I don't find it surprising that Pennington was named the starter, he should be based on his experience level. There are a couple things I worry about though. I know he's a smart guy, but does he really know the playbook well enough at this point? I guess it doesn't make a huge difference, because even if he knows every play in the book it isn't going to make the difference between making the team playoff bound or not, but it's worth worrying about anyway.
I don't know that he'll need to prove he's still a top tier QB though. Think about it, if Brady were dressing as the starting QB for the Dolphins this year, would he look like a top tier QB? Probably not. I think regardless of how he plays, you let him play all of this season, or at least until he hurts his shoulder again. If anyone knows about the proper way to develop a QB, it's Parcells. I don't think he wants to see Henne take a single snap this entire season, and it would really serve Henne well if that turns out to be the case.
David
· 1 year ago
I think they should keep the leash on Pennington short. This team will have a very impressive running game, and the WR will probably be enough to win some games...if Pennington and his old arm aren't getting it done lets see what Henne has to offer!
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be based on his experience level. There are a couple things I worry about
though. I know he's a smart guy, but does he really know the playbook well
enough at this point? I guess it doesn't make a huge difference, because
even if he knows every play in the book it isn't going to make the
difference between making the team playoff bound or not, but it's worth
worrying about anyway.
I don't know that he'll need to prove he's still a top tier QB though. Think
about it, if Brady were dressing as the starting QB for the Dolphins this
year, would he look like a top tier QB? Probably not. I think regardless of
how he plays, you let him play all of this season, or at least until he
hurts his shoulder again. If anyone knows about the proper way to develop a
QB, it's Parcells. I don't think he wants to see Henne take a single snap
this entire season, and it would really serve Henne well if that turns out
to be the case.