I agree with your position in most situations, but, does the FO feel it can win a SB in 2009 w/ Pennington.

And this is where my scenario addresses this.

Since they already stated that Henne would be the starter in 2010 there must be a transition plan.

If Pennington is playing well and they are scoring TD's in the Redzone and stretching the field then I think they keep him in place.

BUT...

If his play does not appear to be good enough for a January push ( and Henne played well in pre-season) then they have a green light on phasing Henne in.

If Pennington was 29 and signed for 3 years I think they stick with him. But he will not be resigned to a long term contract after 2009, so they will begin the process sooner than in a normal situation.


Let's not forget...as well as Pennington played during much of last season...he played poorly in the play-off game and that will not be forgotten by the guys who are deciding who they want to live or die with. I like Chad P.....but a lot of us were displeased with his playing that game. If I were a Head Coach I would be thinking..."Ok, Chad has some great attributes...but does he give us the best chance down the road in the play-offs?" I think they already made the call...and we will see it before the end of this season.

and that is sort of Chad's MO....not consistent enough whether it is due to injuries or inopportune interceptions that cost the game.

He could still prove everyone wrong though.

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