This thread implies people have a much higher regard for Henne than I think is the reality.  Henne is a guy. Nothing more.  I haven't seen any rational posters here who are thrilled with the prospect of him being the starter for 2014.  But, these same people recognize that what we're being presented with as alternatives, either in the draft, or via free agency, don't offer us anything that's a significant improvement over what we have in Henne. 

 

It's got nothing to do with being deluded by who Henne is.  It's a simple admission that there are folks here who are not as enamored by the biggest names in the draft.  Whether you're talking about Bridgewater, Manziel, or Bortles, you're looking at options that aren't guaranteed to have an immediate impact despite what the armchair GMs here think.  Each one has legitimate concerns, and at the very least, each will need time to develop.  That's not to say they won't eventually prove to be solid NFL starters in the league, but none of them is a legitimate franchise QB coming into the draft.  With that being the case, the team has to have a plan to deal with the time that will be required to get a rookie up to speed. 

 

I have little doubt about the possibility of drafting a QB high in the draft, and it's likely going to be one of the 3 I mentioned above. I just think the expectations here need to be tempered based on the fact that this isn't a great QB draft, there weren't any legitimate starters just hanging around out there in free agency waiting to be snapped up, and this front office is determined to build their draft pick pool up as much as possible, not trade it away for a guy who might or might not be worth the effort.

 

Ultimately, having Henne on the roster is something the people getting paid to make these decisions felt was the best way to bridge from one QB to the next while they continue to rebuild the entire roster.  Nobody is claiming he's anything more than just a guy.  He's proven he can be a capable starter, and he's shown that he can be a major obstacle to the success of this team.  In the end, it's about the process, and getting from where we are currently to where we want this team to be.  The hope is that one of these QBs winds up on the roster, and he's given the time necessary to develop and overcome any issues that may be considered concerns right now. 

 

We know who Chad Henne is.  He's the guy that is filling a roster spot until we can find someone who can do it better.

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