[Merged] Pennington to re-sign | No-trade clause holding up deal

Pennington to Re-Sign "Barring Something Crazy"

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=168947

Beat me by a minute lol

Looks like either White or Thigpen is trade-bait now

Report: Pennington expected to return to Dolphins

YES!!

With free agency set to kick off in six hours, the Dolphins are expected to re-sign veteran quarterback Chad Pennington, a league source said.

A deal isn’t yet in place and Pennington is set to become a free agent at midnight, but “barring something crazy” he will be back in Miami, the source said.

But Pennington wants to return to Miami, the source said, and the Dolphins have been interested in bringing him back.

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/03/04/quarterback-chad-pennington-expected-to-return-to-miami-dolphins/

This is great, great news. We will be loaded at QB if it does go thru.

My question is, what happens to Pat White?

Tyler Thigpen is clearly too good to sit behind him. And it would be quite a surprise for this team to carry four quarterbacks.

Would they simply cut bait on White?

I think he'd be here thru training camp either way. Hopefully we find more ways for him to contribute and get the most out of what he is.

What great news. I'm such a big Pennington guy.

I think this is great news for this team and the growth of Henne!

Love me some Penny?
Anyb ody else ready to see how well White runs routes?

That great news to me. I just hope that they find something for White and keep Thigpen.

"azfinfanmang wrote:

Love me some Penny?
Anyb ody else ready to see how well White runs routes?

LOL, i thought the same thing!

Woot woot.

Start Henne, Backup with Penni, and Project with White...ey?

I'd dangle White, and Thigpen into the trade waters and see who stirs. They're the same type of player, and neither will be seeing extensive play time. Odds are we'll just end up cutting one of them, but there were a few people who were interested in what White could do in the draft, maybe they're curious enough to burn a 5+ rounder?

"Caps wrote:

Beat me by a minute lol

Looks like either White or Thigpen is trade-bait now

I really like Thigpen. So I hope that they can find something for White.

I'll tell you what to do with Pat White. Let him experience Free Agency. I can't think of any real use for that guy. I know some have said receiver, but is he even fast enough? Can he catch? Don't we have enough projects at receiver already? Cut him and chalk it up to experience. He's just taking up roster space.

I dunno about this. What real value, as a player, does he add? I guess I'm just scared that this will interfere with this being Henne's team. Kind of like 2008, when the Packers didn't bring Favre back. (Not saying that Penny would demand to start like Favre, but similar scenario) If this is really Henne's time, then there is no need for Pennington. Thigpen is more than serviceable as a backup. I dont know if Penny will be open to be the #3. And I sure hope he doesn't think he is going to be the #1.

"Tin Indian wrote:

I'll tell you what to do with Pat White. Let him experience Free Agency. I can't think of any real use for that guy. I know some have said receiver, but is he even fast enough? Can he catch? Don't we have enough projects at receiver already? Cut him and chalk it up to experience. He's just taking up roster space.

One thing he definately is, is fast. He is also a very gifted athlete. The real quest is utilizing that athleticism.

Great news. Pennington is nothing but great for our team.
I absolutely do not see there being any kind of QB controversy in the locker room. Any of that would be driven by the media and/or fans.
Henne, and in turn our offense will continue to grow with Pennington's influence.
Those who think White will be cut.....I wouldn't expect it. How do you draft a player in the second round and then totally give up on him the very next year?
I'm with AZ in that the coaching staff will most likely look for another way to use him. I think they like Thigpen enough to keep him, as well.

Great news! Thanks Muck

"muck wrote:

yes!!

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/03/04/quarterback-chad-pennington-expected-to-return-to-miami-dolphins/

this is great, great news. We will be loaded at qb if it does go thru.

My question is, what happens to pat white?

Tyler thigpen is clearly too good to sit behind him. And it would be quite a surprise for this team to carry four quarterbacks.

Would they simply cut bait on white?

I think he'd be here thru training camp either way. Hopefully we find more ways for him to contribute and get the most out of what he is.

very huge news imo. Love penny!

They're not sold on Henne. No reason to bring back Pennington for Henne's 3rd year. He should by now know the playbook.

"azfinfanmang wrote:

One thing he definately is, is fast. He is also a very gifted athlete. The real quest is utilizing that athleticism.

I was completely disheartened by his play on the field last year. The capper for me was when he got knocked the heck out in the Pitt game. I honestly don't know what you do with him.

Pre-draft measureables
Ht Wt 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20 ss 3-cone Vert Broad Wonderlic
6-0¼ * 197 lb * 4.55 * 1.60 * 2.63 * 4.42 * 7.06 * 35 in. * 9'09" * 24 *

(* represents NFL Combine)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_White_(American_football)

"late again wrote:

Great news. Pennington is nothing but great for our team.
I absolutely do not see there being any kind of QB controversy in the locker room. Any of that would be driven by the media and/or fans.
Henne, and in turn our offense will continue to grow with Pennington's influence.
Those who think White will be cut.....I wouldn't expect it. How do you draft a player in the second round and then totally give up on him the very next year?
I'm with AZ in that the coaching staff will most likely look for another way to use him. I think they like Thigpen enough to keep him, as well.

Oh, I don't think he'll be cut, I just think he should be cut. 2nd round pick be d***ed.

"Tin Indian wrote:

Oh, I don't think he'll be cut, I just think he should be cut. 2nd round pick be d***ed.

Yeah I know he's shown us nothing. The optimist in me is still holding out hope that Sparano and co. can still make a silk purse out of that pig's ear

Guess it's pretty obvious at this point I am not a great fan of Pat White at the moment. He needs to show me something at this level and it just didn't happen last year. Maybe in time.

My boy!

"shaunm000 wrote:

LOL, i thought the same thing!

Same here!!! Awesome news, Pennington is the best person to mentor Henne and Thigpen...:knucks: