Quote:This is why I find this all funny; Caldwell could have went after an upgrade over Henne this offseason. His contract was up and all he needed was a starter for a year. He chose to stay with Henne. Caldwell has made it very clear he has no problem moving on past a player even without a viable successor to take their place.


I trust that Caldwell sees something and he feels that if you upgrade the team around him then Henne will play better. Top 40 qb? Give me a break. People really don't understand how much a qb needs some talent around him. Name one hall of fame qb who didn't have a top wideout on his team other than Brady.


I'm not saying the guy is elite but he's only gonna be as good as the wideouts and line in front of him. Since all that is upgraded it is easy to to think he will play better.

Henne is familiar with the system - with another year under his belt with Fisch's offense.

 

On paper, it sounds good to bring in a better QB - but only just to start for one year... We already have a serviceable QB familiar with the offense now. 

 

I think having Henne, who more experienced with this playbook, is more beneficial to the development of the rookie OL and WR's - than a "new" serviceable QB.

 

Yes, Henne is not good, but there were no better options according to the plan that Dave and Gus established. They went about building the team in the right manner, by drafting their QB and letting him become more comfortable with the playbook and speed.

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