Chiefs Since we are ready to throw out Thiggy why not go grab Cassel - Page 3

Red Dawg · 12-18-2008, 09:26 PM

in FA? No way they tag him for 8 mil. We've got the cash, he's young, got the size, the arm and has a full year under his belt. That's better to build around at this point than a junior class qb with no experience. Granted our team is less talented than the Pats but he will only get better and would probably jump at the chance to call a team his own.

I like Thiggy but he doesn't have the size and strength of a Manning type player. We could probably get a good pick for him and keep Gray as a back up.

KcFanInGA · 12-18-2008, 10:54 PM

Thigpen has shown us potential. I wouldnt gamble that away. herm might, but maybe he wont be here in 09.

Mecca · 12-18-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KcFanInGA

Thigpen has shown us potential. I wouldnt gamble that away. herm might, but maybe he wont be here in 09.

If Herm isn't here Thigpen is ****ed, no other coach is gonna let them run the pistol or the "spread".

Hammock Parties · 12-18-2008, 11:07 PM

Cassell is Derek Anderson 2.0. In all honesty I'd rather have Thigpen.

**petegz28** · 12-18-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

If Herm isn't here Thigpen is ****ed, no other coach is gonna let them run the pistol or the "spread".

Who is to say he will be here and we won't run the spread? I think I tongue twisted that, but you know what I mean.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-18-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

Derek Anderson Jr?

Cassel will never have the success that Anderson has.

PastorMikH · 12-18-2008, 11:20 PM

Thigpen is doing great for the level of competition he had in college, the experience had coming into this season, and the group of players he shares the field with.

He has accounted for 18 TDs this season - last season we had 24 offensive TDs as a team - and he hasn't played the full season. Since the bye week, his QB rating is 86.3 - that's within 1 point of McNabb, Favre, Cassel, and Eli Manning, not to mention that he's put up more rushing yards than any of those 4 playing less games.

I'd like to see Thigpen get some more experience under his belt and also see how many wins this team could generate with Brady back, Bowe learning to catch, a RB that can run AND block, and a D that can actually force the other team to punt once in a while.

We've been talking about how we want a "Franchise QB" since Green got his bell rung. Tyler is stepping up and playing decently and actually showing potential to be a solid QB and we want someone else.

I'm not opposed to drafting, but no way does Thiggy get a fair chance to compete against a QB taken in the top 5 of a draft. I fear we're going to toss another Gannon aside looking for a stud that turns out to be a dud.

Mecca · 12-18-2008, 11:33 PM

I'd like to see Tyler Thigpen display proper footwork and be able to play from under the center.

Beerfund · 12-18-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

Derek Anderson Jr?

don't be bitter Sedated

PastorMikH · 12-18-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'd like to see Tyler Thigpen display proper footwork and be able to play from under the center.

Most of our players could use some coaching on their footwork, problem is I don't think we have the coaches that can help them.

**petegz28** · 12-18-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'd like to see Tyler Thigpen display proper footwork and be able to play from under the center.

He has played all of 10 games. Cut him some slack. And look who his QB coach is.

And you cannot argue that the spread has not helped our O overall. Is it the O of the future? Probably not. But it got us through the rest of the season without having to punt 100 times a game if anything.

Mecca · 12-18-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

He has played all of 10 games. Cut him some slack. And look who his QB coach is.

And you cannot argue that the spread has not helped our O overall. Is it the O of the future? Probably not. But it got us through the rest of the season without having to punt 100 times a game if anything.

I expect an NFL QB to be able to do those things, the guy I watch play for my college team does it.

**petegz28** · 12-18-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I expect an NFL QB to be able to do those things, the guy I watch play for my college team does it.

Yeah, at the college level.

Mecca · 12-18-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Yeah, at the college level.

Who do you think plays better from under center Tyler Thigpen or Mark Sanchez....hell Sanchez has good footwork.

It's pretty bad when USC has a more pro style offense than the Chiefs do.

sedated · 12-18-2008, 11:51 PM

I'm sure it means nothing, but a psychic (Monty on 96.5, who also predicted the NYG to win the SB last year, and the Phillies to win the WS) predicted that TT would have a good NFL career, but not with the KC Chiefs.

Not saying I believe, just saying.

**petegz28** · 12-18-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Who do you think plays better from under center Tyler Thigpen or Mark Sanchez....hell Sanchez has good footwork.

It's pretty bad when USC has a more pro style offense than the Chiefs do.

I won't argue the overall offensive point. But what makes you think our line could block with him under center when they couldn't for the other 2?

12-18-2008, 09:26 PM
Red Dawg Going home eventually Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $4642858	Since we are ready to throw out Thiggy why not go grab Cassel in FA? No way they tag him for 8 mil. We've got the cash, he's young, got the size, the arm and has a full year under his belt. That's better to build around at this point than a junior class qb with no experience. Granted our team is less talented than the Pats but he will only get better and would probably jump at the chance to call a team his own. I like Thiggy but he doesn't have the size and strength of a Manning type player. We could probably get a good pick for him and keep Gray as a back up.
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12-18-2008, 10:54 PM	#31
KcFanInGA I just peed a little on my leg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GA Casino cash: $10004900	Thigpen has shown us potential. I wouldnt gamble that away. herm might, but maybe he wont be here in 09.
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12-18-2008, 11:07 PM	#33
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4540478	Cassell is Derek Anderson 2.0. In all honesty I'd rather have Thigpen. __________________ Chiefs game films
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12-18-2008, 11:20 PM	#36
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9925087	Thigpen is doing great for the level of competition he had in college, the experience had coming into this season, and the group of players he shares the field with. He has accounted for 18 TDs this season - last season we had 24 offensive TDs as a team - and he hasn't played the full season. Since the bye week, his QB rating is 86.3 - that's within 1 point of McNabb, Favre, Cassel, and Eli Manning, not to mention that he's put up more rushing yards than any of those 4 playing less games. I'd like to see Thigpen get some more experience under his belt and also see how many wins this team could generate with Brady back, Bowe learning to catch, a RB that can run AND block, and a D that can actually force the other team to punt once in a while. We've been talking about how we want a "Franchise QB" since Green got his bell rung. Tyler is stepping up and playing decently and actually showing potential to be a solid QB and we want someone else. I'm not opposed to drafting, but no way does Thiggy get a fair chance to compete against a QB taken in the top 5 of a draft. I fear we're going to toss another Gannon aside looking for a stud that turns out to be a dud. __________________
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12-18-2008, 11:33 PM	#37
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2447050	I'd like to see Tyler Thigpen display proper footwork and be able to play from under the center.
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