People rush thawing a lot I feel. I read a lot of 'dropped it frozen into hot water' .. I don't think that is the best way to do it though admittedly I do not have evidence against it.
I like to leave mine at room temp in a baggie for 3-4 hours. They're nice and limp and room temp by then. I think it makes it easier for them to 'get it down' when it's soft.
.... that's what he said.