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Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:28 am EDT

Patriots trading two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas?

By Mark Miller

“AdaliusNew England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas(notes) didn't get the fun of being part of the tromping the Pats gave the Tennessee Titans on Sunday because he was mysteriously on the inactive list. That was the first time he's been a healthy scratch since he was a rookie with the Baltimore Ravens back in 2000.

The two-time Pro Bowler wasn't even at the stadium on Sunday and he wasn't hurt. It appears the Patriots are trying to trade the fella, according to the Boston Globe.

NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders told viewers of NFL Game Day on Sunday that Thomas was upset and was going to work it out with his coach.

But head coach Bill Belichick basically said Thomas didn't play because his performance was lacking, which has got to hurt when you're the same guy who signed a $35 million deal two years ago.

Source: Boston GlobeNew Window

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  1. brian b
    1. Posted by brian b Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:42 am EDT

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    Don't trade hm to Oakland.
  2. sam spade
    2. Posted by sam spade Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:51 am EDT

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    Some how I never thought that this guy and Belicheck would get along. when he brought back Junior Seau; I thought something was strange. Now i know he plans on not playing Thomas anymore.
  3. Wilfork wont spoon
    3. Posted by Wilfork wont spoon Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:53 am EDT

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    rumor is hes going to Oakland for every first round pic til 2050. I think it seems solid
  4. christopher
    4. Posted by christopher Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:59 am EDT

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    baltimore could use him
  5. Mike J
    5. Posted by Mike J Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:06 am EDT

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    I know that Belicheck thinks highly of Thomas I just wonder if Billicheck thinks that he doesn't fit in the Pats scheme which seems kinda odd considering the Pats let go of Banta-Cain. Other the Mayo and Seau I really don't know of the other linebackers but one does have to wonder who's going to pick up Thomas' contract ? I would be suprised if the Thomas trade does happen but hey, I was surprised when Seymour was traded,
  6. White Squirrel
    6. Posted by White Squirrel Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:07 am EDT

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    pats trdae thomas to browns for a 3rd rd pick
  7. Butch
    7. Posted by Butch Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:08 am EDT

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    I bet now he wishes that he never left Baltimore.
  8. Jay
    8. Posted by Jay Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:16 am EDT

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    Guyton and Mayo have the MLB spots for years to come, they have Woods and Thomas on the outside. Thomas has been the worst of the 4 so far, Crable is on IR again so I have no clue who will step in Thomas' place since old man Junior plays the middle too - unless Bill moves Guyton to outside - you never know with this guy.
  9. Jay
    9. Posted by Jay Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:16 am EDT

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    Guyton and Mayo have the MLB spots for years to come, they have Woods and Thomas on the outside. Thomas has been the worst of the 4 so far, Crable is on IR again so I have no clue who will step in Thomas' place since old man Junior plays the middle too - unless Bill moves Guyton to outside - you never know with this guy.
  10. B
    10. Posted by B Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:19 am EDT

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    prc you are still a moron
  11. Dolphins Are Cheaters
    11. Posted by Dolphins Are Cheaters Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:23 am EDT

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    Gee maybe the Pat's should tromp the fish next.
  12. Mike J
    12. Posted by Mike J Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:25 am EDT

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    PRC- most of your posts are usually railing against the Pats but I think that last one is really on the Titans as your right -the Titans never showed up. I think your slipping-LOL.
  13. Freddie
    13. Posted by Freddie Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:40 am EDT

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    Yeah, the Titans didn't show up in that game, so as much as it pains me I have to sort of agree with PRC. But here's another take on the possible trade of Thomas. Look at how many of the guys from the 07 defense that couldn't stop Goober Manning in the last minutes of the SB are gone: Harrison (didn't knock the ball away from Tyree), Samuel (let the interception go through his hands), Hobbs (let Texico Burress walk into the end zone) , Seymour (who never pressured Goober), Vrabel (nothing much), Bruschi (who did get old), and now Thomas (who didn't wrap up the sack he had on Goober on the Tyree play) is possibly on the list. Could be that 07 defensive group will be pretty much cleaned out if he's traded. It seems like an awfully drastic overhaul of the defense. Maybe Bill just couldn't stand to look at them any more.
  14. Priyesh P
    14. Posted by Priyesh P Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:41 am EDT

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    Pats better move quick!
    Deadlines today!!
  15. k9
    15. Posted by k9 Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:45 am EDT

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    We Pats fans were excited about this guy when he came here. The CATS could use him,right PRCOOL ?
  16. Patriots R Cheaters
    16. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:46 am EDT

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    I know one thing more Mj,
    If they played the Fl.Gators , they would have been beat up on.
  17. gary b
    17. Posted by gary b Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:47 am EDT

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    Trade him and galloway to seattle for Branch. they need a linebacker and that gives them a replacement for branch
  18. Patriots R Cheaters
    18. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:48 am EDT

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    K9
    the Cats could use anybody right now...lol.
  19. Dolphins Are Cheaters
    19. Posted by Dolphins Are Cheaters Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:54 am EDT

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    Only in your pinhead mind PRC, only in your pinhead mind.
  20. Jeff R
    20. Posted by Jeff R Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:58 am EDT

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    If they are going to trade to Seattle, I'd rather they come back with Lofa Tatupu. Moses son is a heck of an instinctual player at linebacker, I think he'd be the guy that would fill the void left by Bruschi's retirement.
  21. joe p
    21. Posted by joe p Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:19 am EDT

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    Post 23 are you that stupid?
  22. Anthony C
    22. Posted by Anthony C Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:37 am EDT

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    post 23.....
    more than 60 % of the team is black..whats your point? there are other subjects than racism, attempt to look at all avenues before exposing your bigotry.
    -a white guy
  23. Aaron
    23. Posted by Aaron Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:37 am EDT

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    Derrick Burgess started at OLB in AD's place on sunday. I doubt we'll see any player come back in a trade for Thomas... its all about the draft picks. Would be nice to fill a need tho... Bill is taking a big risk with linebacker depth with Seau being an integral part... heck, Mayo has already missed time this year. Do we believe that Woods and Guyton will hold up -- health and skill -- to a full season yet? Rob Ninkovich? An injury to any of these guys would be a Bad Thing.
  24. Patriots R Cheaters
    24. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:06 am EDT

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    Don't start on me today Patsfan.......I'm in a good mood.
  25. The Profiler
    25. Posted by The Profiler Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:08 am EDT

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    I hear the ravens still need to replace bart scott while bart is a better player thomas could help rejuvinate the team after that vikings game..If he can play DE the Lions defensive line is really beat up right now we had a gaurd playing defensive tackle in greenbay you might get him for a 3rd round pick...if he is a scwartz guy he's good a evaluating defensive players and with talk of kampman getting moved thomas trade value maybe lower

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