Chiefs Sign QB Tyler Thigpen
The Chiefs have brought in another quarterback, and he’s not a high-profile ex-Jags QB either. Carl Peterson and Co. snatched up rookie Tyler Thigpen after the Minnesota Vikings’ released him this weekend. The Vikings were hoping to sneak him onto their practice squad.
On one hand, I like this signing because two franchises I hold in high esteem — the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles — were reportedly also trying to claim Thigpen. On the other hand, did the Chiefs just replace one veteran developmental project with a rookie one to save a little cheddar? Were the Chiefs just being the Cheaps? Even though Thigpen was drafted (seventh round) and looks like a worthwhile project, I’m pretty disappointed. Seriously, he only threw five passes this preseason, plus his name rhymes with Pig Pen.
The Byron Leftwich pipe dream might be over. Or maybe this is just a back-up plan. I highly doubt it. With so much money invested in Huard, Leftwich’s price tag was likely too hefty for King Carl and owner Clark Hunt.
- “Thigpen Claimed by Chiefs” - The Viking Age
It might work out for the Chiefs. Thigpen was well regarded up here in Minnesota and it appears he may develop into a good quarterback. The Chiefs need help at this position so hopefully Thigpen will work out for them in a couple of years.
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:01 pmCan Thigpen not fumble the ball? My best guess is that is what doomed Casey Printers.
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:11 pmAnd in order to make room for Thigpen, the Chiefs released WR Bobby Sippio–one of few wide receivers that actually consistently caught passes.I'm not saying the guy is the next Jerry Rice, but anyone is better than Sammie "Stone Hands" Parker!
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:10 pmi like picking up thigpen, i think he might be pretty good, but i absolutely HATE cutting sippio. parker over sippio makes the opposite of sense to me, and even though i like thigpen a lot, cutting sippio ruins the entire move for me.
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:53 pmHow do we know anything about Sippio aside from what HBO showed us. Maybe he is slow, or has character issues.I hate the move personally, but I think we should be objective here. He might have skeletons in his closet, we may never know until he is scoring against us in a Denver uniform. (lets hope not!)
September 2nd, 2007 at 9:38 pm