just because he is a student of the game doesn't mean he will enjoy coaching or be a good coach. it isn't the same. most all football coaches i have interacted with are just power hungry bullies who like bossing people around. very little about coaching is 'being a student of the game'. go to a football practice for high school and watch it, it is like law students who graduate then realize that being a laywer isn't like the movies. Nick Saban wins in college because he recruits so well, give him Vanderbilt talent and how will he do?
i grew up a dolphin fan and all i can remember was this guy was literally involved in every play defensively. not the biggest lb but he made up for it with his hustle, relentlessness and IQ
Way to go Zack I’m a big dolphin fan boarded Ray’s there. I went to one of the games back at Joe Robbie. Yes that means I’m old you’re awesome I got one of your jerseys man kick ass.
For 5 feet 11 inches tall, Zach was a total BEAST! Very intelligent and very strong! Best football awareness I have ever seen in a LB. On every down, where ever the ball was or where ever the ball was going to, Zach was there ready to make a play. Should have been put in the Hall of Fame years ago. Congrats Zach Attack!! PHINS UP!!!
I have been a Dolphin fan all 52 years of my life, and if I had to pick one Dolphin player who epitomized the heart and soul of what it is to be a Dolphin... without a doubt it is Zach Thomas!
Zach, you're a class act! I've been a dolphin fan my whole life. I had the pleasure of meeting you in North Carolina while on vacation. You are such a down-to-earth individual and easy to talk to. So happy to see you finally get in !! Well deserved and way overdue!
54 and 99, GOATS to me. Couldn’t be happier to now see both in Canton. And to hear him compare his line back in the day to todays Dline is exciting. Congratulations 54 on an incredible career.
Anyone recall the play Zach made against the Steelers in Miami when Zach hit the A gap and hit Jerome Bettis backwards? bettis was one big running back that was hard to tackle to begin with and zach hit him so hard he fell backwards for like a 2 or 3 yard lost, what a great player Zach was, blessed to see him play all those years
Zach was absolutely amazing. One of my all time favorite Dolphins!!!!! Still to this day go to the stadium and you will still see his Jersey worn by us fans. Was a blessing to have Zach wearing dolphins colors!!!! Hall of Fame more than well deserved
He was an absolute beast at LB. Back when football was football…he made some great tackles and laid some people out! Congratulations on being inducted in to the Hall of Fame! Great career 💪🏻💪🏻
Grew up watching this guy ruin many offenses days. I was eleven during the Tennessee game and will remember that forever. This is well deserved. One of the best I’ve ever seen. Played MLB because of Zach
Finally he got what he deserved the most undervalued LB, but Glad that we had you in Miami all those years and for giving us all those wonderful moments. Enjoy that Jacket Z. Thomas cause you earned it 🎊 🎉
Zach is the best! I'm so happy for him to get this honour - one, he absolutely deserves. He's the reason I started to love the Dolphins, the reason I love the MLB position (no one like him anymore) , and the reason I wear 54 on my personal jersey. Sending love from small town Canada - we love you way up here too Zach! Congratulations!
He's my boy. I looooved watching Zach play. I wish Dan (as much as he is my most beloved QB of all time) would have retired and then have Jimmy step in to make a complete rebuild I think we could have won a superbowl. Man that defence was stacked. They were exciting to watch. I am stoked for this coming season. My Montreal Canadiens have a ton of young talent and are looking so good. If they could both win their respective championships within a couple of years of each other, I would die a happy sports fan. GHG Go 'Phins
I saw him play in Mexico City in 1997. Back then, they broadcasted about 4 or 5 Miami Dolphins games per season, so nobody knew him that well, but I remember myself thinking: Wow! That 54 plays really good! He went out of the game somewhen during the second quarter, due to an injury and was carted out. Fortunately, it was nothing serious. I also remember how I thought it was going to be quite a loss if he were hurt bad. We have not had an equal linebacker since ZT54. After Marino, he was my favorite player.
Zach you was awesome and watching you play with our defense was fun. Congratulations for FINALLY getting to the Hall of Fame. Please make more of these videos.
I wish we had more players proud to be Dolphins... It's been so long with losing records, not making the playoff, we need to turn this around and go to the playoff every year and be contenders again.
We love ya Zach...thank you for bringing us such great seasons of excitement...Congratulations on now being a Class of '23.....that's right.... MLB Zach Thomas HALL OF FAMER!!
Zach Thomas and MIAMI DOLPHINS are one in the same. This organization was built on greatness by Don Shula. Zach carried the torch every single week he was a player for us. Thank you, Zach Thomas. Congratulations on NFL and Dolphins immortality.
I have been a Dolphins fan since Shula's first press conference and so have seen all the Dolphin's greats. to my eyes Zach is right up there with John Offerdahl and AJ Duhe as the best Dolphins linebackers and the best one on one tacklers with Offerdahl and Jake Scott.
Zack if you ever read this thank you. You were my inspiration to walk on at FIU after never playing a down in high school. You have no idea of what kind of impact you had on us.
I wish this guy was more involved with current team!! He’s a Dolphin Legend!! Zack, you’re one humble dude, ok maybe Taylor was more talented, so what, you sir were the better fball player!! Congrats, long overdue, you’re 1st ballot in my opinion. #54
Zach Thomas Only defensive player to be around the ball as much as the QB and center. It seems like every freaking play he was in the mix. From sweeps to 50 yard bombs, Zach was there, making the takle or second on scene. Just so much hustle....
I have Zach on my top 10 favorite players of all time. They mostly showed interceptions here. But Thats not what Zach was known for. He was known for knocking the hell out of people.
He needs to be hired by the Dolphins to be a linebackers coach. The man is a student of the game, and would give linebackers on the team such an edge.
I would love to see that because he's my favorite player ever, but he has said that he isn't interested in coaching. He is a really good family man.
just because he is a student of the game doesn't mean he will enjoy coaching or be a good coach. it isn't the same. most all football coaches i have interacted with are just power hungry bullies who like bossing people around. very little about coaching is 'being a student of the game'. go to a football practice for high school and watch it, it is like law students who graduate then realize that being a laywer isn't like the movies. Nick Saban wins in college because he recruits so well, give him Vanderbilt talent and how will he do?
Singletary was an awesome player but terrible in coaching
Yes
Only thing that's time away from family.
i grew up a dolphin fan and all i can remember was this guy was literally involved in every play defensively. not the biggest lb but he made up for it with his hustle, relentlessness and IQ
Here's to hoping this video has a billion views.
Zach will always get my vote!
My mother was buried in her Zach jersey. Definitely her favorite player. Congratulations sir, so happy for you.
Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor were my favorite Dolphins players growing up. I love to see this!
Wish they could of got a ring 😢 just had some bad luck
Way to go Zack I’m a big dolphin fan boarded Ray’s there. I went to one of the games back at Joe Robbie. Yes that means I’m old you’re awesome I got one of your jerseys man kick ass.
Fins up!
Best
Loved this guy growing up and still do now
For 5 feet 11 inches tall, Zach was a total BEAST! Very intelligent and very strong! Best football awareness I have ever seen in a LB. On every down, where ever the ball was or where ever the ball was going to, Zach was there ready to make a play. Should have been put in the Hall of Fame years ago. Congrats Zach Attack!! PHINS UP!!!
Pure stud! We need more like him!
Modest guy, always giving props to his teammates but what an awesome player he was. Congratulations on the HOF 👍🏿
This was great. Finally Zach is getting the respect he should have gotten years ago. Congratulations Zach.
I have been a Dolphin fan all 52 years of my life, and if I had to pick one Dolphin player who epitomized the heart and soul of what it is to be a Dolphin... without a doubt it is Zach Thomas!
Was looking for that hit on Jerome Betts, now that was iconic! I'm happy for Zach. That 96 Dolphins Defense was one of the best ever!
Dolphins fan since 1970. Zach is one of my all-time favorites. Well-deserved HOF inductee.
Zach, you're a class act! I've been a dolphin fan my whole life. I had the pleasure of meeting you in North Carolina while on vacation. You are such a down-to-earth individual and easy to talk to. So happy to see you finally get in !! Well deserved and way overdue!
54 and 99, GOATS to me. Couldn’t be happier to now see both in Canton. And to hear him compare his line back in the day to todays Dline is exciting. Congratulations 54 on an incredible career.
Anyone recall the play Zach made against the Steelers in Miami when Zach hit the A gap and hit Jerome Bettis backwards? bettis was one big running back that was hard to tackle to begin with and zach hit him so hard he fell backwards for like a 2 or 3 yard lost, what a great player Zach was, blessed to see him play all those years
Zach was absolutely amazing. One of my all time favorite Dolphins!!!!! Still to this day go to the stadium and you will still see his Jersey worn by us fans. Was a blessing to have Zach wearing dolphins colors!!!! Hall of Fame more than well deserved
Cant wait to hear his speech on Saturday for the Hall of Fame!
He was an absolute beast at LB. Back when football was football…he made some great tackles and laid some people out! Congratulations on being inducted in to the Hall of Fame! Great career 💪🏻💪🏻
Zack was BEAST!
Grew up watching this guy ruin many offenses days. I was eleven during the Tennessee game and will remember that forever. This is well deserved. One of the best I’ve ever seen. Played MLB because of Zach
Finally he got what he deserved the most undervalued LB, but Glad that we had you in Miami all those years and for giving us all those wonderful moments. Enjoy that Jacket Z. Thomas cause you earned it 🎊 🎉
The perfect football player. Enough said.
Way to go 54 mr Zach Thomas big fan I have your jersey great job
Zach is the best! I'm so happy for him to get this honour - one, he absolutely deserves. He's the reason I started to love the Dolphins, the reason I love the MLB position (no one like him anymore) , and the reason I wear 54 on my personal jersey. Sending love from small town Canada - we love you way up here too Zach! Congratulations!
from italy 🇮🇹, ComeOn Miami Dolphins 🐬🧡🤍💚!
Daje Zach Thomas 💪, the Legend of Miami
Loved watching you play, Zach. So humble, it's unreal. And hearing him say our D-line now is similar to how it was back then? That gets me jazzed up!
Man, I miss watching Zach Thomas play. Thank you for this, and so proud of Zach to FINALLY get inducted to the HOF and represent the Miami Dolphins.
He's my boy. I looooved watching Zach play. I wish Dan (as much as he is my most beloved QB of all time) would have retired and then have Jimmy step in to make a complete rebuild I think we could have won a superbowl.
Man that defence was stacked. They were exciting to watch. I am stoked for this coming season. My Montreal Canadiens have a ton of young talent and are looking so good. If they could both win their respective championships within a couple of years of each other, I would die a happy sports fan. GHG Go 'Phins
Oh siii... aqui vamos otra vez!!!
Vamos dolphins!!!!!!
Legend!!! Arguably the greatest underdog story in sports history.
Zack Thomas is a beast in very intelligent in strong well deserved in congratulations hall of fame 👏 in pro bowl legend 👏
I saw him play in Mexico City in 1997. Back then, they broadcasted about 4 or 5 Miami Dolphins games per season, so nobody knew him that well, but I remember myself thinking: Wow! That 54 plays really good! He went out of the game somewhen during the second quarter, due to an injury and was carted out. Fortunately, it was nothing serious. I also remember how I thought it was going to be quite a loss if he were hurt bad. We have not had an equal linebacker since ZT54. After Marino, he was my favorite player.
Love Zach breaking down plays.
Man looks like he could play Sunday
Zach you was awesome and watching you play with our defense was fun. Congratulations for FINALLY getting to the Hall of Fame. Please make more of these videos.
I wish we had more players proud to be Dolphins... It's been so long with losing records, not making the playoff, we need to turn this around and go to the playoff every year and be contenders again.
We love ya Zach...thank you for bringing us such great seasons of excitement...Congratulations on now being a Class of '23.....that's right.... MLB Zach Thomas HALL OF FAMER!!
Love Zach. He looks like he could still suit up.
Zach Thomas and MIAMI DOLPHINS are one in the same. This organization was built on greatness by Don Shula. Zach carried the torch every single week he was a player for us. Thank you, Zach Thomas. Congratulations on NFL and Dolphins immortality.
I have been a Dolphins fan since Shula's first press conference and so have seen all the Dolphin's greats. to my eyes Zach is right up there with John Offerdahl and AJ Duhe as the best Dolphins linebackers and the best one on one tacklers with Offerdahl and Jake Scott.
So happy this man is finally in Canton
Legend.
U the MF man Zach reason why I played MLB and a Fins Fan!!!!
Well deserved Zach Thomas!
Zack if you ever read this thank you. You were my inspiration to walk on at FIU after never playing a down in high school. You have no idea of what kind of impact you had on us.
One of my favorite players of all time! I had his jersey in the 90s.
There's just certain few who have it and Zach is one of them. I knew he was going to be something special when I saw him play in college.
My favorite linebacker
I’m here for all the ZT content 🔥
Love you Zach!!❤
That’s my DAWG right there 🐬🐬🐬
Respect. He gives credit to others before himself. It was a honor to watch him play.
Legendary 🐬✊🏾👑
A JOY TO WATCH! 👍🤟✌️
My favorite player growing up was 54.
I wish this guy was more involved with current team!! He’s a Dolphin Legend!!
Zack, you’re one humble dude, ok maybe Taylor was more talented, so what, you sir were the better fball player!! Congrats, long overdue, you’re 1st ballot in my opinion. #54
A legend #54
Zach Thomas
Only defensive player to be around the ball as much as the QB and center. It seems like every freaking play he was in the mix. From sweeps to 50 yard bombs, Zach was there, making the takle or second on scene. Just so much hustle....
Yall remember when he would call out the other team's plays pre-snap??
I'm surprised the goal line stand versus the Bears wasn't here. Zach was absolutely crucial on that.
I have Zach on my top 10 favorite players of all time. They mostly showed interceptions here. But Thats not what Zach was known for. He was known for knocking the hell out of people.
What a beast
Why am I such a huge Zach Thomas fan?
Growing up in Miami in the 90's i wanted to be like Zach
Congrats Zach !!
He was the best
ALRIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!
Ill say it again please coach the LBs zach it feels like you can be a great coach
Zach Thomas ,Ray Lewis 2 of the GREATEST MLB EVER
I don't know the word to use for my feelings & admiration for you past Respect but, that's what I have for you. 🙏🏼
Who was that New England receiver Zach knocked smooth out?
Missed the “rocked the Bus” play in the Cincy game.
I almost came when he said "almost like the line we have now"
Come on Fins, hire this man to teach defensive greatness.
I remember watching Zach in is first game. Shawn Jefferson was coming around the right side on an end around and ZT absolutely destroyed him.
too short too small too slow best football player i ever saw
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