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Ex-Miami Dolphin Zach Thomas tackles another transition

http://www.miamiherald.com/459/story/1004632.html

 

 

Beyond the outside guidance, two important points caused Thomas to keep going this year. Most important, he feels healthier now than he did when he left Miami. But he still had one more requirement when deciding to sign with the Chiefs: He needed to return to his proper position.

Thomas' decision to opt out of his contract in Dallas after last season had more to do with his role on the field than the drama that surely turned him off in the locker room. Because Bradie James filled the role Thomas played in Miami for 12 years, he was forced into a less comfortable position that limited his playing time.

Although he limited his choices of potential destinations by doing so, Thomas advised his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, that he only wanted to play for a team that would allow him to play in his natural role inside. The Chiefs agreed. And Thomas signed.

 

Well, that says a lot about how often and in what role he'll be used. I think the mentor role will be there, but it sounds like he wanted to play a lot more than people (including myself) anticipated this upcoming season. We'll see.

...It's fine because he knows his real home these days has nothing to do with a city. It has to do with a position: middle linebacker. That's where he belongs.

 

And it sounds like he's going to play a lot.

 

``And you know what? I might be one step slower, but I'm still two steps faster than most of the guys I play against.''

 

BOO-YAH!!! That's a nice little slam at the kids playing.

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I think Thomas will do good

and I really hope we draft Curry so Thomas can be a mentor for him….

by KCchief5555 on Apr 18, 2009 10:30 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great Article.

It’s nice to hear a professional talk about his passion for the game and it’ll be very interesting to see how well he does with his preparation and being back in his original playing position.

This is exactly the type of player Pioli is looking for.

by WesternChief on Apr 18, 2009 10:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice find Truth

That last line is classic!

by Joel Thorman on Apr 18, 2009 10:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

:) tyvm Prime appreciate it.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Apr 18, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice to hear

that the guy is excited to play for the Chiefs. As excited as I am about what Mike Vrabel brings to the Chiefs, his interview didn’t exactly turn me on.

by Ben S on Apr 18, 2009 10:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Right

Vrabel didn’t choose to come to KC, Thomas did.

by Joel Thorman on Apr 18, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Thomas is going to rub off on a lot of people

his leadership and play alone will make this team so much better, that by the end of the season the nightmare known as the ’08 Chiefs defense will be a distant memory.

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Apr 18, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sure hope you're right

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Apr 18, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coming from an old fart like you Lanier...gives me hope

Agreed. And of course when I use the word “fart”, you know it’s a compliment :)

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Apr 18, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

of course :)

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Apr 18, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LB's are great

and I’m looking forward to the leadership that Thomas (and Vrabel) will provide, but if we are going to distance ourselves from last years nightmare we are going to have to find a passrush. Right now our secondary has the worst job in football.

by BeijingKCfan on Apr 19, 2009 7:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why curry kcchief5555?

Don’t believe those slaps on the nfl network who say he is the lock of the draft. They don’t know crap. I don’t think he fits the 34. One of the two tackles in my opinion is the way safer pick!

by TerribleTerry on Apr 18, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THOMAS AS CBPOTY!

I love Zach Thomas, he is the most amazing short mean looking guy ever. You just wait for this season, he is going to be the Comeback Player of the Year!

by woodman212 on Apr 18, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

OH god

Please dont start that guy up again on that Woodman! :) Thanks for the pic, by the way!!

by CPT.Caveman on Apr 19, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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