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Zach Thomas #55 | Linebacker | Dallas Cowboys
Height: 5-11    Weight: 228    Born: Sep 1, 1973, Pampa, TX

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Statistics
TacklesFumblesInterceptions
YearTeamTotSoloAstSackFFFumRecFumTDsIntYdsAvgIntTD
2000MIA9956431.5010100.00
2001MIA15596593.520025125.51
2002MIA156101551.0010177.00
2003MIA15385681.01203217.00
2004MIA14585602.0000000.00
2005MIA162107552.0410100.00
2006DAL165103623.02001-4-4.00
2007MIA5242101.0000000.00
2008DAL3827111.0000000.00
2008 Game Log
TacklesFumblesInterceptions
WeekOppTotSoloAstSackFFFumRecFumTDsIntYdsAvgIntTD
1@CLE5410.0000000.00
2PHI7520.0000000.00
3@GB5501.0000000.00
4WAS12660.0000000.00
5CIN5320.0000000.00
6@ARZ4400.0000000.00
7@STL
8TB
9@NYG
10---
11@WAS
12SF
13SEA
14@PIT
15NYG
16BAL
17@PHI
Player Notes
July 26, 2008
Reports from Dallas have both free-agent additions on defense, namely linebacker Zach Thomas and cornerback Adam Jones (a.k.a. Pacman), working like monsters to lead the way at training camp, according to the Star Telegram.

Our View:In the middle of the defense, Thomas was already making No. 55 very visible. The highlight for the seven-time Pro Bowler was reading and reacting on a running play by Tashard Choice when he meet him at the line of scrimmage. Thomas is also a player coming off a year which he missed 11 games because of a concussion and migraines after a car wreck. The 13-year veteran and Texas native has said he is fully recovered and 100% healthy. Jones, who expects to be the primary punt returner, is getting acclimated quickly despite the amount of practice time he has missed. His conditioning is apparent and his play-making shined. The Cowboys now just have to hope he will be fully reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for the regular season. A decision will be made September 1st.
July 4, 2008
Zach Thomas is having an impact on the Cowboys defense because of his professionalism, and he is setting an example that the younger players are looking up to, according to Pro Football Weekly.

Our View:Thomas won't be in Dallas what he was with Miami, but if he can help to improve this Cowboys defensive unit, they will be one to grab in later rounds of fantasy drafts.
June 19, 2008
In his 12 seasons in Miami, linebacker Zach Thomas made a reputation as a "team leader" that was at the forefront of anything major that was player related. But since signing as a free agent with Dallas this off-season, he has taken a low-key approach, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "I’m not the voice of this team," Thomas said. "I was in Miami. I’m trying to fit in. There are plenty of guys on this team that are leaders."

Our View:Thomas is not rejecting leadership responsibilities, but he is still in a feeling-out process while finding where he fits with the team.
May 27, 2008
Zach Thomas has been working with strength coach Joe Jurazsek, who was at Texas Tech when Thomas was in college, and has muscled up to 240 pounds for the first time in his career, according to the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram.

Our View:Thomas, who normally plays at 225 pounds, is expected to provide a major upgrade for Dallas at the inside linebacker slot manned by Akin Ayodele last year.
May 16, 2008
Zach Thomas doesn't believe that last year's concussion issues will hamper him moving forward, according to the Dallas Morning News. "I don't see that as a concern. I wouldn't put myself in that position. I wouldn't put my family in that position. There's way more important things when it comes to health."

Our View:Thomas, if healthy, would appear to be a nice bounce back candidate this year, though with the struggles he faced last season there is always a chance that one hit could end his career, though you could say that about any player.