Comments on: Sparano sticking with Henne for now

By: Chris Ross

Chris Ross — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:44:19 +0000

Thinking about the Dolphins really made me realize the dire quarterback situation that exists in so many teams this year. It’s not just Henne in Miami either, but the problem is apparent in so many other franchises that it is just ridiculous. I’m not sure where all these team’s are going to find their quarterback because the draft is only going to give a few quarterbacks at best. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the off-season.

http://chrisross91.wordpress.com/2010/12/24/dont-worry-carolina-you-are-not-alone/

By: geetee52

geetee52 — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:48:47 +0000

Henne has size…and a good arm…seems accurate… and I keep seeing people say he is smart. So… at what point does the attention turn to those developing him? There are other problems of course…a stale play calling scheme…some OL issues…and the lack of a legit deep threat (a major source of embarrassment since the Dolphins have had years to rectify this and can’t get it done). However, there are some things that can be fixed now. For instance…dump that dopey Wildcat. It fools nobody, hasn’t produced anything worth noting in terms of results, and while there is merit to the concept, it is ineffective for the Dolphins because the ‘Cat’ poses no threat to actually throw the ball. Another thing that can be worked on right now…those responsible for developing him could work on his moves in the pocket. How many times does a 6’5″ QB have to get a throw knocked down at the line of scrimmage before this dawns on someone? It would be great to see Henne become the man in Miami, but time is running out to salvage and build on what confidence he has left.

By: ghosts go boo

ghosts go boo — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:05:50 +0000

Bring back Ray Lucas.

By: searcy69

searcy69 — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:29:37 +0000

I can understand Sparano’s decision to stick with Henne. The coaching staff want to see what direction they need to go in after the season. Whether they need to go after a proven veteran like McNabb or C. Palmer and allow Henne to be a back-up to develop for a couple more seasons or bring in a veteran to compete with Henne for the starting job right from spring OTA’s (if the NFL have them this year).

The coaching staff must know that Henne poor decision making and turnovers was the result of a low TD total and losing some games. In the next 2 games I would like to see Henne shed the title of “Check down King” and make good throws down the field, that’s why they are paying B. Marshall the big bucks..

By: theneckthatsgreat

theneckthatsgreat — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:24:22 +0000

Let’s face it. Henne is a solid backup on a very good team.

By: klenton66

klenton66 — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:57:35 +0000

3 years later, still can’t hit routine passes. Sparano is going to lose his job over this decision. If Thigpen came in and things were much better, he could claim, it’s not us, it’s Henne. Sparano wants Henning back next year, and Henne back next year, and given both a vote of confidence. After regressing in every statistical category over the last two years, and still want to not make changes is assenine. Sparano needs to be fired. Oh Miami is tops in a couple offensive categories: 3 and outs, shorted completion per pass attempt, and pic sixes. Henne sucks! Give Thigpen a fair shot, he deserves it.

By: lostdupree

lostdupree — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:34:33 +0000

The main problem is Dan henning who will hopefully be retired next year…. But how is it that year after year the dolphins have a quarterback who isn’t going to cut it… I mean beck henne lemon and on and on.. I look around the league and I see Matt Ryan Joe Flacco hell even Bradford, and I can’t help but think “how can we repeatedly fail at getting a franchise QB!?” it’s unacceptable… Remember when we went with Culpepper over Brees!! I mean come on man I don’t want to sit through another season of no offense and drive killing wildcat plays. This team is really close to being a power and if Ireland doesn’t make it happen I’m ready to fire the front office….

Frustrated Fin Fan

By: moolah954

moolah954 — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:16:36 +0000

Bring back Jay Fiedler

By: FinFan68

FinFan68 — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:12:32 +0000

They are sticking with him to see what happens when the OC calls some plays longer than 5 yards. Hopefully they let Henne call the 2 minute drill because that garbage Henning tried was absolutely embarassing. Henne looked pretty good last year when he was allowed to throw it around; this year he seems too tentative and it is likely because the coaches are stressing “no mistakes”…that translates very well to “no big plays”

By: thereisalwaysnextyear

thereisalwaysnextyear — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:08:58 +0000

He throws a pretty ball, and has a laser arm, but he makes poor decisions. He said Tebow would never be an NFL quarterback or something like that. What Henne misses is making good decisions is most often more important than throwing a pretty ball or having a laser arm.

By: texasphinsfan

texasphinsfan — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:49:57 +0000

Translation: “Henne was our choice at QB and if we admit our mistake, we pave the way for our exit”

They’re sticking with him because they have to.

By: hobartbaker

hobartbaker — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:48:26 +0000

Hopefully we’ll still get to see Ronnie Brown, Thigpen, and all the gang this Christmas.

I loved the espisode about getting the Christmas tree.

By: mad55555

mad55555 — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:56:56 +0000

title of your post:
“Sparano sticking with Thigpen for now”

WHAT THIS ARTICLE IS ABOUT:

In Miami, coach Tony Sparano will stick with starter Chad Henne.

Are you guys ok? Put down the eggnog, Jesus’s birthday is still 2 days away.

By: jaggedmark

jaggedmark — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:52:51 +0000

Mike Singletary would give his right arm to have Chad Henne this weekend.

By: hobartbaker

hobartbaker — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:50:28 +0000

Tony didn’t want to be drawn into controversy.

“Nothing about Hennes or Thigpens. I don’t want to go there. Does it look like I just stepped off the turnip truck?”.