Chicago Bears Vs. Miami Dolphins: Can Tyler Thigpen Lead The Fins to a Win?

November 19, 2010   ·   Robert Hoffman   ·   Jump to comments

Well, it's less than hour till the true test for third-string quarterback turned starter Tyler Thigpen. Can he lead the Miami Dolphins to a win over the The Chicago Bears in the friendly confines of Sun Life Stadium.
The way I see it, Thigpen's chance of success depends on the following factors:
1. How well can he control the butterflies? This is the Coastal Carolina product's first start since 2008 and in a nationally televised game to boot. For a quarterback who has been described favorably as a "gunslinger" or somewhat more cautiously as a "risk taker", he must exhibit composure on his first couple of drives to lay the groundwork for success.Coming into a game like Thigpen did last Sunday was one thing but being "the guy" is another.
2. Cory Proctor who is making his first start for the Dolphins can't make crucial mistakes. Starting center Joe Berger is out with injury and the concern over snapping the ball and handling line calls consistently is a huge concern after ...

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