Looks like I'm the only one that thinks that letting Thiggy get away is a mistake, ha ha.
Not the only one. Thiggy was a very good backup on a crapy team (the Chiefs) and injury ridden team (Dolphins). We have been round and round on this but I truly believe he has what it takes to be a good starter.
He isn't cerebral like a Peyton Manning, but he has a good physical skill set and a killer instinct. He is more of a Favre or Romo type QB. I think he can win with a good team around him and definitely think he would be fun to watch. Give the guy some true offseason work, practice reps and a team on the rise and I feel good about his chances of proving the naysayers wrong.
Ultimately, this makes the Orton or Kolb deal more important. If Henne can't turn it around we are very much screwed without a good veteran. Even a veteran has some issues to overcome with the lack of a true off season. Devlin and any future draft pick would really set us back a few years. So for now we have to trust in Henne, how does that make you feel?
It just irritates me that Thigpen is staying in division. I don't blame him because it is a decent shot to start and the coach is very QB friendly. Thigpen has a skill set and unpredictability level that would drive us nuts if we face him. Only time will tell, but I do have some concerns over this move.
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