Fanning the Flames: Pennington & Henne

by Natalya on Mar 25, 2009 11:02 PM EDT Comment 20 comments

Well not quite fanning the flames but certainly expanding the discussion.

Tim Graham of ESPN posted the following blog entry. In it, you'll note some of Chad Pennington's comments and his responses. I think he understands the FO's plan and is obviously professional about it while keeping his personal options open - you can't ask for more than that really. Pennington is likely to be elsewhere in 2010 while Henne takes over.

Please see below:

Pennington knows Henne will take over Fins

March 25, 2009 10:46 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham

"If you look at how everything is set up, how the Dolphins drafted Chad, how they brought me in for a two-year deal, it's not news, really," Pennington said. "It's just the way it is.

"I'm comfortable with everything that's going on right now. I feel really good about where I am as a professional. I feel really good about how I'm playing and the goals I've set for this year. With this being my 10th year in the league, I'm the first one that can tell you nothing's promised to you."

Pennington last year guided the Dolphins to one of the greatest single-season turnarounds in NFL history, from 1-15 to the AFC East championship and a playoff berth. Pennington was voted Comeback Player of the Year for the second time in his career.

But the Dolphins have not expressed interest in extending Pennington's deal.

"What I do is I really concentrate on how I can better myself as a professional quarterback," Pennington said of speculating on his future. "If I'm doing that, then that's the one thing I can control and the rest of it will take care of itself, as it did in 2008.

"I enjoy Miami tremendously. I enjoy being a Dolphin. It's been a lot of fun so far, and I look forward to some other good times."

Jacobson asked Pennington if he would be willing to accept the backup role to remain with Miami.

"That'd be something I'd have to look at," Pennington said, although the tone of his voice was unenthusiastic. "It's something that's obviously out there. As a competitor, it's extremely hard to say yes to that right now because I'm used to being a starter.

"I love being in the huddle. I love leading the team. That's hard to do on the sidelines. That would be something I would have to address when the time comes."

This fanpost was written by one of The Phinsider's registered users.

0 recs | Comment 20 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Nat, please, I'm begging ya

While you were gone I post how I wanted Henne in for Pennington twice. The last time it got really heated. Camcam days heated. Your gonna get me all fired up again…….

"I have nothing to declare except my genuis."

-Oscar Wilde

by Neo on Mar 25, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i thought i remember you as saying

you wanted pennington in as long as we were winning….?

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 25, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was the one that wanted henne to come in on passing downs

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 25, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He understands the situation

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Mar 25, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Henne

better become – J bourne or E Hunt and avoid sitting with his back to doors and windows,
now that penne knows the plan is for henne to take over…

since rumor has it the police never recovered the knife the was in K Clemens back.

by W NY Fins Fan on Mar 26, 2009 2:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is that supposed to be a joke of some sort?

i always sit with my back to the wall with entries and exits in view. why is that supposedly funny?

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 26, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what if

by making this well known that pennington will be out as a starter he will play not only to prove he should start in miami but prove to the rest of the league that he can start for them in 2010. He’d be playing this season hoping to extend his onfield career. Can only help us dolphins fans.

Joined the Draft Percy Harvin Bandwagon

by fishstick on Mar 26, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

can you imagine

if Penne takes us back to the playoffs with our schedule, this man is going to make some serious $$$ next year.

Miami Dolphins 2008 AFC East Divison Champions

by Phintastic on Mar 26, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i hope he does.

i hope he gets on with another team as a starter. i like the guy.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 26, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about a little what if, just for kicks?

The dolphins go 9-7 and make the playoffs as a wild card. They win the wild-card round and then the divisional game before losing in the AFC championship game. All with Pennington at QB.

What happens in 2010?

by Natalya on Mar 26, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

duh!

henne starts.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 26, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL your just a trouble maker Nat

Do you do the J Peezy “stir the pot” move when you make a comment like that?
An excellent question though :>)

"We're paratroopers Lieutenant, we're supposed to be surrounded." -Major Richard Winters-
"Creator of the(pie in the sky) trade our 1st one of our 2nds and two of our 7th rounders and "draft B. J. Raji" bandwagon On board Matty I's Besswagon On board L Nicky 21s Brandwagon

by uncle finster on Mar 26, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tis my duty here............and stuff like that :)

by Natalya on Mar 26, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL Don't ever stop:>)

by uncle finster on Mar 26, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont think it was a very good move to let the info leak about having Henne start by 2010 and having Penne be a back. hear me out. Lets say that Penne not only has stays healthy but plays better this year than he did last. Lets say that he makes it to the MVP voting ballot again. I know this alot of what ifs, but we we saying what if he stays healthy last year too. So now that his contract is up at the end of the year, every team will be after him. And if we try to franchise him no team will be very interested because they know our intentions. There go the chances of getting some picks out of him, ala matt Cassell. I’m just saying………..

by esco6781 on Mar 26, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Few people thought we'd go 11-5 and win a division title last year...

suffice to say, stranger things have happened.

My suspicion is that this Henne-Pennington thing will sort itself out during the season with how those individuals play.

by Natalya on Mar 26, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll go with that.

Anyone with a year left in contract is gonna have someone(s) in the pipeline.
And even Penne is gonna have a fire lit under his ass. And it’s win-win for him, too. Do great and resign or FA to some other team. Should he choose to stay and play Strock for a long term deal, well, after the ego hit, that ain’t so bad, neither.

Larry Little and I both wore 66 in our football careers. I think that means something.

I, Tunaflipper, am the creator of the "Draft DJ Moore Bandwagon"

by Tunaflipper on Mar 26, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs