Goodbye Tyler Thigpen
by Chris Thorman on Sep 30, 2009 8:50 PM CDT
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I'm still working on this Tyler Thigpen retrospective post for tomorrow morning and I came across this picture, one of my favorites of the Kansas City Chiefs #4.
In terms of sheer entertainment value, I've discovered I owe a whole lot to Thigpen for making the 2008 at least occasionally watchable.
Consider this an open thread for the evening. I'm watching this Ken Burns National Park special on PBS now. It's awesome. For some reason, I'm fascinated by pictures of people from the late 19th, early 20th century. Nobody smiles. It's a bit odd.
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by Chris Thorman on Sep 30, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Nobody smiled because
exposure times on cameras were so long that nobody could hold a straight smile long enough to complete the photo. Well that’s my guess at least.
That was my guess too
I was in India twice last year and nobody smiled there either.
I bet you’re right.
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by Chris Thorman on Sep 30, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's because they didn't have cable or the Internet
and they had to be with their family all the time. :)
Cassel has something to prove 3TD's against Eagles
by bringbacktheglory on Sep 30, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh dear lord...
The horror….the horror! :)
by Joel Thorman on Sep 30, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus
It wasn’t like dentistry was anywhere near as advanced as it is today. It would look like modern-day Britain under the NHS. :)
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Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
by UCrawford on Sep 30, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Usually those people were dead
So that’s why they wouldn’t smile.
but what do I know because I'm so negative and know nothing about anything...ever...
Thigpen was my favorite Chiefs quarterback since Joe Montana
I’m sad to see him go, and I hope he lights it up in Miami. I would’ve been perfectly content going into this season with Thiggy at QB, but it wasn’t to be.
Couldn't agree more
Yeah, he made mistakes, but he was a lot of fun to watch. I’m glad to see him go, just so he has the chance at playing which I fully think he deserves. I would have been happy to have him this season if only we had an o-line that would have kept him from having to keep running for his life. He’s a player whose career I would continue to follow even though he’s no longer a Chief.
As For Thigpen
I suspect he’ll be the starter for that team in a few weeks, once he’s picked up the offense. Because I think Henne is going to end up being a bust. He wasn’t that good of a QB at Michigan…Mike Hart was the guy who made that offense run.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
The Chiefs are ---
getting rid of everyone on my hat (River Falls autographs) . Only Haley and Croyle are left! Thigpen will always be a Chief though far as I’m concerned. He really did make last year watchable. The Jets fans were dumbfounded while he was outplaying Favre.
I'll give the guy credit
I can’t remember the last player who was able to have such a turn around in just one season. His first couple of games he was Ryan Leaf/Jamarcus Russell bad. He looked way worse than any Chiefs QB I can remember seeing. But once Tony G and Chan worked on him he really turned it around. Later in the season it seemed like a miracle to see that team moving the ball so effectively. Now, I’m sure some of that was because we looked so incredibly awful as we went through QBs early last season. (All you naysayers out there, do you really remember where we were this time last season? I thought we’d have to sign about 20 QBs to get through the year!). But he went from being a joke to showing he could actually make some things happen.
The other thing Thigpen has going for him is that he came across as such a likeable guy, so unassuming (especially for a skeleton rapist). He has a bit of the Favre quality that’s so rare in QBs – like a regular guy that it would be fun to sit with and drink a beer or six.
Farewell Tyler. You did make last year interesting.
by Big Chief on Sep 30, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Perfect compliment
That was a great compliment, no need to apologize for the length.
He was the only reason that it was enjoyable to watch the Chiefs. You knew the defense wasn’t going to do much when the got on the field (with a few exceptions), so watching Bones run the offense was the best part of the season…
I really do wish him well. Like other folks on here, I fully expect him to be starting in 2-4 weeks. The Phins will probably be trying to figure out how to get him in for a few wildcat plays even before he becomes their starter.
"Every day is an evaluation and if you’re not out there how can we depend on you? If you’re out there and you don’t know what to do, how can we depend on you?" Accountability -- Haley-style...
Yeah, the truth is
without Thigpen, last year would have been an absolute disaster. He made the season worth watching. It was the right move though.
Long Post
That long post was great—-don’t be sorry!
I just read an article from Miami
and it said the first thing Thigpen said was he wanted to compete for the starter.
Chiefs set an NFL most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Sep 30, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Reading back----zbartmess---Why
did you include Bono in there? Were you suggesting he was good? You have to be kidding.
FYI...
Hit the reply button to zbartmess’s post and it’ll be easier to keep track of replies.
Gotta love a nice Bono debate.
by Joel Thorman on Sep 30, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out
by NFL season ticket holder on Sep 30, 2009 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
messed up yo
I never thought he was very good, but he clearly tried his best. I didn’t want him as our starter but I still wish him well.
It's a good thing Pioli and Haley aren't running AP or a lot of you guys would of been traded or cut for cast offs from the Pats Pulpit.
He is just another one of the punks
that have joined in the last month just to say stupid and mean comments.
Chiefs set an NFL most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Sep 30, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really! That's all you can say!
This guy gave us 110% everytime he was in there. There was no other QB that could do so much with so little last year. He had his flaws but always seemed to play to his strengths and I think he would be great in an offense designed for him.
I wish him all the best in Miami. I just hope he doesn’t come back to dominate us ala Rich Gannon. Thigpen was a likeable guy who played his heart out. I think if we had kept Tony G. and brought in a regime that was focused on making him a starter, he could have been a star!
Best wishes Cuatro! I thank you for making the last 4 home games that I went to last year, watchable and fun, even without a win.
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
I was at that Jets game...
I remember telling my father we shouldn’t even go because I don’t feel like watching them lose 34-0 again. The only reason I went was because I wanted to see Favre and because after all, I’m a Chiefs fan. I remember us saying we couldn’t believe Pigpen was starting and how awful the team was….By the end of that game we were both amazed how he played. My father and I talked for hours on the ride home about how this guy literally went from awful to really good in an afternoon. That throw to Bradley was a great one, right in front of us for the TD. I’ll miss Thigpen, but I’ll root hard for him, because after all, he gave us a lot of heart, effort and excitement. Good luck Tyler!
Matt Verderame
I'm surprised the Thigpen fans aren't blaming this year on Cassell and Croyle
Last year they ostracized anyone that criticized a 1-win QB.
They spoke about how he DESERVED to start this year.
They accused us of calling him a “bum” (totally untrue btw). I’m glad he went to Miami. I’ve said Pennington has had a glass jaw since his 2 injuries playing at the Jets.
I hope Thigpen starts in Miami, I really do. Let the Coastal Carolina rooster show what he’s got on another team. At least that way they can’t blame the rest of the (Chiefs)offense from last year. He starts, I predict 1-2 wins in Miami until the end of the year.
At least he’ll make them “Competitive”…{rolls-eyes}
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
3 GAMES!
3 games is hardly enough to blame an entire year on a QB!
All you thigpen haters can now take your BS and negativity somewhere else. Oh yeah, you are probably the ones pushing to bench Cassell and go with Croyle!
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
Well, they have been
And now’s the prime opportunity for those that claim he is/was the second coming of Gannon or Green. Personally, I never saw it from his play.
Here’s his opportunity to prove himself with a decent line (since that was their prime argument) as well as with a number of more “capable” receivers instead of just TG (another argument on their end)…so there’s no more excuses.
He now has the opportunity to compete for a starting spot since their “franchise” QB is down. Deja vu all over again.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
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Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
Don't think that is a general attack
Not sure what site you’ve been on lately but that wasn’t an attack at all.
I believe your statement about thigpen fans was pretty general
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
As general as yours about benching Cassell for Croyle?
Thigpen’s gone. Hopefully we recieved a good pick for him, say a 4th would be very decent and a 5th would be acceptable.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
Agreed
I got mixed up with who I was replying to.
I agree that if we got a 5th it was a good trade.
I made the Cassell comment to prove a point
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
I Understood Your Point
And I agreed with it to a degree…but still, don’t tell anyone else to leave the site. Leave that to the moderators, please.
And yes, I’ll be the first to admit that I have lapses myself on that front. That’s why we have warnings and post corrective comments instead of doing instant bans.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
So we can't say Raider hater anymore?
Chiefs set an NFL most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Oct 1, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Not true.I for one wouldn't bench Cassell for Croyle...
…but OTOH, I’d take any of the Vikings backup QB’s over all of our backup QB’s including Thigpen.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
by THE_TRUTH on Oct 1, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe
I think Jackson has potential. I really like Cassell intangibles though. I think if he gets some playing time he is going to be a star. I am just scared if Cassell goes down, Croyle will follow soon and then all we have is Gut.
I would have liked to have thigpen if this scenario played out, but then again he DIDN’T fit into our future plans.
Wasn’t tryin to argue back and forth. Just trying to make my opinions heard and make remarks to yours. I apologize if I got out of line.
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
I am just scared if Cassell goes down, Croyle will follow soon and then all we have is Gut.
Honestly, if Croyle follows Cassell, I wouldn’t see him going down “easily” this time. I still vividly recall that helmet to helmet hit against the Ravens. I thought “oh-oh”…but he got up and shook it off.
And I’ll throw this out at you…if it comes to that: We’ll get someone like Jeff Garcia. I know, I know, not that any of us want to get to that point.
Miami has now lost their franchise QB and acquired a QB that doesn’t even know their plays and needs to develop even before starting to compete. They are at least 3-4 weeks behind us from a QB perspective. They’re done for the year unless their rookie pulls a Flacco.
Wasn’t tryin to argue back and forth. Just trying to make my opinions heard and make remarks to yours. I apologize if I got out of line.
No need to apologize. I’ve posted a number of times to a lot of threads that:
“We’re all on the same team here” and we’re all frustrated since every team in our division (including the Seahwaks) have been to the show after us.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
I don't understand about people saying Croyle can take a hit now.
He hasn’t taken any hits that QB’s don’t take all the time, People are just surprised because it’s Croyle.
Chiefs set an NFL most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Oct 1, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
No Worries
I apologize if I got out of line.
What Truth said…it’s a frustrating season so far and I think a lot of us are on edge so it happens sometimes. You’re okay though and we’re glad you’re chipping in with what you think, so by all means keep it up.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
So Long Bones
I was not one of the Thigpen fans, but yes He was the only reason the Chiefs were interesting at all last year. The truth of things are simple He not longer fit the offense the Chiefs are going to run. However I think the phins will be a good fit for Him, He should be able to compete and possibly win the starter job there where he had no chance here. I can’t say anything bad .about Bones and wish him luck unless We are playing against him.
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
I’m a Chiefs fan Dammit and I’m damn proud of it!
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