Quote:Quarterbacks anymore are being expected to be able to be thrown to the lions and fend for themselves right out of college.  Sure, you have your Quarterbacks who have the opportunity to sit and learn.  And a lot of times they can become good.  But while you have your Aaron Rodgers, you also have your Kevin Kolbs.  

 

I think if we retain Henne, that a rookie will beat him out in training camp.  At least a rookie from the first round.  If we wait until round 2, we might not see the rookie get a start until after the bye.  Though I think Henne has lead a rather anemic offense, and has limited what we can do.  

 

Will we be playoff bound next year?  I don't know.  I'd say 'maybe'.  I'm not sure we'd win a playoff game next year.  But with a new QB at the helm, I think we wont' be eliminated before week 13 next year.  Nor will anyone be surprised by it.

 

I think we could eek into the playoff and lose a hard fought game against a good defensive team that is able to pressure the rookie into making mistakes on the big stage. I agree that with better qb play we will be fighting for a wild card spot until the final few weeks of the season.

 

To me 8-8 is the mark all fans should hope for. 7-9 should be acceptable so long as their are major strides in Caldwell's draftees and anything worse should draw criticism unless the team has a rash of injuries to starters.

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