AZ54 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Given our situation where we really need help and leadership in the defensive backfield I'm all in on Poles kicking the tires here. As long as he is healthy and in shape I'm in...sign him. Considering the style of defense we're moving toward which is much more see-it-and-react is what Thomas excelled at we should be ok with him on the field. I'm not expecting him to be great but unless we draft a S in Rd 2, which is unlikely, his leadership and experience is going to be a plus over any other option we have. Earl was the heart beat of the Seahawks great defense. A 1yr rental to help us right the ship will help us if for no other reason than teaching the young players to be successful. He is also the type of player and vocal leader, one of very few, who might be able to get Eddie Jackson's head on straight and return him to his true potential. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10033486-earl-thomas-ready-for-nfl-return-won-super-bowl-48-with-seahawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 After retiring does his old team have be compensated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I'm not sure. I assume Baltimore would have first crack at signing him but they usually have a good defense so I doubt they'd be interested. How many teams have as many holes as we do with as few picks as we have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Stinger226 said: After retiring does his old team have be compensated? What team is that ? He was let go by Seattle after his injury and the image of him flipping off someone is what I remember and he went through free agency IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 50 minutes ago, lemonej said: What team is that ? He was let go by Seattle after his injury and the image of him flipping off someone is what I remember and he went through free agency IIRC That's right. He wanted the contract extension and didn't get it. Then he gets hurt and gave them the big f u as they were carting him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I had forgotten about that but I still think it's worth looking into. I highly doubt he'd want to play in Chicago as he'd likely prefer to go to a playoff team if he has that opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 If he has to take cheap money definitely for a contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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