SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: Patriots released LB Adalius Thomas. Only question was when. And the when is now. Thomas now free to sign elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aten Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: Patriots released LB Adalius Thomas. Only question was when. And the when is now. Thomas now free to sign elsewhere. And the elsewhere is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscanes331 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 And the elsewhere is here. Sign this beast? Would be nice to take Taylor from the phins and Thomas from the pats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 And the elsewhere is here. SIGN THIS BEAST is right...he never played better than when he did in Rex Ryan's defense-so whose slot would he take? Gholston's OLB spot since he is being moved to DE as Ellis' backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Sign Thomas, release Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aten Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 SIGN THIS BEAST is right...he never played better than when he did in Rex Ryan's defense-so whose slot would he take? Gholston's OLB spot since he is being moved to DE as Ellis' backup? Basically. With Gholston at end we only have seven linebackers including Laury who will see roughly zero defensive snaps. After Pace/Taylor, Thomas/Westerman, and Scott/Harris, it's either Thomas or Kenwin Cummings. Tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 yes, now we should sign him. with ghoulston moving to de it's the right choice. but we still need another de. when does the final 8 rulel expire??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Can Thomas kick field goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It's not a question of if, it's when at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Basically. With Gholston at end we only have seven linebackers including Laury who will see roughly zero defensive snaps. After Pace/Taylor, Thomas/Westerman, and Scott/Harris, it's either Thomas or Kenwin Cummings. Tough call. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Basically. With Gholston at end we only have seven linebackers including Laury who will see roughly zero defensive snaps. After Pace/Taylor, Thomas/Westerman, and Scott/Harris, it's either Thomas or Kenwin Cummings. Tough call. good work Aten-I was wondering whose spot he will not would, WILL take-no big loss if it's Cummings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aten Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 when does the final 8 rulel expire??? Basically never for all that it actually matters. Even then we can only sign guys who don't get a June 1 tender and who by that point will have been passed over by all the non-final 8 teams. Much better players are being cut right now than will become available to us when the restrictions lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Basically. With Gholston at end we only have seven linebackers including Laury who will see roughly zero defensive snaps. After Pace/Taylor, Thomas/Westerman, and Scott/Harris, it's either Thomas or Kenwin Cummings. Tough call. Yes, but one of those LBs is Dr. Death David "the Hitman" Harris, Awesome Kick-Ass Linebacker #52, a.k.a. "Pookie." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Sign Thomas, release Taylor. I said this would happen when they signed Taylor, but both would be fine if Taylor has to stay I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Sanchez Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I like Thomas and the idea that Rex could turn his game back around by bringing him back to the system that he thrived under. But, he's going to want to start and I don't know if that's going to happen. Pace has earned his spot and as far as I'm concerned is the team's best pass rusher. Taylor is only here for one year really so Thomas is obviously the more attractive of the two. I guess we could rotate the three and move BT back in the depth chart. This could really solidify our pass rush. I expect Taylor and BT to be gone next year as we have eight others who need to be resigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 I like Thomas and the idea that Rex could turn his game back around by bringing him back to the system that he thrived under. But, he's going to want to start and I don't know if that's going to happen. Pace has earned his spot and as far as I'm concerned is the team's best pass rusher. Taylor is only here for one year really so Thomas is obviously the more attractive of the two. I guess we could rotate the three and move BT back in the depth chart. This could really solidify our pass rush. I expect Taylor and BT to be gone next year as we have eight others who need to be resigned. I doubt it would BE an issue MMS, in Rex Ryan's defense EVERYBODY plays and if it's so important to be the guy called starter well Rex will just do what he did with Rhodes last year when he bellyached about-let him play the first down on defense and then do exactly what you were gonna do all along-follow the gameplan and play both players. Doubtful that Thomas has a Rhodes-sized ego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 i'd be surprised if rex doesn't get thomas in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimfire Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 what would he cost us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 what would he cost us what, in terms of contract $$$ Jim? Because he's a free agent and can sign anywhere he wants to now with no final 4 or 8 restrictions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 The only reason AD won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 well i guess there's a chance he can go to the phags and that asshat mike nolan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 By Rich Cimini Adalius Thomas, finally released Monday by the Patriots after months of speculation, is a Rex Ryan guy. They spent six seasons together in Baltimore (2001-06), where Thomas went from an unheralded sixth-round draft pick into a two-time Pro Bowl selection. His best year was 2006 -- a contract year, perhaps not coincidentally -- when he recorded a career-high 11 sacks. The questions is, do the Jets have room for him after signing pass rusher Jason Taylor? Right now, they have three veteran outside linebackers, Calvin Pace, Bryan Thomas and Taylor. The fourth 'backer, Vernon Gholston, no longer is a 'backer, having been moved to the defensive line. The Jets didn't confirm the Gholston switch until Saturday, claiming it was contingent on the Taylor signing, but I suspect he could've ended up there anyway, even if Taylor didn't come. That leads you to believe the Jets will have some interest in Thomas. The thing about him is that he knows Ryan's scheme so well and he can play almost anywhere. He can play inside 'backer, defensive end, even slide into defensive tackle in certain packages. Now he's 32, not the player he used to be, but you have to think his versatility is intriguing to the Jets. Notice the Jets didn't draft an outside linebacker, passing on TCU's Jerry Hughes with the 29th pick. Obviously, Taylor's arrival reduced the need, but maybe -- just maybe -- Ryan was thinking ahead to a possible reunion with Thomas. Bart Scott, another ex-Raven, did some chirping about Thomas and the Jets during a March radio interview with ESPN's "Mike and Mike." "It's funny," Scott said. "I was hanging with Adalius Thomas for Super Bowl weekend. We're buddies from back in the day. He made it public that he's expressed in interest in joining Rex. I think some of his better years of his career have been a part of the Ravens' defense and under Rex Ryan's tutelage. It'll be exciting." Thomas later told the Boston Herald that he never made those comments to Scott. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Sign this beast? Would be nice to take Taylor from the phins and Thomas from the pats... I'd rather have Thomas than Taylor . Sign Thomas, release Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Adam_Schefter Everyone floating Jets as potential landing spot for former Pats LB Adalius Thomas. I'm waiting for Dolphins to make their move. about 1 hour ago via UberTwi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Sign Thomas, release Taylor. Damn D I didn't see this earlier. Great minds think alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aten Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I'm waiting for Dolphins to make their move. Talk about Miami's offseason in a nutshell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 The only reason AD won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Talk about Miami's offseason in a nutshell. Wow, you drank a whole container of haterade today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 personally now that henderson was released from the jags if we were gonna do one or the other i want henderson. thomas woudl be ok for depth but i'd rather see that beast henderson in green and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It would be hysterical if the Jets cut Jason Taylor to sign Adalius Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Bryan Thomas is on the hot seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Bryan Thomas is on the hot seat Agreed. BT is an average player at best. I'm amazed he's lasted this long quite frankly. I would love to see Adalius take his spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It would be hysterical if the Jets cut Jason Taylor to sign Adalius Thomas. :rl: Then the crybaby would have a chance to resign with the Phags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It would be hysterical if the Jets cut Jason Taylor to sign Adalius Thomas. Please Lord. You know I don't ask for much. Please let me have this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 :rl: Then the crybaby would have a chance to resign with the Phags. First the patsies would sign, debrief and release him, then he'd beg the phags to take him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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