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Sparano: Henne needs to make better decisions

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by dolfan7171, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Read the rest here: Sparano Q&A
     
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  2. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    1st three quarters were pretty good? didnt he throw 2 of his INTs in the 1st three quarters? Didn't we score most of our points in the 4th?

    Did I watch a different game?
     
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  3. Bpk

    Bpk Premium Member Luxury Box

    Not sure at all why Tony would go so far to protect his QB that he is distorting the truth. That's unlike Tony.

    Henne lost us that effing game.

    Even that fourth quarter comeback had some horrendous throws in it. Horrendous.

    It made me question whether we are set at QB, truly. I would hate to spend four more years like this then realise Henne will always have great games, then bad games, then so-so games, etc.

    I *think* he'll be great, but I have a shred of doubt now. In fact, one Michigan fan's blog offered a pre-draft scouting report of Henne that insisted Henne was frustrating for all four years at Michigan becuase he'd seem to mostly play smart, then make really stupid boneheaded decisions leading to INT's out of the blue. This is a pattern he's had his whole career and most likely, it is a mental process thing for him. Very possible this pattern keeps up.

    We may see his QB rating climb to around 90 next year, but I don;t want him to become ALMOST great but always lose in the playoffs or some such crap. It takes years to develop another QB. I don;t think White nor Thigpen could be franchise QB's.

    After next season, we'll know if Henne is going to progress. If he does progress, I'll be thrilled. If not, we'd need to draft another QB just in case.


    That said, it took Vince Young 4 years to suddenly play QB decently at this level. It's unfair to expect more than a 70-something QB rating at this point in his career.
     
  4. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    You are nuts my friend. There's only 2 -4 QB's that are better than "almost great". Given the mediocrity that we've suffered through since Danny left, I'll take almost great any day of the week. I doubt Henne ever reaches Manning or Brady level, but he can be Rothlisberger. I'll take that.
     
  5. PHINANALYST

    PHINANALYST Well-Known Member

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    oh, i believe he can easily reach Brady level ... it's usually when he is trying to force something to happen when things go bad for him. when he is playing 'within himself' he is pretty darn good ... just not sure what you expect from a rookie ..... he is going to be very good.
     
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  6. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I'll say that Henne is getting a Grade A education in the pressure of being an NFL Qb in the middle of a playoff chase, a couple of bad throws and your team loses.

    That sort of experience is impossible to duplicate.

    Now Chad Henne has two more games, at home, to try and earn a playoff spot, it will be interesting to watch Henne to see how he responds to chance #3.
     
  7. JMHPhin

    JMHPhin Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    i'll take Marino's word for it.
     
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  8. emocomputerjock

    emocomputerjock Senior Member

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    You'll take Marino's word over Sparanos?
     
  9. Bumrush

    Bumrush Stable Genius Club Member

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    :sad::no:

    I expected more out of you than this drivel.. But I forgive ya, nobody is perfect.. Stick to comedy :tongue2::knucks:
     
  10. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    I agree with that. Well, sort of. Although, after the way Big Ben played this past Sunday, you could make an argument he has reached Brady/Manning level. That was a heckuva game. And, that last TD pass to win the game was perfectly thrown.

    Bottom line...if Henne ends up being what I'll term a "solid" starting QB that maybe doesn't put up the same sort of gaudy stats that Peyton usually does, and Brady has done in the past, as long as he helps us win more games than we lose, he continues to improve, and takes on a strong leadership role on our team, then I will be very happy indeed. Anything more will just be gravy.

    I agree Padre. You know, you never want to see a guy get hurt. And, didn't we all cringe when we heard Penny was down for the season? But, man oh man...has it ever worked to our favor?! At least in terms of getting a real good hard look at Henne, and how this offense would perform with him at the helm. Even after a sub par performance this past weekend, I still really like what I see.

    Re; evaluating a QB, and from one of the greatest QB's to ever play the game? In a word...yes. I will. :wink2:
     
  11. emocomputerjock

    emocomputerjock Senior Member

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    Look, I love Marino. Greatest QB to ever play the game. As far as providing sports commentary and player evaluations go he's not anywhere near as gifted.

    On top of that, I don't think that it's anywhere near appropriate to be telling a first year starter not to worry about forcing throws in a game where the guy threw three interceptions to pretty much doom us to another winter with no playoffs, especially when the head coach said the exact opposite. Just because Marino was a great QB doesn't mean that he's a great talent scout, and it certainly doesn't mean he's good coaching material.
     
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  12. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    i think it is utterly ridiculous to blame henne for this team not making the playoffs
    there is some talk here of that being the case and it makes me wonder if people watch the games
    the defense stunk most of the season in the 4th quarter
    that is the glaring reason this team will not make the playoffs
    struggled stopping anyone early and mid season put together a few good games and back to their old self on sunday
    we gotta finish with the d to stand a chance with such a young qb
     
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  13. PHINANALYST

    PHINANALYST Well-Known Member

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    you have to learn lessons, so forcing throws now will teach Henne what he can and can't expect to get away with.

    clearly, some of his lessons shouldn't need to be learned - like trying to throw while being sacked and can't see the WR ... additionally, its a bad time to learn lessons - during a playoff run

    a couple of his throws have been sheer stupidity - but otherwise, i can deal with the others.
     
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  14. emocomputerjock

    emocomputerjock Senior Member

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    So, who else threw three interceptions for the Dolphins on Sunday? Did I watch a different game?
     
  15. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    the IceMan is doing just fine
    gains experience w/every game & can only improve
    he is the Franchise QB
    & we still could make the play-offs
    you never know what will happen
    the season isn't over yet

    (winning & losing is a collective effort)
     
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  16. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    to blame henne for the season is irrational
    yes he threw three picks in the game but the guy is still a kid and he deserves a pass
    you have to give these things time
    this team is young across the board and very inconsistent
    if you want to point fingers blame the veterans who havent stepped up like taylor or porter or even the coaching staff that jerks henne out of the ball game for white and a middle run of 1 yard to ruin his momentum.
    i dont blame henne for this team not making the playoffs
    that is just downright ridiculous
     
  17. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    In retrospect, I probably shouldn't have said that. Or, at least posted it that way. My bad emocomputerjock.

    I guess what I was thinking, or trying to say is I believe Marino's perspective is valid (since he played the position, and quite well for years). But, truth is Marino made throws at times he shouldn't have (he also made throws he souldn't have, that no one else could, and got away with it more times that not). Call it a gunslinger mentality. But, you're right. So, is Sparano when he says Chad needs to make better decisions.

    BUT...I also think some of this is just the nature of the maturation process. Keep in mind...Henne is still in his first year as a starter. And, he's what...7-4 as a starter? Or, something like that? And, he's already got 3-4 come from behind wins?

    So, does he need to be smart? Absolutely. But, I would rather have him have to be reigned back in a little, than have him afraid to try and make plays when he thinks he can.

    JMHO...
     
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  18. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Hey, he plays well, and is making bone head throws that are mistakes, which he can learn to avoid.

    But sometimes QBs never learn to avoid them. Until he eliminates those mistakes, you do NOT know if he will, or will not. That's the sad truth and it's the homer glasses that makes us think (or wish) or QB will be one of those who elevates the game, but until he does, don't be so sure he's an ace in the hole.
     
  19. fin13

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    I think Henne will work out and there is no limit on how far he can go, he has the tools and the right attitude.
    Although he made mistakes he also made plays and the mistakes can be eliminated as he matures.
    We were lucky to get this guy, look around the league even in our division there is little below Brady, Sanchez should be good but he cost the Jets the playoffs no doubt about it, the Bills are looking Edwards is not the guy.
    So lets feel a little lucky that since Dan this is the first time there is hope.
     
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  20. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    He's a gunslinger that has confidence in his cannon of an arm.....those types of QB's don't hesitate to try and fit the ball into tight spaces. I think he'll be good.....but he's gonna throw INT's. It's just inherent for that style of play. Like a home run hitter, striking out more than a contact hitter.
     
  21. emocomputerjock

    emocomputerjock Senior Member

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    Then we need to change our offensive philosophy from a ball-control no mistake one to something that is a bit more forgiving and draft personnel accordingly.
     
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  22. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    That makes sense....will they do that though?
     
  23. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    A couple of big, play making targets would do wonders.....he'd no longer be throwing to guys who are sometimes running routes that are beyond their skill set or talent. His speed guy isn't consistent enough to stay on the field and he's left with two possession guys and a rookie that's just starting to develop. He's got a limited unit to work with right now, that's something that needs to be considered when evaluating him.

    The only way we're ever gonna know if he's "the one", is to get him much better weapons. And IMO, as soon as possible.
     
  24. emocomputerjock

    emocomputerjock Senior Member

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    To be honest, I don't know. While I expect them to try to improve the passing game I don't know if they want more of the offense we had last year with Pennington or more like the one we had with Frerotte. I think a playmaking TE would be important one way or the other.
     
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  25. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    I would love to see them break open the offense. It would be fun to watch though. :up:
     

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