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Double standards work both ways.
I love how some people on this board were calling JaMarcus Russell a bust in his first year of starting then turn around and drool all over Thigpen. They basically had the same kind of season.
Thigpen had a good season. Maybe he will develop into a franchise QB but he has a long way to go. He's still a long shot. I'd rather not invest another 2 years hoping he develops into a franchise guy. Yes, I'd be more patient with someone who has a better pedigree. The chances of success are much better because they are bringing something to the table that the 7th rounder just doesn't have.
I also see an inherent weakness in Thigpen's deep ball. He has good velocity on short and medium passes, but he constantly underthrows on the long ball. I don't think that can be fixed by coaching or conditioning.
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