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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Free-agent-quarterbacks-Chad-Henne-presents-solid-option-022912
The Miami Dolphins are either absolutely correct or totally wrong about Chad Henne.

There is no in-between.

Outside of Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn — both of whom are likely to test free agency — Henne has emerged as the NFL’s hottest quarterbacking commodity set to hit the market when the signing period begins March 13. Multiple sources have told FOXSports.com that Henne is drawing the strongest consideration from teams seeking a “1A” option — the guy who can push a suspect starter for the job but not command starter’s money.

That’s not to say he will come cheap, especially with the limited free-agent options available. Regarded in some circles as a better alternative than second-tier retreads like Jason Campbell, David Garrard, Vince Young and Kyle Orton, Henne is expected to land a contract that averages between $4 million to $5 million a season. Excluding demoted starters, the NFL’s top backup quarterbacks command no more than $3 million a year
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If the Dolphins can’t get Manning or Flynn, the quarterbacking nightmare that began after Dan Marino’s retirement in the 2000 offseason will continue. Miami will likely shift its focus to addressing the position in April’s draft.

This, too, provides its challenges.

The “Suck for Luck” campaign mounted by some Dolphins fans during the team’s 0-7 start failed. At 6-10, Miami won too many games for a shot at Stanford’s Andrew Luck. He’s headed to Indianapolis with the No. 1 overall pick.

Moving up six spots in the first round with St. Louis to select Baylor’s Robert Griffin III at No. 2 is a long shot. The Dolphins would have to outmaneuver interested suitors like Cleveland and Washington with even heavier trade compensation. Tossing in some of the Dolphins’ limited ownership partners like Gloria Estefan and Fergie along with multiple high draft picks still might not be enough considering the bounty St. Louis is seeking.

The third top college prospect is Ryan Tannehill. He played under new Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman at Texas A&M and could be a good fit in the West Coast-style system that Miami is installing. But without having conducted any pre-draft workouts following foot surgery, Tannehill’s pre-draft value remains unclear.

It’s possible Washington could make a play for Tannehill with the No. 6 overall pick. Conversely, the Dolphins may not believe Tannehill is worthy of being chosen at No. 8 overall if he were available.

About the only thing we do know is that Miami wouldn’t have to deal with this quarterback conundrum had Henne lived up to Ross’ lofty expectations.
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Thumper1016 said:
I think he ends up in Denver or with the Jets.
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Henne has shown enough to make clubs believe that he still has upside to become a potential long-term quarterbacking solution. The New York Jets are considered a strong contender to land Henne. They’re seeking a quarterback — at the right price — to push foundering starter Mark Sanchez. Henne also would be reunited in New York with new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, who, ironically enough, also was shown the door in South Florida when fired as head coach last December.
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I think Henne does end up with the Jets....I would rather have Orton or Campbell over him tho.
 
Ultimately, I just don't think Henne has the personality or leadership skills to ever be an elite QB in the league... He also isn't the sharpest guy out there. Physically, he has the tools. But he is just not there mentally.
 
Most people on here under estimate Henne's appeal throughout the league. I've been saying for quite a while that he'll be a desirable free agent, and that certainly seems to be what is shaping up.
 
If Henne's resonating so strongly, imagine what a hot commodity Moore would now be if he hit the free agent market ... as compared to Henne, also a relatively young QB without much wear and tear havingleadership qualities, who actually can hit the deep pass and score in the red zone. Just reading the jest threads about signing Henne, even there there's a strong preference for Moore if he was available.. so not everyone in those forums are clueless.

I've mentioned this to a friend the other night: perspective is peculiar in that a lot of folks around here consider him a journeyman or a throwaway, yet are creaming over a 7th round pick from an awful college QB lineage with all of 1.5 games. I maintained that if this season's Moore was elsewhere and hit the free agent market, there'd be plenty of present naysayers clamoring for us to sign him here on that basis.

Human nature: it is what it is :idk:
 
for the record, Ross never said he 'expected' Henne to be better than Marino, he said he 'hoped' he would.
not sure what happened when he was in Miami, but Marvez really seems like he has an axe to grind
 
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