OT - Chad Henne to be benched by Dolphins
November 10th, 2010 at 1:42 PM ^
He's missing bingo at the old folk's home for football?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:44 PM ^
As a Dolphins fan I can understand the move, but absolutely do not agree with it. Before the season started Sparano was adamant that Henne would get the entire season to show what he could do. The fact that he said it "isn't an indictment on Henne's future" just makes it worse. I don't know how they expect him to have any confidence going forward. All that said, the Dolphins' offense has been vastly underachieving, and hopefully Pennington can provide a spark.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^
I don't think I would put this on Chad. I think he's done pretty well. Yes, he's shown his young moments before, but how about the lack of a running game they've had? Ricky and Ronnie haven't been too good.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:54 PM ^
Every game I've watched, the receivers have been straight up dropping balls that would be classified as a "3" on the UFR receiverchart. That said, I like Pennington when he can stay healthy and Chad has, unfortunately, made a number of mistakes too.
It's hard not to like Pennington though:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:58 PM ^
8 tds vs. 10 ints. You call that good? I'm all about supporting Henne (and any other former Michigan player in the NFL, particually those playing for the team I follow...the Dolphins), but even Maize tinted glasses can't hide the stink coming off of those numbers. The offense has been anemic this year.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:47 PM ^
is the most disrespected consistent QB in history. Every place he has been had a GM trying to upgrade over him to no avail. All he does is be efficient and sufficient. He is the Thomas Jones of QB's
Sucks for Chad but he has been going downhill lately.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:51 PM ^
Penne sucks
November 10th, 2010 at 2:20 PM ^
Pennington breaks easier than stunt glass
November 10th, 2010 at 1:48 PM ^
Maybe he could come suit up for the Lions. Sheesh Drew Stanton, Sheesh!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:54 PM ^
Bring in a Wolverine to do what a Spartan can't. I'm sure every Lions fan out there would be happy to have Henne in the pocket throwing bullets.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:13 PM ^
is reportedly to start against the Bills. Apparently, he's healthy enough to start and he was seen wearing uni last sunday against the Jets. Better Hill than Stanton. I do not want to see Stanton trying to play QB against a starting NFL defense. He made a stupid mistake of not taking the sack when the play isn't there at the end of the Jets game.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:55 PM ^
Having caught a couple of these Miami games on TV, Henne doesn't look like a world-beater or anything, but this team's struggles go far beyond the QB position. They are 16th in rushing and have played arguably the toughest schedule so far this season. Outside of playing Buffalo to start the season, they have played @ Minny, home to the Jets and Pats, @ GB, home to Pitt, then @ Cincy and @ Baltimore. That is a really tough schedule, and to be 4-4 with a much easier 8 games coming up is pretty good IME.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^
How about instead of benching him, you stop calling a Wildcat play after he completes 5 passes in a row and totally F with his rhythm. The Dolphins could easily be 6-2 right now, and the defense hasn't been helping. I've watched 4 Dolphins games this year because I'm a closet Phins fan for obvious reasons (Henne, Long), and the play calling is absolutely horrendous. They are horrible in the red zone this season because Henne will drive them down the field and then 2 wildcat plays will murder the drive. The kid hasn't even started 2 full seasons yet.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:33 PM ^
Henne is an amazing QB and capable of doing so much more for the Dolphins but the Wildcat kills his potential. He has possibly one of the top 5 strongest arms in the NFL and should be consistently hooking up with Marshall downfield for TDs but when you've got the D on their heels and you're taken out of the game, what do you expect to happen?
November 10th, 2010 at 2:01 PM ^
Chad not succeeding with flying colors makes me a SAAAAADDDDD PANDAAAA...
The lions will take Henne... anything's better than Drew Stanton... Sparty sucks.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 PM ^
Not to be a board nazi, but I don't think Chad Henne is OT...
November 10th, 2010 at 2:21 PM ^
One less team to root for on Sunday.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:24 PM ^
I highly doubt this is the last we will see of Chad Henne in a starting role in the NFL, or even this season. Pennington will need to show right away that Sparano made the right decision. This could have backfire written all over it.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:31 PM ^
to watch the Panthers lose
November 10th, 2010 at 2:37 PM ^
"I believe uh everything that anyone else has watched uh Chad play, impresses me the same thing impresses them."-Joe Namath
November 10th, 2010 at 2:42 PM ^
but if the Dolphins are unhappy with Henne, then by all means ship him to the Lions for Javid Best.
November 10th, 2010 at 3:12 PM ^
yes let's trade our top RB for a QB who would start the rest of this year then back up next year to stafford...seems like a legit trade. If KAHN!!!!!! was an NFL GM he'd be all over this deal
November 10th, 2010 at 3:06 PM ^
blessing in disguise. Henne could come back better after the benching.
November 10th, 2010 at 3:43 PM ^
Yeah... at least he's not being cut like a buckeye, that shall remain nameless, did this year. Did I mention that this particular buckeye unjustifiably won a Heisman trophy. What a fraud!
November 10th, 2010 at 3:51 PM ^
Yeah, this isn't a good career development, but he'll get a chance to bounce back either this season or next. Pennington isn't the long-term solution in Miami and I find it hard to believe that they would give up on Henne after he's only started 20 games in his career. He'll get a chance to take a breath, sit and watch the game and then get back into the game.
November 10th, 2010 at 4:45 PM ^
I'm pretty disappointed about the move. But the thing is is that with Henning's playing calling, Pennington is better suited with the offense. Henning just will not take a shot downfield, and that negetes the arm strenght Henne has over Pennington.
November 10th, 2010 at 4:59 PM ^
yeah, i've really tried to get behind the dolphins the last few years, but my god, their offensive play-calling makes Mike DeBord look like a genius. I can't believe they didn't grab Randy Moss off waivers. Of course, it makes sense, because they do not know how to properly employ big time players right now.
That team is going nowhere. Pennington might get them to a wildcard spot, but they do not have the balls to win big games. That coaching staff is so fucking conservative.
I'd love to see him in Denver or Kansas City's offense. But he is totally being misused down in Miami.
November 10th, 2010 at 6:23 PM ^
As a Jets fan, I was bummed when the Jets traded up for Sanchez...I wished they would have waited and snagged Henne instead. The Jets have a much better supporting cast all around, but all else being equal, I'd be curious what we would like like with Henne instead of Sanchez. Having seen Robot Henne (initiate nailcoed.exe, hah!) for every game he ever played for Michigan, I have faith that he will succeed.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:09 PM ^
Pennington hurt. Chad back in.