Zach back on track in Dallas?

 
The status of Zach Thomas' career comes down to verb tenses: it's a matter of whether he was or is a great player. Age and injury can combine to severely reduce effectiveness, issues the top linebacker will have to face if he wants to rebound from his miserable 2007 with his new team in Dallas. On the other hand, the way Thomas has played throughout his career indicates he's disposed to not just conquer this obstacle but attack and whoop it really bad. The status of Zach Thomas' career comes down to verb tenses: It's a matter of whether he was or is a great player. Age and injury can combine to severely reduce effectiveness, issues the top linebacker will have to face if he wants to rebound from his miserable 2007 with his new team in Dallas. On the other hand, the way Thomas has played throughout his career indicates he's disposed to not just conquer this obstacle but attack and whoop it really bad. It will be difficult. Recovering from head injuries like Thomas is can be tricky, as ... [link]

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The status of Zach Thomas' career comes down to verb tenses: it's a matter of whether he was or is a great player. Age and injury can combine to severely reduce effectiveness, issues the top linebacker will have to face if he wants to rebound from ...