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The answer wasn’t one thing. It was outlined through sources familiar with Thomas’ end in Seattle and Baltimore, two franchises that were content to move forward without him. That is a word that should be underscored here. Content.

In Seattle, despite Thomas’ considerable coverage skills — and they were certainly elite during his Seahawks tenure — he also had a penchant for occasionally freelancing that put stress on the back end of the scheme.

When Kam Chancellor was healthy and playing alongside Thomas, Seattle leaned on him to make sure everyone (including Thomas) knew where they were supposed to be at all times and to understand and cover up scenarios where Thomas might be caught out of place.

Michael K. wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:26 pm

Seems there may have been more to our reasoning to letting Earl walk than a middle finger. I posted this on the ET topic, but thought it deserved it's own.

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-the-dallas ... 27290.html

The answer wasn’t one thing. It was outlined through sources familiar with Thomas’ end in Seattle and Baltimore, two franchises that were content to move forward without him. That is a word that should be underscored here. Content.

In Seattle, despite Thomas’ considerable coverage skills — and they were certainly elite during his Seahawks tenure — he also had a penchant for occasionally freelancing that put stress on the back end of the scheme.

When Kam Chancellor was healthy and playing alongside Thomas, Seattle leaned on him to make sure everyone (including Thomas) knew where they were supposed to be at all times and to understand and cover up scenarios where Thomas might be caught out of place.

Just another reason I still wear my Kam jersey every Sunday, and why I believe despite the massive amount of love this fan base has for him, he is probably underappreciated!

seattlefan-daBronx wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 7:14 pm

"Things like this just happen bro" E.T.

Michael K. wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:26 pm

Seems there may have been more to our reasoning to letting Earl walk than a middle finger. I posted this on the ET topic, but thought it deserved it's own.

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-the-dallas ... 27290.html

The answer wasn’t one thing. It was outlined through sources familiar with Thomas’ end in Seattle and Baltimore, two franchises that were content to move forward without him. That is a word that should be underscored here. Content.

In Seattle, despite Thomas’ considerable coverage skills — and they were certainly elite during his Seahawks tenure — he also had a penchant for occasionally freelancing that put stress on the back end of the scheme.

When Kam Chancellor was healthy and playing alongside Thomas, Seattle leaned on him to make sure everyone (including Thomas) knew where they were supposed to be at all times and to understand and cover up scenarios where Thomas might be caught out of place.

Just another reason I still wear my Kam jersey every Sunday, and why I believe despite the massive amount of love this fan base has for him, he is probably underappreciated!

ddraig wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:04 pm

Michael K. wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:26 pm

Seems there may have been more to our reasoning to letting Earl walk than a middle finger. I posted this on the ET topic, but thought it deserved it's own.

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-the-dallas ... 27290.html

The answer wasn’t one thing. It was outlined through sources familiar with Thomas’ end in Seattle and Baltimore, two franchises that were content to move forward without him. That is a word that should be underscored here. Content.

In Seattle, despite Thomas’ considerable coverage skills — and they were certainly elite during his Seahawks tenure — he also had a penchant for occasionally freelancing that put stress on the back end of the scheme.

When Kam Chancellor was healthy and playing alongside Thomas, Seattle leaned on him to make sure everyone (including Thomas) knew where they were supposed to be at all times and to understand and cover up scenarios where Thomas might be caught out of place.

Just another reason I still wear my Kam jersey every Sunday, and why I believe despite the massive amount of love this fan base has for him, he is probably underappreciated!

I wish to second that opinion. Kam was an excellent teammate and placed the team ahead of his own considerable abilities. The perfect partner for Thomas. And I still wear his jersey, too!

Michael K. wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:16 pm

I betcha now...Kam thinks differently if ET calls him "Big Brother"! Haha, twice in one topic...sorry.

TraderGary wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:05 am

After all that has come out the past couple years, it's pretty clear Kam was the glue that held the LOB together. It's really too bad his career was cut short. One of my all-time favorite Hawks players.

As for E.T., until recently I hadn't realized what a head case he was. So glad we didn't extend him.