Should the Titans go for Thigpen?!

I wouldn't mind going for him, but you say 'trade VY and a 6th' like someone will happily inherit the $14million cap hit that he brings next year. No way that happens. And I dont think someone would trade me for Ramsey and a 6 rd pick

 

i like Thigpen

 

Is this for real? Seriously? Tyler Thigpen? GTFOH!

 

I'm down ... anyone is an upgrade on Mr. Wonderlic at this point & time

 

I kind of like the idea, but I'm not sure that he's the kind of QB the Titans need. If I remember right, he played very "loose" last year and just kind of chucked the ball up for Gonzalez and Bowe to go get. He is not a game manager in any sense. We don't really have receivers who can bail out a QB who won't protect the ball.

If he was really that great, don't you think the Chiefs would want to keep him? They not only went out and traded for Cassel, but Thigpen is now behind Brodie Croyle on their depth chart.

I know the Titans need to go out and find the QB of the future, but I'm not sure Thigpen is the guy.

 

On one hand he looks like he could be a decent backup. Only in his second season, started 11 games last season and did half way decently considering he didn't play at all his first season. His rushing numbers were impressive, 386 yards.

On the other hand he is a little short. 6'1 isn't a perfect size for an NFL QB. It also makes you wonder about a guy being shopped around. Croyle hasn't been very good although word is the light might be coming on for him this season.

My guess is the Chiefs see Croyle developing and although Thigpen has some promise they want to see if they can get value for him. Thus, I doubt he will be real cheap. They might be asking more than we are willing to give up. Also, if Dinger really likes what he is seeing in Ramsey (not sure) the Titans may not have any interest.

The bottom line is the Titans would have to be ready to move on without Young and have little confidence in Ramsey to be willing to offer much for Thigpen. I like Thigpen and thought at times he looked decent. His numbers are not bad at all for a young guy. You have to wonder if Thigpen was on a team with a better offense (the Chiefs were next to last in the league) and a better running game (the chiefs were 30th, probably because their OL stinks) that Thigpen might have been seen in a better light.

The other factor is if the Titans see Thigpen fitting Dinger's offense. I really don't know. Thigpen was near the bottom in the league in average yards per pass so you have to wonder if he can complete the mid and deep routes.

 

I still like McCown over Thigpen as a backup. Supposedly, the Packers are considering trading for him to backup Rodgers, though they may wait for final cuts. If they wait for final cuts, I think the Titans should definitely bring him in and at least have a look.

 

a 4th for him.... 4th rounders mostly suck, notice I said "mostly"