I know I'll catch heat for this, but....

[Seafan]

If the highest paid LBs on the team start hitting the right gaps and stop arm tackling and whiffing the defense will be alright,

 

[FinNasty]

I'd rather tank the year than bring Thomas back. Sign Reid.

WOW...

 

[NJlargent]

Our defense is rebuilding so the fact that they looked subpar last night is less concerning then in previous years. But chalking the performance up to the chargers having our number or other preseason excuses is delusional.

 

[rjdriver]

I cant stand him, wish we would trade him, have talked mad trash about him, but....... this defense needs Earl Thomas.

Earl Thomas was an important component, for sure —- but his dedication to the game and antics are not worth put up with, especially to the tune of the 75+ Million he wants. Time to move on.

I'm as frustrated as most, but regardless of how I feel, I don't think I could ever objectively question his dedication to the game. The guy is an absolute warrior. Watch the game following his return from the broken leg. Flying around with reckless abandon and playing with passion and emotion. In an interesting irony, Earl argues that his dedication and aggressive style of play is why he is holding out.

Yes, I wish he would think more before saying and doing some of things he says and does, but there isn't a single team that wouldn't be better defensively by adding the best free safety in football to their club.

 

[Spin Doctor]

I cant stand him, wish we would trade him, have talked mad trash about him, but....... this defense needs Earl Thomas.

Earl Thomas was an important component, for sure —- but his dedication to the game and antics are not worth put up with, especially to the tune of the 75+ Million he wants. Time to move on.

I'm as frustrated as most, but regardless of how I feel, I don't think I could ever objectively question his dedication to the game. The guy is an absolute warrior. Watch the game following his return from the broken leg. Flying around with reckless abandon and playing with passion and emotion. In an interesting irony, Earl argues that his dedication and aggressive style of play is why he is holding out.

Yes, I wish he would think more before saying and doing some of things he says and does, but there isn't a single team that wouldn't be better defensively by adding the best free safety in football to their club.

He mulled retirement on social media, that is until Berry got a huge contract. Towards the end of the year he looked apathetic, and disinterested. His quality of play diminished towards the end of the season as well. I'd absolutely question his dedication to the game at this point going forward.