Zach Thomas voted smartest player by NFL coaches
For years now we have all marveled at how Zach Thomas has been such a great player even though he's not the biggest linebacker in the NFL. Maybe it's because he's so smart, read here.
Thirty of 32 NFL head coaches answered the question. Here are the results:
Place
Name
Position
Team
Votes
1.
Zach Thomas
LB
Dallas Cowboys
6
2.
Ray Lewis
LB
Baltimore Ravens
4
3. (tie)
John Lynch
S
Denver Broncos
3
3. (tie)
Ed Reed
S
Baltimore Ravens
3
5. (tie)
Corey Chavous
S
St. Louis Rams
2
5. (tie)
Warren Sapp
DT
Retired
2
5. (tie)
Michael Strahan
DE
Retired
2
8. (tie)
Ronde Barber
CB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1
8. (tie)
Derrick Brooks
LB
Tampa Bay Buccanners
1
8. (tie)
Nick Greisen
LB
Baltimore Ravens
1
8. (tie)
Rodney Harrison
S
New England Patriots
1
8. (tie)
Antonio Pierce
LB
New York Giants
1
8. (tie)
Brian Russell
S
Seattle Seahawks
1
8. (tie)
Jason Taylor
DE
Miami Dolphins
1
8. (tie)
Mike Vrabel
LB
New England Patriots
1
I know I have said it a million times already, but with Thomas and Bradie James manning the middle this defense we should really be improved in 2008. Half the battle of playing defense is having a good feel for what the opposing offense is trying to do against you. These two are going to be able to make a lot of presnap reads which could lead to some big plays such as turnovers, sacks and tackles for losses.
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