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Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:10 pm EST

Patriots make offer to Zach Thomas

By Joe Zedalis

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The New England Patriots met with free-agent linebacker Zach Thomas at Gillette Stadium today. The meeting went well enough that the Patriots made an undisclosed offer to Thomas.

The NFL Network's Adam Schefter first reported the offer to Thomas.

The 34-year-old Thomas has played his entire 12-year career with Miami. A seven-time Pro Bowler, he was limited to just five games last season due to concussions and migraines

Source: Boston GlobeNew Window

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  1. Emmanuel B
    1. Posted by Emmanuel B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    first time on top 5
    hopefully he has something left in the tank...
  2. JasonG
    2. Posted by JasonG Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    should be good, but I worry about health... we need healthy linebackers badly. Maybe we could get Taylor as well?
  3. Brad
    3. Posted by Brad Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    i heard the bears are signing him to play guard. they want a smaller line like the broncos
  4. A Yahoo! User
    4. Posted by A Yahoo! User Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:25 pm EST

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    Another washed up linebacker, trying to taste victory before he turns his brains into pudding. Good call Pats. Zack, it's over, you'll never make it through the pre-season.
  5. A Yahoo! User
    5. Posted by A Yahoo! User Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:25 pm EST

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    another washed up linebacker, trying to taste victory before he turns his brains into pudding. good call pats. zack, it's over, you'll never make it through the pre-season.
  6. JP
    6. Posted by JP Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    Hey thats exactly what happens on Madden 08 when hes released wow that game is so real. that means Julius Peppers will be signing with Chargers or Skins.
  7. Pats_and_Yanks_Rock
    7. Posted by Pats_and_Yanks_Rock Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    # 9, Seau is 38, not 45. And Seau's character is good.
  8. Randy
    8. Posted by Randy Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    Of course they'd make an offer to this geezer---the Patriots just aren't the patriots unless they're cheating and/or have old LBs.
  9. josiah v
    9. Posted by josiah v Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    should be exciting... maybe we can break out those 19-0 t-shirts again... lol
  10. JLee
    10. Posted by JLee Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    f the cheaters aka pats
  11. brian b
    11. Posted by brian b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    get out your depends because this already geriatric defense is getting another patient. Between Bruschi having strokes and Zach having migraines, the patsies are going to have to hire nurses instead of trainers. Better have some nitrates ready for Billi when that axe comes down on his cheating. Fools about to have a heart attack.
  12. Your daddy
    12. Posted by Your daddy Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:12 pm EDT

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    Nice to see that we're going for a younger linebacking core! Im sure he's just coming on for depth/experience.
  13. JT
    13. Posted by JT Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    Dont do it!
  14. JT
    14. Posted by JT Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    dont do it...PLEASE dont do it
  15. JAMES S
    15. Posted by JAMES S Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Why go to a team that can't win without cheating. Zach is a better person than that I thought.
  16. snake
    16. Posted by snake Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    Just what the Patriots need... another aging LB. Isn't it bad enough that Seau and Bruschi were exposed, as such, in the Super Bowl?
  17. Dhampir
    17. Posted by Dhampir Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:08 pm EDT

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    Just what New England needs- another senior citizen at linebacker.
  18. pistonsfan88
    18. Posted by pistonsfan88 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    What are the Patriots doing they need to get younger on defense not bring more veterans to let them down in the postseason. On a side note Belichick offered half an apology for the distractions to the league by Spygate. He still hasn't admitted any wrongdoing. Honestly I think the NFL should learn from this fiasco tighten up security and forget the issue. This Specter person who clearly was elected by his constituents to worry about sports is making a huge difference as congressman. BTW Specter thanks for your absolute committment to the government the people appreciate your investigation into the NFL
  19. go pats!
    19. Posted by go pats! Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    you all are so stupid zack thomas has reached a 100 tackles his entire career and the only reason he didn't last year is because of the car crash and #20 he is not injury prone tell me another time he's been injured for the majority of the season? hes got another 3 seasons in him and with zack thomas, bruschi, vrabel, seau (if he comes back), adalius thomas, and colvin switching around at linebacker theyll be the besti n the league
  20. duplessisma
    20. Posted by duplessisma Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    perfect fit, theyll have 6 great linbackers to rotate if seau comes back
  21. Bryce
    21. Posted by Bryce Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:13 pm EDT

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    just one more washed up player trying to get a ring before the retire...this is getting ridiculous
  22. Quentin
    22. Posted by Quentin Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    Thats all they need another old LB.
  23. Jaws
    23. Posted by Jaws Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    I'd say the Patriots could use another linebacker at the end of his career. The ones that played in the Super Bowl didn't do much of anything.
  24. Jon M
    24. Posted by Jon M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    Zach who? Hey didn't they pick up Seau last year? Yep that sure locked up that super bowl win....oh wait. They LOST!!!! The Social Security check pick up line starts at Gillette Stadium!

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