Could Sparano name a starting QB prior to the preseason?
by Matty I on Jul 29, 2008 3:49 PM EDT
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PrintPrior to today's practice session, which is going on right now as I type, Tony Sparano met with the media. One of the things discussed, naturally, was the quarterback situation.
And after a few days of practice, Sparano doesn't believe that any QB has a leg up in the battle to be a starting QB. He said:
"I don't see anybody ahead of anybody right now when I watch what I'm seeing out there."
Sure, many practice reports indicate that Josh McCown has looked better than both John Beck and Chad Henne so far. But Sparano must realize it's early and some QBs might be a little rusty after taking some time off between the end of OTAs and the beginning of training camp.
However, the Palm Beach Post does offer up this interesting nugget:
But Sparano said he would like to see the three-man competition shake out as soon as possible, and definitely not drag on into the schedule of pre-season games, which begin Aug. 9 against Tampa Bay at Dolphin Stadium. "I think that player needs to be behind the offensive line," Sparano said. "He needs to start to find chemistry with whoever the receivers will be. If he was head and shoulders above everyone else it would be clear to us and we would start moving in that direction." Could the Dolphins actually name a starting QB before any of the three see "real live game action" in the preseason? I guess it's possible. But is it wise? Earlier this offseason, we heard that the timetable to name a starter was by the 3rd preseason game. That seems much more logical to me, allowing that player (whoever it may be) get 3 quarters of playing time with the starters in that 3rd game. To name a QB before any of them get snaps in the preseason seems a little hasty, doesn't it? Any thoughts on this?
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Starter...
... maybe not. But are we going to just keep letting each of our three QB’s suck in 33.3% of the reps each? Someone has to start moving to the front at some point. Easy money is on McClown if Beck doesn’t settle down soon. Too early for Henne IMHO.
yup
its pretty close to the time to name mccown #1, dump Beck to the scout team, and start giving Beck’s snaps to Henne, so the franchises future can be ready to take over sometime around mid-season. Its pretty clear that Beck was just another in a long list of poor choices that Cam made. Hopefully Ginn will amount to something.
by W NY Fins Fan on Jul 29, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
either that...
...or somebody will call me a “Beck-lover” and give me reasons why I, too, should give up on him.
But, really, what benefits does McCown starting the season as the guy give this franchise? Win 6 games instead of 4?
I will call you
a Beck lover, as I am one myself. Not like there is anything wrong with that :). You support my statement entered below. McCown is a safe call as an early starter, but you gain very little by doing so. I would love to see Beck be named early, have him shack the jitters and get down to business. If he tanks, then he tanks. McCown can then slip in and fill the role nicely, buying time for Henne.
by Thruthickandt on Jul 29, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You're a Beck fan
I read your posts pretty carefully, and IMHO, it’s pretty obvious who you’re rooting for. No shame in it, if that’s who you want to win the job, then so be it.
The best quarterback should be starting the season regardless if it’s Beck or McCown though. Think of the mentality of the team if everyone expects McCown to win the job but Beck gets it so the staff can see what he has. The players would lose a lot of motivation in my mind if the coaches weren’t trying their best to win games, even if we are rebuilding.
"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic." -Unknown
I gave up in april remember??
Matty, once the phins drafted Henne, the org. pretty much said, he’s the future. They’ve given Beck his chance, and it looks like the same old Beck; timid about throwing the deep ball, terribly inconsistent, and no real connection with his . teammates…. So giving him additional snaps is being done at the expense of the most likely future franchise QB of the dolphins(henne). So yes, we can be like Cam last year and say the best way to develop the future (henne) is by giving him as little as possible to do, or they can start ramping up his development (sort of like shula with marino) and giving him a ton of responsibility. Just think of Beck as a Lemon, Mccown as a lesser green, and Henne as the future, and tell me how would you divide a finite number snaps?
by W NY Fins Fan on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
With the way
our receivers are performing, Favre is starting to sound like a good idea. Bring him in for two seasons and let him mentor Henne. We could see some real wins this season too.
I Think This Bodes Well For McCown
Things just aren’t going to work out for Beck unless he can start really blast McCown out of the water.
Something he ain’t doing.
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I think the reps issue W NY mentioned
is going to weigh in on this.
You want your #1 QB getting a lot more than 33% of the snaps.
So maybe they will have a starter going into the preseason games. However, I would think that’s ‘tenative’ status. For instance, they name McCown the starter before preseason game 1 but he plays poorly then either of the two guys could move ahead based on their performance.
I am not
opposed to naming the starter early. I think there is a lot to say about Chemistry.
One: I don’t see Henne getting an early nod.
Two: By naming McCown early, it is a safe decision and the chemistry gets started.
Three: By naming Beck early, you have a lot to gain and little to lose. I believe by naming Beck early, he can settle in, shake the jitters and get down to business. I don’t care what anyone says, you are not at your best under constant scrutiny. You can say “this is the NFL, you better” but be realistic, these guys are human.
I think there is an advantage to giving an early nod, I would. And as Natalya just mentioned, if he tanks it early, give him the hook.
by Thruthickandt on Jul 29, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Nat as usual
you are spot on… it is an issue of snaps. look if they had unlimited number of first team snaps, then fire away and see if Beck can become something. Since they don’t, and in fact with smaller rosters this year they have less practice time, each first team snap is valuable time that can’t be squandered. Heck, I don’t just want the #1 getting only 1/3 of the snaps, i want the team to do everything they can to get Henne ready to be the full time QB. I suffered enough last season with Cam doing nothing about developing a future QB, while playing a lemon as he looked for sole victory… this season should be about one thing, developing the future franchise QB (and Beck isn’t it).... and taking 1/3 of the snaps is not working towards that futue.
by W NY Fins Fan on Jul 29, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of Context
If you listen to Sparano’s press conference you will realize the above quotes are taken a little out of context. He was asked if one of the quarterbacks was clearly better then the other two, would he name a starter early. Sparano answered that yes, if one of the quarterbacks was way ahead of the others, he would like to have a starter established early. He then went on to say that currently that is not the case. None of the QBs are ahead yet.
Therefore he is not going to name a starter before any preseason games because all of the QBs are essentially even right now.
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Well how i see things
I believe that we should wait in the preseason and let every player get a start to see who does the best even chad henne….On the last game just split times between the 3 and see what happens…..
I think we
will see McCown taking more of the snaps by Monday of next week. His experience shows by his comfort in the pocket, this is the difference IMO. The game seems to be to fast for Beck and Henne right now. That is why you see Beck checking down to his back more and he seems to make more mistakes. This FO will give Beck this year for growth, Next year will be the year he will have to show he belongs in this league or he will be let go at the end of training camp. This team will not have 3 QB on the regular roster next year and Henne not going anywhere…. Yet.
This just in....
Beck threw another INT…..after he fumbled the snap and then dropped the ball.
Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
doh!!!
you’re going to make me cry like i was sucking on a lemon.
by W NY Fins Fan on Jul 30, 2008 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
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