Chiefs sign Zach Thomas

[phisherman]

http://www.kansascity.com/news/break...y/1137526.html

The Chiefs have agreed to terms with linebacker Zach Thomas.

Thomas, 35, is a 13-year veteran who started 14 games for the Dallas Cowboys last season and has made 20.5 career sacks. He spent the first 12 years of his career with the Miami Dolphins.

[Mecca]

Oh and Clay, there's no way Raji is going at 12, I think his worst case scenario is Packers at 9.

[chiefsngop]

Originally Posted by chiefs1111

Zach Thomas Contract Details Revealed
Posted by Aaron Wilson on April 12, 2009, 3:43 p.m.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ one-year contract with veteran linebacker Zach Thomas is worth $2 million, according to a league source.

Mike Florio just texted us the details. He’s also reporting that Thomas is projected to start at inside linebacker.

Thomas, 35, is entering his 14th NFL season and started 14 games last season for the Dallas Cowboys.

He recorded 94 tackles and one sack last season.

According to NFL.com, the former Miami Dolphins star has registered 1,076 career tackles, 20 1/2 sacks and 17 interceptions with four touchdowns.


http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

A one year contract to an established veteran LB, given our current LB woes and ample cap room ? I'm ok with it.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by philfree

There's a chance Cassel could turn into an 8-10 year starter. Isn't there? I'm no different then most Chiefs fans in that I'd really like for the Chiefs to draft a QB who becomes our franchise QB but I try not to let that cloud my judgement of things that could or couldn't happen. Cassel for a 2nd was a good trade IMO but it did take away the chance for the Chiefs to draft that franchise QB. That doesn't mean Cassel can't be a franchise QB for the Chiefs. Will he? I don't know but the people who are running the Chiefs now will probably do a good job of setting him up to succeed.


PhilFree

You're just pissed that now that we have Zach Thomas, we don't need Curry.

Aren't double standards fun?

[BigChiefFan]

This is a good move. It reminds me of the Roman Phifer signing by the Pats years ago. Thomas is a consumate professional and will most likely start for us, while helping teach the younger players what it takes to become a professional with staying power.

I know he's lost a step, but he'll go the extra mile in practice and in conditioning, so hopefully some of the young players take notice. Let's hope he stays healthy and not be a liabilty.

[Mecca]

So if we're signing guys to be professionals and teach young guys to do the same, does that mean we're going to get rid of our whiny bitches?

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Mecca

So if we're signing guys to be professionals and teach young guys to do the same, does that mean we're going to get rid of our whiny bitches?

Not for less than a 1st and 4th rounder.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by nychief

how soon till we sign Jason Taylor?

I would pay him a lot for two years. We can definitely give him more than New England...and he is married to Zach Thomas' sister.

This would be awesome.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by chiefsngop

Take a redshirt senior in the draft who then takes two years to devolop and you'd have a QB Cassel's age.

Not saying he's a lock for our QBOTF but he's got age on his side, not age working against him.

He also hasn't taken a ton of punishment thus far in his career.

...and then he came to Kansas City, met Sackintosh, and that was ALL SHE WROTE!

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Hootie

I would pay him a lot for two years. We can definitely give him more than New England...and he is married to Zach Thomas' sister.

This would be awesome.

I thought they were divorced...

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I thought they were divorced...

that's possible...I just know they were once married

[philfree]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

You're just pissed that now that we have Zach Thomas, we don't need Curry.

Aren't double standards fun?

You really haven't paid complete attention to things I've posted or you'd know that's not true. I've discussed taking more then just Curry in the first round. I've argued Curry way to much but it's because IMO the aruments against him are not that good. The people who argue against Curry don't really seem to consider the other players in this draft and how their skills compare to Curry or how they do or don't equate to the #3 pick in the draft. And in the end "if"(and I have no idae what he will do) Pioli is thinking about drafting Curry the signing of Thomas means absolutely nothing.


PhilFree

[shaneo69]

Sweet! We went from signing over-the-hill 30 year old free agents under Carl to signing 36 year old free agents under Pioli.

But that's cool. Haley could find 22 homeless guys on the street and win more than 2 games in this league.

[bdeg]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

You're just pissed that now that we have Zach Thomas, we don't need Curry.

I disagree.

I'd assume if we drafted Curry that it would probably be Thomas and usually Curry/sometimes DJ on 1st, 2nd down, and Curry+DJ at ILB on 3rd down. DJ might see a little time at OLB, too.

Just like Vrabel, Thomas is not a long-term solution, but a leader, role-model, and stopgap.

We could use Taylor, but I'd rather get a draft pick in there opposite Vrabel. We really need a passrusher though, contrary to popular belief Vrabel does not fill that need.

[booger]

Originally Posted by shaneo69

Sweet! We went from signing over-the-hill 30 year old free agents under Carl to signing 36 year old free agents under Pioli.

But that's cool. Haley could find 22 homeless guys on the street and win more than 2 games in this league.

I swear, some people bitch just to bitch. Carl signed those types and overpaid money wise, signing bonus wise, and length of contract. That's the only way he could attract some of those types of players was to overpay. It's not like they were lining up to take a shot at a ring with good ol carl.

Pioli is getting them for short term deals, very reasonable money, and limeted to no signing bonus. And a guy like Thomas has to give some encouragment that in the future we can have a shot at a guy or two who usually jump to a team like NE to play there because they are recruited with the idea in mind they are wanted for leadership and they have a role in mind for them.

Thomas might get another concussion or another injury. He might not adjust well to the team in general. Or he might just provide a solid addition on the field and in the locker room. You get players signed to these deals you usually also get guys that want to hang around and play the game. Either they can or can't but they have to prove their worth, not like Carl signings who are regrettable in the first season and stay another 2 because of cap and cash commitments.

Also its not like teams let their talented players get to FA anyway. Very few, IMO.

So we added for depth and Special teams with also a couple of Vets to provide as many quality snaps as possible and the leadership/attitude for the youngsters.

I was in favor of the youth movement last season. But it was always mentioned by Herm about the fact the team was one of the youngest in the league. To pioli coming in it is almost like an expansion team in some respects. This is unusual that a GM comes in to a new team and has to add much more in terms of veterans instead of saying the team has to get younger. I don't think people really consider that when evaluating the offseason.

Some people whouldn't know an intangible if it crawled up and crapped on their chest.

[ChiefsCountry]

Decent signing. Not a big fan of it but I can live with it and know the reasons why they did it.