The beggining of the Universe?

I found an article about a new cosmological theory that I thought was an interesting read. Dr. Christof Wetterich professor at the Institute for Theoretical Physics is proposing a theoretical model of the universe where instead of the big bang there is the slow thaw. In this theory the universe starts as static and slowly "thaws" and the mass of particles are variable and increases with time. Prof. Wetterich also says this this theory does not invalidate the big bang theory. The theory seems wild and I was wondering what other people would think. Here it is, http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140225111921.htm