The Dolphins traded an an undisclosed 2010 draft pick to Kansas City for quarterback Tyler Thigpen, filling Chad Pennington's roster spot on the same day they played their injured QB on injured reserve.The deal throws a little wrench into the perceived plan in Miami to anoint Chad Henne as Pennington's permanent replacement. Henne, in his second year out of Michigan, still figures to make his first NFL start Sunday when the 0-3 Dolphins host Buffalo. But Thigpen performed decently in 11 starts for Kansas City last season, throwing from more than 2,600 yards with an 18-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
His shot to start in Kansas City in 2009 went out the window when the Chiefs dealt for Matt Cassel and signed him to a long-term deal. Thigpen then found himself locked in a battle for K.C.'s backup spot with Brodie Croyle -- and the general consensus was that Croyle had at least matched Thigpen's performance in the preseason, if not surpassed him. The Chiefs also have QB Matt Gutierrez on their roster.
Pennington went down in Miami's Week 3 loss at San Diego, and Monday word came that Pennington had torn a capsule in his throwing shoulder and would likely not be able to play again in 2009. Tuesday, he decided that he would have surgery -- the third time he'll go under the knife for his right shoulder.
Thigpen is under contract through 2010, at which point he would become a restricted free agent.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
9-29-2009 @ 5:15PM
chstr330122 said...
Does this mean that they no plans to try Pat White or do they hold him back a while. I say play him!
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9-29-2009 @ 5:24PM
keepbankin said...
If Henee's the future, then what is the point of this? They are not going to get into the playoffs with the scheudle they have. Spend some draft picks on trading for some receivers since Ted Ginn SUCKS!
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9-29-2009 @ 5:39PM
Terry said...
Thigpen is a gamer. Not pretty but gutsy and has a heart. Henne obviously had his chance and couldnt do it, didnt do it in Big D and Pat White I doubt is the answer. Not enough time at the position my guess.
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9-29-2009 @ 10:02PM
Duane said...
What chance and couldn't do it in ig D? Henne has never played in Dallas. The Dolphins DRAFTED him. You're getting Chad Henne confused with Drew Henson dummy.
9-29-2009 @ 6:03PM
Phil said...
Henne should be played with confidence. He is a better quarterback than Pennington, just less experience. Remember what Henne did with Michigan to beat Florida 2yrs ago in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando????? Yes, His "MICHIGAN" team BEAT FLORIDA!!!! With a stronger arm, and a better pocket presence, Henne should be a for-sure thing. Miami knows this, and will give Henne the go, but Thigpen will bring some value to the 'Phins. Good luck Henne!
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9-29-2009 @ 6:07PM
Your Majesty said...
Chad pennington is made out of paper mache.Everytime he's hit he's out for the season or at least 6 weeks. He's done in the NFL
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9-30-2009 @ 3:30AM
Randy said...
Are we forgetting that Pennington was runner up for the MVP race last year and won COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR????? it's absolutly amazing how many people hate on pennington when things aren't going well for the dolphins but I'm sure no one was complaining when we won the AFC EAST last year....anyone?????
9-29-2009 @ 6:12PM
King Orgasmic said...
"what the hell is a ginn and how the hell do i get rid of it doctor"???!!!!
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9-29-2009 @ 6:31PM
tastycream said...
I thought Carl peterson & herman edwards were bab
pioli is worst .
How can you get rid of chiefs best OB and bring in New Englands worst players and paid them big money .
They should get rid of matt Cassel not tyler .
Cassel is not going to take Chiefs no where .
They will continue loose with with Cassel.
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9-29-2009 @ 8:02PM
kcb3player said...
I agree with Tastecream. In the long and short of it, Tyler Thigpen may have been the best of the 4 KC Chiefs Quarterbacks, but, this new management it set on turning KC into the 2nd string New England Patriots. Maybe that will prove to be a good move considering, SD, Denver, and Oakland. The Chiefs need to figure out a way to get a win over the next several weeks in order to get things going. I expect them to play a little better against the Giants. Best wishes to TT - they will start to win games with him at QB.
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9-29-2009 @ 8:14PM
eztotouchme said...
Why does anyone question this move? Most teams carry 3 quarterbacks. He was actually a gift considering the Chiefs already made two trades with the Dolphins. One trade was for a 7th.rd. pick in the last draft. The other was a draft consideration, where the Fins sent Allerman and Ndukwe to the Chiefs. The Dolphins got him for that draft consideration. It seems this family thing between Pioli and Parcells has its advantages at times.
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9-29-2009 @ 8:42PM
piatta said...
how stupid are the dolphins to pickup a unproven quarterback, wouldnt the right move be jeff garcia, whom is no longer needed by the eagles. seems like a perfect fit to me
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9-29-2009 @ 9:44PM
The Great Raider said...
Please, for Jamarcus Russell we'll take two stale beers and one 132nd round pick 200 years from today. Please, if that is too much, we'll give him to you and WE'LL keep paying his salary - just take him. . . PLEASE!?!
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9-29-2009 @ 11:32PM
reikilight said...
LOL ... Yeah ... I was thinking that the Raiders should have picked up Thigpen ... was a no brainer ... but you know Al ... He can't see the forest for the trees! JaMarcus Russell is either one very slow learner or just hasn't got the mental tools to be a winning QB ... This is his year to show he's worth something ... but watching him play is painful! Remember Marc Wilson? Great arm with no brains ... running around scared s***less? JaMarcus is a bigger version but the same old story! F! It's going to be a long azz season!!! When will Cable and the rest of the coaches quit making excuses for Russell? How much are the Raiders paying for the worst QB in the NFL? Of course having a bonehead like Cable for a headcoach isn't helping any!
9-29-2009 @ 9:52PM
dongo4345 said...
henne is the man michigans all time passing leader that says something compared to all who have qb mich. does brady ring a bell chads the man give him a shot you will see good things from henne
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9-29-2009 @ 9:59PM
IRISH said...
ANYBODY who thinks Pioli doesn't know football is an IDIOT! Things are getting better in KC and within 3 years they will be in or close to the superbowl! Thigpen is a tough give up but the current problem is the "o" line. Bet the farm the current management will fix it!
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9-29-2009 @ 11:48PM
Survivor said...
At least there's another Chiefs fan that has FAITH. Yes, we've been borderline pathetic the last couple years, but that mostly had to do with the "O" line, or lack thereof. Anyway, good luck to Tyler Thigpen in Miami.
9-29-2009 @ 9:57PM
sakfamily4 said...
Unless the Chiefs got a 2nd rd. draft pick (very unlikely), the Dolphins definitely got the better end of this trade. Vikes wish they still had Thigpen--never would have traded for Rosenfels. This sounds like a son-in-law to father-in law (Pioli-Parcells) favor. Maybe the Commish should monitor this relatioship.
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9-29-2009 @ 10:11PM
kden866302 said...
they could have had vick for a bag of dog bones.get him out of here,please!
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9-29-2009 @ 10:51PM
gonzo1 said...
the raiders should do the same thing , jamarcus russell is quincy carter junior . hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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