Quote:
Originally Posted by cdcox
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.
|
I disagree.
I absolutely think it can be corrected. It could literally be as easy as stepping into his deep throws - something he DOES NOT do.
He just kind of flips it out there.
The kid has too strong an arm to convince me he can't throw the ball more than 30 yards downfield. It's a footwork issue.