Jay Glazer of Foxsports.com is reporting that the Miami Dolphins will cut ties today with LB Zach Thomas.
As a lifelong Dolphins fan, I am sad to see him go. In my era of fandom (from about 1984 to present), Thomas is in my opinion the second biggest Dolphins legend. In fact, the first jersey I ever purchased (with money from a summer job), was Dan Marino's. The second: a blue #54 that still hangs in my closet.
Thomas embodies everything the Dolphins were in his time with the team: a tough, underrated competitor that gave it his all every play. Unfortunately, the Dolphins never could field a potent enough offense to take advantage of the great defenses we had led by Thomas and Jason Taylor.
Thomas has said that he isn't ready to retire. While I wouldn't mind seeing him go out a winner on another team, the fan in me hopes that team isn't the New England Patriots.
Whatever team Thomas signs with, if in fact he doesn't retire, I wish him the best. Thank you Zach Thomas for all you've done for my team.
Farewell Zach Thomas: Paying tribute to a Dolphins Legend
Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11:26 AM Posted by Mike Register
Labels: Miami Dolphins, Zach Thomas
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February 17, 2008 6:58 AM
Thomas is one the most respected and toughest linebackers I have ever seen. I rate him with Chris Spielman and Mike Singletary as the greatest backs of my time, they represent the heart and soul of defense
February 23, 2008 5:28 AM
Thoughts on the fact that this man might play for the patriots? Happy he plays or angered he joined the dark side?
February 23, 2008 10:28 AM
I won't have to worry about that now! ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that Thomas will sign with the Cowboys. He is from Texas, and should fit in with the Cowboys.
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