Buftex Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Did ya'll see the pre season? Thigpen could barely complete a pass against second stringers,third stringers,and camp fodder. I would actually prefer to judge what he can do, in real games. The last I remember, when Thigpen played in regular season games, in the offense that the Bills are running right now (KC), he was very productive. Also, I recall him moving the ball pretty well, at times, during the Bills pre-season...though they did seem to have trouble scoring while he was in there...but, as tempting as it might be to say he "sucks" because of that, I could easily chalk it up to the fact that he was surrounded by "second stringers,third stringers,and camp fodder". The fact that the guy has started a significant number of NFL games, has played for our head coach before makes me much more comfortable with him as the Bills backup, than say, some other guy, who may suck, but hasn't sucked for us yet. Unfortunately, pre-season games are not always a real gauge as to how good a guy is. Remember how great Trent Edwards looked in his first two pre-seasons with the Bills? How did that work out? Let's not discount, either, that any free agent who signed last offseason was at a great disadvantage, with no OTA's, no mini-camps, and a very condensed pre-season. Is Tyler Thigpen really that much of a worry? Edited March 13, 2012 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I would actually prefer to judge what he can do, in real games. The last I remember, when Thigpen played in regular season games, in the offense that the Bills are running right now (KC), he was very productive. Also, I recall him moving the ball pretty well, at times, during the Bills pre-season...though they did seem to have trouble scoring while he was in there...but, as tempting as it might be to say he "sucks" because of that, I could easily chalk it up to the fact that he was surrounded by "second stringers,third stringers,and camp fodder". The fact that the guy has started a significant number of NFL games, has played for our head coach before makes me much more comfortable with him as the Bills backup, than say, some other guy, who may suck, but hasn't sucked for us yet. Unfortunately, pre-season games are not always a real gauge as to how good a guy is. Remember how great Trent Edwards looked in his first two pre-seasons with the Bills? How did that work out? Let's not discount, either, that any free agent who signed last offseason was at a great disadvantage, with no OTA's, no mini-camps, and a very condensed pre-season. Is Tyler Thigpen really that much of a worry? He got burn in Miami, and wasn't very good. Yes, Backup QB's tend to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Is Tyler Thigpen really that much of a worry? What worries me more is that during several games when Fitz was just sucking, and we now know could barely talk or walk with a rib injury, Thiggy stayed on the bench. That seems like a giant vote of "no confidence" by our coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'd rather take a flier on Brady Quinn. He really never did get a fair shot. I`m with you on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I wouldn't let Leinart scrub toilets at the Ralph. College football needs a new commentator Mattie-boy! -Have at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I predict, at some point, next season, Fitz is going to miss a game or two, Thigpen will come in, play well, and people will be clamoring for Thigpen. Just curios, what is everyone basing their "Thigpen sucks" opinions on? Did you see his 7 pass attempts last year? What more do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 What worries me more is that during several games when Fitz was just sucking, and we now know could barely talk or walk with a rib injury, Thiggy stayed on the bench. That seems like a giant vote of "no confidence" by our coaching staff. That is one of the salient points regarding Thiggy. The starter had a very significant injury but the backup saw no action. That says a lot, IMO. Did you see his 7 pass attempts last year? What more do you need? While 7 attempts is a minuscule sample size, it was the horrific-ness of those 7 passes which does stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That is one of the salient points regarding Thiggy. The starter had a very significant injury but the backup saw no action. That says a lot, IMO. While 7 attempts is a minuscule sample size, it was the horrific-ness of those 7 passes which does stand out. And his horrible pre season showing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeOiler Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 We could have saved a lot of time a few years go and drafter leinart instead of whitner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyBacker Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Way better than thigpen, do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'd rather take a flier on Brady Quinn. He really never did get a fair shot. Wouldn't mind him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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