Former Michigan quarterback Chad Henne can't catch a break in Miami
Former Michigan quarterback Chad Henne, now with the Miami Dolphins, prompted an NFL investigation when he talked about meeting with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. It seems those meetings may have been a violation of the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
In a blog entry titled "Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne just can't win," South Florida Sun Sentinel columnist Mike Berardino says Henne can't catch a break around South Beach.
He writes: "All Henne wanted a hypercritical fan base to know was that (perhaps unlike last spring) he was working hard to get ahead amidst repeated public votes of no-confidence from his coaches and general manager. And where does that seemingly innocent tidbit get him? In the NFL’s interrogation room, overhead lamp shining in his eyes, while his bail-posting bosses wait outside, shaking their heads in frustrated amazement."
Berardino extensively quotes Jake Long in the post. Long, of course, has been Henne's blind-side protector since their days together in Ann Arbor.
Comments
GettingBluer
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 : 12:13 a.m.
Nice, claim "conversation" for people fed up with trolls but allow worthless trolls to stay... MLive is quickly becoming totally irrelevent.
Blu n Tpa
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 : 11:31 a.m.
GB Thanks. I do appreciate your effort.
goblue42
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 : 4:06 p.m.
Unbelievable. Those who blast Chad Henne should be ashamed. I can tell you OSU fans never would say anything negative about a former Buckeye star who's kept his nose clean! Be True Blue or get off the bandwagon.
DonAZ
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 : 3:58 a.m.
Hmmm ... so "quick" is "King," huh? "Quick" is "Crystal?" If I look back at the last 10 years of Super Bowl champions I see none of the vaunted "spread" quarterbacks. I see Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, the Manning brothers, Drew Brees and Aaron Rogers. Not one a "spread" QB in college; not one known for "quickness." Oh ... and not a whiff of Pat White ... in the Super Bowl or the NFL for that matter. What those Super Bowl QBs are known for is *effectively leading a team* ... which is of FAR more value than mere quickness or speed. Oh, and a prediction I'll make right here -- Cameron Newton will *not* be a great NFL quarterback. Okay, but not great. Nor will *any* "spread" QB be a great NFL quarterback ... unless they chuck that gimmicky nonsense and learn to play football.
Mick52
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 : 10:30 p.m.
Good point Don in re to Super Bowl champs. But it leaves me pondering if it is really proper to compare what works in college with what works in the NFL. NFL defenses to me seem a lot quicker than college defenses and thus a QB who is quick and successful in college may not be as a pro. The spread does work well in colleges. What your listed QBs do is throw well to their capable receivers, which need more credit. As to spread QBs success in the NFL Michael Vick comes to mind but none others.
james Kurtz
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 : 12:20 a.m.
Henne is the best the Dolphins will have next year and any negative union feelings are crap. The players union will destroy football just like other unions have done in America's workplace.
Edward R Murrow's Ghost
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 : 10:16 p.m.
Nice slam of a great Michigan player, Theo. Leave it to a charter member of the MCC to throw a wolverine under the bus. Good Night and Good Luck
Theo212
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 : 9:36 p.m.
Mobile qbs can evade all kinds of things and lead a team to Crystal Town. Anybody remember how quick Chad was?
John B.
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 : 7:53 p.m.
That's just plain sad.