Alex Smith for Tyler Thigpen?

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:35 AM

nickbradley
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Adam Schefter reported that Tyler Thigpen is on the trading block for a mid-rounder. I like Thigpen and think he can be a quality backup and a solid spot starter -- and can thrive in a run-dominant offense. He's also very mobile and can pick up the third down scramble. He also ran the spread offense in KC last year, performing well in wildcat formations.

After the trade, we'd have Hill at starter, Thigpen as backup, and Nate Davis as the developmental project.

Smith can be developed by Tod Hailey & Co.

[ Edited by nickbradley on Aug 26, 2009 at 6:45 AM ]

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:39 AM

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Originally posted by nickbradley:
Adam Schefter reported that Tyler Thigpen is on the trading block for a mid-rounder. I like Thigpen and think he can be a quality backup and a solid spot starter -- and can thrive in a run-dominant offense. He's also very mobile and can pick up the third down scramble. He also ran the spread offense in KC last year, performing well in wildcat formations.

After the trade, we'd have Smith at starter, Thigpen as backup, and Nate Davis as the developmental project.

Smith can be developed by Tod Hailey & Co.

So we are going to trade Smith, then start Smith whilst Hailey develops Smith.

Fairly sure the NFL won't allow this!

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:43 AM

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I don't think so. I don't think Thigpen is really an upgrade over Huard as far as a backup. I don't think we really need to be making any more QB additions this season. If all of our QB's really suck this season then we draft one next year. But to pickup a backup for another backup doesn't make much sense. I think this wildcat crap isn't going to be very successful at all this year.

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:46 AM

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Originally posted by English:
Originally posted by nickbradley:
Adam Schefter reported that Tyler Thigpen is on the trading block for a mid-rounder. I like Thigpen and think he can be a quality backup and a solid spot starter -- and can thrive in a run-dominant offense. He's also very mobile and can pick up the third down scramble. He also ran the spread offense in KC last year, performing well in wildcat formations.

After the trade, we'd have Smith at starter, Thigpen as backup, and Nate Davis as the developmental project.

Smith can be developed by Tod Hailey & Co.

So we are going to trade Smith, then start Smith whilst Hailey develops Smith.

Fairly sure the NFL won't allow this!

Whoops -- I changed that.

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:47 AM

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Aug 26, 2009 at 7:56 AM

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Yup. That is Thigpen in the pic.

Anyways, what I have seen from him, the dude is a baller. He shows some skills and I think he did not get enough credit. I would love to have him as a backup. But not if the price was too high.

Aug 26, 2009 at 9:37 AM

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Originally posted by 9erStorm:

Yup. That is Thigpen in the pic.

Anyways, what I have seen from him, the dude is a baller. He shows some skills and I think he did not get enough credit. I would love to have him as a backup. But not if the price was too high.

That's quite a boner he's got.

Aug 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM

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The Chiefs aren't stupid. Why trade someone who's better than what you're getting in return?

[ Edited by WheresWaldo on Aug 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM ]

Aug 26, 2009 at 2:14 PM

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Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Originally posted by 9erStorm:

Yup. That is Thigpen in the pic.

Anyways, what I have seen from him, the dude is a baller. He shows some skills and I think he did not get enough credit. I would love to have him as a backup. But not if the price was too high.

That's quite a boner he's got.

Anywho we already have enough former KC QBs on this team.

Aug 26, 2009 at 3:55 PM

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Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Originally posted by 9erStorm:

Yup. That is Thigpen in the pic.

Anyways, what I have seen from him, the dude is a baller. He shows some skills and I think he did not get enough credit. I would love to have him as a backup. But not if the price was too high.

That's quite a boner he's got.

Fixed.

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[ Edited by IWASATTHECATCH on Aug 27, 2009 at 4:35 AM ]

Aug 26, 2009 at 4:06 PM

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Originally posted by WheresWaldo:
The Chiefs aren't stupid. Why trade someone who's better than what you're getting in return?

Thigpen has a lower ceiling, but is closer to reaching his potential. Alex Smith has a higher ceiling, but is farther away from reaching his potential.

Whoever has the patience to let alex smith develop and give him playbook continuity will see a nice return on their investment.

Aug 26, 2009 at 4:48 PM

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