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02-23-2008, 03:40 PM
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Zach Thomas signs with Cowboys
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3260529
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Seven-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker Zach Thomas has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Dallas Cowboys, team and league sources told ESPN.com on Saturday morning.
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Thomas, 34, who was released by the Miami Dolphins two weeks ago, following a 2007 season in which he was limited to just five appearances, chose the deal from the Cowboys over contract proposals from the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints.
ESPN.com's John Clayton reported that the deal is for one year at $3 million.
A 12-year veteran, and one of only three players in modern NFL history to register 100-plus tackles in each of his first 10 seasons in the league, Thomas was released by the new Miami football regime on Feb. 14 after a celebrated stint with the Dolphins.
He suffered a concussion early last season, was plagued by headaches for much of the year, and finally placed on injured reserve in early December, culminating what was easily the least productive campaign of his career.
While none of the teams that met with Thomas following his release publicly addressed the residual effects of his 2007 concussion, all three made contract offers -- seemingly indicating confidence in his medical readiness to play in 2008.
Thomas had originally planned to fly to Dallas and Houston next week to meet with those teams. But he decided to fly into Indianapolis and meet with the Cowboys Friday. The meeting went well enough for Thomas to reach an agreement Saturday afternoon.
Thomas grew up in Pampa, Texas and played college football at Texas Tech.
A fifth-round pick in the 1996 draft, Thomas led the Dolphins in tackles in 10 of his 12 seasons with the team. The former Texas Tech star posted 100 or more tackles in all but one season.
For his career, Thomas, who will play inside in the Cowboys' 3-4 front, has 1,642 tackles, 19½ sacks, 17 interceptions, 65 passes defensed and 15 forced fumbles.
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02-23-2008, 03:53 PM
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finally, some leadership.
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02-23-2008, 04:45 PM
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Personally i think this is what we need. Someone to flip the switch and get this D going crazy.
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02-23-2008, 05:05 PM
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Who's out
Akin has been mentioned in Deangelo Hall rumors
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02-23-2008, 05:12 PM
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Who's out
Akin has been mentioned in Deangelo Hall rumors
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Akin is def out imo.
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Thomas is not guaranteed to start in front of Bradie James or Akin Ayodele, but he'll be part of a solid interior rotation for the Cowboys deep linebacker group. Coach Wade Phillips indicated he'd use Thomas like Donnie Edwards, meaning if Thomas starts, Ayodele will be sent to the bench. Thomas' tackle numbers will go down, but Dallas probably offered him the best combination of money and possible wins. Feb. 23 - 12:15 pm et
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02-23-2008, 05:14 PM
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I like a Thomas/Burnette platoon opposite James. neither are guys that can handle it alone with Thomas bieng old and burnette injury prone. But they make a sick 2 headed monster with the skill sets
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02-23-2008, 05:16 PM
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Wow. Good signing by Dallas.
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02-23-2008, 05:23 PM
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BYAAAAAH!!!!!
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The only thing about it I don't like is Thomas never struck me as a great 3-4 type LB. His style just seemed more suited for the 4-3, but now that he is getting older maybe he can mold himself to be a 3-4 guy.
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02-23-2008, 05:27 PM
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Didn't see this one coming... But now Big D's got a leader on D.. that's pretty scary.
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02-23-2008, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by UCFNoleFan
The only thing about it I don't like is Thomas never struck me as a great 3-4 type LB. His style just seemed more suited for the 4-3, but now that he is getting older maybe he can mold himself to be a 3-4 guy.
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Phillips has generally has success using 4-3 LB's inside in a 3-4, like Donnie Edwards and Randell Godfrey. he is oprobobly gonna gety a 60-40 split with Kevin Burnett, so that will alliviate the wear and tear they would both take |
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