Marcus Thigpen

[17to85]

 

 

 

 

I hear Marcel Desjardins has 250K or so in his budget.

That's how you know your football team is some kind of bad, when players turn down that kind of money and prefer to go to Regina.

Dressler turned down a higher offer from the Stamps as well. So what's your theory now?

Chemistry with Durant, familiar surroundings, good relationship with management, playing with a contender. It's that simple.

I will go with a lot of under the table money from local businesses as the maim reason.

 

probably lower cost of living, I very much doubt the stamps were offering as much more as the redblacks were rumoured to be offering. 

[Tracker]

And you can bet they will be building shrines to Dressler as we speak.

[Dirty30]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Lions, Stamps, Ticats, and RBs, all went hard after Matthews too

[mfranc]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Lions, Stamps, Ticats, and RBs, all went hard after Matthews too

Edmonton doesn't have much depth at receiver.

[TBieber]

Is it possible that you could tire out a guy like Chick if you went after him instead of trying to get away from him? Run at him head on, on slants, screens, short dumps in front of him with motion, in behind him, etc. Basically get him running all over the field. Make him work hard every play. It might have a positive effect later in the game.

 

Dumb idea?

 

Cut him off at the knees.

[BomberFan]

 

Is it possible that you could tire out a guy like Chick if you went after him instead of trying to get away from him? Run at him head on, on slants, screens, short dumps in front of him with motion, in behind him, etc. Basically get him running all over the field. Make him work hard every play. It might have a positive effect later in the game.

 

Dumb idea?

 

Yes it is a very bad idea as you would waste 3 quarters trying to tire the guy out meanwhile the Riders run up the score and you lose by a long mile.... also Chick is in good shape and isn't a guy who gasses out.

 

Didn't look so **** hot today, except for the pre-game show. He was pretty much a non-factor. 

[pigseye]

A big back for a change of pace from Grisgby would be nice if the ratio would allow it.

[BomberFan]

And you can bet they will be building shrines to Dressler as we speak.

No surprise, they have a wealth of material, there's a lot of crap in Sask.

[JuranBoldenRules]

Chick got handled today. And had a couple hissy fits.

[17to85]

Chick got handled today. And had a couple hissy fits.

Now it's not all on him, but to me it seems like Jarvis Jones did a hell of a lot of good things for the line today... how the hell has he been off the roster the entire time? 

[Fatty Liver]

 

Chick got handled today. And had a couple hissy fits.

Now it's not all on him, but to me it seems like Jarvis Jones did a hell of a lot of good things for the line today... how the hell has he been off the roster the entire time? 

 

I thought J. Jones played well too, let's hope Wylie finally sees that he can flat out play football..

[Fatty Liver]

Chick got handled today. And had a couple hissy fits.

 

It looked like he had his hand around Pontbriand's throat when he was pinning him to the ground.  Hope they send that to the league for a review.

[Blueandgold]

 

Chick got handled today. And had a couple hissy fits.

Now it's not all on him, but to me it seems like Jarvis Jones did a hell of a lot of good things for the line today... how the hell has he been off the roster the entire time? 

 

Especially considering how bad Howard has been. 

[Goalie]

Jones played ok but took a couple holding/ procedure calls too. 

[BattleLevel]

Jones played ok but took a couple holding/ procedure calls too.

I'll chalk the procedure penalties up to rust and the holding calls to the fact that he wasn't wearing a green jersey. Hopefully the former will be fixed with a solid week of practice

[17to85]

Just seemed like Willy had pretty good time in the pocket. Only really seemed to see pressure when the riders brought extra guys or the coverage was too tight and he had to hang onto the ball. I think Willy actually got a bit jumpy at times when he saw the blitz and moved around before he needed to because they did a good job picking people up initially. Looked to me like there was some more room for the running game as well. Not huge improvements but they seemed noticeable and progress is the most important part. 

[Floyd]

Just seemed like Willy had pretty good time in the pocket. Only really seemed to see pressure when the riders brought extra guys or the coverage was too tight and he had to hang onto the ball. I think Willy actually got a bit jumpy at times when he saw the blitz and moved around before he needed to because they did a good job picking people up initially. Looked to me like there was some more room for the running game as well. Not huge improvements but they seemed noticeable and progress is the most important part. 

 

Winnipeg's holding calls were after defending for what seemed a long time... nice to see the pocket holding for the most part.  Jarvis Jones is worth the extra import spot.  However, I would field three NI receivers instead of three on D.

[M.O.A.B.]

Arash Madani @ArashMadani

Per reports: Former #Ticats RB Marcus Thigpen will sign with the Patriots. Likely to give Belichick intel on the Dolphins for Week 1. #CFL

[Tracker]

Oh well, easy come...

[Goalie]

Don't think Thigpen was ever a legit option for the bombers anyway. 

 

Fan rumours are great though for sure. 

[Logan007]

Don't think Thigpen was ever a legit option for the bombers anyway. 

 

Fan rumours are great though for sure. 

Wait, you mean we're not getting Jamaal Charles then!?!?!

 

Damn you magic 8 ball!!

[Tracker]

 

Don't think Thigpen was ever a legit option for the bombers anyway. 

 

Fan rumours are great though for sure. 

Wait, you mean we're not getting Jamaal Charles then!?!?!

 

Damn you magic 8 ball!!

 

And we were soooo close.

[Floyd]

So, he gets released after they play Miami?

[Tracker]

Thigpen's bio makes him look like a good fit for the CFL- he was 193lb but is probably a bit heavier now.

 

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:

Marcus Thigpen, RB, Indiana

Marcus Thigpen, who is also a sprinter for the Hoosier track team, isn't one of the elite backs in the country. He is however, always a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Thigpen averaged 6.7 yards per carry this season, even though he only averaged just under 8 carries a game. He also averaged 18.1 yards per reception and 22.4 yards per kick return, further illustrating his game breaking speed. Thigpen played running back in high school and was moved to wide receiver for his freshman season, after red-shirting in 2004. He was moved back to running back during the spring of 2006, and has been Indiana's starter ever since. His experience at receiver has made him a valuable asset in the Hoosier passing attack. He serves as the safety valve for quarterback Kellen Lewis, and has taken several of those check down passes for huge gains. Thigpen has recorded 1621 yards rushing for his career, and scored 9 touchdowns on the ground. He has also caught 84 passes for 1028 yards and scored 9 touchdowns through the air. At 5'9" and only 193 pounds, Thigpen isn't big enough to be an every down back at the next level. However, his big play ability gives him a good chance of making a team as a return man and a third or fourth option in the backfield. Thigpen has averaged over 20 yards per return each of his four seasons, including a national best 30.1 average during the 2006 season. His 3 kick return touchdowns also led the nation in 2006. Thigpen is a late round prospect who should expect to hear his name between the late fifth and late sixth rounds. Marcus Thigpen's Pro Day workout may have shot him into the mid fifth round range for a team looking for a return man. He ran a 4.47 second 40 yard dash, had a 35 inch vertical leap, and broad jumped 10 feet 6 inches.

Last Updated Apr-17-2009 by Randall Weida

[SPuDS]

Thigpen's bio makes him look like a good fit for the CFL- he was 193lb but is probably a bit heavier now.

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:

Marcus Thigpen, RB, Indiana

Marcus Thigpen, who is also a sprinter for the Hoosier track team, isn't one of the elite backs in the country. He is however, always a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Thigpen averaged 6.7 yards per carry this season, even though he only averaged just under 8 carries a game. He also averaged 18.1 yards per reception and 22.4 yards per kick return, further illustrating his game breaking speed. Thigpen played running back in high school and was moved to wide receiver for his freshman season, after red-shirting in 2004. He was moved back to running back during the spring of 2006, and has been Indiana's starter ever since. His experience at receiver has made him a valuable asset in the Hoosier passing attack. He serves as the safety valve for quarterback Kellen Lewis, and has taken several of those check down passes for huge gains. Thigpen has recorded 1621 yards rushing for his career, and scored 9 touchdowns on the ground. He has also caught 84 passes for 1028 yards and scored 9 touchdowns through the air. At 5'9" and only 193 pounds, Thigpen isn't big enough to be an every down back at the next level. However, his big play ability gives him a good chance of making a team as a return man and a third or fourth option in the backfield. Thigpen has averaged over 20 yards per return each of his four seasons, including a national best 30.1 average during the 2006 season. His 3 kick return touchdowns also led the nation in 2006. Thigpen is a late round prospect who should expect to hear his name between the late fifth and late sixth rounds. Marcus Thigpen's Pro Day workout may have shot him into the mid fifth round range for a team looking for a return man. He ran a 4.47 second 40 yard dash, had a 35 inch vertical leap, and broad jumped 10 feet 6 inches.

Last Updated Apr-17-2009 by Randall Weida

You realize he WAS in the CFL, right? He made his name up here..