Chiefs Take a QB in the 1st round next year?

Alphaman · 12-22-2008, 11:20 AM

Said Dolphins LB Akin Ayodele of Thigpen, who finished with 320 yards passing, “I like him. He’s an athletic quarterback. Brodie Croyle is going to watch his back next year. There’s going to be a battle for the starting position.”

When the opposition starts to give your young QB props, you have to a moment to really consider if you need to look for his replacement. I'd really try to get Rich Gannon to come in this offseason as a consultant and work with Thigpen for a few weeks. I'd ask him to go over film and work with him on the field to work through the nuances of the game, particularly executing the boot which Thigpen hasn't mastered yet.

eazyb81 · 12-22-2008, 11:25 AM

Thiggy's future with us is going to depend on who the offensive coordinator is. I doubt Gailey is back just because I think a new GM will want to hire his own coaches.

Thigpen's strengths might not be the strengths the new offensive coordinator looks for in a QB, and he may want more of a traditional guy and/or want to build from scratch with a new QB he can mold into a star.

Alphaman · 12-22-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Thiggy's future with us is going to depend on who the offensive coordinator is. I doubt Gailey is back just because I think a new GM will want to hire his own coaches.

Thigpen's strengths might not be the strengths the new offensive coordinator looks for in a QB, and he may want more of a traditional guy and/or want to build from scratch with a new QB he can mold into a star.

I agree with you. I just question if it is the right move.

**The Franchise** · 12-22-2008, 11:27 AM

Brody Croyle needs to watch his back? If we go into camp next year with a battle at the QB position between Thigpen and Croyle.....I'll be pissed. Croyle has proven that he doesn't deserve a spot in the battle.

Alphaman · 12-22-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

Brody Croyle needs to watch his back? If we go into camp next year with a battle at the QB position between Thigpen and Croyle.....I'll be pissed. Croyle has proven that he doesn't deserve a spot in the battle.

Agreed. The Dolphins guy doesn't know that Croyle is done in KC. His thoughts on Thigpen, the QB he actually played against, are very interesting though.

SPATCH · 12-22-2008, 11:37 AM

the QB class is not strong enough this year... I don't like stafford as much as a lot of other people do. Although, if we drafted bradford, you wouldn't hear me complain too much.

but I say OL/DL for the first pick

Priest4Prez · 12-22-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by the_spatula

the QB class is not strong enough this year... I don't like stafford as much as a lot of other people do. Although, if we drafted bradford, you wouldn't hear me complain too much.

but I say OL/DL for the first pick

I think we should trade down and get a WR and OL in the middle of the first round. A QBOTF is useless without a solid supporting cast.

The real story of the nite was the offensive line. Albert was amazing. Even when he missed a block (Thigpen's TD run) he would recover and seal. Waters was driving guys 10 yards backwards with ease and...

How about Damien McInosh (i'm sorry for spelling it wrong) with 2 pancakes on the same play???? That was awesome, and very rare to see from that guy. He usually can't block to save his life

CoMoChief · 12-22-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Priest4Prez

I think we should trade down and get a WR and OL in the middle of the first round. A QBOTF is useless without a solid supporting cast.

The real story of the nite was the offensive line. Albert was amazing. Even when he missed a block (Thigpen's TD run) he would recover and seal. Waters was driving guys 10 yards backwards with ease and...

How about Damien McInosh (i'm sorry for spelling it wrong) with 2 pancakes on the same play???? That was awesome, and very rare to see from that guy. He usually can't block to save his life

If we draft a WR with our first pick Im going to shoot someone.

googlegoogle · 12-22-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by the_spatula

the QB class is not strong enough this year... I don't like stafford as much as a lot of other people do. Although, if we drafted bradford, you wouldn't hear me complain too much.

but I say OL/DL for the first pick

never try and make a career change to nfl scout.

DT58HOF · 12-22-2008, 11:55 AM

well some people on ESPN say Tebow is a 3rd rounder, maybe we can get WR Crabtree from Texas Tech and a lineman and pickup Tebow in the 3rd and run this goofy offense with Tebow and Thiggy,lol
im sold on Bradford,im sold on Crabtree at WR im also sold on Harrel from Texas Tech,spelling might be wrong also i think our franchise QB is just a small trade away in Colt Brennan, i prefer Quinn but Brennan can be had for a cheaper price maybe a way to let LJ go???

**DaKCMan AP** · 12-22-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DT58HOF

well some people on ESPN say Tebow is a 3rd rounder, maybe we can get WR Crabtree from Texas Tech and a lineman and pickup Tebow in the 3rd and run this goofy offense with Tebow and Thiggy,lol
im sold on Bradford,im sold on Crabtree at WR im also sold on Harrel from Texas Tech,spelling might be wrong also i think our franchise QB is just a small trade away in Colt Brennan, i prefer Quinn but Brennan can be had for a cheaper price maybe a way to let LJ go???

Wow... just wow.

kcxiv · 12-22-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Wow... just wow.

Yep, we need Defense, Defense, Defense

SPATCH · 12-22-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DT58HOF

well some people on ESPN say Tebow is a 3rd rounder, maybe we can get WR Crabtree from Texas Tech and a lineman and pickup Tebow in the 3rd and run this goofy offense with Tebow and Thiggy,lol
im sold on Bradford,im sold on Crabtree at WR im also sold on Harrel from Texas Tech,spelling might be wrong also i think our franchise QB is just a small trade away in Colt Brennan, i prefer Quinn but Brennan can be had for a cheaper price maybe a way to let LJ go???

any shred of credibility that u had before is now lost

Priest4Prez · 12-22-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by the_spatula

any shred of credibility that u had before is now lost

If we are taking any QB named Colt, it better be Colt McCoy next year. but it all really depends on who the GM is, who the new HC is, ect.. I hope that Cowher gets the GM/HC/Prez like Mike Holmgrem. That would also change our draft. The chiefs have so many holes to fill that the draft could go any way

Idahojim · 12-23-2008, 12:32 PM

Thigpen has proved that the Chiefs offense can score points. What they need in the draft and free agency more than anything are stud defensive players - linebackers and forces on the D-line. Other than Sam Bradford, I don't see anyone I'd go with in the first round at this point.

12-22-2008, 11:20 AM	Topic Starter
Alphaman Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Austin, TX, USA Casino cash: $10004900	Take a QB in the 1st round next year? Said Dolphins LB Akin Ayodele of Thigpen, who finished with 320 yards passing, “I like him. He’s an athletic quarterback. Brodie Croyle is going to watch his back next year. There’s going to be a battle for the starting position.” When the opposition starts to give your young QB props, you have to a moment to really consider if you need to look for his replacement. I'd really try to get Rich Gannon to come in this offseason as a consultant and work with Thigpen for a few weeks. I'd ask him to go over film and work with him on the field to work through the nuances of the game, particularly executing the boot which Thigpen hasn't mastered yet.
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12-22-2008, 11:25 AM	#2
eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $9984900	Thiggy's future with us is going to depend on who the offensive coordinator is. I doubt Gailey is back just because I think a new GM will want to hire his own coaches. Thigpen's strengths might not be the strengths the new offensive coordinator looks for in a QB, and he may want more of a traditional guy and/or want to build from scratch with a new QB he can mold into a star.
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12-22-2008, 11:27 AM	#4
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2065047	Brody Croyle needs to watch his back? If we go into camp next year with a battle at the QB position between Thigpen and Croyle.....I'll be pissed. Croyle has proven that he doesn't deserve a spot in the battle.
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12-22-2008, 11:37 AM	#6
SPATCH birth of spatch Join Date: May 2008 Casino cash: $10006207	the QB class is not strong enough this year... I don't like stafford as much as a lot of other people do. Although, if we drafted bradford, you wouldn't hear me complain too much. but I say OL/DL for the first pick
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12-23-2008, 12:32 PM	#15
Idahojim Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nampa, Idaho, USA Casino cash: $9965995	Thigpen has proved that the Chiefs offense can score points. What they need in the draft and free agency more than anything are stud defensive players - linebackers and forces on the D-line. Other than Sam Bradford, I don't see anyone I'd go with in the first round at this point.
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