Penne vs Henne

by esco6781 on Jan 12, 2009 5:45 PM EST

Hey guys i read this article and got to thinking. Do you think its really fair that Tony went ahead and said that Chad Pennington would be the starter next year? I mean is that fair. I understand wins and what he did, but I think its jsut another brett and Aaron thingin Green Bay. I feel that Tony Sparano should let them compete, it will help keep Chad on his A-game and let the rookie develop more. But maybe he's worried about his psyche or his confidence being broken and that spilling onto the field. What do you guys think? Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne learning lots as backup

Buy Photo Miami Dolphins rookie Chad Henne throws a fourth-quarter pass against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

• Rookie Chad Henne said in late December he hoped for a chance to compete for the starting job this summer. That will not happen, barring injury, with coach Tony Sparano announcing Chad Pennington will remain the starter entering next season. But Henne understands the need to be patient.

''Every quarterback is waiting for their chance. I'm anxious,'' Henne said. ``Chad is a tremendous quarterback, but I'm going to keep competing each day. I'll keep pressing him every day. Obviously, I don't want to wait too long. But it's a tremendous opportunity to learn the first couple of years and not get thrown under the bus.''

Though he didn't throw a pass in a game after the Week 2 blowout loss to Arizona, Henne said he improved his ``anticipation of throws, getting the ball out a lot quicker and identifying defenses. I've learned a tremendous amount from Chad, the way he carries himself as a leader.''

Henne did five to 10 extra hours of work per week to help Pennington, primarily breaking down film of opponents. That helped him learn techniques of cornerbacks, among other things. Henne also attended meetings that Pennington held twice a week with receivers and once a week with linemen.

Though rookies Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco were starters, ''I think I'm learning more than they are,'' Henne said. ``When my time comes, I'll be ready.''

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I think it was a fine move

It shows confidence in your QB as well as your team as a whole. The rest of the offseason as well as what happens in camps will dictate whether that statement holds true. But there’s nothing wrong with showing your confidence in the MVP runner-up following the season. I think it may also be a message to Henne/Beck that they still have work to do before they overtake Pennington on the depth chart. You know there’s always something behind what he says, just like there always was with Parcells.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Jan 12, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions

In Tony We Trust

Couldn’t agree more .. also didn’t Young backup Montana for a couple of years and I think that worked out alright for the 49ers .. yes I know neither or these QB’s are HOF but just wanted to bring that one to the table of discussion

by markus_13 on Jan 12, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions

well

Young was a starter in Tampa, then went to the USFL… so not exactly the same.. But he did learn a lot from Montana.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Jan 13, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions

I know ...

I am just saying its never a bad thing to have two good QB’s on your roster. Although we don’t know if Henne is good yet .. everything does seem to point in that direction though.

by markus_13 on Jan 13, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions

true

I agree with that. I believe we should hang on to Pennington, whether he starts or not, for a while.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Jan 13, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

LOL

dude has a lil swagger doesnt he? hes like “eff those bitches..wait till i get to play”….

all im saying…let cp10 play next yr….with a even better team…if it doesnt work out Henne didnt go anywhere….put him in. 10’ no matter what its Henne…barring a CP10 MVP season i guess.

im just saying dont rush….why do we NEED to play him right away? its obvious CP10 has been a god to him……let him see more…then BAM!!!

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by Rzayo24 on Jan 12, 2009 6:29 PM EST reply actions

Whats up with Henne...

throwing up a “kung-fu” hand when he throws? look at it….

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by Rzayo24 on Jan 12, 2009 6:30 PM EST reply actions

LOL

Its to chop the blockers in the throat. HI-YA!!!

by esco6781 on Jan 12, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions

its a "waiters" pose

because he’s servin’ one up………….

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 12, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

He's being a polite host, silly.

Greeting the DE if he makes it into his pocket.

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by Tunaflipper on Jan 12, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions

I’m really looking forward to the pre-season so we can see this kid play.

by esco6781 on Jan 12, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions

wait sparano announced cp is our qb next year? even without competition

thats like handing him the job.

you come back after the off-season then you fight it out.

Enough is enough...we need Natalya back. I believe in John Beck and that LCFF is the man.
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by finsxfactor on Jan 12, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions

thats not the way I read it, through different sources

he said Pennington will be the starting QB going into next year. Next year meaning, when training camp starts. Then its QB competition time until the pre-season is over.

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 12, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

OOOKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKkk so its just saying hes the qb...intill we start practice again?

Enough is enough...we need Natalya back. I believe in John Beck and that LCFF is the man.
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by finsxfactor on Jan 12, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

he is the starting QB going into next year.......like I said above

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 12, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

lol so that basically means nothing seeing as how we dont have any more games...

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by finsxfactor on Jan 12, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions

good lord dude..........lol

do you need a blueprint? He is the Dolphins starting QB right now……..what happens in mini-camp, training camp, pre-season will determine if he retains that spot. Just like every other team in the NFL. This race is just closer than some others out there. Ya good now? : )

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 12, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions