Merged: Miami Dolphins to officially part ways with Chad Henne (video)

As expected, the hot and heavy debates and (internet equivalent) screaming matches about Chad Henne from a year ago...have ended with a fart noise rather than a bang.

 

*excited I can get my wife the Chad Henne jersey she wanted last christmas, now for pennies*

 

He never seemed to have too much passion to win as a qb should to me. Not disappointed in seeing him leave at all.

 

Yes, and I genuinely feel bad for fans who had developed an emotional attachment to Chad Henne the player. It's tough because many of us, myself included thought our QB search was over after what we saw in 2009. I really wish he had an entire 2011 to either prove or disprove the critics. But he didn't, and the front office has seen enough to know he doesn't have what it takes to get the job done. More is required of the QB position than Chad Henne can offer to win in today's NFL. I think there is a bright career for Chad Henne as a good to very good back up in this league.

And before a dozen other fans say it, let me go out on a very sturdy limb and say, "Chad Henne IS NOT going to 'tear it up!!!' for another team." IMHO.

 

Nobody can debate Henne the person. He carried himself well and deserved better. He was put in a difficult situation with a coaching staff and FO that half-heartedly supported him. He showed flashes of brilliance, but those flashes were drowned out by poor throws or critical INT's/ incompletions when games were on the line.

I wish the man well and wish things would have worked out better for him here.

 

Chad never held himself as a starting QB. I mean, look at his wife...she has backup written all over her...

 

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Personally I still think he was ruined last season and started to regain some confidence this year before the injury.
Lee and Henning were clueless when it comes to QB development.
Anyways I'm just happy I stayed loyal and stuck by our QB. Most of the fanbase can't say that.

 

To the Jets I bet

 

Leave it to Sam, to judge how other guys "hold themselves".

 

I would bet the Seahawks, Cardinals or the Broncos. Teams looking for quality back ups and chances to start.

 

Gee whiz. What a terrible fan I am. I wish I had been more "loyal" to the players preventing this team from winning.

 

There are a lot of back up wives to starting QB's though ... Mrs Warner is scary imo.

 

I've made it known that I am very skeptical about Flynn, especially given the presence of Matt Moore. Frankly, I'm not convinced Flynn would be better than Henne. There are probably certain things he would do better, such as move in the pocket and avoid sacks. But was seeing a little growth in Henne. It's a shame we could see what he had with a better offensive line.

If we don't offer him anything that would seem to speak of their interest in bringing in another QB. I guess it's possible that they want Moore to start and Henne would be too expensive a backup or he wouldn't take well to not starting. But I think more likely they are looking to have Moore either be the backup or the short term starter in front of a young prospect.

 

I backed him until the injury and then I backed Moore. That doesn't mean I lap dogged on him.

 

No way Sparano rides that horse again.

I can't wait to hear Toddphins remarks as (I believe) it was him who wore Henne's jock the most on here. Two years ago I said he would be closer to Jamarcus Russel then a starter in three years and he called me insane in a different way.

 

To be fair, Warner was married when bagging groceries, no?

If you are in the NFL and then marry a backup wife, well, hell.

 

Henne is closer to a starter than Russell. JR isn't even in the league anymore but hey toot your horn if you must.
There will be a lot of the haters saying I told you so.

 

Even though I was upset more wasn't done to address the QB situation after his 2010 campaign, I cheered for him every game he was under center in 2011. I'll cheer for whatever Dolphin players take the field on game day. It doesn't mean as fans we can't recognize the position needs to be upgraded.

 

I don't control the outcome of the games so Henne had my total support. Fan loyalty to young players is very important.

 

My comment that was on the last page (casualty of the last post on last page)

Cheering for Dolphin players on game day and recognizing that the position needs to be upgraded can be done concurrently.

 

My comments weren't directly directed at you MB.
A lot of fans became radical with their torches and pitchforks.
Henne angered me at times too but I took in consideration his youth and the process for which he was being taught to be a pro QB.

 

Well, good luck to him. He'll probably need it. But if he gets a coach that believes in him like Jim Harbaugh believes in Alex Smith, he could end up having a good year some day. It won't last, though.

 

I think that is a little hyperbolic. I don't think anyone said anything bad about Henne other than he wasn't a good QB, and they wanted him replaced. I'm not sure that constitutes anything radical.

 

I think you're thinking of her when she had that butch haircut. She's beautiful with long hair, IMO:

 

I wish him the best of luck and hope he finds success with another team. I've wanted him gone for a while now but he's earned my respect.

 

Wow just wow....... The guy was murdered by the fanbase here and all over daily. Don't sugarcoat it.

 

Ah yes, another Henne thread that does not disappoint.

 

You gonna give her a pearl necklace too?

 

He never got it nearly as bad as Fielder.

 

Why?

I recall your enthusiasm for Henne in 2009 when he was throwing for 300+ yards a game. What happened?

 

Good riddance. One less bum QB on the roster.

 

All I can say about this info is......................YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

I dont dislike the man,
I dont even know him,
but I dont want him on this team.

Say what you will about that
but I never wavered about this.

 

Calling out a poster who hasn't even been in the thread? All that class bro. You guys have too much emotions invested in an internet forum.

 

Well, to me Henne would be a great #2 Qb w/NYG/STl/Denver/Tampa/Oakland/Jax

He's a good, not great Qb who can manage a game, can fling the rock, just lacks that killer instinct a true #1 Qb needs to excel

 

But this is what I'm getting at Killer. I don't think he actually was "murdered". I think that's your perception of him because you were emotionally attached to the player. I'm not saying you're wrong for supporting Henne. It's your right as a fan to like and support the players that you want to support.

But from my perspective and I think to anyone who was looking at Henne objectively, he was treated no differently than any other QB in the NFL. We praised him when he did well, and criticized him when he did poorly. Unfortunately for Henne he provided more of the latter, especially post 2009.

 

I had high hopes for Henne. I posted more than once early on advocating patience with a young developing QB, ultimately souring on him last season. And, while it is true he probably came into one of the worst situations in terms of the coaching staff and supporting cast, I wonder if he really has the passion for the game. I also have my doubts that he will land a starting gig anywhere in the league. I think he'll be signed as a back up somewhere, or brought in to compete with the incumbent.

JMHO...

 

I get what you're saying. I really do. But if Henne had just completed a pro bowl campaign and won a playoff game or 2 this last season (and boy do I wish that happened), don't you think Todd would be making some of the doubters eat some crow and rightfully so?

If done in a RESPECTFUL manner, I think it's interesting, fun, and prudent to hold posters accountable for past predictions / projections / and opinions. I always respected Todd's opinions on Henne, even though I didn't often agree. I hope he posts in this thread to let us know his current thoughts.

 

Looked to me like Henne improved significantly under Daboll as OC, but didn't stand a chance this year with the fanbase given the Henning years. Players all referred to his leadership in the offseason of implementing the new system during the lockout. Pretty amazing when I think about it.

Henne was clearly the best player in a Dolphin uniform when he played. IMO fans confused a porous OL that included starters at 3 new positions and Jake Long that clearly wasn't healthy, poor play by the WR (even Bess looked confused early on), and play calling that kept targeting a butter-fingered Marshall in the end zone. 2 of his 4 picks were at the end of the game when he threw it up for grabs given the context (NE last play of game and Cleveland when Marshall was triple covered on 4th and 10) and another pick bounced off Dolphin WR. One pass was poor, but not bad given 3 games. His 7.8 ypa and running was superior to Moore's when many fans think Moore had a darn fine season (cough, cough).

Having said that, no way can Ireland or Philbin attach themselves to Henne given the context. I wouldn't be surprised if Henne is given a legitimate chance with decent talent he doesn't establish himself as a solid, not spectacular, starting QB. I think he would be the 2nd best option behind Flynn right now.

So long Chad, you never really stood a chance in a Dolphin uniform.