QB problem solved...

Solved? If he is that good, why isn't he still starting for KC? I'd be willing to try him against the Bears (especially if Henne is iffy with the injury) but the guy went what, 4/6? Thats hardly indicative of his career as a whole.

 

The reality is that he is a 3rd string QB for a reason. Yes he played well but chances are that he is not our Franchise guy.
We simply do not know who that is.

 

I think he played well, but I don't think this little flash of good play earns him a start. He almost turned the ball over on his first attempt on an wide open pass to Bess. Think he is a good backup plan in the case Henne is really hurt. I just hate to see Pennington go out like that......guy is an awesome QB

 

It was so nice to watch a QB who can actually look downfied and make a play when scrambling.

 

Well unfortunately pennington is done or else id say he should be the starter. Henne has way more experience with the team and actually played well today. That being said, Thigpens mobility seems to be HUGE for our offense. Its a tough choice.

 

Thigpen >sparkplug personified

 

If you have a franchise QB you don't ditch him for, what did we give up, a fifth? I don't care who is coming in, you don't do it. Thig played alright, but he wasn't a franchise QB or gamechanger, so they made a move. I'm not dissing the guy's play today, he did well. But over history he has been fairly average imo, at this point hoping he turns into a long term franchise QB "solution" is chasing fool's gold. I think he can do well for us in the short term and as a backup, but that's what I see as his role.

 

That year when he started at KC he was FANTASTIC with ZERO player around him.. He got shafted. I think after todays short performance he deserves a chance this week to start against the bears at home..

 

I'd like to just add 2 facts to the equation. Although Thigpen did look good with the exception of his first pass, he still has only played 1 quarter of football this season. Henne also played well I thought. It's a tough call, but my guess is that they give Thigpen a shot at the Bears, even if Henne is healthy.

 

I love Thigpen Scrambling. I don't love his INT percentage.

 

I have to disagree. He's the 3rd string guy, but he's behind Henne, the named heir apparent, and Pennington, the veteran. Henne is the guy this FO specifically drafted and went after and has been grooming for 2 years. Thigpen was picked up as an additional QB last year after Pennington went down to make sure we had 3. He's far from your prototypical 3rd string QB in my opinion.

Not saying he's the answer, just saying I disagree with the argument that because he's 3rd string, he can't do the job.

 

Ricky played a big part in it as well with those huge runs. Managed to finish the day with 65 yards or so because of it. Thigpen played well, but I'm skeptical still. Who knows, maybe the Chiefs had no run game or defense in 2008. But I'll wait before jumping on the bandwagon.

 

Why is that, because running out the clock wouldn't have made any sense?

 

Jesus.... everyone wanted to dump Thigpen to keep Pat White and a couple series off the bench in a game and he's now the future of the Miami QB position? He's had consistency, accuracy issues and INT issues that have kept him from becoming a solid starter in the league and that's why KC was willing to let him go.

Be thankful he performed well off the bench for us but the franchise QB comments are amusing at this point.

 

QFT. Thigpen can play. He isn't in the same league as Manning, but the kid has skills. He's the best QB on the roster who isn't hurt. I'm glad he played well today. Makes it much easier to start him.

 

How lucky are we that we have 3 QB's that we can plug in at any time? That depth really saved us today.

That being said, if Penny, or Henne can play. they play. Since Sparano changed to Penny, he'll get the nod if both can go. If Penny cant, then its Henne. If neither of them, then its thiggy, and whoever we bring in off the street as the backups.

 

No way Henne starts over thigpen.

 

Isn't it exiting to watch the offense light up and make 7 points?

 

The QB choice is fine, but what formation do you run. You have to change it up, with Tigpen. He's not a traditional QB at all.

 

I'm sure Pats fans felt that way when they saw Brady walk onto the field, too, 6th rounder that he was.

 

Hes the ONLY QB on the roster who isnt hurt....


Watch out genius at work.....

 

I'll give Thigpen the benefit of the doubt thats for sure.

Update from twitter: Pennington's locker was cleaned out, Henne's was not. Take it for what you will. Henne may be fine though, but we may have a little QB controversy now. Henne is on crutches with ice though.

 

Really....we went empty backfield....marched down the field...and scored a TD.....

That was sluggish?

 

The same people yelling Thigpen is our saviour....

Are the same people that are gonna throw him under the bus when he throws a bad pick and we lose.....hope you have more patience with Thigpen then you did with Henne

 

Believe what you want, but Henne is the reason we won this game...Thigpen just put the nail in the coffin. Henne should be, and remain, our starter. They (Henning) actually opened the field for him today with 5 wr sets and he took over with his arm. IMO this whole discussion needs to end. Also, as much as I love and respect Pennington, he's done as a pro due to health. Thigpen is a great backup to have, and played well today late in the game, but I do not see him consistently doing well. He does well on the run, but he doesn't have the touch, accuracy, and power of Henne.

 

Well, people are gonna hate Henne regardless, that's a given. I thought he did well, and liked that he took some shots deep.

The only thing that bothers me is that the team looked flat with him in there. Not sure if him being benched lost him some respect, but you could see the frustration with some of his teammates.

 

This is an excellent point and i agree with you mostly. That beig said, there was something about Thigpens mobility that really seemed to fit in well in our offense.

 

So you think that it would be better to risk the game? Somehow I doubt that set of plays will be a make or break. The staff gets to see what these guys do in preseason and during the week. How about they concentrate on closing the game which is what they did.

 

I do not know if he is the answer but his td to int ratio is better than hennes.The one year he started with the chiefs he had 17 tds and 12 ints.The one game he played for us last year he had 2 tds and 2 ints.That would equate to if you count today 20 tds and 14 ints.

 

If he can limit his INTs to the other side of the field who cares really? Let him loose when it's safe to do so and he produces TDs, no question.

Let's put it this way, he's fast enough that if you go 5 wide with Cobbs and Fasano being two of those guys, you may have to take someone out of coverage to stop him as a QB spy. The Bears are vulnerable to that. Their defense is ranked 8th but their wins are against some really poor teams outside of Minnesota (beat up version) and Green Bay at home by three. We play them out of Soldier Field (more of a disadvantage for them, than an advantage for Miami. Play action, roll out, Wildcat, spread offense. Throw it all in.

 

the playing field provided the answer we needed:
it is what it is: Thigpen in 2010 he won the start

 

Oh please, Henne played well besides Incognito letting him get killed 3 times.

Thigpen is 3rd string for a reason. He may have to start due to injury, but if Henne can walk, he starts!