Tyler Thigpen might be much more than a 3 string QB for the Dolphins!!

>>>>>hey alex…..i appreciate your evaluation……i think thigpen can be exciting to watch as well…. however, we cant truly judge henne or thigpen completely on preseason alone…..

if anyone deserves the nod instead of henne…..its pennington…..all he did tonite was come in, lead his team down the field……while getting knocked down and taking heat from the cowboys pash rush the whole series….by running, throwing quick screens to avoid the rush and eventually putting his team in the endzone without risk of turnover…..seemingly effortlessly, all the while coaching henne on his way back to the bench…….that is success…….pennington may even be in a position to either salvage our season or take our team to the promised land if need be……i wouldnt trust thigpen to be able to do that…..not yet

if a few games go by and henne fails to get us in the endzone……then there will questions to be answered……until then he is the one we will continue to groom…….as the future

thigpen is good insurance for our depth and for any trade possibilities……..thats it…….unless we have injuries to both henne and pennington……..he sure has made for an exciting preseason though……and his reps and chemistry with the second and third team guys helped get a good look at marlon moore and roberto wallace who i really hope make the team…….even though i have been rooting for pat turner

having thigpen on our roster certainly gives us confidence that if the worst should happen we are deep enough to make a decent season out of it…….and you never know we might need his value during the season…..just like we did with greg camarillo……..and look what popped up in his place…..#14……….

so you never know……..

Hi, first of all I want to thank you guys for reading my post. Before I wrote it I knew that this topic was particularly hard for us to comment because I am questioning the most important position of our Team but please remember that I’m just a fan trying to see the best opportunities for the team not a general manager or a coach so you can be easy on mind (for the ones that go and try to rip my head off lol). I know Henne will start the season. Ok? I just want to say a short point here: It is not so ridiculous the idea to compare Henne VS Thigpen I mean if you see the stats of both players they have a similar start in the league. Both of them entered the season as backups and didn’t play the full season and if some of you guys have the opportunity to watch the game of KC VS MIAMI of DECMBER 21, 2008 you will see more clearly my point. The guy has real talent, not backup talent. In his first opportunity at KC in 11 starting games he threw 230/420 for 2,608 Yds 18 TDs 12 Int and 386 yds, 3 TD running. And don’t forget that KC had and has serious problems at many parts of the team. Henne in his first year 13 Games starting 274/451 2,878 Yds 12TDs and 14 Intc and run for 32yds and 1TD. So, as you can see, it is not that ridiculous, right? Please search for the game KC vs MIAMI and take again a look, just for curiosity. Well thanks guys I’ll be reading your posts. See ya!

Just before Tony Gonzalez was traded to the Atlanta Falcons he said to the press “It would be a disgrace if they don’t (keep Thigpen as the starting quarterback),” Gonzalez told to ESPN .“We’ve been playing well since he came in…I could see this being a playoff team next year. I could see us turning it around.” and that opinion coming from an outsanding TE as Tony says a lot of Tyler Thigpen as QB and a leader.

I have never heard anyone complain about the velocity that Brett Favre has always thrown the ball to his receivers. As a matter of fact, there is always a statement like, “His receivers have to adjust to that”… “The receivers had better get used to catching those”

Its not Henne’s fault he gets the ball there quick, thats a skill set few have.

But deff, Henne is the starter.
Hope we win our 1st game or hell will turn this page upside down lol

with a 6-10 record at the end of the year? with Henne at the helm?
Remember, ownership said we where going to the SB.

So far from what I’ve seen from Henne has been nothing, but consistance and stellar play, with the exception of last weeks pick in the endzone. (gotta see the LB)
People are forgetting that Henne is only in his 3rd year and also people seem to forget that this is usually the earliest a QB would see the field back in the old days, with the exception of few who are now in the HOF. Ever since Big Ben was placed into the fire and succeeded are we seeing this new thought proceess from coaches of throwing these guys in the fire early and as the Big Tuna likes to put it “see if the puppies can bite”.
I believe Henne will do fine, if not great. I’ve seen him grow a bit each year. He’s learing from one the best and underated QB in the game and has his same work ethic. He’s not making stupid plays and he’s going through his progressions good. Sure he’ll miss the open guy downfield on occassions, it’s all part of learning. As long as he’s not stupid with the ball and continues to drive us down the field I’m happy with that.
Just remember, WR need to catch, penalties stop drives, the O-line needs to pre -vail, the R and R express needs to start rolling again and it’s PRESEASON.
To be honest I don’t care if he’s not great as long as he’s better than Sanchize and we beat the F*&% out of the Jets, I’ll be happy. Oh by the way welcome to the grewatest Dolphins blog site on the Internet.

Do you not see henne is HORRIBLE at med range touch passes? I have seen a few and it bothers me.. you? Also Henne does have read issues reading the play and his receivers. Not a series goes by that I dont scream “stop staring down your receiver!!” Also you have to admit Hennes “wind up” makes him take more sacks then he should. Maybe its just me compairing him to Marino’s release.. but the Robot looks to need a new joint in that arm or something. Maybe some WD40? lol

Dont get me wrong.. I WANT Henne to be a quality QB and he does have a lot of up side.. but I dont think he is ready to win the starting job over a HEALTHY CP10.

As far as Thiggy goes his major issue I believe is decision to chuck it at times. That can be fixed… Henne’s windup is here to stay. Just as thought.

i too think the kid is a legit starter – but Henne is the guy for Miami and he should be.

TBH. Only reason.

I’ll take CP10 before thig

18 TD passes versus 12 Ints.

almost 400 rushing yards and 3 rushing scores.

I am completely impressed with those numbers when you consider how bad that KC team was.

BTW KC put up 31 against MIami with Thigpen playing QB – they lost 38-31 but when you put up 31 you did your job as a QB – I gaurantee the Dolphins were impressed and thats why he is in Miami right now.

have they actually watched Cassell and/or Croyle play?!

Fickle nature of fans as usual

he wasn’t an upgrade of Damon Huard.

Cassel an upgrade over Thigpen??? – highly debatable -

QB rating in each QB’s single starting season for KC with similiar surrounding talent;
Cassel = 69.9
Thigpen = 76.0

i don’t know what the sports radio people in KC are smoking – apparently its fairly potent.

But now just haveing said that, we have a difisencie on the Oline. That needed to be adressed in the first rd. this year!
        Pouncy was the clear pick but……………………………………………..

I see team after team going deep constantly and we never go for more then 12 or 15 yard plays. Its sad to see the Cowboys backup QB lob a perfect pass in over Smiths hands (who was really in good coverage) for a long TD. We never see that in Miami and I see backup QB’s doing that all the freaking time.

Dont give me the “gotta have a burner to do that” crap either. I just saw the clip as I have not watched the game yet but who ever it was he was no faster then Sean Smith but the pass was PERFECT.

Dont say deadly accurate.. its jut not true

I SAID was you talken to me ;0P