Quote:But let's remember this about Kitna.

 

When Palmer sat behind Kitna in Cincinnati, Kitna had the opportunity to earn Comeback Player of the Year.  And... Palmer benefited greatly from that year of learning.

 

Not saying it will or even should... but if it can happen with Kitna, it could happen with Henne.

 

And... it's important to recognize the growth of the team during the time Palmer's year on the sidelines.  There's no doubt as Bortles seasons, so will the team he's going to inherit in a year.  He'll be stepping into a much better situation and the entire team will be better poised for success together.

 

We aren't making a playoff push this season.  Instead, the plan is to make strides as a team and develop the QB of the future on the bench.  I don't see sacrificing that plan for the sake of trying to add a single win, perhaps two at the most, to be worth blowing up that plan.  They seem to know exactly what they want to accomplish and how they want to accomplish it.

 

I don't see any reason they should feel compelled to ditch that plan at any point of the season.  Not unless Bortles kicks down the door and forces the decision for them (not wins/losses, not fan outcry, but an unbelievable leap in progression by the rookie) similar to what Russel Wilson did.  But, as we know, that kind of situation is about as rare as it gets.

 

Reality dictates that we have to temper expectations, but it is wrong to assume that the season is already a foregone conclusion and a surprise year is out of the question.  On any Sunday, right?

 

Maybe we come out of the box cold, and hopes dim.  But how about if we come out hot and surprise a team or two?  Maybe Luck gets hurt?

 

Start 2-0, and play .500 the rest of the season, and maybe you get to the tournament.

 

That said, I think the surprise this year is going to be Henne.  But honestly, I know very little about him.  I saw him string together a nice quarter or two once though.

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