Agent: Zach Thomas spurned Patriots because of loyalty to Dolphins -- South Florida Sun

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Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas didn't sign with AFC East rival New Engalnd this offseason because of loyalty to the franchise he played for the last 12 seasons, according to his agent. Thomas, a Pampa, Texas, native and Texas Tech grad, signed a one-year, $3 million deal in February to play for the Dallas Cowboys , the team he grew up rooting for. He turned down comparable offers ... [link]

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Zach Thomas Can't Quit the Dolphins ... Even Though, You Know, They Cut Him
Published 19 days ago by Ryan Wilson at FanHouse
Filed under: Dolphins, Patriots Even though he's no longer with the team, Zach Thomas is still doing his part to give the Dolphins the best chance to win. At least that's the story his agent Drew Rosenhaus is selling: "Dallas was a very good fit for him because, like New England, they're a winning team," ... Rosenhaus told 560-AM ... Tuesday morning. "They're in his home state, close to his family, and he grew up as a Cowboys fan. But also being a loyal Dolphin, and he'll always be a Dolphin, it would have been very difficult for ...

Thomas, Troy & loyalty
Published 18 days ago at Reiss' Pieces
... The South Florida Sun-Suntinel reports on why linebacker Zach Thomas chose to sign with the Cowboys instead of the Patriots. The primary reason, according to the piece, was loyalty to the Dolphins. ...

Obstructed Views: An Alexander retrospective
Published 18 days ago at ESPN.com - Hashmarks - Blog
... Zach Thomas didn't sign with the Patriots because of his loyalty to the Dolphins, according to his agent. ...

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