Joe Thomas has retired

[Nero]

I respect the man for all the effort he has put through all this tough years, and I understand that at one point you have to think how do you want to live the rest of your life. NFL takes a lot from the players' body. 

Take care, Joe and hopefully we'll see you around in some other way! (broadcasting, HOF...) 

[blitzz2]

Going out on his terms and relatively healthy. Smart move on Joe's part. 11 years, well deserved. Hope he never looks back. Enjoy it JT!

[Canton Dawg]

I kind of figured he was going to hang up his cleats. Every time I saw a pic of Joe, he looked thinner than the last pic. He’s going to be in Canton in 5 years wearing a gold jacket.

[htownbrown]

I think the 4th pick getting traded is almost a certainty now.

[The Gipper]

Say it ain't so, Joe

[calfoxwc]

I wish he could have gone one more year with a chance of winning games with his team.

But it's been eleven years - he wants to be able to walk and golf, do things with his family before

the toll gets too be too much. He won't be poor, btw.

   If only we could go fishing with him one of these days -that would rock.

All the respect in the world to ya, Joe Thomas. You rock off the field as well - HOF.

[Ibleedbrown]

@darren15 said:

Yes report says Browns have known for some time

Might have been strategy and the Browns asked him to hold off on the announcement. If they seem desperate for an OT might raise the asking price of other OTs.

[jrb12711]

What a crying shame Joe couldn't have been part of something greater. What an amazing player and can't blame him at all for this decision. $100 million earned in your early 30's and so many job opportunities ain't so bad. I would love to see him have a shot at MNF I think he would do excellent.

Definitely puts OT into the mix high this draft. I know we just got Hubbard but might sniff that position at #33.

[Bigalow80]

I mentioned this in another post, but this puts Quenton Nelson on the Browns radar. yes, he is a guard, but some feel he can play tackle. Or the browns could kick Bitonio out to left tackle as well. I think more than likely though is the browns are going to trade back into the first to grab a tackle that might be falling. McGlinchey or Miller, etc I would love it if it was Williams from Texas. Last year at this time, they were making Joe comps to him. 

[D Bone]

Great player and an even better dude...... enjoy all that $ Joe! 

[calfoxwc]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2763130-joe-thomas-reportedly-expected-to-retire-after-11-seasons-with-browns

[nickers]

Thank you for giving it your all for a Sheet organization, Joe..  Go fishin.. drink a few cold ones and relax..  You deserve it!

[Kennel Club]

Cheers Joe, you'll be missed!

[Bigalow80]

I can see it now...4 games left to go in the season, the Browns starting LT goes down..is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope.. it's joe thomas soaring in with his superman costume and taking his place leading the browns to a super bowl victory...it would be glorious.

[stillmotion]

Thanks for everything Joe! Best Cleveland Browns player of my Era!

[DieHardBrownsFan]

Just think of the massive effect this will have on our record......

[Bigalow80]

Joe Thomas' draft profile...I think they nailed it

[nickers]

@bigalow80 said:

Joe Thomas' draft profile...I think they nailed it

Great catch.. And he did one season better...

[jcam222]

@diehardbrownsfan said:

Just think of the massive effect this will have on our record......

I was just sitting here wondering as i started reading the thread whether your or Ghoolie would post the silly post about the lack of importance Oline has. This is a HUGE loss. 

[hoorta]

@jcam222 said:

I was just sitting here wondering as i started reading the thread whether your or Ghoolie would post the silly post about the lack of importance Oline has. This is a HUGE loss. 

I can't remember how many quarterbacks we've gone through since Joe got here, but without him- it would have been around 5-6 more.