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Originally Posted by smittysbar
Path and you both know why.
Thigpen: Has to play in a spread, can't read defense, very inaccurate, horrible long ball, and other problems.
He just doesn't have enough up side at this point to waste time on him. He will make a fine back up, more than anyone, including himself probably ever expected.
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You don't know what his upside is, he's played 11 games.
Everything on your list can be corrected with proper coaching. And honestly, I'm tired of the assumption that he HAS to play in the spread. When he was given significant time in the PS (against Arizona, and not running the spread) he did a decent job. 59% - 174 yards - 1/1 TD/INT in a half of play. We're running the spread for the sake of the OL and offense in general - not completely because Thigpen CAN'T operate a pro-style offense.
Again, I'm NOT saying the kid should be given the starting job.
But it's pretty obvious that the biggest issues people have with him is that he's a 7th round pick and that his biggest success has come from a "gimmick" offense.