Re: THE TEAL ZONE
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:37 pmpeddlefest wrote:CK, I think you've uncovered my problem watching Henne play. I'm a Dan Marino junkyto start with. I guess I'm to accustomed to watching the ball being snapped and immediatly being rifled down field. Henne drives me crazy in the pocket. He stands there long enough to do a poka.
That has bothered me from the start, Ped. Watching him fidget while the defenders are making their way over for the sack, has me knotted up every time. Since Danny, I judge every QB through the "Danny Standard." His quick release was magical! Henne can make that really difficult throw that Danny used to make, and when I first saw that, I first thought maybe Henne might have something. He has Danny's accuracy (and it drives me mad when he delivers the ball into receiver's hands and they drop/botch/miss the catch), and makes that really difficult throw--but he is just glued to that pocket! I don't know that that is something he can overcome, either. Could be a deal breaker, but then who? Pennington? He's steady and accurate--so long as his target is right in front of him and within ten yards, but there will be no long balls and no surprises to defenders. I can't even watch New Orleans play thinking Drew Brees could have been ours, save for yet another bad decision...
--pain audible))))) 
I saw on Henne's face (after his second interception) that he'd lost faith in himself (and for good reason). Pennington should have been saddled and ready for action as he came in as the QB in the second half. I say that because he is a team leader (as is Jason Taylor, who might have been able to get the special teams under control), and has a calming effect on the offense. No long passes, but a whole different look and feeling...
), and I've seen it all along. ("It" being the lack of chemistry, the QB/Receivers lack of chemistry--and everyone knows what I mean by that; the failure to recognize that the team's success with the wildcat was over and the running backs not being used properly; the HORRENDOUS play calling, and the list goes on and on.) 
It was a million ays from ugly last night and it just breaks my heart to see this ridiculousness year after year... (((((Looking for a "disgusted" smiley...)))))
