Could The ThigBone Offense Reunite With Chan Gailey?

by Joel Thorman on May 12, 2011 2:20 PM CDT

I don't know what it is about QB Tyler Thigpen but I still read every story about him that pops up. Maybe it's the skeleton, maybe it's the ThigBone nickname or maybe it's pistol offense. Whatever it is, I don't think I'll ever forget the Tyler Thigpen era. Yes, I realize I'm opening myself up for a lot of criticism saying that.

Our friends at Buffalo Rumblings, who now have Chan Gailey as their head coach, also haven't forgotten about him as they ask their readers what a future with Thigpen would look like.

As Silva points out, Gailey still runs a lot of shotgun concepts, and Thigpen has a similar playing style to starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. There is obviously logic to this talk, so here's our question for you: would anyone be upset with bringing in Thigpen as a backup to Fitzpatrick?

I'll ask you, Chiefs fans, the same question since we know him better than Bills fans might.

If you're Buffalo, do you bring in Thigpen to compete for the job?

(Before you ask, yes, it's a slow news day.)

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hell ya

i loved thigpen! was the only great thing about a season that found us rotating between huard (yeah remember him?) and croyle every other game

Remember Herm?
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by Edsneezer on May 12, 2011 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs

^ This. ^

And green’d.

by JacinB on May 12, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Tyler Thigpen provided excitement in what was a dreadful season of sorts

however he will never be a legit starting QB.

I see him as more of the doug flutie who performs better when coming off the bench than he does starting

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
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by SDChief on May 12, 2011 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Yes

I would even bring him as a back up in KC.

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by mysonmylife on May 12, 2011 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

+1

Yeah Buddy!!!!

Look at this:
Cassel #7
Stanzi #12
Thigpen #4

Give Thigpen some weeks with Zorn, and now we have 3 good Qb’s…

UDFA wish list....
Ian Williams DL 6'1" 319 Notre Dame
Mark Herzlich LB 6'4" 244 Boston College
John Clay RB 6'1" 230 Wisconsin
Shaun Draughn RB 5'11" 213 North Carolina
Allen Reisner TE 6'2" 248 Iowa
Jeffrey Maehl WR 6'1" 190 Oregon
Dane Sanzenbacher WR 5'11" 182 Ohio St.
Mana Silva S 6'0'' 200 Hawaii

obviously no all of the player are going to make the team, but at list as camp bodys...

by Alex Humphries on May 13, 2011 7:30 AM CDT up reply actions

words of wisdom

“Whatever it is, I don’t think I’ll ever forget the Tyler Thigpen era.”…Lest we be forced to repeat it…

Ok, let's settle the NFL labor dispute with Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith in a one on one Oklahoma drill. First one to get a concussion loses.

by Randy5225 on May 12, 2011 2:28 PM CDT reply actions

Any you chucks drink at the Caddyshack?

If you do you’ll see the photo of Thiggy just to the north of the bar.

You can't live that American dream on foot, bro. Aint nobody riding horses no more.

by HIV 2 Elway on May 12, 2011 2:43 PM CDT reply actions

If I don't have a legitimate option for a starter then I guess so

but his particular skill set doesn’t seem like a good fit for long term success. We remember him so vividly here because he was something interesting to look at while the Chiefs were a trainwreck to watch. Vastly overrated as a starter, better coming off the bench unexpectedly.

I'm trying hard but some of this sabermetrics stuff sounds madeup.

by stram#1 on May 12, 2011 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

I would instantly root for the Bills!

Unless they were playing the Chiefs. A KC vs. Buffalo playoff rivalry would be awesome. He would hav to start though.

by fishhooks_chief on May 12, 2011 2:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

One would think Young would be an option before Thigpen

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by BAMFSpecialOps on May 12, 2011 2:52 PM CDT reply actions

The voice of reason

by Bigcherokeechief on May 12, 2011 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Thigpen>VY

It is what it is and we are who we are.
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by nateforchiefs on May 12, 2011 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't agree with that

Congrats on the soberness though

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H^2-Hali and Houston

by BAMFSpecialOps on May 12, 2011 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks.

VY has more talent, I will always fully admit that. But Thiggy is a competitor who goes and gives it all every single time. Other than at Texas Im not sure I’ve ever seen him VY try hard. Plus their personalities are completely opposite of one another, Thiggy puts in the extra work needed to get better and the Titans drafted Locker and said he is the anti VY (because VY never put in that extra effort.).

It is what it is and we are who we are.
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Not all those who wander are lost. /////// I dont mind stealing bread.

by nateforchiefs on May 12, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

A change of scenery could really help VY out

Most players that come into the league and have instant success often stumble when things actually become tough

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H^2-Hali and Houston

by BAMFSpecialOps on May 12, 2011 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Thigpen would be ideal in the Bills Chuckn’Duck offense. He will be perfect throwing the football at Stevie Johnsons feet while he runs for his life, causing Stevie to blame god for sending him Thigpen. The Bills have a young offensive line to protect Thiggy, led by Eric Wood (the guy who played the fat kid in Bad Santa), and I could see Thigpen starting after week 5, once Fitzpatrick has been sacked into oblivion.

by Topchief1 on May 12, 2011 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

I could see Thigpen starting after week 5, once Fitzpatrick has been sacked into oblivion.

He last 13 straight starts in 2010 behind a revolving door OL, for the record. :-)

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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2011 5:03 AM CDT up reply actions

Is that why he threw so many interceptions? :-)

by Topchief1 on May 14, 2011 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions

15 int's really isn't that bad

it’s an average stat. he still had the 23 td’s and 3000 yards haha

I may have scored a hundred points yesterday, but I scored a lot more off the court.

by Adam_K on May 14, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions

If the bills were smart they would be

in the market for Orton, and make Fitz there backup

by Bigcherokeechief on May 12, 2011 3:00 PM CDT reply actions

How is that smart?

Gailey has had a thing for mobile QBs he can move around a lot like Shanahan.

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H^2-Hali and Houston

by BAMFSpecialOps on May 12, 2011 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Slow news day?

Where’s the 2nd round eval of the ap mock? My one shining moment snatched away like smoke… For shame thormans for shame

by mushin on May 12, 2011 3:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Remember that Week 17 Miami vs. NE game?

Thigpen was so fucking awesome.

Then so fucking horrible.

Then so fucking awesome again.

Then, holy shit what the fuck happened?

…Thigpen, thou art still Thigpenny.

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by KeyboardGato on May 12, 2011 3:22 PM CDT reply actions

came here to say this

I tuned in to see how he’d do. I just rolled my eyes and thought “Thiggy, you haven’t changed a bit” but in a good way. Makes a great play with his feet and then he’d follow it up by sailing a pass 10 yards over the receivers head.

by rdub on May 13, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm right there with ya, Joel

I think we dont’ forget about Thigpen because he was a good underdog story and it’s not too often that a team will redesign their offensive scheme for their 3rd string QB and see some success. And because that TD catch from Mark Bradley was EPIC.

I think Buffalo could at least take a look at him.

by ChiefsDude on May 12, 2011 3:36 PM CDT reply actions

I love Thigpen

Our defense wasn’t good enough to get wins.

by Chiefs1990 on May 12, 2011 3:54 PM CDT reply actions

Yes

you are totally right. Seriously if our D was a little bit better we wouldn’t have been 2-14 cause Bones really did some good stuff. He did have a 4 game streak of 0 ints or something like that. He has potential he just needs some coaching to tap into that potential.

by scharny on May 13, 2011 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Thigpen is a baller

by JayrodT on May 12, 2011 3:55 PM CDT reply actions

I don't know why Miami doesn't let him compete for starter

Henne has been disappointing.

by dablueguy on May 12, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions

Count me as one while will never forget the #4 era

I feel that inexplicable draw to all things Thigpen as well.

by DanielShirley on May 12, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions

Yes Chan Gailey should

Ryan Fitzgerald and Tyler Thigpen could best flourish under Gailey’s system. It would be worth bringing him, and giving the job to the player who performs best.

Dear Scott Pioli,

Great job on the 2011 NFL Draft. Now please bring Shaun Smith back for 2011.

by ChiefsFan90s on May 12, 2011 4:23 PM CDT reply actions

Photoshop request: Joel + Thigpen + Brokeback Poster

PARADEBULATE!

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on May 12, 2011 4:32 PM CDT reply actions

Seriously you guys? I'm the first? This should be automatically posted in every Thigpen thread.

You guys are sleeping on the job.

Seriously though, I miss that guy.

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by MtHammer on May 12, 2011 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs

Puts a new definition to boner and my little friend.

Dear Scott Pioli,

Great job on the 2011 NFL Draft. Now please bring Shaun Smith back for 2011.

by ChiefsFan90s on May 12, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I can never not laugh at this picture

rec’d

by Sam D on May 13, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Signing and starting Thigpen would be a great long term plan for the Bills

It would ensure that they get to draft Andrew Luck next year.

by KCJAZZ on May 12, 2011 5:14 PM CDT reply actions

He would be Fitzpatrick’s backup.

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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2011 5:04 AM CDT up reply actions

I tellya ... Thorman would do a post about Thigpen and the Buffalo Bulls if he thought anyone would comment ...

… oh, wait … never mind

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by upamtn on May 12, 2011 5:16 PM CDT reply actions

running out of story lines already ... gonna be a LOOONNNG preseason I'm afraid.

Can anyone tell I"m impressed? I don’t need any damn KoolAid. Reality is just as sweet!

by rwalke10 on May 12, 2011 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Young over Thigpen

Sadly Thingpen has no real redeeming qualities to his game. His only upside is watching him play.

as for young, he can be a top end QB in this league. The only problem is that he doesn’t have the maturity or emotional stability to handle the job. Its sad because everything else is there.

by SillyHatDay on May 12, 2011 6:52 PM CDT reply actions

As a Chiefs fan, I can seriously say

I fully support the Bills signing Thigpen.

CHIEFS DYNASTY – we’re kind of a big deal

by kabrink on May 12, 2011 7:17 PM CDT reply actions

I don't remember Thigpens nickname ever being Thigbone

I remember Thiggy being his nickname but not thigbone. But anyways, if Chan can build a gimmick offense around him here, then I’m sure he could do it in Buffalo too.

Don’t ever want to see him back with the Chiefs though, do you really want a guy who Brodie Croyle beat out of a job?

by ChiefDailyBaked on May 12, 2011 7:35 PM CDT reply actions

hated it.

gimmick offense, not fit for the NFL other than maybe in some wrinkles. it was desperation, and yes we started to move the ball and actually get some first downs but thats it. not an era i want to remember..

Just like novocaine. give it time; always works..
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by be cee on May 12, 2011 7:56 PM CDT reply actions