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Tyler Thigpen
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#16 Tyler Thigpen
 Pos: Quarterback
NFL Team: MIA
Injury: OK
Experience: 3
College: Coastal Carolina
Height: 73
Weight: 225
Born: 4/14/1984
 Year  Tm  Gm  Cmp  Att  Yds  TDs  Int  Sack  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum 
PROJKAN61531210
2008KAN1523042026081812266238632
2007KAN126410110000
SUMMARY
Quarterback Rank: #43   
Overall: #246


Thigpen was a huge surprise for the Chiefs. He got a chance to start and excelled in a starting role. He picked up the Chiefs new spread offense quickly and posted some big numbers. He had touchdowns in all but two of the games he played and finished with 21 total touchdowns to 12 interceptions. Unfortunately, the Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel, making Thigpen the likely backup this season. Thigpen has a pro arm, but needs to improve his accuracy and decision making a little. Thigpen is good on his feet and can make throws on the run.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
A pleasant surprise last season, but don't count on a repeat. Thigpen might have a hard time finding the field. Cassel isn't a sure thing, though, so it is possible for Thigpen to get some playing time
ESPNews reports the Miami Dolphins have acquired QB Tyler Thigpen from the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick.
Fantasy Impact: Thigpen could be the top backup for the Dolphins after he picks up the offense.
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Joel Turner, agent for Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen (ribs), said Thigpen is playing with two broken ribs, which he suffered during the team's first preseason game. Turner said Thigpen plans to play through the broken ribs.
Fantasy Impact: This could explain is somewhat erratic play.
Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have been talking to the Jacksonville Jaguars about QB Tyler Thigpen, according to a league source, but have been unable to come to an agreement on a trade to this point. QB Matt Cassel is entrenched as the starter, while QB Brodie Croyle is the favorite to win the No. 2 quarterback job.
Fantasy Impact: Thigpen proved he could play last season, so a new team could do him some good for his quest to find some playing time.
Randy Covitz, of The Kansas City Star, reports NBC Sports analyst Cris Collinsworth expects Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley to become the Kansas City Chiefs' next head coach. Collinsworth added that he believes Haley's value has risen this postseason. 'I think he'll be the coach in Kansas City,' Collinsworth said. 'I'm watching what's happening with all the (new) coaches, and we've seen some of the defensive coaches come off the board, and the one guy nobody is talking about that has surprised me, and it's because (the Cardinals) flew so far under the radar screen, was Haley. He's not under the radar screen anymore. The biggest winner who has come out of this run by the Arizona Cardinals has been Todd Haley.'
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen went 17-for-31 for 240 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the team's Week 12 game.
Fantasy Impact: Thigpen made some mistakes but his overall numbers were good enough for fantasy teams.
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen went 19-for-38 for 235 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the team's Week 11 game.
Fantasy Impact: Thigpen's solid play continues. He really is worth starting consideration for fantasy teams.
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen went 27-for-41 passing for 266 yards and three touchdowns in the team's Week 10 game.
Fantasy Impact: Thigpen is actually gaining fantasy consideration. He seems for real after a string of solid games.
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen went 25-for-36 for 280 yards and two touchdowns in the team's Week 8 game.
Fantasy Impact: Thigpen was a surprise after looking horrible in early action with the Chiefs. He'll keep starting if he keeps playing like this.
NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen will start in the team's Week 8 game, according to head coach Herman Edwards.
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen was 5-for-10 for 37 yards during the team's Week 5 game. He also had four carries for 16 rushing yards.
Fantasy Impact: Thigpen could be back in the starting lineup next week.
2009 Draft Guide - Quarterbacks
 # 1  Drew BreesNOR  
 # 2  Tom BradyNWE  
 # 3  Peyton ManningIND  
 # 4  Aaron RodgersGNB Hot
 # 5  Philip RiversSDG  
 # 6  Kurt WarnerARI  
 # 7  Tony RomoDAL  
 # 8  Donovan McNabbPHI  
 # 9  Matt SchaubHOU Hot
 # 10  Jay CutlerCHI  
 # 11  Matt RyanATL  
 # 12  Carson PalmerCIN  
 # 13  Ben RoethlisbergerPIT  
 # 14  Eli ManningNYG  
 # 15  Matt HasselbeckSEA  
 # 16  Brett FavreMIN  
 # 17  Trent EdwardsBUF Sleeper
 # 18  Jake DelhommeCLE Cold
 # 19  David GarrardJAC  
 # 20  Chad PenningtonMIA  
 # 21  Matt CasselKAN Injury Concern
 # 22  Joe FlaccoBAL  
 # 23  Kyle OrtonDEN Sleeper
 # 24  Jason CampbellWAS  
 # 25  Mark SanchezNYJ  
 # 26  Shaun HillDET  
 # 27  Marc BulgerSTL Injury Concern
 # 28  JaMarcus RussellOAK  
 # 29  Kerry CollinsTEN  
 # 30  Matthew StaffordDET  
 # 31  Byron LeftwichTAM  
 # 32  Brady QuinnDEN  
 # 33  Daunte CulpepperDET  
 # 34  Josh FreemanTAM  
 # 35  Sage RosenfelsMIN  
 # 36  Derek AndersonARI  
 # 37  Alex SmithSFO  
 # 38  Matt LeinartARI  
 # 39  Chris SimmsDEN Injury Concern
 # 40  Vince YoungTEN Cold
 # 41  Kellen ClemensNYJ  
 # 42  Jon KitnaDAL  
 # 43  Tyler ThigpenMIA  
 # 44  Pat WhiteMIA  
 # 45  Brodie CroyleKAN  
 # 46  Tarvaris JacksonMIN  
 # 47  Luke McCownJAC  
 # 48  Kevin KolbPHI  
 # 49  Drew StantonDET  
 # 50  Brett RatliffCLE  
 # 51  Troy SmithBAL  
 # 52  Kyle BollerSTL  
 # 53  Chad HenneMIA  
 # 54  Michael VickPHI  
 # 55  Rex GrossmanWAS  
 # 56  Billy VolekSDG  
 # 57  David CarrSFO  
 # 58  Patrick RamseyDET  
 # 59  Seneca WallaceCLE  
 # 60  Tom BrandstaterDEN  
 # 61  Dan OrlovskyHOU  
 # 62  Mark BrunellNOR  
 # 63  Jim SorgiNYG  
 # 64  Josh McCownCAR  
 # 65  Chris RedmanATL  
 # 66  Stephen McGeeDAL  
 # 67  Matt FlynnGNB  
 # 68  Jeff GarciaPHI Cold
 # 69  Brooks BollingerDET  
 # 70  A.J. FeeleySTL  
 # 71  Nate DavisSFO  
 # 72  Erik AingeNYJ  
 # 73  Curtis PainterIND  
 # 74  Charlie BatchPIT  
 # 75  J.P. LosmanOAK Cold
 # 76  J.T. O'SullivanCIN  
 # 77  Mike TeelSEA  
 # 78  Todd CollinsWAS  
 # 79  Keith NullSTL  
 # 80  Bruce GradkowskiOAK  
 # 81  Brian BrohmBUF Cold
 # 82  John David BootyTEN  
 # 83  Charlie FryeOAK  
 # 84  Charlie WhitehurstSEA  
 # 85  Dennis DixonPIT  
 # 86  Matt MooreCAR  
 # 87  Rhett BomarNYG  
 # 88  Kevin O'ConnellNYJ  
 # 89  Josh JohnsonTAM  
 # 90  John BeckBAL Injury Concern
 # 91  Colt BrennanWAS Injury Concern
 # 92  D.J. ShockleyATL  

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