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Teicher: Chiefs encouraged by Thigpen; cancel meeting with Culpepper (https://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=195313)

I hope he goes to the lions, he might be able to lead them to a few wins

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan (Post 5160231)

Let's get this straight. ESPN reported that Culpeppeer canceled the meeting to pursue better opportunities. Culpepper dissed the Chiefs.

Do you really think that's the truth?

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Originally Posted by Brock (Post 5160408)

Do you really think that's the truth?

Seems to be what all the media outlets are reporting, besides KC.

Culpepper is looking for a multi-year deal. If the Chiefs are going to be going QB in the draft, that would mean his is not a serious candidate to start any games beyond this season unless our new QB is a holdout.

To me Culpepper is in the cards only for this season. He does not want anymore one year tryouts that have no future for him.

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave (Post 5160141)

According to ESPN, Culpepper cancelled the visit.

I didn't have a problem with signing Culpepper when I first heard about this last week. I would expect him to have to earn the job, though. If Thigpen can continue to perform like he did Sunday (and I know that is a very tall order), it would be tough to pull him for Culpepper. If DC thinks he can just come in and start without first earning it, I don't want him.

Let me spell it out for all:
Culpepper is looking for a garaunteed starting job somewhere. That is not KC. Thiggy's stellar performance on the road put the whole crisis in temporary doubt. Thiggy will eventually succumb the the Chiefs conservatism (unless Herm allows Chan to keep the spread system) and the Chiefs will be in the hunt for a QB. However, Daunte will not receive a blank check for the starting job in KC or any other franchise in 2008.

Thiggy at his worse isn't any worse than Culsucker ... Culsucker is nothing without his younger WR Moss .. Moss now wouldn't make Culsucker look any better ... Stay with Thiggy and sign a decent QB in the draft ...

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 5160058)

Geez. Let's not start sucking each other's dicks just yet.

Whoa... keep the E tablets in your fanny pack for a bit longer there stud.

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Originally Posted by smittysbar (Post 5160427)

Seems to be what all the media outlets are reporting, besides KC.

which do you think is more likely? That Culpepper has "better opportunities" or that the Chiefs are encouraged by Thigpen's progress? I think Culpepper is going to finish the season exactly where he is right now, at home.

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Originally Posted by Brock (Post 5160533)

This.

As much as I hate to give Carl credit, I think he's calling Culpepper's bluff on this one.

Which is fine by me, I'd rather not have that overrated POS anywhere near this team.

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Originally Posted by donkhater (Post 5160259)

First off, saying that we absolutely need to draft a QB with our #1 pick is asinine. When the front offices start thinking like that, they end up with a QB like Alex Smith, OK?

This team has holes. Lots and lots of holes. If Thigpen shows decent play the rest of the year, going into next season with him as the starter is not the end of the world. Continually drafting young talent on the O-line, LB, WR would not set this team back one bit.

Fans of this team has lost sight of how long it can take a QB to get it. Look at Kyle Orton. He is playing pretty damn well for Chicago right now, but he is only started about 20 games for them in his career. It took Drew Brees almost three full seasons in San Diego with a team that was as bad as these current Chiefs before he turned in around and started putting up good numbers

As long as Thigpen isn't making the same stupid mistakes in game 16 that he made in game 2 and shows improvement the Chiefs shouldn't be giving up on the kid. He's got good size, mobility and a strong enough arm. I watch him play and he reminds me of Rich Gannon, who BTW, took a few years to blossom as well.

Um...yeah. This is the way I see it too. I was telling my son last night about how Thigpen reminded me of Gannon in some ways. As far as I'm concerned, the starting job is Thigpen's to lose. Plus it is making the season a little more fun now. At least for a Sunday or two.

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 5160540)

This.

As much as I hate to give Carl credit, I think he's calling Culpepper's bluff on this one.

Which is fine by me, I'd rather not have that overrated POS anywhere near this team.

Esp. since Culpepper wants $10 million and to start, the guy should feel lucky to get a minimum salary at this point

Who gives a **** about Culpepper. Hes a ****ing waste as much as Huard. Finish this abomination of a season with whatever bullshit we have left and draft 2 Qbs.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Arrowhead (Post 5160400)

I hope he goes to the lions, he might be able to lead them to a few wins

Exactly!

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Originally Posted by donkhater (Post 5160259)

First off, saying that we absolutely need to draft a QB with our #1 pick is asinine. When the front offices start thinking like that, they end up with a QB like Alex Smith, OK?

Looking at mistakes other teams have made drafting quarterbacks isn't any reason not to draft one. Stafford is nothing at all like Alex Smith, who most people had pegged as a bust to begin with.