Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots

AsylumGuido · 04-26-2010, 10:17 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, 10:20 AM

Wouldn't hurt to bring him in for a visit

Sir Psycho Sexy · 04-26-2010, 10:22 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, 10:23 AM

Was he the one who was a problem last year.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 04-26-2010, 10:23 AM

I'm wondering about Clint Ingram. We need to take a look at him.

Rusty · 04-26-2010, 10:23 AM

Gregg Willams can get production out of Adalius Thomas

AsylumGuido · 04-26-2010, 10:26 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.

TheDeuce · 04-26-2010, 10:37 AM

The Ravens run a hybrid defense that includes some 3-4. I think Thomas' issue is that he was great on the Ravens when he had Ray Lewis, Suggs, Ed Reed, etc around him, but when he was supposed to be the guy in NE, he didn't really meet the expectations. Not saying he isn't a good player, just that I think he got overhyped in Baltimore. In my mind, he's a tweener who wouldn't be a good fit as a linebacker in our scheme, but that's just my opinion.

Nemesis · 04-26-2010, 10:53 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.

Papa Voodoo · 04-26-2010, 10:57 AM

SIGN HIM!!!!!!

04-26-2010, 10:17 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	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, 10:20 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, 10:22 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, 10:23 AM	#4
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots Was he the one who was a problem last year.

04-26-2010, 10:23 AM	#5
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 I'm wondering about Clint Ingram. We need to take a look at him.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	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, 10:37 AM	#8
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots The Ravens run a hybrid defense that includes some 3-4. I think Thomas' issue is that he was great on the Ravens when he had Ray Lewis, Suggs, Ed Reed, etc around him, but when he was supposed to be the guy in NE, he didn't really meet the expectations. Not saying he isn't a good player, just that I think he got overhyped in Baltimore. In my mind, he's a tweener who wouldn't be a good fit as a linebacker in our scheme, but that's just my opinion.
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04-26-2010, 10:53 AM	#9
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, 10:57 AM	#10
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Adalius Thomas released by the Patriots SIGN HIM!!!!!!