DOLPHINS RELEASE ZACH THOMAS
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:36 pm
Being a uber-Dolphins fan........I agree that most of the current team should be CUT!! but not the fucking team leader.
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February 14, 2008
The Miami Dolphins today terminated the contract of linebacker Zach Thomas.
"Zach Thomas has been a great player on this team for many years, and because of the type of player and the kind of person that Zach is, this was not an easy decision," said Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland. "In addition to his numerous accomplishments on the field, he was a leader off of it as well. We want to thank Zach for everything he has done for the Dolphins organization and the South Florida community. We all wish him the best of luck in the future."
"I want to thank the entire organization, especially Mr. Huizenga, for making my 12 seasons with the Dolphins as memorable as they were," Thomas said. "I also want to thank all the coaches and teammates that I’ve had during my career for helping me to grow both on and off the field. I have a tremendous appreciation and admiration not only for the Dolphins organization, but for the fans as well, for all of the support that they have given me. I can’t thank Bill Parcells, Jeff Ireland and the rest of Dolphins management enough for handling this situation in a first-class manner. I am healthy and look forward to playing in 2008, but will always consider myself a Miami Dolphin."
Thomas, a fifth-round draft choice of the team in 1996, was selected to seven Pro Bowls in his 12 seasons, the most-ever by a Dolphins defensive player. He ranks fourth in club annals in starts and fifth in games played, as he opened all 168 regular season contests in which he appeared as a Dolphin. He also led the team in tackles in 10 of his 12 seasons, and reached the 100-tackle plateau in all but one season. His career totals consist of 1,866 tackles, 18.5 sacks, 17 interceptions (4 for touchdowns), 13 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.
