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Thigpen wants to start. will be given opportunity to win the job.

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  1. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thed...phins-qb-thigpen-wants-to-prove-he-can-start/

    interesting, good to see hes competitive and wants to be the guy!!

    also the story goes on to say

    so this is good, light a fire under hennes ***.....i love this front office, i dont care if you were drafted here or brought in via trade.....the better player plays, and thats the way it always should be imo
     
  2. Brown42000

    Brown42000 Chillin

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    They must not have a lot of confidence in Henne if they are willing to give Thigpen a shot to start unless this is just coachspeak.
     
  3. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It can be taken many ways, one of which is no confidence in Henne. But there may be other motives.
     
  4. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

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  5. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    All three of our guys (white, henne and Thigpen) are young. Theres no reason to think one of them is heads and toes better than the others. This is very simple coaching logic.

    "You think you're better? Prove it."

    I'd imagine Whites being told some of the same. Though White has a slight advantage knowing he'll be used on the field sooner.
     
  6. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    if henne does not finish the season as the starter he needs to be waived as he is just eating up a roster spot.
     
  7. plc001

    plc001 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Also a consideration, Drew Brees sucked until Philip Rivers was drafted. Competition is good.

    Management just needs to be slow to pull the trigger, avoid the QB dance that's happening in Cleveland.
     
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  8. finserg

    finserg Well-Known Member

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    Would you after that awful start,not like the guys just been drafted
     
  9. Tpaddle

    Tpaddle Active Member

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    hopefully the added competition will pay off for henne
     
  10. RBrown23

    RBrown23 Thanks GISH

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    Wow I am loving this. I really feel that we have a franchise QB between these two guys. I feel really good with the young talent we have at QB.
     
  11. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    are you serious? hes had a games worth of pass attempts.....give him a chance. hes a dolphin
     
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  12. SargeZ33

    SargeZ33 Semperfi!

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    I love it. Lets see who is going to wear the ring in 2010.
     
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  13. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    This just means if Henne struggles he will get pulled. Lets hope it doesn't happen.
     
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  14. steveincolorado

    steveincolorado Spook, Storme & Pebbles

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    I think it's Henne's job to lose this year, but come offseason, it's going to be a battle. I hope we all understand that.
     
  15. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    If Henne gets us to 6 wins this year, he's got the job. Anything more than that, and he's a savior with this defense.
     
  16. alen1

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    I think this is coach speak, just so Henne doesn't get comfortable. I think this is a situation that they saw developing in Oakland but Oakland did it wrong and ended up releasing Jeff Garcia so now Russell is comfortable but also knows that he doesn't have anyone looking over his shoulder; they don't want the same thing to happen here. Henne's going to get his thirteen games IMO because they have to see what they have in him but if he starts struggling a bit, which is expected, and he doesn't make any weekly progress then he knows that Thigpen is sitting there waiting to take his job.
     
  17. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    Wrong, wrong, wrong. It has nothing to do with confidence. It has to do with competition. It is the philosophy of this regime that competition is a MUST at every position. Competition brings out the best in EVERYONE. It's when guys get complacent and relaxed that things stop improving and sometimes regress.

    Also, why wouldn't you want every QB on your roster to try to win the starting job?
     
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  18. steveincolorado

    steveincolorado Spook, Storme & Pebbles

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    I really don't think "wins" this season will be the deciding factor. I think it comes down to performance and who gives us the best chance to be a contender next season.

    If that makes sense, ala Trent Dilfer with Baltimore.
     
  19. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    every team needs a #2. why would we cut Henne just because he's not our #1? That's like cutting Ricky because Ronnie is better.
     
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  20. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    you're right, but a Qb has to show he can win. I thin it's very likely that within the next 13 games, Henne is going to be in position to win a few of them with some good drives late in the game (unless we're just THAT terrible).

    He has to show he can make the smart throws, under pressure, and win the clutch game. That goes along with what you're saying. It's about his performance. Part of that is winning the game when the opportunity arises.
     
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  21. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    UH OH!:lol: *Internet explodes*
     
  22. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    Competition is fine, but I also hope they let Henne know that the job is his to lose. That this is HIS team now.....

    I think he deserves it....I think he's earned it. Hell he beat out McCown and Beck in camp his rookie year only to watch Penny fall into our laps and take the job.

    I'd make sure he knew that this is a different situation and that Thigpen is here mostly for insurance.

    Personally I don't think Thigpen has near the talent Henne does....but he'll make a serviceable back up.
     
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  23. steveincolorado

    steveincolorado Spook, Storme & Pebbles

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    We can also go back to Jay Fielder. He won a lot of games for us, but could never take us over the hump. He won, but he was also just average.
     
  24. Onehondo

    Onehondo Senior Member Club Member

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    Should Henne be annointed the next starting QB or should he know he still has to earn it. I know the Dolphins don't need a QB controversy but Henne must know that his performance must be the deciding factor as to whether he remains the starter. The only way to remind Henne of this is to have competition from someone who has the experience and abilities to compete with Henne.
     
  25. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    My guess: If after 9 or 10 games Henne sucks it up bigtime then Thigpen will get the nod.
     
  26. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    If thats the case, then this regime will fail. We cant afford to go into year #3 knowing that Henne sucks, and only having 4 games played under Thigpen. Our success is 100% dependant on Henne. No pressure. :shifty:

    That is unless Thigpen plays amazing in those final games and Pat White progresses into a real QB. Maybe we're only 90% dependant on Henne.

    Of course, there's always a chance that we could trade for Kevin Kolb or Donovan McNabb in the offseason. Maybe we're only 80% dependant on Henne.

    hmm... we could end up drafting Bradford or McCoy. Maybe we're only 70% dependant on Henne.

    **** it, let's just let the kid play.
     
  27. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    Competition is the Elixir of Success:party:

    we are in year two of rebuilding a new franchise :yes: in 2010 we will contend
     
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  28. RBrown23

    RBrown23 Thanks GISH

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    Henne I think will succeed and be our guy. It is nice knowing we have a good young QB prospect behind him now breathing down on him if he messes up.
     
  29. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    This isn't about the offseason competition...this was an article from last season when we acquired Thiggy...has nothing to do with what is going on today...or this offseason...look at the dates...
     
  30. finsincebirth

    finsincebirth Well-Known Member

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    What's with people always bumping old threads? I was halfway through and really confused until I realized this was last year.
     
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  31. Phinvader Bill

    Phinvader Bill The all new Mr. Event

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    Why did you bump it just to say that? The post before yours was from 2009. :angry:
     
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  32. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Well, how refreshing is this idea after Wanny refused to bring in Competition for Fedler because "it would ruin his confidence"?

    Keep in mind folks, Sparano compared Thiggy to Romo, Sparano rarely compares a current player to an ex player he coached, as in he compared Cam Wake to Demarcus Ware..and that was it..once before..that's it.

    If anyone is in trouble in the Qb derby, it is Pennington, if he cannot throw he won't make the roster at 2.5 million dollars.
     
  33. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    ..ya but....this is an old thread...
     
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  34. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I'm thinking he wasn't the one who bumped it. Whoever did, either deleted their post or had it deleted.
     
  35. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    Nonetheless, I say huzzah for Thigpen.

    HUZZAH!
     
  36. Roman529

    Roman529 Senior Member

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    Every team needs a good backup. We never would have had a perfect season if we didn't have a good backup for Bob Griese when he broke his leg. I hope Henne starts and will be our franchise QB, but it's also good to have a good #2 and #3.
     
  37. Pandarilla

    Pandarilla Purist Emeritus

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    Who the hell brought up this ancient post!...WTF!?!
     
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  38. Firesole

    Firesole Season Ticket Holder

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    I'd appreciate open competition every year, at every position. I honestly don't think Thiggy has a shot at beating out Henne. But if Henne is struggling in training camp and preseason, by all means I'd rather have whoever is performing best in there under center......even if it is Pat White.

    :couch:
     
  39. Phinatic425

    Phinatic425 MIA State of Mind

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    Thigpen wants to start?

    Cute :lol:
     
  40. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Hurry and learn the playbook????

    Shouldn't he know the playbook by now????
     
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