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I think if Joe knew the Browns were ready to make a playoff run this year he would have stayed one more year

Class and Grace.

This is why I'll never understand why we didn't trade him a couple years ago when we cleaned house. We knew it would be 2+ years before we even thought about being competitive, and by then he'd be ready to retire. Now here we are...

I am in mourning. I hoped we could have one more, a final season like a victory lap together.

Not to be. All the respect in the world to this man, THE technician that defines LT. Pro Bowl, class, loyal beyond what reason would expect, a player fine for the game and fine for the Land and its fans. Outstanding durability to boot. Enjoy it, Joe. More than earned it. Thanks for more memories than I can hold in my head at once. We need heroes such as this.

Take tomorrow off.

They should put his statue outside the stadium and under it put,

"We're sorry"

j/c:

Football aside, I hope Joe and his wife decide to stay in Cleveland. I feel like they are both from WI, so you never know. But, over time, maybe his young family has found out that Cleveland has become their new home. And, although, he has left the Browns, he'll never leave Cleveland.

whether our new left tackle is shon c or a rookie or someone else, I hope joe t could find time to mentor them.

Joe Thomas:

I love you.

You're a great human/person.

You're one of the best athletes Cleveland Browns will EVER had play for them.

You were what I called "elite" in terms of LT. Perennial pro bowl, All American, consecutive snaps... just everything.

I love ya man, wish you nothing but the best to your future. Love your family and wife and hopefully this decision enables your future to be even brighter with them. We'll still see you a lot around Cleveland (media and etc) I bet, but hey man... go catch some perch from Lake Erie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The ThomaHawk episode we've all been waiting for is here. Listen in as Joe Thomas discusses the reasons behind his decision to retire following his illustrious NFL career. Joe also reveals his all-time favorite story with the Browns as Hawk and NFD try to talk him out of his decision #sadface

https://soundcloud.com/user-545929991/the-decision

Listen to his podcast. He basically he wanted come back but his body wouldn’t allow him to.

I'm glad you posted this. On an earlier thread, I said that I couldn't believe the Browns wouldn't be all in on Nate Solder if they knew Joe wasn't coming back, so I guessed he hadn't told them yet, and if so, that would be a disappointment to me. That was a mistake on my part. Should have known Joe wouldn't hose the Browns like that. If anyone dropped the ball, it was the Browns, not Joe Thomas.

All the best, Joe.

Thanks for the link, but wow his body sounds like it's a trainwreck. Being on all those meds, including Vicodin, AND still having substantial pain? Not being able to stand for one minute without excruciating pain? Gz and he played through all this? Even limiting him in practice, it was just damaging him.

Man, this is the best decision for him. Body told you to quit, and you listened and rightfully so.

Says in the Podcast that Jimmy AND Dee want him to remain active in Cleveland. I would hope so!

So long Joe. Gonna miss ya.

yeah, he physically couldn't ... sad to hear

Sad to see him go but I’m glad he retired before he seriously hurt himself.

Congrats to @joethomas73, who taught me how to play Tackle and be a pro. I would not be where I am today without his teachings, wisdom, patience, and friendship. He made it hard to leave Cleveland, and I’ll always remember his off-field qualities far more than his play. Thank you

https://twitter.com/MitchSchwartz72/status/974000727830835201

Thanks, Joe. Good luck.

Truly a classy man and ultimate pro. Here's to you Joe! Best of luck in the future.

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thankyou

I think this old dog did it?

So old dogs can learn new tricks.

I couldn't help you because I didn't know what to do

Thank you my friend. I'm back in Ohio, taking care of my parent's. Hope all is good?

I want to just say it has been a pleasure watching Joe Thomas performing his craft!! But listening to this podcast, yea, his body was letting him down and to endure what he did just to PLAY!!!.. Congrats to Joe but it was time to hang it up!!!!

I remember the year before Joe got drafted, everyone on this board wanted Robert Gallery desperately. We didn't get him, and he ended up getting moved to guard his rookie year because he couldn't keep up.

The following year, "look what happened with Gallery" became the refrain. Lot of people wanted Quinn.

Joe is the second guy the Browns ever took that I wanted. The other was Braylon.

Hell of a run, Joe.

J/C

I didn't see this on here, but a very nice photo gallery of joe done by NFL.com

Joe Through the Years

I wished it showed one with him in his stance/set before snap. It was such a strange looking stance but the way he was able to break out of it and etc was amazing.