Patriots Release Adalius Thomas
by David_Wyatt on Apr 26, 2010 1:10 PM EDT
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PrintSomething that many expected would happen a long time ago finally happened today. The Patriots released Adalius Thomas
Adalius Thomas finally got what he wanted: his name on a termination paper from the New England Patriots.
The veteran outside linebacker's unhappy tenure in New England is over with the team releasing him today, according to the Boston Globe.
It has been rumored for weeks that the Jets would be interested if/when Adalius was released, so now we have a chance to solidify our linebacking core for 2010.
The former pro bowler clashed with the Patriots several times, including being sent home after arriving late due to a snow storm. He also never seemed to fit within the read and react system of Belichick, and never found the same comfort level as he had once had in a more free flowing role with Rex Ryan.
Of course we now have Jason Taylor to consider, but with Vernon's move to DE, I see a spot available which would enable us to rotate our pass rushers and keep them fresh.
During his last two years with Rex Ryan in Baltimore, AD recorded 20 sacks, 3 interception, 4 forced fumbles and 167 tackles.
So should we bring AD in?
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Absolutely
Better to have one too many pash rushers than too few. This would give the Jets great depth at OLB, and it should be an easy call to make as long as AD wants to be a Jet.
I think that we can get him Cheap
This guy did not do well in his stint in NE and had some injuries to boot. He is getting older and his stock will not be as high as it once was. I feel he is versatile and can do many things for us, He will be a fresh pair of legs chasing the QB. More then anything he is one of Rex’s guys and he will mesh well with what we are doing.
by David Leininger on Apr 26, 2010 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
+1
I think he can play in the middle as well if we get in a pinch.
Speaking of depth...
Anybody know if DT Henerson from the Jags can still play? Thought he might be a nice space eater to grab if we could get him short and cheap to keep everybody fresh up front.
Yes....
As with JT not only do you get the talent, but you bring their defensive knowledge of a team we play twice a year….
Why the hell not!
Let’s keep the geriatric OLB theme going!
Yes
You think this is the reason the kets stayed away from OLB/ DE in the draft?
You forgot to add “off the scrap heap”.
by nationalist88 on Apr 26, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure. Be nice to have him though, if he could fit. Going with a 3-5-3 look on some downs would be wicked.
Imagine Bradys face
when adalius thomas, jason taylor, and calvin pace are all standing in front of him
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by michael28102 on Apr 26, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be an insane defense.
Last year, I would say that would not work with Revis, Sheppard, and Lowery (or a safety). But now with Revis, Cromartie, and Wilson (or a safety) we can actually cover the whole field. And dont forget about Jenkins back at NT. This defense, for as much as people have criticized for not having a good enough line, is still really solid.
Especially if we grabbed another big guy like John Henderson or Shaun Rogers to stick at the other end opposite Jenkins. You could have two backers moving around pre-snap, making it impossible for the line to pick up, and with the other backers not moving pre-snap you have no idea if they’re coming or from where. It would be havoc.
Perfect!!
OK we can another linebacker with a chip on his shoulder JT would be good for two games against the Fins…. AT would be good for another two against the Pats that’s… 4 games out linebackers would bust a gut to show up their old teams…now if only we played The Chargers this years that would be another win….When was the last year we didn’t play the Chargers at all…mmmmm
Is it possible for us to go into the season with too many veterans? That said I like the depth if we did, I just really want us to figure out the DL. After Jenkins, Pouha, and Ellis who is there. I dont really want to talk about Gholston. So if that doesnt hinder us from getting a 3-4 end then sure.
by Vaughn Parker on Apr 26, 2010 4:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
DeVito
Wouldn’t mind picking up another DLineman, but there’s better depth now than what we had last year at this time.
Let's not forget
if we add AD, JT can play D-line as well if needed
Do we have choice?
After drafting as we did, what else we can do except to sign him? Actually, I think that Rex took Adalius in account while drafting-otherwise I cannot understand this draft.
I vote yea.
As Crackback mentioned before, going with some 3-5-3 looks (with a corner blitz, i’d suggest, since Wilson runs 4.4s) with Pace, Harris, Taylor, and AD would be frightening, to say the least.
...you're a jet all the way.
What about chemstry
All these big name players, there’s going to be too many players trying to lead. I see him clashing with other leaders like Bart Scott.
I doubt that, him and Bart Scott are good friends, they watched the super bowl together. Scott reported back in March on Mike and Mike, that he expressed interest in playing for the Jets.
They played on the same team
Im not for-seeing any problems at all. In fact the only knock on ADT is that he is a system guy whos stats were made better by the amazing LB’s that he paid with. Same system, same player (Scott), same Coach. This is the perfect chance for ADT to stick it to the Pats and show them they held him back. The Jets are first on his list. lets see if Rex is still interested.
by colinyoung on Apr 26, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Much to no ones surprise the Jets have interest per Twitter:
ManishMehta1
#Jets have some interest in Adalius Thomas.There’s chance he could be reunited with Rex. Level of interest is hard to say right now tho #nfl
RichCimini
Early word on Adalius Thomas: Yes, Jets do have interest. How much hard to gauge. But Rex has a way of getting his guys.
Awesome!
Are you kidding? Bring this guy in now! Rex used him in a lot of positions in Baltimore, which is why the Pats wanted him, for his versatility. But they failed to see why he was successful. It was because of Rex’s schemes, he used Thomas’s athleticism and agressiveness to constantly attack the line, wearing them down or just plainly fooling them. He is perfect for what the Jets want to do. Look out Payton we are coming with monsters this year.
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Adalius Thomas, Tomlinson, Jason Taylor. All these guys are impact players, if it was still 2007.
by nationalist88 on Apr 26, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats great
Since Revis, Jenkins, Scott, Harris, Pace, Sanchez, Greene, Holmes, Brick and Mangold everybody else just has to be solid additions. Did you talk to Tanny and alert him to the fact that these guys can’t be impact players anymore because its funny that he and Rex are going to use them as situational role players. I sure hope they send you a check. LOL!
by george JETson on Apr 26, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i meant "Since Revis, Jenkins, Scott, Harris, Pace, Sanchez, Greene, Holmes, Brick and Mangold are impavt players, everybody else…..
by george JETson on Apr 26, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I just don’t understand how Jason Taylor wasn’t at least a little bit of an impact player last year with 7 sacks and 20 QB hurries, and he was sitting for a few obvious passing downs as well. Just don’t get your line of thinking here nationalist88
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by David_Wyatt on Apr 26, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
would be nice but....
the jaguars released BIG HENDERSON and I think we need another Dlineman more right now than another linebacker. It would be nice to have both, but i think another big body like him to go with BIG JENKINS on the line would much better suit our needs and would also make it NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE to run against us. Henderson> AD
by Dirty Testeverde on Apr 26, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
I saw a tweet earlier, by Tim Brown?? from Yahoo…..who said that after speaking to a Jets official, the signing of AD was not as big a slam dunk as he thought it was going to be.
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by David_Wyatt on Apr 26, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice but...
I don’t think we need to bring the guy in, but if it happens ok… I guess bye bye Bryan Thomas. Jason Taylor needs his number 99 anyway and it’s an easy way to give to him. LOL.
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