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Post by Sideshow Bob on Aug 7, 2008 7:49:30 GMT -6
You guys be on board with the Cowboys trading for Chad Pennington to serve as Romo's backup? He always plays pretty well when healthy, but his frequent injuries leave him best suited as a backup. It's doubtful that any team in the league would offer him a starting job. He would probably welcome the change in scenery, and now that the Jets have Favre, they are looking to move Pennington.
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Post by mexicanjunior on Aug 7, 2008 8:12:58 GMT -6
I would be for that, Pennington's shoulder injuries have been his only downfall. When healthy, he is one of the more solid QB's in the league and he's proven that he can lead a team to the playoffs. It would be like the old days of Buerlein backing up Aikman, a very nice security blanket...
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Post by mexicanjunior on Aug 7, 2008 14:28:09 GMT -6
Looks like a trade won't be neccessary, Pennington was released. The Dolphins are showing interest also...sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3523819The Miami Dolphins are interested in former New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington.
The Dolphins have already contacted Pennington's agent, Tom Condon, a source with knowledge of the call told ESPN.com. The Jets cut Pennington on Thursday to clear salary-cap space for Brett Favre.
"I appreciate everything Chad Pennington has given to the Jets organization," Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson said in a statement. "He was a part of my first draft as an owner in 2000 and has exemplified nothing but class both on and off the field. I wish him, Robin, Luke and Cole my very best."
Pennington was drafted in 2000 by Dolphins football operations boss Bill Parcells with the 18th overall pick.
Pennington owns the highest career and single-season passer ratings in Jets history. He owns the five best season completion percentages. Joe Namath, Ken O'Brien and Richard Todd are the only Jets to have thrown for more yards.
But Pennington, 32, lost his job last year to Kellen Clemens and played in just nine games for a team that went 4-12.
"I have all the respect in the world for Chad as a person and a player," Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement. "We have accomplished a lot of great things with Chad, including winning playoff games, which is very hard to do. He gave his heart and soul to this organization for a long, long time. I really appreciate everything he has done."
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano spoke about Pennington at his daily news conference but insisted he was happy with his three quarterbacks: veteran journeyman Josh McCown, sophomore John Beck and rookie Chad Henne.
"I only know about him from playing against him," Sparano said. "From what I've heard about him, I've only heard that he's a very intelligent player, and he's always been pretty accurate with what he did with the ball. I know the guy's a competitor.
"We have three quarterbacks right now on our team, and we're finding it hard right now to get all three of those guys the work they need. I'm happy with the people we have here right now," he said.
The Dolphins last week gave NFL outcast Quincy Carter a workout. Carter played for the Dallas Cowboys when Parcells was their coach.
Many viewed Carter's tryout as indicative of the Dolphins' displeasure with their quarterback competition. McCown has been erratic, while Beck has struggled. Henne, it can be argued, is having the best camp.
Sparano claimed Carter's workout was nothing more than a casual look-see to satisfy organizational curiosity. Carter hasn't played in the NFL since 2004 because of drug-related issues.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Aug 7, 2008 14:50:34 GMT -6
aren't the dolphins already sold on quincy?
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Post by bigdave on Aug 7, 2008 16:24:12 GMT -6
I am not on board is Pennington not a strong enough arm. He is just like Brad Johnson. I want Culpepper.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Aug 8, 2008 7:33:37 GMT -6
jerry shot it down
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Post by mexicanjunior on Aug 8, 2008 7:45:25 GMT -6
I am not on board is Pennington not a strong enough arm. He is just like Brad Johnson. I want Culpepper. Culpepper is done, knee is shot. We might as well take a flyer on Leftwitch then... |
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Aug 8, 2008 8:26:15 GMT -6
I am not on board is Pennington not a strong enough arm. He is just like Brad Johnson. I want Culpepper. Culpepper is done, knee is shot. We might as well take a flyer on Leftwitch then... yeah, leftwich would be a and good backup |
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Post by bigdave on Aug 9, 2008 18:53:09 GMT -6
I am not on board is Pennington not a strong enough arm. He is just like Brad Johnson. I want Culpepper. Culpepper is done, knee is shot. We might as well take a flyer on Leftwitch then... Culpepper far from done, he could be a great back up, could be a great starter if needed. Leftwitch way over rated. |
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