December 29, 2008 Free-agent Zach Thomas fully intends on playing football next season, according to dallascowboys.com.
Our View:It's unlikely he returns to Dallas. Despite the locker room turmoil, he prefers a 4-3 defense to a 3-4. He finished the season with 94 tackles (65 solo).
December 28, 2008 The Dallas Morning News reports Zach Thomas said after Sunday's game that he is unlikely to return to Dallas next season, citing the move to the 3-4 defense after being in the 4-3 defense earlier in his career.
Our View:Thomas finished the season with 94 tackles and was able to put his concussion problems behind him, so he should earn a nice contract this offseason.
November 23, 2008 Zach Thomas' streak of 178 straight NFL starts was ended on Sunday due to the 49ers game-opening formation. Thomas had four tackles against the Niners, two of which were solo tackles.
Our View:Thomas doesn't have a ton of fantasy value this year in IDP leagues as he's had just one sack and no forced turnovers. He has 70 total tackles on the year though and is owned in about a third of leagues.
November 23, 2008 Zach Thomas' streak of 178 straight NFL starts was ended on Sunday due to the 49ers game-opening formation. Thomas had four tackles against the Niners, two of which were solo tackles.
Our View:Thomas doesn't have a ton of fantasy value this year in IDP leagues as he's had just one sack and no forced turnovers. He has 70 total tackles on the year though and is owned in about a third of leagues.
July 26, 2008 Reports from Dallas have both free-agent additions on defense, namely linebacker Zach Thomas and cornerback Adam Jones (a.k.a. Pacman), working like monsters to lead the way at training camp, according to the Star Telegram.
Our View:In the middle of the defense, Thomas was already making No. 55 very visible. The highlight for the seven-time Pro Bowler was reading and reacting on a running play by Tashard Choice when he meet him at the line of scrimmage. Thomas is also a player coming off a year which he missed 11 games because of a concussion and migraines after a car wreck. The 13-year veteran and Texas native has said he is fully recovered and 100% healthy. Jones, who expects to be the primary punt returner, is getting acclimated quickly despite the amount of practice time he has missed. His conditioning is apparent and his play-making shined. The Cowboys now just have to hope he will be fully reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for the regular season. A decision will be made September 1st.
