Zach Thomas to retire

[the Talking Can]

per espn

[MMXcalibur]

per Adam Schefter on Monday Night Countdown

[Mecca]

Yea I just saw that, can't say I'm surprised.

[Rain Man]

Immediately or eventually?

[SAUTO]

per schefter on Monday night countdown

[SAUTO]

damn i reposted you type faster than me.

[banyon]

Saw this too on Monday Night Countdown.

I guess it's a good sign he couldn't win a spot.

[Bill Lundberg]

No real surprise there

[Halfcan]

I thought he was going to be the Leader of the defense-lol

[KCUnited]

The wheels continue to fall off this organization.

[Marcellus]

Water is wet, fire is hot. Thigpen is inaccurate.

[cj2wr]

oh no! sike

[Halfcan]

it was a dumb signing to begin with

[Kerberos]

Color me surprised

[Bill Lundberg]

No real surprise there.

[unothadeal]

Great example he's setting for the young ones.

[AZChief]

is "retire" code for vet who's about to get cut?

[Bill Lundberg]

No real surprise there.

[Just Passin' By]

I wonder if the 'injury' he suffered was another concussion....

[Deberg_1990]

The wheels continue to fall off this organization.

heh. Not really. This is most likely good news.

[Kerberos]

He a Bruschi are going to be coaching in the new football league

[the Talking Can]

Immediately or eventually?

in a future that is not this present

[Hammock Parties]

He probably decided getting owned by guards wasn't in his best interests after watching the Seattle game.

[Rain Man]

What I draw from this is that he signed only so he could retire as a Chief.

[BigRock]

He a Bruschi are going to be coaching in the new football league

Thomas and Bruschi will be a team in the new league. Ironman two-way football with a two man roster.

[Hammock Parties]

Thomas and Bruschi will be a team in the new league. Ironman two-way football with a two man roster.

It's not gonna be pretty when Thomas and Bruschi collide in Oklahoma drills. The universe will shake.

[CaliforniaChief]

And here's your Arrowhead sticker, Mr. Mays. You be startin!

[Titty Meat]

I called this

[doomy3]

Yeah, I bet this was Haley telling Thomas that he was going to get cut, so Thomas decided to retire.

[MahiMike]

It just keeps gettin better. A banner day.

[DeezNutz]

He must have really loved Gailey.

[Just Passin' By]

From Scout.com as of August 9:

Inside Linebacker
Nate Webster (SLB) - Probably could still start if needed.
Derek Smith - His agent, Frank Bauer, said the 34-year old LB still wants to play.
Teddy Lehman - Talented, but oft-injured LB.
Napoleon Harris - Probably a backup at this point in his career.
Junior Seau - He hasn't said if he still wants to play.
Ryan Nece (SLB) - He's a solid, versatile backup.

Outside Linebacker
Derrick Brooks (WLB) - Will need to find a team that plays a cover-2. He said recently that still wants to play.
Marcus Washington (SLB) - Decent pass rusher in a 4-3 scheme from OLB.
Morlon Greenwood (WLB) - Long-time starter for the Dolphins and Texans and probably should be able to find a starting job if a team needs one during training camp.
Donnie Edwards (ILB/WLB) - 36-year old LB who could find work as camps get underway.
Junior Seau (ILB) - Still hasn't retired yet.
Antwan Peek (SLB/OLB in 3-4) - Missed all of last season with a knee injury and dealt with knee problems in 2007.
Dontarrious Thomas (WLB/MLB) - Versatility may help him find work as a backup.
Alex Lewis (SLB) - The Lions recently released him.
Willie McGinest (OLB in 3-4/DE in 4-3) - Best suited in a 3-4 as a backup. He reportedly still wants to play.
Shantee Orr (SLB/OLB in 3-4) - Decent pass-rushing OLB. Would be a solid backup.
Rocky Boiman (SLB/MLB) - Solid special team player and can play at least two positions at linebacker.
Carlos Polk (OLB in 3-4) - Veteran who fits in a 3-4 scheme as a fifth or sixth LB.
Gary Stills (SLB/OLB in 3-4) - Good special teams player, but was selected in the UFL draft.
Gilbert Gardner (SLB/WLB) - Former third-round pick of the Colts who fits in as a fifth or sixth linebacker.
Kris Griffin (ILB/MLB) - Solid special teamer and deep backup LB.

It's that list, however accurate it may/may not be, and the upcoming cuts for the Chiefs to look over.

[CaliforniaChief]

I only wish he was on the field once so Haley could acknowledge that he exists.

[Coach]

Fine by me. I'd rather have Mays out there than Thomas.

[DeezNutz]

Junior is a fucking force. /'93/

[The Franchise]

About fucking time. I guess riding a bike during practice was to hard on him.

[Rain Man]

Gary Stills?

[TRR]

I called this one a long time ago...
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[LaChapelle]

Thomas only signed on with KC so he could smack McIntosh in practice during the week. Those seasons in Miami still burn in his memory. But McIntosh was either trying to pass the endurance test or running with the 3rd string. Zach just decided he'll catch him in hell.

[Titty Meat]

The truth is most of these veterans weren't even brought in for leadership but the Chiefs had alot of holes on the roster and these veterans were a cheap option.

[Rain Man]

This may be part of a move to clear a roster spot for Jason Taylor.

[bevischief]

Who's next?

[the Talking Can]

oh yeah, i forgot to say

i called it

[Omar_Doom]

The guy needed to retire.

[dirk digler]

Damn this has been a news worthy day for the Chiefs. Just make that trade for Boldin and make it a trifecta

[58kcfan89]

And here's your Arrowhead sticker, Mr. Mays. You be startin!

Did I miss someone getting the first Arrowhead on the helmet?

[Thig Lyfe]

WOOOOOOO

[Jerm]

Rosebhaus just tweeted that he is NOT retiring and looking forward to a great season with us.

WTF?
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[Thig Lyfe]

Rosebhaus just tweeted that he is NOT retiring and looking forward to a great season with us.

WTF?
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OKAY GANG,

[Jerm]

Schefter wrong??? Hmmmm....
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[dirk digler]

Zach Thomas is not retiring. He is progressing from his injury & he fully expects to have a great season with the Chiefs in 09.

http://twitter.com/Rosenhaussports

good find Jerm. :thumb:

[Mr. Krab]

Glad Mayes has been stepping up.

[chop]

Zach Thomas is not retiring. He is progressing from his injury & he fully expects to have a great season with the Chiefs in 09.

http://twitter.com/Rosenhaussports

good find Jerm. :thumb:

His agent probably told him to hold out for an injury settlement.

[Sure-Oz]

He is our 2000's version of the ronnie lott signing

[Sure-Oz]

His agent probably told him to hold out for an injury settlement.

wtf is his injury anyway

[Sure-Oz]

mortreport tweet---Drew Rosenhaus says Zach Thomas not retiring. Only position to take if you want to get paid. Smart agent.7 minutes ago from TweetDeck

[SAUTO]

wtf is his injury anyway

pussitis

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Couldn't stay healthy. Unfortunate, really. He could have helped from a leadership aspect.

[bevischief]

Sand in his v####a.

[DaKCMan AP]

I called this

Yeah, you're a real nostradumbass.

[KC Jones]

Holding out for an injury settlement?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/31/rosenhaus-says-zach-thomas-isnt-retiring/ (yes, totally reliable site I know)

In response to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter that veteran linebacker Zach Thomas will retire this week, agent Drew Rosenhaus says that Thomas will not be retiring.

Says Rosenhaus, via Twitter: "Zach Thomas is not retiring. He is progressing from his injury & he fully expects to have a great season with the Chiefs in 09."

So what gives? Well, it might just be a matter of semantics. Schefter said that Thomas will retire or reach an injury settlement or be cut.

If Thomas retires, he gets no money. So, quite possibly, he might be digging in his heels in the hopes of a parting gift from the Chiefs.

Per NFLPA records, Thomas is due to receive a base salary of $1 million in 2009.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Holding out for an injury settlement?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/31/rosenhaus-says-zach-thomas-isnt-retiring/ (yes, totally reliable site I know)


If he is cut prior to the season, I believe he doesn't make a dime. If he is on the roster on opening day, he gets a million guaranteed.

The thing that will make this interesting is that I don't think you can cut guys who are hurt without an injury settlement.

If I were an old player, I would latch onto a team, twist an ankle, then... basically milk it for a few weeks... get an injury settlement and then put a few extra 100K in the bank.

Not bad work if you can get it.

[PunkinDrublic]

To the stationary bike!

[Hammock Parties]

Zach Thomas is pissing me off if he's just looking for a lousy payday.

Pathetic. You didn't play a down for the red and gold.

[DaWolf]

Turned out to be a lot like the Ronnie Lott signing if true. Lott shows up in the offseason, sets a nice example, hurts his leg and retires before the season begins...

[Easy 6]

Holding out for an injury settlement?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/31/rosenhaus-says-zach-thomas-isnt-retiring/ (yes, totally reliable site I know)

If he's only looking for a free lunch, i think Pioli plays prison ball.

I really hoped he would give us the 90 tackles he gave Dallas. If Mays carries pre-season into the schedule, that'd be great. I hope it hasnt all been a mirage. Being let go by a bungles team anything but loaded at LB will cause me to hold my breath a bit.

[boogblaster]

Zach will be remembered ...

[Valiant]

LOL, I forgot that guy was even on the team..

You know you must suck, if you cannot outshine some of the turds on this team.. Or is the old guy hurt or something??

[Spicy McHaggis]

I called this

Good job. My "Thomas will play another 13 years and three of them will be at quarterback" prediction looks a little silly now.

[Spicy McHaggis]

Zach Thomas is pissing me off if he's just looking for a lousy payday.

Pathetic. You didn't play a down for the red and gold.

You can't put a price tag on leadership.

[RJ]

Hate to see him go, he's certainly one of the greatest Chiefs of all time.

[KcMizzou]

Hate to see him go, he's certainly one of the greatest Chiefs of all time.Ring of Honor, baby...

[CosmicPal]

You can't put a price tag on leadership.

You lead by example. So, are you saying a great team is one that hangs out on the sideline riding a stationary bike and collecting a pretty penny?

[Easy 6]

You lead by example. So, are you saying a great team is one that hangs out on the sideline riding a stationary bike and collecting a pretty penny?

Its really none of my business, but, my Sarcasm Meter hit a high note when i read his post.

[Spicy McHaggis]

You lead by example. So, are you saying a great team is one that hangs out on the sideline riding a stationary bike and collecting a pretty penny?

I was channeling my sardonic and sarcastic inner "penz".

[CosmicPal]

Its really none of my business, but, my Sarcasm Meter hit a high note when i read his post.

Your meter wasn't high enough apparently, 'cause I too was being sarcastic.

[CosmicPal]

I was channeling my sardonic and sarcastic inner "penz".

I figured that. :D

[Mr. Kotter]

Typical "Zach"....

pussy. :rolleyes:


;)

[|Zach|]

I only wish he was on the field once so Haley could acknowledge that he exists.

ROFLROFL

[Demonpenz]

awaits the gochiefs highlight film

[Simply Red]

PUU'RRRRIINNNT 'EM!

[googlegoogle]

what was his injury? ribs?

[Rausch]

Haley probably named him the emergency QB...

[JohnnyV13]

I wonder if Pioli told a suspected media leak that Thomas was going to retire to see if that misinformation would appear in the press.

[WildTurkey]

I wonder if Pioli told a suspected media leak that Thomas was going to retire to see if that misinformation would appear in the press.

that guy is wearing the cement shoes by now

[Amnorix]

is "retire" code for vet who's about to get cut?

Yes. See Bruschi, Tedy, as well.

[TEX]

He should have retired before last season.

[ChiTown]

To the Med Vac!