Zach Thomas to be released!

[Static]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7...-Bowler-Thomas

One of the faces of the Miami Dolphins is no longer with the organization.



Miami has informed perennial Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas they will release him Thursday, FOXSports.com has learned.
Thomas, like the rest of the Dolphins, suffered through a miserable 2007 season. He suffered a concussion on the field and injuries in a car accident that limited his play.
After missing several games, the Dolphins finished Thomas' season for him when they placed him on injured reserve in December.
Thomas instantly became a fan favorite his rookie year and went on to become one of the league's most well-known tackling machines.
In the last couple of months, Thomas has told FOXSports.com he thought his release was imminent due to his salary. However, Thomas also said that he is not ready to hang up the cleats. Thomas played in just five games in 2007, recording 52 tackles and one sack. The Dolphins finished the season with a 1-15 record.

So long Zach ......thanks!

[gr8slayer]

Won't even notice, he never seems to play much anyway.

[SquishDaFish]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3245927

[hydro]

Already posted by LT.

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/sho...d.php?t=146149

[Scumbag College]

Two years too late, IMO

[Mike13]

Thanks for all you've done Zach.

[Mr. Miyagi]

He'll be a Patriot by next week.

[The King]

I bet he signs with NE

[Mr. Miyagi]

I bet he signs with NE

*cough*

[Jan Reimers]

No one thinks we should sign him? (I don't, either.)

[Devin]

Adios blockhead

[Static]

over 1,800 tackles is pretty good.

[Mike13]

I bet he signs with NE

He wont fit with NE, he's not a dirty player or a cheater.

[!Papacrunk!]

I hope he doesn't land in the AFCEast, ESPECIALLY not with the Patriots. It makes me ill seeing former players thrive there. I can almost hear the machine sew up his name on the Pats jersey as we speak, ugh.



I'm not surprised by the move at all. Unfortunately in today's NFL, long-time players will probably never retire with the team that drafted them. After Marino retired, it's been Zach and JT. Thanks to Zach for playing well beyond what the "draftniks" expected and for knocking fools out (see McGahee.) He will be missed (yeesh sounds like he's dying, lol.)

From reading other boards (thanks Philter), it seems like the Dolphins may be 40 million under the cap now. With a a bunch of drafpicks (especially 1st day picks) it's might be a very interesting offseason!

[gr8slayer]

over 1,800 tackles is pretty good.

The move saved Miami just under $3 million in cap space. Thomas finishes his 11-year Dolphins career with 982 tackles. If he can pass a physical, he'll attract teams like the Patriots, Saints, and Broncos. Thomas, 35 in September, is nearing the end of the line but still fills hard against the run.

[hydro]

Didn't you know that each dolphin tackle counts as two in the NFL?

[gr8slayer]

Didn't you know that each dolphin tackle counts as two in the NFL?

I'm honestly curious to know which it is because if it's 1,800 that's just down right stupid and HOF worthy.

[gr8slayer]

I wonder if we're going to get an FTP Culpepper like thread with Thomas.

[Confused]

Didn't you know that each dolphin tackle counts as two in the NFL?

that explains how they managed to win 1 game this year. I thought it was a fluke.

[RockStar36]

I'm honestly curious to know which it is because if it's 1,800 that's just down right stupid and HOF worthy.

I have no idea on numbers but I believe Thomas at this point in his career has more tackles than any LB currently in the HOF.