Zach Coming Back?

by David Dwork on Dec 30, 2008 2:11 AM EST

When being interviewed following his locker cleaning in Dallas on Monday, Zach Thomas said that he's healthy enough to return for a 14th NFL season, but not necessarily with Dallas.

"I'm going to weigh my options," he said. "I'm healthy and I feel like I still got a lot of fuel left in this tank."

Come on back Zach; come help us win the Super Bowl you tried so hard to get us in the 12 years you dominated the ILB position for the Fins.

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Zach and JT

They just wanted to play for ‘contenders’ so they could finish off their careers. I still love those class guys and am not gloating. I wish them the best. But they are not part of the ‘Tony-Plan’.

by Corroncho on Dec 30, 2008 2:29 AM EST reply actions

I would openly welcome Zach back......I think he deserves a spot on the roster until he retires lol.

I see no reason why he could not take Denneys roster spot and be our long snapper……

I love JT but the situation is like taking back an ex girlfriend that broke your heart. You may love her to death but there is always too much water under the bridge.

by cbdolphin on Dec 30, 2008 3:05 AM EST up reply actions

/sniff sniff

tough times

Zach would be welcome back. JT, not so much. I still like him, but I don’t think Parcells would take him back after how he went about getting out of here.

by scottyboy10 on Dec 30, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

zach was released...he was ready to come back

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by finsxfactor on Dec 30, 2008 12:33 PM EST up reply actions

Difference between Zach and JT.

Zach didn’t ask to leave. He was told he’s not in the plans and he asked to be cut rather than traded, so he could choose his destination. He then turned down the Pats, saying he could never play for them after hating them for all those years. Taylor went off to dance and then tried to backdoor his way out of town, eventually getting traded to Washington. I’d take Zach back in a heartbeat, if only to see that 54 line up one more time in a Dolphins uniform, but I fear he may not have much left. He was invisible in many Cowboys games this year.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 30, 2008 3:21 AM EST reply actions

Perhaps he wouldn't mind taking on a diminished, back-up role.

I would much rather have ZT patrolling the locker room, sidelines, and filling in when needed than Reggie Torbor. At the very least, he could take Wilford’s spot on the roster.

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt

by Daniel52 on Dec 30, 2008 4:29 AM EST up reply actions

I think that Zach's experience can pay off

He can be there to help the young guys. I know Porter is in that role right now, but I would like to see Zach back. I agree with Nicky. You have to love him for turning down the Pats

"Chad Pennington should be MVP"-Woody Paige, Around the Horn 12-18-08

by rangerjae on Dec 30, 2008 6:32 AM EST up reply actions

I just don't know!

I luv ZT to death!
But we have move on, but i rather see him in a Dolphin uniform his last playing season, than see him become a journeymen.

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(21 years and counting)

by Aleta on Dec 30, 2008 7:43 AM EST reply actions

no thanks

sorry. i love ZT. he was great, but we are moving to the future, not the past. unless of course Marino wants to come back. that i would sign up to.

by smirish on Dec 30, 2008 8:59 AM EST reply actions

Won't Happen...but I'd love it

he wont play special teams…and he isnt a starter anymore no matter what my heart tells me…cant be a backup and not play special teams here anymore….and im glad its that way.

JT could ask to come back for free and id say no…Zach is diffrent

"CP10 doesnt sleep....he waits"

by Rzayo24 on Dec 30, 2008 9:16 AM EST reply actions

agree

I agree with you 100% willow, zack could come back but JT needs to go make some be movies, or become a dance instructor, he did us wrong.

by Fins fan forever on Dec 30, 2008 9:47 AM EST up reply actions

gaaaaaaaa baba's

"CP10 doesnt sleep....he waits"

by Rzayo24 on Dec 30, 2008 10:12 AM EST up reply actions

sorry Zach, you lost the faith....

go away and stay away…..

we’ll win a superbowl without you…

I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change. - Dan Marino

by afmo on Dec 30, 2008 10:33 AM EST reply actions

Zach didn't want to leave

get your facts straight.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 30, 2008 2:35 PM EST up reply actions

zach doesn't fit he mold

for BP type LBs in a 3-4. too small, accompanied by his injury history make that a big no.

JT however would be possible, but he would have to humble himself and be 110% committed to football, and i don’t see that happening.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 30, 2008 12:25 PM EST reply actions

I'll pass

He’s way too old at this point

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Dec 30, 2008 12:30 PM EST reply actions

i'll always take back Zachy

he’s my favorite defensive player of all time

"check that...the 29th of Feb. this year.....why is that the record day for hits? Did Matty have the Kim Kardashian sex tape or something?"
-Treat
"yes he did. and Jersquall recut it to look like Marino was boning her."
-Treasure

by chrislucas on Dec 30, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions

Bottom Line

I have no problem with Zach in a Dolphins uniform again because I want his last down in football to be for Miami. But he just doesn’t fit in the plan, and you can’t have a guy that can’t really contribute anymore just for sentimental reasons, because at some point during the season you’re going to need that guy to do something. I think the next time we see Zach here is when he signs his one-day contract to retire a Dolphin, and is put in the Ring of Honor.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 30, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply actions

short term memory

yeah, you guys also forget that the Pats wanted Zach and his agent said he did not sign with them on purpose because of his loyalty to the Fins. i hope he signs with a true contender. he deserves better than that garbage dump called Dallas.

by smirish on Dec 30, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply actions