Dolphins have released Zach Thomas

[superpunk]

per Glazer on FoxSports.

I'd sure like to have a guy that competent in coverage, smart, and fiery on this team in a well-defined role.

 

[03EBZ06]

I don't know if he has fully recovered from his injury but he was a very good LB'er. He is getting up there in age but I wouldn't mind giving him an work out to see what his condition is.

 

[THUMPER]

per Glazer on FoxSports.

I'd sure like to have a guy that competent in coverage, smart, and fiery on this team in a well-defined role.

Thomas has been a great player for a lot of years. He'll wind up with some team that will utilize his services for a few more years. Even if he isn't a full time player, his leadership and fire will be valuable to a team.

I don't see him a good fit for the 3-4, which is probably why Parcells released him, so I don't see him coming here.

 

[superpunk]

He's not a good fit for a 3-4, but he could serve a very nice role on our team, similar to what Seau does in New England. Only playing in certain packages - I know he could seriously improve our pass coverage from the ILB position after watching the trio of Burnett/Ayodele/James stink it up all year.

 

[theogt]

Thomas has been a great player for a lot of years. He'll wind up with some team that will utilize his services for a few more years. Even if he isn't a full time player, his leadership and fire will be valuable to a team.

I don't see him a good fit for the 3-4, which is probably why Parcells released him, so I don't see him coming here.

LOL. Dude wouldn't last 3 plays in a Parcells 3-4.

 

[Woods]

Thomas has been a great player for a lot of years. He'll wind up with some team that will utilize his services for a few more years. Even if he isn't a full time player, his leadership and fire will be valuable to a team.

I don't see him a good fit for the 3-4, which is probably why Parcells released him, so I don't see him coming here.

I don't think he'd be a good fit here as well.

 

[Stash]

I'd definitely have him in to 'kick the tires'

And it wouldn't surprise me if he's yet another quality player that the Patriots take from Miami.

 

[peplaw06]

He's from Pampa, Texas, ergo, I am 100% sure he will be a Cowboy...

 

[Yeagermeister]

Didn't he hurt his neck? Not a good injury for a lb.

He has been a great player but he's too small for a 3-4.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

He could play in Wade's 34 just fine... If he had anything left, of course.

 

[theogt]

Didn't he hurt his neck? Not a good injury for a lb.

He has been a great player but he's too small for a 3-4.

Didn't Marion Barber hurt his neck?

 

[Doomsday101]

He could play in Wade's 34 just fine... If he had anything left, of course.

That is what I would be concerned over. Entering his 13th season coming off an injury plagued season I would only pick him up at Vet minimum. I don't think Dallas should be making any big offers to Vets on their last leg.

 

[superpunk]

FWIW, Thomas and Donnie Edwards weight the same, although Zach is about 3 inches shorter.

I just feel like his influence, and the improvement he would make in pass defense from our LB group would be invaluable. He'll probably be more inclined to seek a 4-3 team, but I'd love to have him.

 

[jazzcat22]

per Glazer on FoxSports.

I'd sure like to have a guy that competent in coverage, smart, and fiery on this team in a well-defined role.

I know what your saying, and 3 years ago, great. But not now. We need to stay with the younger players, not a guy we don't know how his health will be.

 

[5Stars]

Didn't Marion Barber hurt his neck?

No, I think Zack hurt his neck in another game. I'm pretty sure Marion did not hurt it...

 

[WoodysGirl]

Personally, I think Z. Thomas is done. The past few years have been injury-riddled.

And really, I want the 'boys to keep getting younger...or stay in prime-career range.

 

[Doctor32]

LOL. Dude wouldn't last 3 plays in a Parcells 3-4.

Detroit might make sense. They need LB help. Concussion history is a serious thing to consider when you play middle LB. Have you heard Bill Romanowski speak lately? I couldn't stand that guy when he played, but my heart goes out to guys like that.

 

[InmanRoshi]

It's not just any injury either, it's concussions that took him out of action last year. I also heard somewhere that his wife told him she wants him to retire.

 

[Randy White]

He has the same problem that Troy had towards the end of his career: concussions.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Didn't Marion Barber hurt his neck?

I don't think he played that game.