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Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas is scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints before next week's NFL Combine, and then with the Dallas Cowboys after the Combine, the NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Friday.

Interesting: Thomas to visit with Saints, Cowboys

hagan714

Thomas, a seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker and one of the most popular and productive players ever to wear a Dolphins uniform, was cut Thursday, the biggest move yet in Miami's massive rebuilding project.

Thomas missed most of last season because of concussions and migraines andwas placed on injured reserve against his wishes in December because of nagging migraines, an aftereffect of an Oct. 21 car crash.


Ok let us see what time off brings. I have mixed feelings on this one but if he is signed that would relieve the needs part going into the draft. The saints need a captain on defense and well Thomas is certainly that. Just wish he was younger. wonder what kind of contract he will demand.

Next might be Morgan. Maybe are going to use all vets at the LB position like the Pats. Draft CB and a CB/FS in the draft. DT or two. Just to show these vets that we are serious.

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

QBREES9

Concussions and Migraines,, Why are these not a RED LIGHT of concern ???
Thomas and Morgan two very good players in there prime. But now one big risk.

If we sign either and they get hurt AGAIN don't you think will be playing rookies in there place.

" Next might be Morgan. Maybe are going to use all vets at the LB position like the Pats. Draft CB and a CB/FS in the draft. DT or two. Just to show these vets that we are serious. "

But those vet didn't have concussions !!!! Very Mixed feelings.

TheDeuce

I agree that this doesn't sound like the best situation. Players with concussions, unfortunately, tend to have recurring head injuries and are never reliable. Once you get that first one, it's a whole lot easier to get more. Thomas was a great player a few years ago, but now I'm not so sure. I've been begging for some athleticism in the linebacking corps, and that's not exactly what a 35 year-old Zach Thomas with concussion problems would bring.

WillMacKenzie

I have a bit of a problem with all of this Dan Morgan and Zach Thomas talk, and Ray Lewis for that matter. Mainly the questions is, do you want to improve, or do you want to maintain this current level of inconsistency and ineptness. Zach Thomas is old and has head problems, Dan Morgan is old and has head problems, and Ray Lewis is old and has mental problems. Hollis Thomas is old, Simoneau is old, Shanle's not that great, McKenzie's getting old, Kevin Kaesviharn is getting old, Bullocks can't seem to be in the right spot to save his life, Jason David is getting old figuratively (i'm just tired of seeing him burnt on every big 3rd down and 4th down), Brian Young is getting old and his body is beginning to show it, Charles Grant is hot and cold and much colder as of late.

Now, do you keep patching this already sorry group with more injured and old players? Or do you begin trying to build something from the ground up with youth (even if it takes a few years)? We have this complex where we have to win NOW, so we seemingly "patch" up weak spots and they never get fixed therefore we STAY mediocre forever. We're not willing to invest for a stable future, we'd rather stay mediocre and perhaps "get lucky".

It's upsetting to see, it really is. And there's no immediate fix in sight, so prepare for more mediocre for years to come. I'm not encouraged right now by the lack of activity by the Saints - hopefully, I'll be encouraged on draft day when we hopefully address the DEFENSE with some impact players.

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hagan714

dan is the one with a history not Zach. I am not crazy about his age but I would not pass on him becuase of injuries. He just does not have a history of concussions. I say for leadership and showing the young guys you draft what it takes to be an impact player in the NFL. He is one of the best you can find.

NarwhalHunter

I would take Zach Thomas in a heartbeat, no questions asked. He's never had injury problems before; it took him getting in a car wreck to even show up as more than a blip on the injury report. He might have lost a step but he's still one hell of a player and would provide so much value with leadership alone.

Morgan, I'm a bit iffy on. He has great potential and is never healthy. If he would take a small contract to contribute on special teams and spot duty he'd still probably be better than about 2/3s of the LBs we have now.

FireVenturi

I dont have mixed feelings, either guy would be a mistake. We need a younger stud ala Lance Briggs to led this defense, not guys who have a 50/50 of always being out with migraines, concussions,etc.

Budsdrinker

Morgan is done. Damaged goods. Thomas on the other hand, I might take a chance on. It was against his wishes last year that he was placed on IR. I believe he still has a lot left to leave on the field.