Tyler Thigpen 'not OK' with demotion behind Matt Cassel

[cowboyjoe]

Tyler Thigpen 'not OK' with demotion behind Matt Cassel
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There was at least one person in Kansas City unhappy with the Chiefs' acquisition of QB Matt Cassel.

Tyler Thigpen, who finished last season as the team's starter.

Cassel, who led the Patriots to an 11-5 finish last season in relief of Tom Brady, is the presumed starter in Kansas City. Thigpen told the Kansas City Star he's "not OK" with that, however, and wants a chance to win the starting job.

“It’s life,” Thigpen told the paper. “Everything happens for a reason. You may not see the reason right now, but I know there’s a reason that they brought a guy in like Matt.

“I’m behind him, and all I’m doing is pushing him, making him better. Hopefully me doing that is going to make this team better.”

Thigpen started 11 games last season and threw 18 TD, 12 INTs and for 2,608 passing yards.

New coach Todd Haley and GM Scott Pioli invested the 34th overall pick in the trade that brought Cassel to Kansas City. So it will be difficult for Thigpen to leapfrog him.

“Unless you come from a high-profile college, you’re always the underdog,” Thigpen, who went to Coastal Carolina, told the Star. “I’m back in that situation again. I don’t mind in that situation.”

 

[Hostile]

I don't blame him.

Cassel threw 21 TDs in 16 games.

Thigpen threw 18 TDs in 11 games.

Cassel threw for 3600+ yards in 16 games.

Thigpen for 2600+ yards in 11 games, 5 fewer, just over 200 yards per game.

Cassel accomplished his stats with a great team, Thigpen with the Chiefs one of the worst teams in the NFL in 2008.



Thigpen has a case for being mad.

 

[RESIN8]

Zimmerman flew and Tyler knew.

 

[playmakers]

I had Dwayne Bowe on my fantasy team last year so I seen almost all of the Chiefs games. Thigpen was not bad. The only issue with him was he would play two good games and have one horrible one. To his credit he is still a young QB. He has a chance to be a decent NFL QB. Hes very mobile and that helps him out alot. If he matures I could compare him to a bigger Doug Flutie.

 

[DFWJC]

I can see why. When you watch both of them it's hard to say Cassell is any better than Thigpen. Tyler played well last year given the team he was playing for.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I don't blame him.

Cassel threw 21 TDs in 16 games.

Thigpen threw 18 TDs in 11 games.

Cassel threw for 3600+ yards in 16 games.

Thigpen for 2600+ yards in 11 games, 5 fewer, just over 200 yards per game.

Cassel accomplished his stats with a great team, Thigpen with the Chiefs one of the worst teams in the NFL in 2008.



Thigpen has a case for being mad.

I absolutely agree. I think they wasted a pick on Cassel cause I really believe they already had their QB in place there and there was really no reason to get Cassel.

Hopefully Thigpen can get traded, or cut, and find himself a team to start for. There are teams out there that I believe would be far better off with him at the reigns of the team then who they've got currently.

Tampa Bay, San Fran, and Denver all come to mind.

 

[irvin4evs]

Thigpen surprised the hell out of me last year. I'd take him over Cassell anyday.

 

[big dog cowboy]

None of the Chief fans around here want to see Thigpen start another game. They think they have turned the page with a new GM, new HC and new starting QB. Almost anything to do with the past (even if it was just last year) is almost considered evil.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

None of the Chief fans around here want to see Thigpen start another game. They think they have turned the page with a new GM, new HC and new starting QB. Almost anything to do with the past (even if it was just last year) is almost considered evil.

Fans, generally speaking, are morons.

 

[Rampage]

this Matt Cassel kid sure knows how to be involved in some controversy one way or another.:laugh1:

 

[Hostile]

None of the Chief fans around here want to see Thigpen start another game. They think they have turned the page with a new GM, new HC and new starting QB. Almost anything to do with the past (even if it was just last year) is almost considered evil.

If they release Thigpen, I'd be interested in him as a backup.

 

[Rudy]

I'd like to see what he could do if he could find his way to Buffalo. With the offensive weapons they've obtained over the years, I think he'd definitely be an upgrade to Edwards...I think he deserves a chance somewhere. I mean, look at and compare the numbers he put up in KC with virtually no weapons or a plug-in system like Cassell did with Moss and that offensive system.

 

[the kid 05]

If they release Thigpen, I'd be interested in him as a backup.

I'm seeing a possible draft day trade Chiefs send Thig to the Vikings for a 3rd rounder. Thig would have Berrian/Rice to throw to and be able to hand off the ball to one of the top 5 running backs in the game right now, but most importantly he'd have an O-line that could block for him

 

[Hoofbite]

If I were KC management, I'd tell Tyler to find himself a team willing to part with a pick.

After he found a team, I'd look him in the face and tell him he doesn't run the team and to take his *** to the bench.

Players these days that think they are entitled to something.

 

[Idgit]

If I were KC management, I'd tell Tyler to find himself a team willing to part with a pick.

After he found a team, I'd look him in the face and tell him he doesn't run the team and to take his *** to the bench.

Players these days that think they are entitled to something.

If it were my team, and I benched a guy who showed promise without giving him a shot at earning the job, and he didn't get pissed, I'd be looking to dump him.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If they release Thigpen, I'd be interested in him as a backup.

He is slated to be the #2 so I doubt he gets cut.

Oh, I mean after training camp competition for the starting job that is.

 

[Skinsmaniac]

He is slated to be the #2 so I doubt he gets cut.

Oh, I mean after training camp competition for the starting job that is.

Yeah, I doubt he's costing them much money. A trade is more likely, but KC probably knows the value of a good backup, so they'd only trade him to a team that is looking for a starter, and willing to pay for one.

 

[DFWJC]

I'm seeing a possible draft day trade Chiefs send Thig to the Vikings for a 3rd rounder. Thig would have Berrian/Rice to throw to and be able to hand off the ball to one of the top 5 running backs in the game right now, but most importantly he'd have an O-line that could block for him

My guess is that the Vikings think Rosenfeld is as good or better than Thigpen. Not sure that I agree, but is my guess.

 

[the kid 05]

My guess is that the Vikings think Rosenfeld is as good or better than Thigpen. Not sure that I agree, but is my guess.

When they acquired Garlic the Chief had yet to acquire Cassell

 

[DFWJC]

When they acquired Garlic the Chief had yet to acquire Cassell

lol
I realize that...just saying there is areal chance that the Vikes may very well prefer what they already have over Thigpen. So no need to trade.