Zach Thomas released....

Giantone · 02-14-2008, 06:18 PM

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

drew54 · 02-14-2008, 06:33 PM

He will probably go play for the Dallas or Houston.

theJBexperience · 02-14-2008, 06:38 PM

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

scafuri27 · 02-14-2008, 06:40 PM

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.

dcweldon · 02-14-2008, 06:42 PM

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.

EternalEnigma21 · 02-14-2008, 07:21 PM

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.

Dirtbag59 · 02-14-2008, 07:23 PM

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

v3n0m · 02-14-2008, 07:31 PM

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

SmootSmack · 02-16-2008, 09:29 PM

Cowboys interested

Sources: Dallas Cowboys interested in talking with ex-Dolphins LB Thomas | Dallas Cowboys News | Sports News | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas

skinsfan_nn · 02-16-2008, 10:07 PM

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

Thomas to visit with Saints, Cowboys

squrrelco3 · 02-16-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

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

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...

EternalEnigma21 · 02-16-2008, 11:50 PM

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

JGisLordOfTheRings · 02-17-2008, 12:09 AM

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.

jsarno · 02-17-2008, 12:18 AM

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.

724Skinsfan · 02-17-2008, 10:24 AM

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

02-14-2008, 06:18 PM	#1
Giantone Gamebreaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13,949	Zach Thomas released.... ..........any thoughts?

02-14-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Zach Thomas released.... He will probably go play for the Dallas or Houston. __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

02-14-2008, 06:38 PM	#3
theJBexperience Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 579	Re: Zach Thomas released.... He'd add some nice depth to the LB position while Rocky heals, but can he/ would he want to play outside?

02-14-2008, 06:40 PM	#4
scafuri27 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Agawam, Massachusetts Posts: 132	Re: Zach Thomas released.... 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. __________________ The 8th rule of fight club is..If this is your first night at FIGHT CLUB, you HAVE to fight.

02-14-2008, 06:42 PM	#5
dcweldon Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA/Easton, MD Age: 38 Posts: 65	Re: Zach Thomas released.... 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.

02-14-2008, 07:21 PM	#6
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Zach Thomas released.... 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. __________________ I am the brute squad.

02-14-2008, 07:23 PM	#7
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Zach Thomas released.... How long till someone suggest that we make him swallow his pride and sign for the Vet minimum? __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

02-14-2008, 07:31 PM	#8
v3n0m Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9	Re: Zach Thomas released.... Dirtbag359 has a point right there,... and the clock is ticking!!

02-16-2008, 09:29 PM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Zach Thomas released.... Cowboys interested Sources: Dallas Cowboys interested in talking with ex-Dolphins LB Thomas \| Dallas Cowboys News \| Sports News \| Dallas Morning News \| News for Dallas, Texas __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-16-2008, 10:07 PM	#10
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Zach Thomas released.... Saints also showing some interest in Zach. I'm surprised I don't see a we need him in DC post..... Thomas to visit with Saints, Cowboys __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

02-16-2008, 11:50 PM	#12
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Zach Thomas released.... yeah he sat out of several games last year due to migraines, including the redskins opener... __________________ I am the brute squad.

02-17-2008, 12:09 AM	#13
JGisLordOfTheRings Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 38 Posts: 2,583	Re: Zach Thomas released.... 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. __________________ The redskins pocket is like my love life.....nonexistent and disappointing. -OnceWeWereKings

02-17-2008, 12:18 AM	#14
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 49 Posts: 9,534	Re: Zach Thomas released.... 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. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

02-17-2008, 10:24 AM	#15
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Zach Thomas released.... Zach helped ruin our season by taking Jansen out. I hope we get him so Jansen can eat him. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

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