Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots

AsylumGuido · 04-26-2010, 09:17 AM

Adam_Schefter

Filed to ESPN: Patriots released LB Adalius Thomas. Only question was when. And the when is now. Thomas now free to sign elsewhere.

Could this be a fit for the Saints?

Rusty · 04-26-2010, 09:20 AM

Wouldn't hurt to bring him in for a visit

Sir Psycho Sexy · 04-26-2010, 09:22 AM

He's 33...and was release by lack of production. If Bilichick can't get you to produce, then I don't know.

QBREES9 · 04-26-2010, 09:23 AM

Was he the one who was a problem last year.

AsylumGuido · 04-26-2010, 09:26 AM

I think Thomas' problems were more related to the scheme. He was a beast with the Ravens in the 4-3 but never fit well into the Patriots 3-4. Much like Vilma not fitting the Jets 3-4, but excelling in our 4-3.

Nemesis · 04-26-2010, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I think Thomas' problems were more related to the scheme. He was a beast with the Ravens in the 4-3 but never fit well into the Patriots 3-4. Much like Vilma not fitting the Jets 3-4, but excelling in our 4-3.

Agreed. Its hard for a player to produce for BB when said played isnt being asked to do what he excels at. AT has publicly complained up here about his lack of blitzing opportunities, so found himself in the doghouse. His days were numbered, ala Seymour. Id like to see him in a more aggressive scheme.

Nemesis · 04-26-2010, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Was he the one who was a problem last year.

I remember he and a few others including Moss were sent home for being a little late for practice during a snowstorm. I just think somethings afoul with BB and vets up here. Now Moss says he wants out after this year?

CantonLegend · 04-26-2010, 10:17 AM

adalius thomas wasnt as good without a big body in front of him playin in the 3-4

same thing vilma was complaining about

if there isnt a big body, then the LBs in the 3-4 are asked to take on blockers

thomas could be a SLB on a 4-3 team although he lacks ideal speed to play the position

hes old too but age is just a number if you can continue to produce

NE is where old LBs and WRs go to die

Papa Voodoo · 04-27-2010, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

adalius thomas wasnt as good without a big body in front of him playin in the 3-4

same thing vilma was complaining about

if there isnt a big body, then the LBs in the 3-4 are asked to take on blockers

thomas could be a SLB on a 4-3 team although he lacks ideal speed to play the position

hes old too but age is just a number if you can continue to produce

NE is where old LBs and WRs go to die

Ray Lewis didn't do so well in the 3-4 either. Vilma, Lewis, and Thomas are very good LB's. Sign the guy Mickey!

CantonLegend · 04-27-2010, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

Ray Lewis didn't do so well in the 3-4 either. Vilma, Lewis, and Thomas are very good LB's. Sign the guy Mickey!

ray lewis has played his entire career in a 3-4

04-26-2010, 09:17 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,420	Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: Patriots released LB Adalius Thomas. Only question was when. And the when is now. Thomas now free to sign elsewhere. Could this be a fit for the Saints?

04-26-2010, 09:20 AM	#2
Rusty Registered Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 84	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Wouldn't hurt to bring him in for a visit

04-26-2010, 09:22 AM	#3
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots He's 33...and was release by lack of production. If Bilichick can't get you to produce, then I don't know.

04-26-2010, 09:23 AM	#4
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Was he the one who was a problem last year.

04-26-2010, 09:26 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,420	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots I think Thomas' problems were more related to the scheme. He was a beast with the Ravens in the 4-3 but never fit well into the Patriots 3-4. Much like Vilma not fitting the Jets 3-4, but excelling in our 4-3.

04-26-2010, 09:53 AM	#6
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I think Thomas' problems were more related to the scheme. He was a beast with the Ravens in the 4-3 but never fit well into the Patriots 3-4. Much like Vilma not fitting the Jets 3-4, but excelling in our 4-3. Agreed. Its hard for a player to produce for BB when said played isnt being asked to do what he excels at. AT has publicly complained up here about his lack of blitzing opportunities, so found himself in the doghouse. His days were numbered, ala Seymour. Id like to see him in a more aggressive scheme.

04-26-2010, 10:11 AM	#7
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Originally Posted by QBREES9 Was he the one who was a problem last year. I remember he and a few others including Moss were sent home for being a little late for practice during a snowstorm. I just think somethings afoul with BB and vets up here. Now Moss says he wants out after this year?

04-26-2010, 10:17 AM	#8
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots adalius thomas wasnt as good without a big body in front of him playin in the 3-4 same thing vilma was complaining about if there isnt a big body, then the LBs in the 3-4 are asked to take on blockers thomas could be a SLB on a 4-3 team although he lacks ideal speed to play the position hes old too but age is just a number if you can continue to produce NE is where old LBs and WRs go to die

04-27-2010, 10:52 AM	#9
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Originally Posted by CantonLegend adalius thomas wasnt as good without a big body in front of him playin in the 3-4 same thing vilma was complaining about if there isnt a big body, then the LBs in the 3-4 are asked to take on blockers thomas could be a SLB on a 4-3 team although he lacks ideal speed to play the position hes old too but age is just a number if you can continue to produce NE is where old LBs and WRs go to die Ray Lewis didn't do so well in the 3-4 either. Vilma, Lewis, and Thomas are very good LB's. Sign the guy Mickey!

04-27-2010, 11:28 AM	#10
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo Ray Lewis didn't do so well in the 3-4 either. Vilma, Lewis, and Thomas are very good LB's. Sign the guy Mickey! ray lewis has played his entire career in a 3-4