Merged: Tyler Thigpen traded to Miami
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Frumundah FinnaticNew Member"Dorfdad wrote:
While Hes an OK prospect kansas City didnt have faith in him willing to trade him away for some undisclosed draft pick. No it's not a high one!
What we needed to do was said before trade for some playmakers, is this front office so dense that they don't see the Problem with our wideouts. I love having young guys to groom however you need a STUD to teach them..
Also I think he goes to #2 and white goes to #3.. His wildcat days are over for this year..
he does have a good set of hands.
MonstBlitz;2232016 wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
BuckeyeKingNew MemberBig fan of Thigpen has some great scrambling ability.
OnehondoSupporterIMHO it was a good move, we were going to have to get another QB anyway and why not one with an upside rather than over the hill. He has limted experience but at least he is experienced. He probably does move ahead of Pat White since White is still pretty raw. As much as everyone has talked about Pat Whites prospects for the wild cat Thigpen maybe even better suited. At 6-3, 235 he seems to have a better frame for it and may present more options.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThigTy00.htm
"Onehondo wrote:
IMHO it was a good move, we were going to have to get another QB anyway and why not one with an upside rather than over the hill. He has limted experience but at least he is experienced. He probably does move ahead of Pat White since White is still pretty raw. As much as everyone has talked about Pat Whites prospects for the wild cat Thigpen maybe even better suited. At 6-3, 235 he seems to have a better frame for it and may present more options.
Thigpen is 6'1 I thought?
Clark KentForum VeteranI really liked this Thigpen kid last year... I honestly thought it was a mistake to bring in Cassell when this kid showed so much potential.
Glad he's a dolphin. Hell, not to get to crazy, but this kid could be the future if Henne bombs (I really hope not).
Great pickup.
there are probably 2 parts to this ...
1- we need a backup now ... and PW is not it - he is challenged enough with the WC
2- maybe the FO is frustrated with PW, per above ...
I don't think this has anything to do with Henne ... give him 4 weeks and he will be fine.
mullinganForum Veteran"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:
this doesnt make sense, we trade for a mediocre QB instead of a good WR or DB
Really thats all we should be trying to trade for.
You do realize we are 1 play away from Henne being injured and White starting? No this trade makes alot of sense IMO.
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2k5Forum Veteran"PHINANALYST wrote:
there are probably 2 parts to this ...
1- we need a backup now ... and PW is not it - he is challenged enough with the WC2- maybe the FO is frustrated with PW, per above ...
I don't think this has anything to do with Henne ... give him 4 weeks and he will be fine.
Or they know that Pat White is a developmental quarterback and isn't ready to start yet, which has been clear since even before we drafted him in my opinion.
opfinisticNew MemberI agree that this is not a reflection on Henne, we've got 13 more games ahead of us and we need to make sure that we have someone behind him in case of injury. White isn't that guy. In fact, depending on how Henne and Thigpen play out this season he may be entirely disposable by January.
Frumundah FinnaticNew Member
MonstBlitz;2232016 wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
This move says nothing about Henne, but it does say a lot about Pat White.
I remember the Patriots were really interested him in the draft. Maybe we're hoping to try to buy that draft pick back, or something close to it, now that we essentially got Thigpen for free (the draft picks were supposed to get from KC cancelling them out)
wow nice trade
in my opinion thigpen's better than henne
good job
"alen1 wrote:
If I may add to your great post Ray, remember that this is the player that Minnesota had in their minds as their future quarterback if Tarvaris Jackson didn't pan out. They were going to try and sneak him on the PS because he was a seventh rounder but Herm Edwards and company snatched him up. Minnesota really liked him.
Gotta say, this kid impressed me last year. We HAD to pick up another QB to fill out the roster...brining in a washed up Vet adds little value to the club's short and/or long term future with Henne getting the reigns now...you're not likely to pick up a quality WR this late in the season...so, I say why not? You keep your team "quarterback rich" with viable solutions at QB from three different guys (remember when our first string guy wasn't even good enough to make another roster?).
Smart, smart move.
OnehondoSupporter"Hexonx wrote:
Thigpen is 6'1 I thought?
From Pro Football Reference.com
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThigTy00.htm
surferosaNew MemberHis combine numbers from NFL Draft Scout
6'2'" 223 pounds
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=67191&draftyear=2007&genpos=QB
surferosaNew MemberAlso, in addition to his 18 passing TD's last season, he also had 3 rushing TD's and one receiving TD. Thats 22 TD's in 11 games on a very bad Chiefs offense with one of the worst OL's in the league. Pretty impressive.
Who does he remind you guys of? How strong is his arm? Pocket presence? Leadership ability? Accuracy?
surferosaNew MemberBTW here is some great footage of Thigpen from weeks 10, 12 and 16 - lots of film to review. Also a nice ringing endorsement from Jason La Canfora
AguaForum VeteranI admit I didn't pay much attention to the guy, but the little bit of observation I had led me to conclude he didn't have much pocket awareness. Could be very wrong.
NEVERMIND - I was thinking of Brodie Croyle.
jdang307Supporter"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:
he does have a good set of hands.
You really should keep your personal life out of this ... :pointlol:
"Onehondo wrote:
From Pro Football Reference.com
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThigTy00.htm
Interesting espn.com and nfl.com has him at 6'1
"surferosa wrote:
BTW here is some great footage of Thigpen from weeks 10, 12 and 16 - lots of film to review. Also a nice ringing endorsement from Jason La Canfora
What I saw was our defense really sucking like they do now :lol::lol:
surferosaNew MemberInitial gutshot reactions after watching 10-15 minutes of highlights:
His throwing motion is a cross between Shaun Hill and Matt Schaub. Not a rocket arm by any stretch of the imagination, but the ball gets finds its way there. His deep balls are almost always underthrown. He is nimble in and around the pocket and can throw the ball well on the run. Doesnt need to set his feet to make plays.
miamironForum Veteran"Dorfdad wrote:
Well here is a reason we picked him up Im sure.. Seems he has some Wildcat training already.. (imagine him lining up as a WR and actually catching it deep) He did just that in Kansas City..
YouTube - Tyler Thigpen: No Suprise
Seems alot of its against us! Also look at how deep he can pass and he looks very fast in decision making, and he can RUN!!
Every highlight video shows him against us and deja vu with Akin,Bell and the secondary as Tyler torched them
This guy has a strong arm,doesn't key on just one receiver, has great mobility and footwork...it's just a matter of time before he gets to meet Jake Grove's rear end
and now jeff garcia's been cut
you guys really have your pick of the litter here lol
"surferosa wrote:
His combine numbers from NFL Draft Scout
6'2'" 223 pounds
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=67191&draftyear=2007&genpos=QB
Those are his Pro Day numbers. I don't think he got invited to the combine.