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Does Zach Thomas fit our scheme?

ESPN is reporting that the Dolphins are going to cut LB Zach Thomas. He has over 1,500 career tackles and has been to the pro bowl 7 times. He's 35 and had injury problems last year, but his career is likely not over.  The source that ESPN cites says that retirement is a possibility and he will only consider returning if it is on a team that has a legitimate shot at a super bowl. Do we consider signing Zach Thomas? He's a great LB, but does he fit into our system? is he worth the cost to provide depth?

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nice
I was going to start my first diary about this very thing.

I think it'd be cool if Zach decided he wanted one last chance for a ring and the Colts got him for cheap, as in the league min.

by Rob L on Feb 14, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

Nah
He'll go to the Pats.  Always seems to work that way, doesn't it?

I am more interested in Jason Taylor if he gets cut.

by yellowsnow on Feb 14, 2008 3:55 PM EST reply actions  

yeap
Yet another case of Terry talking about of his anus.

by KingRichard on Feb 16, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions  

typo of the year
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by shake n bake on Feb 16, 2008 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Actually...
As much as it pains me to say this, I think Terry is right and I think this could be a mistake for the 'Boys.  I could see it from the viewpoint of adding a veteran who could coach up the other LBs and contribute in certain situations, but it would probably be little more than league minimum, unless JJ signs him, in which he'll be get Top-5 pay.  I would see Zach going to a team with a young defense where he fits the scheme.

by Bullard47 on Feb 17, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

No way
The Pats would be crazy to go with another linebacker in Thomas's age demographic, and I'm sure the Colts aren't interested. Although we don't have any big names, I feel we've got great depth at linebacker. And no way we could pay Jason Taylor.

by DoTheMathis98 on Feb 14, 2008 4:53 PM EST reply actions  

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I doubt Taylor would be asking for a ton of money.

by KingRichard on Feb 14, 2008 5:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Thomas...
Is old and slow so no he does not fit our scheme.

by MasterRWayne on Feb 14, 2008 5:48 PM EST reply actions  

Yellowsnow may be right
and the Patriots may disagree with the opinion that Thomas is too small for a 3-4 defense.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d806b4a7c&template=with-video&confirm=true

by coltsfanawalt on Feb 19, 2008 1:07 AM EST reply actions  

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