Zach Thomas didn't die, of course. He didn't even retire. But with the release of the venerable middle linebacker by the now Bill Parcells-led Dolphins on Thursday, another chapter in recent Jets history has been completed.

The Green & White have enjoyed playing the Aqua & Coral during Thomas' 12 seasons in the NFL — they've won 12 of the last 16 meetings — but in almost each of those games they … More