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Sign Zach Thomas !

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by CrunchTime, Feb 13, 2010.

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  1. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    For at least a day .:lol:

    Thats the least we can do for a player who didn't have the physical measurables but whose heart and work ethic was immeasurable .

    The Ring of Honor is waiting for him .:up:

    http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1479168.html
     
  2. Jackson

    Jackson Bruce Banner

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    Come on home Zach, and someone give him a linebackers coaching job. Just ask Peyton Manning, Zach knows a thing or two about studying the game.
     
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  3. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    not a player fan really
    but i will draw that line with Zach Thomas
    i really thought JJ made a mistake cutting jack delrio ooh was i wrong
    watch the opener in '96
    against the pats
    ZT was sideline to sideline
    knocked shawn jefferson out
    that guy was pretty damn good :lol:
     
  4. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    please make this happen. zach will get slighted in the HOF. but he can still be honored as a first class Dolphin.
     
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  5. Tone_E

    Tone_E Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'd think this is automatic. It better happen.
     
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  6. Hobiesailor

    Hobiesailor Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    We should Sign Zach to retire as a phin and then hire him as a LB coach. His ability to read offenses and study film should be able to translate into teaching young LBs what to look for in reading offenses. Zach wasn't good because of his physical ability. Zach was amazing because of the work he put into studying for each game. that work ethic should translate into being a coach IMHO.
     
  7. MikeHoncho

    MikeHoncho -=| Censored |=-

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    Word I'm down.

    Zach Thomas is the epitome of what 110%, 100% of the time is.
     
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  8. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    Absolutely agree CrunchTime. Zach never accepted the limitations others placed on him. Instead, he used it as motivation to be one of the best MLB's in the league for nearly twelve seasons. He studied film and was a student of the game like few others. He made the entire LB corp better too IMO. I absolutely loved watching him play, and was proud to call him a Miami Dolphin. He wants it, he's earned it, please make it so FO.
     
  9. MaddMatt

    MaddMatt New Member

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    Hard to believe that anyone could even imagine this not being done. It's only a matter of when.
     
  10. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    lets welcome home Zach
     
  11. Cosmic

    Cosmic Social Disease

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    Agree completely. Make it so, Miami.
     
  12. Vinny Fins

    Vinny Fins Feisty Brooklyn dolfan ️‍

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    Do it right, and let 54 get his moment in the sun.
     
  13. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    If this doesn't happen, color me one angry Dolphins fan.
     
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  14. dolphindebby

    dolphindebby Season Ticket Holder Luxury Box

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    One of the all time best guys and Dolphin player ever.
    He deserves to have his nuber retired IMO. His heart for this team is un-matchable.

    Number 54, What a man Zach is!!
     
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  15. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    They need to do the right thing and make this happen as soon as possible.
     
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  16. Tin Indian

    Tin Indian Rockin' The Bottom End Club Member

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    He may or may not make it to the Hall, but there is no doubt in my mind the guy needs to be signed so he can retire as a Miami Dolphin. After that is done he needs to be put in the Ring of Honor. Pretty simple to me, if Zach doesn't deserve that I don't know how many of those other greats already up there do.

    I agree that if he wants to, he would make an excellent football coach and should be given the opportunity somewhere. Preferably here.
     
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  17. Dolfan330

    Dolfan330 My wein is so chaffed...

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    The man played his heart out through the some of the lowest seasons in Dolphins history. At the same time he remained one of the classiest guys in the league. Denying him this chance would be a slap to face to the guy who gave his best years to us.

    He'll always be a Dolphin to me.
     
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  18. MaddMatt

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    Here's one for the "Twilight Zone."

    Imagine, if you will, Ross saying no. Then, imagine him circling all his celeb owners trying to protect him from THOUSANDS of PHANS looking to tar and feather him. LOL
     
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  19. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I couldnt agree more. If this organization doesnt sign zach for a day so he can retire a phin, something is seriously wrong. That guy gave his heart and soul and body every single day for this organization.
     
  20. PhinsRDbest

    PhinsRDbest Transform and Transcend

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    the next dimension
    It will happen, #54 being retired to follow. There is a reason there is not a player with #54.
     
  21. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    ...and move him to SS!
     
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  22. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Do it, although I am concerned about his mental well being:

     
  23. Xeticus

    Xeticus Junior Member

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    Imagine if someone like Channing Crowder studied the game the way Zach does. Wowza.
     

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