for more than that, they can have him, personally I think he should call it a career while he can still remember his own name...

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yeah he sat out of several games last year due to migraines, including the redskins opener...

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I think I heard on NFL Network that he was being talked to by Dallas and New Orleans. I wouldn't want him here just for the simple fact that he is injury plagued and getting older.

I was thinking he would be PERFECT for the Pats. The way they run old LB's and use Miami's old talent, it just seems right.

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Well, the guy still has something left in the tank. He will do a GREAT job for some team for maybe 6-10 games if they are lucky, but that's all you're gonna get with his head issues.
I'll pass, but I wish him luck in his employment search. He was too good a LB to end his career like this, he should end it on his own terms.

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Zach helped ruin our season by taking Jansen out. I hope we get him so Jansen can eat him.

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good player maybe even great at times i'll say this concussion concussion concussion

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Damaged goods!
The more concussion you get the more prone you are to get another one. The stability of his brain in his skull is comprised, you do not recover form this type of condition. Troy Aikman had to retire due to reoccurring concussions and has was just a QB.
The amount of contact a MLB in the NFL has to endure Zach Thomas can not make it through a season much less a a game or two with out getting another concussion.
His career is almost over. Any team that signs him is making a big mistake. Regardless if you pay him the vet minimum, he will not last more than a game or two.
Trent Green the QB has the same condition, but he is a QB, which takes less of a pounding and the NFL has rules in place to protect QB's and their heads. MLB's do not.

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I can see him in NO for some reason. It will be his last season and a complete waste of our time.

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Now if Taylor gets a get out of jail free card (although unlikely IMO), this guy is one of the best DE in the entire league. We certainly have that need.

That would be interesting if he were to be next out of Miami, curious if the SKINS would make a run at him?

[URL="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/dan_le_batard/story/422104.html"]Dolphins' Taylor deserves to be set free - 02/17/2008 - MiamiHerald.com[/URL]

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[QUOTE=skinsfan_nn;423498]Now if Taylor gets a get out of jail free card (although unlikely IMO), this guy is one of the best DE in the entire league. We certainly have that need.

That would be interesting if he were to be next out of Miami, if the SKINS would make a run at him?

[url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/dan_le_batard/story/422104.html]Dolphins' Taylor deserves to be set free - 02/17/2008 - MiamiHerald.com[/url][/QUOTE]

I think getting Taylor would be too good to be true but what would you have to give up to get him?

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we are not goin to go after briggs and thomas. Were already gonna blow enough cash on briggs. We dont need 2 expensive LBs this year.

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[quote=WaldSkins;423500]we are not goin to go after briggs and thomas. Were already gonna blow enough cash on briggs. We dont need 2 expensive LBs this year.[/quote]


I don't believe the Skins have any interest in even talking to Zach Thomas.

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[quote=Giantone;422306]..........any thoughts?[/quote]

way too old, but I am sure you want him on the Redskins :)

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[quote=skinsfan_nn;423516]I don't believe the Skins have any interest in even talking to Zach Thomas.[/quote]

I am sure that is the mentality of most teams.

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he'd be a youthful addition to the pats lb corps.

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[QUOTE=canthetuna;423726]he'd be a youthful addition to the pats lb corps.[/QUOTE]

Well NFL Network says the Pats have offered him a contract

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HAHAHA I had no idea... go figure...

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Aren't Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas brothers-in-law?

I wouldn't be shocked to see them go to wherever together..

on a side note.. Zach Thomas possibly a Patriot? .. wonder how he can perform in a 3-4 defense..

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[QUOTE=CPAlltheWay012;423748]Aren't Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas brothers-in-law?

I wouldn't be shocked to see them go to wherever together..

on a side note.. Zach Thomas possibly a Patriot? .. wonder how he can perform in a 3-4 defense..[/QUOTE]

I don't think they are anymore. Taylor and his wife got divorced I think.

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Did they release him because of his cap number or to give a younger guy a shot and a chance to develop?

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Thomas is good but way too old.

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Dallas Cryboys is my guess...

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too old and too slow. liability on the outside, this one is an easy pass.

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He'll probably end up with the pats.

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im surprised. i thought people around here would want him here. i agree with most. too old, and too slow

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Thomas gets offer from Patriots, will visit New Orleans
NFL Network

The Patriots offered a contract to former Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas on Monday, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

Thomas and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, visited New England on Monday and will continue negotiations with the team. Thomas is scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday.

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=486511657D74C6409221A947D8123D58?id=09000d5d806b4a7c&template=with-video&confirm=true]Thomas gets offer from Patriots, will visit New Orleans[/url]

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He seems like a good fit for NE. They like old LBs.

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[quote=Mattyk72;423855]He seems like a good fit for NE. They like old LBs.[/quote]

Signing Thomas is a youth movement for them, hes replacing Seau!

I love these types of signings for teams that have pieces in place, a lot of times its so much better to bring in a vet to win now then grooming someone. Clearly the pats arent in rebuilding mode

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He left NE without signing their offer... I still expect to see him as a patriot next year.

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He may have a year or two left but who knows, head injury the worst type. They keep on happening and you forget how to drive home after the games.

Plus he can't play outside Middle all the way and we're solid there. NO WAY!