Chiefs What's with the Thigpen fixation? - Page 11

Mecca · 02-10-2009, 04:53 PM

Now I fully admit it isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be on this forum but I've yet to figure out this fixation with him. It's really bad at some other unnamed forums..

I honestly have no way of comprehending what it's about. It's like everything people said about Croyle has now been lumped onto Thigpen. "Well um he's the guy we don't need another QB"

The worst part is the people who don't want a QB this year then say well if Thigpen doesn't work out we can just take Bradford or McCoy, it's like peoples brains fell out.

**doomy3** · 02-10-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Ironically, we didn't have anyone talented taking snaps behind that line under center.

Better than bad does not equal good.

well, Trent Green was pretty good, but when he had to start playing behind a weak line, he also turned to shit.

Basileus777 · 02-10-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Can a QB get improve after playing 8 games?

Anyone. Any single person is welcome to say yes or no.

Why do you keep coming back to this? It's not a question of can, it's a question of whether or not we should expect enough improvement to pass on Stafford/Sanchez. And the answer to that in my opinion is a clear no.

|Zach| · 02-10-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

maybe

I am sure you will be able to tell me after everything happens though Deberg. I look forward to that.

Mecca · 02-10-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

They are not alike...Leinart looked more impressive out of college.

Not physically.

**DeezNutz** · 02-10-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Not physically.

Tell that to the sorority sisters.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-10-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

What I don't get is almost everyone on this board knew and expected to be pretty bad this last year, and then use the very thing they thought would happen and then flip it with high standards and then complain why someone isn't producing at a high level in his first gig on the fly.

I knew that the Chiefs would be lucky to win more than three games in 2008 and said as much last April. While Thigpen's play greatly improved once the spread was implemented, his completion percentage in each game decreased dramatically as each game wore on.

In other words, he got worse, not better. He's not an accurate passer and doesn't particularly have a strong arm. If I were the new GM or coach, there's no way I'd pass on a possible franchise QB in Stafford or Sanchez because Thigpen was already on the roster.

I'm not advocating that the Chiefs cut him altogether. He may improve and learn how to quickly read defenses behind center but, I wouldn't take that bet.

**SAUTO** · 02-10-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

potential=we dont know. draft a guy or thigpen it's the exact same- we dont know

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Untrue.

Stafford and Sanchez are bigger, taller and stronger than Thigpen. They've also been playing in a Pro-Style offense for at least three years (if not four).

Thigpen's been in the spread for the past three years because he can't read defenses.

no matter what you say dane we still dont know about them, both could EASILY BUST.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-10-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

well, Trent Green was pretty good, but when he had to start playing behind a weak line, he also turned to shit.

So what does THAT tell you, Doomy?

|Zach| · 02-10-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

Why do you keep coming back to this? It's not a question of can, it's a question of whether or not we should expect enough improvement to pass on Stafford/Sanchez. And the answer to that in my opinion is a clear no.

Because, contrary to your post people ARE saying he can't improve. Me? Not impressed with this years QB class. I would at least have some hope for Stafford but Sanchez is more overhyped USC bust action just waiting in the wings.

Mecca · 02-10-2009, 06:14 PM

Did I just read that Thigpen is accurate, that must be a pretty low standard.

**doomy3** · 02-10-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So what does THAT tell you, Doomy?

that the line is equally as important, if not more important than the QB?

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-10-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

no matter what you say dane we still dont know about them, both could EASILY BUST.

No Mr. Sauto, they won't.

There's no way in the world that Sanchez or Stafford become Akili Smith or Cade McNown.

No. Way.

Mecca · 02-10-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Because, contrary to your post people ARE saying he can't improve. Me? Not impressed with this years QB class. I would at least have some hope for Stafford but Sanchez is more overhyped USC bust action just waiting in the wings.

He'll be shitty just like Carson Palmer.

Basileus777 · 02-10-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

no matter what you say dane we still dont know about them, both could EASILY BUST.

Maybe, but they could also turn out to be franchise signal-callers, something Thigpen realistically can't. It's a risk you have to take.

Deberg_1990 · 02-10-2009, 06:15 PM

Ill roll with whatever decision Pioli makes.

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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-722950	What's with the Thigpen fixation? Now I fully admit it isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be on this forum but I've yet to figure out this fixation with him. It's really bad at some other unnamed forums.. I honestly have no way of comprehending what it's about. It's like everything people said about Croyle has now been lumped onto Thigpen. "Well um he's the guy we don't need another QB" The worst part is the people who don't want a QB this year then say well if Thigpen doesn't work out we can just take Bradford or McCoy, it's like peoples brains fell out.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-722950	Did I just read that Thigpen is accurate, that must be a pretty low standard.
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $94454	Ill roll with whatever decision Pioli makes. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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