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Submitted by St Joe Blues on September 13th, 2023 at 11:43 AM

It appears that the NY Jets are inquiring with retired QB Chad Henne to see if he'd like to tote a clipboard on the sidelines in NY. Of course, with the way Zack Wilson plays, he may end up in a starter's role.

 

https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1701687867506897030

 

Meanwhile, others are imagining a different Michigan QB coming out of retirement:

 

https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1701419197308326378

 

 

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Dennis

September 13th, 2023 at 12:20 PM ^

Robert Saleh lights a cigar in his press conference.

"So how do you feel about the QB backup situation if Wilson gets in over his head?"

"Look this is a meritocracy. We got a QB battle for the second spot and it's coming down to the GOAT or Henne. Our other GOAT had to be put down"

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PopeLando

September 13th, 2023 at 12:06 PM ^

Backup QB is a great job.

I will ALWAYS remind people of the Michigan Shootout on Monday Night Football back in 2011: Brady vs Henne when Henne was the Dolphins QB (Chad Pennington was injured for the 8 billionth time).

Brady and Henne SHREDDED each other’s defenses. 500+ passing yards for Brady, 400+ passing yards and 40+ RUSHING yards for Henne.

2011 was “mid career” for Henne at the time, and the “when will Brady retire” conversations were already in full swing.

Since that day, 6 (or is it 7??) Super Bowl rings between them.

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Flexie94

September 13th, 2023 at 12:35 PM ^

ESPN article today on backup QBs does bring up an interesting point that when one has been a starting QB since teenage years, it can be tough to evolve that mindset to be a clipboard carrier, no matter the financial rewards. AJ McCarron is mentioned as quitting his NFL backup gig to play in the XFL with a significant paycut ($4M to $60k) just because he wanted to actually play.

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michgoblue

September 13th, 2023 at 3:59 PM ^

Kaep was a heck of a quarterback for a 2-3 year period.  He was somewhat ahead of his time with a good combination of arm strength and speed.  Unfortunately, the guy has not played a single down of competitive football in 7 years.  And, his last year in the league he was just not very good.  Even if he could miraculously regain his physical skills from 7 years ago in 2-3 weeks, which is impossible, physical ability is only one part of what is needed to play QB in the NFL.  He hasn't had to stand in the pocket and read a defense at full speed (even in a practice setting) in 7 years, and the game has changed during that time. 

And setting all of that aside, there is the political / media angle.  This is a no politics zone, so there is no need to discuss whether anyone agrees or disagrees with Kaep's stance on any issues, but from a purely business angle, it is likely that for any team that were to sign Kaep, approximately half of the fanbase would rejoice because they agree with his stances, but there would also be another approximately half that would be very upset.  Again, doesn't matter which side is right or wrong, no owner wants to alienate around half of its fanbase by signing a controversial player, especially when that player is highly unlikely to be a difference maker.  That's just a practical reality.  

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NittanyFan

September 13th, 2023 at 12:33 PM ^

It's a sample-size of 2, but I asked 2 Jets fans "would you take Tom Brady if it meant a run to the AFC Championship Game?"  They both said no.  I think that's pretty crazy, but the dislike is pretty strong.

But there's an arguably better scenario.  Brady comes to the Jets but is terrible (e.g., plays like a 46-year-old) and the Jets wind up going 5-12.  Break out the popcorn for all the Jets fans thinking it was a conspiracy, some devious, evil plot by Brady acting as a double secret-agent to hurt them.  

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