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MIAMI LAKES, Fla. — Chad Pennington's latest comeback is under way, even though he's not sure he'll play again.
The Miami Dolphins quarterback has completed the first phase of rehabilitation from season-ending shoulder surgery, and he'll fly Wednesday to Birmingham, Ala., to consult with Dr. James Andrews, who performed the operation Oct. 2. They'll map out a program for the next six weeks, and Pennington said he may wait until March to decide whether to play in 2010.
"I can't make the decision until I get to the point where I see how I feel and how it responds," Pennington said at a Dolphins luncheon. "Then I can say I've given it everything I can give it to make the right decision for me and my family.
"I'm going full steam ahead for the next five months. My goal is by March 1 to be ready to work out for any team, including this team, and be able to make a decision where I can go into an offseason program full steam ahead not considered an injured athlete."
The operation was the third on Pennington's throwing shoulder. Twice he has returned from injuries to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year, including in 2009, when he led the Dolphins to their first playoff berth in eight years.
Pennington's contract expires after this season, and he said he has not talked with the Dolphins about returning next year. His replacement, second-year pro Chad Henne, has staked a strong claim to the No. 1 job by going 4-2 as a starter.
Pennington, 33, said he would consider remaining in Miami next year as Henne's backup rather than taking a No. 1 job elsewhere.
"Part of me believes I'm here for a reason," Pennington said. "I'm a loyal guy and I believe in this organization, and I enjoy this organization and this area. The other part is that I'm a competitor, and I lead and I win games. That's what I do as a quarterback. So there's a part of me that if there's an opportunity (to start), it's going to be a very difficult decision. And I have no idea what I'm going to do. ...
"I'm speaking as if there are going to be opportunities. There may not be opportunities."
Pennington dislocated his shoulder in the third game of the season at San Diego. There was no muscle damage, and the repair wasn't as extensive as with his other operations. Pennington said he was told by Andrews he should be able to play next year if he chooses, and he hopes to start throwing in mid-January.
Pennington is around the team during the week and helps with game plans, but he watches the games at home on TV with his three young sons.
"They've got their Dolphin helmets on and they're throwing the football," he said with a chuckle. "It gets pretty rowdy and loud."
Pennington watched Sunday as Henne threw an ill-advised interception that cost Miami the lead, then regrouped to direct a 77-yard drive for the winning field goal in the final 1:10 against Tampa Bay.
"Chad does a great job of preparation, and that has allowed him to have some success and play with confidence," Pennington said. "The telltale sign is for a guy who makes a mistake at the end of the game and then able to bounce back and lead the team to victory. That says a lot. There are not a lot of young quarterbacks who can bounce back from a situation like that."


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I wouldn't mind pennington comming back as a backup. He would be a great asset. What do you guys think?
 
I would love to see Chad back as anything. I still wish he was starting today. Hope he gets healthy asap and gets back on the field.
 
I wouldn't mind him being our backup, but I would much rather have him as our QB coach with David Lee as the OC. Either way though I would love to have him in this organization no matter what the capacity.
 
At the TD Club today he stated he would love to come back to the Dolphins. He and his family love the area and he would like to finish what has been started; however, as a competitor, he would want to go to a good situation that he could play. He followed that up with it will be a very difficult decision where he goes. WOW!

He ackowledges that Henne is the starter and if he stays, he will be the backup. The guy oozes class and leadership. I certainly hope he stays in Miami for years to come.
 
This is a classy guy who will land on his feet no matter what he ends up doing. Chad we will never forget what you have done for this organization. I hated you 2 years ago, I fell for you last year and now you can date my daughter.
 
There are enough open quarterback positions in the league that he will have plenty of options. I would be surprised if he is back, especially if Pat White develops the way they must think he will.
 
I wish more athletes would conduct themselves like Pennigton and I wish him a speedy recovery.
 
Dang, I almost want to say we don’t deserve him. Class act. I wish him all the best.
 
fatkirstyalley said:
This is a classy guy who will land on his feet no matter what he ends up doing. Chad we will never forget what you have done for this organization. I hated you 2 years ago, I fell for you last year and now you can date my daughter.
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How fat is she? You never made me that offer.
 
Glad to hear him doing well. But this is Henne's team, now and tomorrow.

"I lead and I win games"

That lil piece right there is why I wouldn't want him back in any capacity unless its on the CS. Henne at his age and development doesn't need a controversy started by fans or media with a healthy Penny on the sidelines.

Penny did his job for 1 year. He showed no growth or progression from Balt to SD. I'm glad Henne is the qb, and glad MIA has a qb that doesn't have a lollipop arm. The NYJ and there Ring of Honor await his return.
 
mnphinfan said:
I wouldn't mind him being our backup, but I would much rather have him as our QB coach with David Lee as the OC. Either way though I would love to have him in this organization no matter what the capacity.
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This is the scenario I hope plays out the most
 
I wish Pennington well in whatever he decides to do. He is a class act on and off the field.
 
Would welcome him back as a backup/mentor without a second thought. If he chooses to pursue a starting postion somewhere else, I wish him the best. Just hope he stays away from Barfalo.

After what he did for this organization, even after only 1 1/2 seasons, he will always be a Dolphin in my book.
 
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