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NJFINSFAN1luxury_boxOPTyler Thigpen’s clutch performance in Sunday’s win over the Tennessee Titans might have taken South Florida by surprise, but it certainly didn’t shock the Miami Dolphins defense.
“He’s a player,” said receiver Brian Hartline. “He gets out there and competes. It might not be textbook all the time, but the dude produces and makes plays. I think Tyler is a good player.”
Sparano said he needs to see Thigpen under center and play within the pocket more because he’s spent most of his college and NFL career in the shotgun.
Thigpen, 26, admits the biggest challenge he faces this camp is to stay within the framework of the offense. Quarterback coach David Lee has been working with him on it all offseason, and now everyone will learn how much this wild quarterback can be tamed.
He seems to have a lot of respect from players and foes, but do the Fins try and tame him?
Part of what makes him good in my eyes is not knowing what he is going to do (Like the Fasano pass)
Thoughts?
Destroyerforum_veteranI don't like the idea that they feel they need to tame him. Let him run around and make plays.
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jason8erluxury_box"Destroyer wrote:
I don't like the idea that they feel they need to tame him. Let him run around and make plays.
I agree. "Tame" may not be the word we are looking for here though. It's probably more a matter of calming the guy down.
gunn34New Member"Destroyer wrote:
I don't like the idea that they feel they need to tame him. Let him run around and make plays.
My sentiments exactly. Don't handcuff him.
SICKforum_veteranWhy change what you fell in love with as a orginization that made you trade for him?!
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MikeHonchosubscriber"Destroyer wrote:
I don't like the idea that they feel they need to tame him. Let him run around and make plays.
"jason8er wrote:
I agree. "Tame" may not be the word we are looking for here though. It's probably more a matter of calming the guy down.
Why would they neuter him now?
Headcoach material wouldn’t want to work somewhere they’re not trusted with actual football decisions.
ATVZ400New MemberWill Miami Dolphins try to tame Tyler Thigpen?
Will Miami Dolphins try to tame Tyler Thigpen?
http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_football_dolphins/2010/11/will-miami-dolphins-try-to-tame-tyler-thigpen.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sports%2FMiamiDolphinsweblog+%28Miami+Dolphins+|+Sun-Sentinel+Blogs%29
He’s got something,” cornerback Sean Smith said. “He’s always fun to watch.”
Armed with a penchant for improvisation, Tyler Thigpen openly admits he only knows how to play football one way: relying heavily on instinct.
If shares of Thigpen were sold on the market, he might be declared a junk bond because there’s a high level of risk associated with this self-declared gambler.
But the Miami Dolphins also realize Thigpen could significantly enhance the team’s portfolio because he’s the type of quarterback that could produce a big return if managed properly.
adamprez2003forum_veteranthey're taming him the way romo was tamed, the way favre was tamed, the way vince young was tamed. he wont succeed if he plays like a wild man. on a possession here or there sure but not over an entire game. remember last year?
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the 23rdNew Memberfit the system to the talent
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Rick 1966forum_veteran"the 23rd wrote:
fit the system to the talent
Somehow I doubt Henning's ability to do that.
Thigpen definitely has talent to lead this team. Here is a write-up that I posted on my NFL blog last night about him:
http://www.starbustfootballinc.com/2010/11/its-thigpen-time-for-miami-dolphins.html
Included in that article is a hilarious link from Deadspin.com from a couple years ago. Enjoy!
FiresoleNew MemberWhat is a little ironic is that Thigpen would absolutely be loved by Nick Saban if he were still here. Thigpen's skills and athleticism fits Saban's prototypical QB to a tee.
xphinfanxforum_veteranWould Michael Vick be what he is if they tamed him?
Sometime a persons natural talents need to be used.
That's why they play the games!:yes:
Two TacossubscriberWith the Dolphins Tyler now has 3 INTs in 20 attempts. Of course he needs to be tamed.
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djphinfansubscribertame him a bit, and you might teach the talent how to play a better brand of football, and actually improve his celing...
cant wait to see him play a full game.
Love how he keeps plays alive..
gunn34New Member"the 23rd wrote:
fit the system to the talent
Like Shula used to do.
"xphinfanx wrote:
Would Michael Vick be what he is if they tamed him?
Sometime a persons natural talents need to be used.
I agree
Two TacossubscriberMike Vick, by his own admission is 10 better as a QB now than in 06. Why? Because he works harder, studies more, is more worried about playing in the system, and improved his accuracy. In short he has been "tamed" as the word is being used here. So the Vick comparisons proves exactly the opposite of the point you guys are trying to make.
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Strikingforum_veteranPretty hard for Vick not to improve as a passer since he had horrible mechanics in Atlanta.
On a short week its tough to create a game plan to suit his skill set but you have to do what your QB does best. That was the entire reason for starting Pennington wasn't it? We'll see how well they adapt to his strengths on Thursday night.
Frumundah FinnaticNew MemberHe is reckless though.
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It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
The biggest problem with the Wildcat is that Ronnie Brown can't throw. Does it make sense to try to create a wildcat with Thigpen at tailback and Brown and Williams at wingback? Probably not now that we're down to one quarterback, but it seems like something you'd consider if Henne was healthy.
Yeah at this point I'd say you have to let him play his game. Hopefully he'll take care of the football a little better than he has in the past, but in the end I think we'll see Thigpen play the way he best knows, whether thats good or bad we'll just have to see it play out the rest of the year I guess.
finyank13New Membernooo....wild thiggy is a good thiggy...
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