If Sparano keeps backing a failing Henne will he lose his job?

I'm not a big fan of Tony Sparano, but I don't understand who he's supposed to make the switch to?

He has to stick with Chad Henne.

 

Does being consistently inconsistent count?????????

 

the thing with henne's performance monday was that it was both positive and negative. what people are doing against henne now is playing deep zone and forcing him to make decisions underneath. i think henne has proven that he can destroy man coverage.

compare two zone defenses. against minnesota he played much more conservatively and just dinked and threw the ball away. against the patriots he actually did a pretty good job of attacking and dissecting it except for the damn interceptions. it was improvement overall but with a few crucial mistakes. you have to think the interceptions will start to go away and if he can dissect a deep zone and destory man coverage well then you're getting to a point that you're getting a QB who can move the ball on any defense

 

I think Henne has a better chance of sticking than Sparano
Sparano is the bad result of a parcellian experiment in coaching
Henne is a legitimate QB that may never be elite but will play

 

I disagree. I get the impression that he would rather throw it away or take a sack than to force bad throws while under pressure. IMO that's pretty big for a young QB. Tucking and running for a few yards can be EASILY learned and incorporated. This shouldn't even be an issue.

 

IMHO I think this regime is methodically trying to bring Henne along. IE: developing a few aspects of his game at a time and then moving onto the next. I think what we see Chad doing is what the coaches have asked of him. Sparano has said as much in pressers after the first 2 games IIRC. The vast difference between the first 2 games and the Jets game leads me to believe they're still pulling the strings.

Like AdamPrez pointed out: QBs go through sophomore slumps as coaches have time to game plan against them. I think that's what we saw from Belichick Monday. He threw things at Chad that he hasn't really seen, so I can't fault Henne for the INTs; I can only hope he learns from them just as all great QBs have had to do in order to overcome similar obstacles.

 

This poll is implying that Henne is a failing Qb. Thats like saying "does your mom know your insane", answering "no" implies your insane.

Sparano is not backing a failing QB, he is backing a growing young QB.
If you pull Henne after one bad game, you will destroy his confidence.

Bottom line is he had a bad game, get over it. Enough with these ridiculous threads.

I can see picking apart what Henne did wrong, critiquing the team, OK, but threads like these are frustrating and idiotic.

 

LOL. That last part was complete sarcasm just for laughs..... not meant seriously. Please feel free to dish it out in return.

 

I don't want to get too deep into this dirt flinging and name calling, because you do raise some valid points. But let me just point out that last year Chad Henne out dueled Tom Brady last year to the tune of 335 yards and 2 TDs in a 22-21 Dolphins win.

 

Based on what we've had since Marino, I think it's very easy to fall into that trap of excitement about a QB leading to frustration b/c we can't reap the rewards immediately. I feel ya brother. You have strong emotions which is a good thing IMO....... try to channel that emotion into optimism and you'll be much happier during the tough games.

I think it also has something to do with seeing our other young players performing at a high level early on, which is rare. As a whole there's a 3 year learning curve for a reason. Just as high school kids take a few years to develop going into college and not much is expected of them till they're typically Juniors, college kids take a few years to develop when competing against faster, stronger, smarter, more experienced, grown NFL men while learning a more complex play book etc.

It's a lot easier on the stress level if you think of our young guys in terms of High School players transitioning to college. Very few Freshman or Sophomores play like experienced Seniors. And as badly as I want to win, I try my best to have realistic expectations, and then use these expectations to gauge our progress (or lack there of). Our team right now is like a Sophomore football player. It's talented, but very young and inexperienced, and by default will have a tough time consistently playing like a Senior who has twice as many games under his belt. Like a Sophomore, the ceiling is there and potential is obvious, but it takes time to achieve the full potential. We're ridiculously full of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year players who still have tons of growing to do. While some are having a great game and showing glimpses of their awesome potential, others may be having lapses. Over time this should change to where the lapses are fewer and far between and we'll be shining as a whole..... as a team. When this team grows into "Senior" mode, I think it'll be capable of inflicting damage for a very long time. Special Teams aside, I see us improving on offense and defense and at least meeting or exceeding expectations considering we've been w/o Jerry, Odrick, Crowder, Merling, Garner, Edds, Allen, and McDaniel (last week). At least all of this is how I preserve my sanity.

By the way..... I completely agree with you and love the positive enthusiasm you're showing right now! Stuff like this is contagious my friend. We need to be believers, not doubters.... b/c until the cards unfold, there's no reason to doubt while we have such a talented team and quality organization. If we were the Lions of the past few years, I'd be doubting. Thank goodness we're not, right!

 

nice....

lion's are loaded son.

 

If we go 12-4 this season and win a SB it would be difficult to appreciate this team when it ACTUALLY does reach its full potential b/c we're still ascending and aren't near our ceiling. Sounds kind of backwards, but that's how I perceive it at times. (helps me to not get carried away with expectations leading to disappointment)

I for one am enjoying watching our development and growing pains.... like watching a child growing up knowing that he/she has a tremendous future ahead of him! It's painful to the eyes at times, but you know it's only making them stronger while building character and determination.

 

yes they are!!!...... and building through youth the right way for the long haul like we like it brother.... well almost the right way. Maybe this year they'll finally prioritize protecting Stafford, unless he's damaged goods.

 

Seriously though, I always wondered how Louis Oliver would have done playing as a 4-3 weakside backer.

 

Imagine the beast he would be at his frame if he played in this era with these supplements and advanced/improved training regimens!!

 

If Henne fails this season, and assuming the failure is huge (if he plays very poorly and the team wins only 6 or 7 games), then this team is back to square one with no quarterback. It wouldn't matter if Sparano managed to avoid being axed after this year. He'd certainly be fired the following season unless we managed to draft the next Dan Marino.

Whether you like Henne or not, I don't see how any fan of the team could want him to fail. How far would that set us back, barring a miracle?

 

Hmm, I didn't see the 3rd option: "do you feel this poll is absurd?".

 

welp we al caint bee exxpeerts likkes y'all

 

I'm reading this while pooping.

 

You know....I think that is one of the most honest...and helpful posts I have read in awhile. THIS is exactly what I think alot of fans who are down on Henne are feeling, but wont say. Thanks Cobra.....

I think this is just a sign of the times....people see other teams with awsome QB's...and we all want one to. Especially after having Dan Marino. But what so many people dont realize...is the TIME....TIME TIME...it takes to develop a franchise QB. Sure you could sign one as a FA. Anyone know of any of these coming up next season? You draft your young QB...and you develop him into your franchise QB. And you enjoy the years after.....but it takes TIME.

 

This part I do agree with. Not necessarily the rest.

And I will HAPPILY take Sparano over any of our previous three coaches.

 

WEAKSIDE??? With Louis' amazing ability to get under Tackles' pads and drive them back into the face of the Quarterback even when doubled by a Tight End, he was the best Strongside backer who never was. If only he'd gotten a fair chance at the position. A Hall of Fame career at simply squandered.

T-buck was always my darkhorse to move to Weakside linebacker. How the coaches couldn't see it, I don't understand.

They are all stupider than I... than me?.... than I.

(say, I'm trying to pick up Cecil Collins on my fantasy team and can't find him. did we trade him? a shame. what team's he on?)

 

To replace Henne right now would be a pretty knee jerk reaction and those don't often end for the better...at least find out what we got.If things don't get better by the end of the season then we can talk about replacing him but it's way premature right now.

 

I didn't vote because it's flatout ridiculous to say "failing Henne" after one bad game, I mean com'on get real.

 

I wish I was a MOD.