Other than the humorous irony found here (someone tired of reading about Thigpen starting a thread about Thigpen), I think the reason some are okay with Thigpen is based on what is, in many respects, a fairly weak QB class this year.
Yes, there are those who are so worried about a draft bust that they'd be willing to trade out of the entire first round, let alone the #3. But what I've read from most pro-Thig people is that:
1. The offense wasn't horrific when Thig started, as compared to before.
2. The QB class this year is relatively weak compared to both the past and the 2010 possibilities.
3. There are other, more pressing needs on the team (LB, OL, DL) that could be addressed.
What I haven't read are many posts claiming that Thiggy is the next Peyton Manning -- just a servicable QB on a team with more glaring needs at the moment.
Personally, at this point I'll trust Pioli and Haley to evaluate the talent and make the right choice. If that means keeping Thig as the starter, so be it. If that means drafting a QB (at #3 or anywhere else), so be it.
Once they give me a reason to
not trust them, I won't. But as of right now, I don't see why I shouldn't.
MM
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