Quote:But, Chad Henne!  You can't say anything positive about Chad Henne!

 

/sarcasm

 

The points you make will fly right over the head of many in this discussion because common sense is something to be avoided.  The coaching staff and front office love having Henne there because he's almost like another coach for Bortles to work with, only he's a guy who has extensive experience playing the position, so his insight actually has more gravitas. 

 

If your backup QB is called into action, the last thing you want out there is a gun slinger.  You want a guy who is going to be focused on limiting mistakes and avoiding costly gaffes.  Henne will make the plays that are necessary.  His limitations mean the entire offense has to play at a higher level.  If that happens, he's able to effectively move the team.  The problem he's had, especially since coming to Jacksonville, is that he hasn't had the weapons around him.  Last year was probably the worst case scenario for any QB.  They were dealing with a roster full of rookies, no running game, and a line that couldn't block a pack of girl scouts.  He took a beating out there, and somehow that beating was all his fault.  Pointing out the deficiencies he was forced to deal with on the field are simply dismissed as excuses by the same folks who think EJ Emanuel would be a good fit to be a backup here. 

 

 

   Just to add to what you mentioned,  especially regarding last season,  it's likely that Chad Henne played a significant role in the development of the Jaguars young receivers.   Henne is the type of veteran QB who can pinpoint the importance of route precision and route adjustment.   As much as the coaches can provide teaching,  players usually pay close attention to what their veteran teammates say.  

 

  Also,  with a rookie Center last season,  Henne probably was able to offer input regarding the protections and adjustments.   Being a rookie in the NFL is extremely challenging.   The more viable help that's on the same page,  the better.  

 

  This season,  Henne could offer pointers to T.J. Yeldon regarding being in the right place on blitz protection.   Having a veteran QB on the roster who is willing to be a coach on the field is worth its weight in football gold.   Bringing in a QB from another roster to replace Henne at this time is definitely the direction I wouldn't go in from a Jags perspective. 

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