JFE-Henson won't concede job to Bledsoe

[k19]

Posted on Fri, Feb. 25, 2005

Henson won't concede job to Bledsoe

By Jennifer Floyd Engel

Star-Telegram Staff Writer


IRVING - Drew Henson is neither surprised nor angry that the Cowboys signed Drew Bledsoe, but he is not ready to concede the starting quarterback job, either.

The second-year quarterback told the Star-Telegram on Thursday that he realized the Cowboys were going to sign a veteran, but admitted to being slightly surprised when Bledsoe said Cowboys coach Bill Parcells had told him Bledsoe would be the starter.

"Maybe Bill told him that, and he probably did. I don't put that much stock in it," Henson said. "I'm going to go out and do what I've always done -- get reps when I can, play as hard as I can and compete."

The Cowboys traded for Henson last season hoping the former baseball player could be their future starting quarterback. He played in two games last season, including a start against Chicago on Thanksgiving.

[HipHop]

Thats a great attitude.

I'm glad we have this guy, and I'm glad we're bringing him along slowly.

[Hollywood Henderson]

It only makes sense to have a vet take the pressure going in...

If Hensen is better, he will play...bottom line...

[Razz]

Drew Henson ... admitted to being slightly surprised when Bledsoe said Cowboys coach Bill Parcells had told him Bledsoe would be the starter.

"Maybe Bill told him that, and he probably did. I don't put that much stock in it," Henson said.
Bye Bye Drew.
You're not buying into the program, you're publicly questioning Parcells, you're history. We don't need guys here who 'don't get it.' Parcells knew what he was doing when he kept you on the bench with that attitude problem.

[MichaelWinicki]

Thats a great attitude.

I'm glad we have this guy, and I'm glad we're bringing him along slowly.


The Drew Bledsoe experiment will last one season and Henson will be the starter in 2006.

[hockix]

If Hensen is better, he will play...bottom line...

I really hope your right.
But it has to bee seen...

[hockix]

Bye Bye Drew.
You're not buying into the program, you're publicly questioning Parcells, you're history. We don't need guys here who 'don't get it.' Parcells knew what he was doing when he kept you on the bench with that attitude problem.

What the hell you are talking about?
Attitude problem?

[Nors]

Bye Bye Drew.
You're not buying into the program, you're publicly questioning Parcells, you're history. We don't need guys here who 'don't get it.' Parcells knew what he was doing when he kept you on the bench with that attitude problem.

AGREED, HE SHOULD HAVE STOPPED WITH HE'S GOING INTO COMPETE FOR STARTING JOB. TO CALL PARCELLS OUT IS NOT A SMART MOVE.

[Nors]

What the hell you are talking about?
Attitude problem?
"Maybe Bill told him that, and he probably did. I don't put that much stock in it," Henson said.

[LA=Pancakemaker]

This is another joke article by this idiot, Bledsoe starts no ifs and or buttheads(Jenn)

The only way Henson starts if Bledsoe goes down is preseason?

[Nors]

The Drew Bledsoe experiment will last one season and Henson will be the starter in 2006.

First it was Buffalo won't cut him
Then its he sux we'll never sign him

He gets signed virtually hours after available by Boys
Then we sign him to 3 year contract, 2 years virtually guaranteed.

Dallas will make Playoffs and you will be besides yourself.
Henson will be pushing 27 in a year, this move is very telling. And you know it.
:D

[MinnesotaCowboy]

"Maybe Bill told him that, and he probably did. I don't put that much stock in it," Henson said.

If this is considered an attitude problem, the whole damn team is in trouble! Where do some of you get your wisdom from the "The Daily Planet"? :confused:

[Cbz40]

The Drew Bledsoe experiment will last one season and Henson will be the starter in 2006.


Agree.. but I'll go you one better.....................Mid Season

I like Henson's attitude......I hope he plays his socks off.

Morning Michael

[k19]

Henson definitely sounds like he has a bit of fire in him and will TRY to give Bledsoe a fight in camp.

Problem I see here is that BP is a win now guy and a young QB, as we've seen with hin so far, doesnt give him the best chance to win. Thats my view on his mentality not my opinion.


I think if we get a legit #1 receiver, go after McKenzie and sure up the line Bledsoe produces in our scheme

[Waffle]

Henson will be pushing 27 in a year...:D
Well, if pushing 27 somehow makes Henson "old"...

Then I guess this is Ty Law- :mummy:


:p:

[Waffle]

This is another joke article by this idiot, Bledsoe starts no ifs and or buttheads(Jenn)

The only way Henson starts if Bledsoe goes down is preseason?
Jenn is not the "idiot." That would be Jean Jacques Taylor, otherwise known on this board as JJT.

She is only reporting what Henson said, not her opinion of his statements.

[Shotgun Dave]

AGREED, HE SHOULD HAVE STOPPED WITH HE'S GOING INTO COMPETE FOR STARTING JOB. TO CALL PARCELLS OUT IS NOT A SMART MOVE.

I guess perception is truly a personal thing. As I read Henson's statement I thought, "This guy really has his head on straight". As I see it, he didn't question Bill, he simply stated that he didn't put much stock into Bill possibly starting Bledsoe. I think he was RIGHT to say that. After all, what would it say about Henson if he just said, "Well, I guess they brought in a better QB so I'll just ride the pine another year or two"? As a coach, I'd be thrilled with his response.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You think his attitude stinks but I think it is great.

[BlueWave]

Henson definitely sounds like he has a bit of fire in him and will TRY to give Bledsoe a fight in camp.

Problem I see here is that BP is a win now guy and a young QB, as we've seen with hin so far, doesnt give him the best chance to win. Thats my view on his mentality not my opinion.


I think if we get a legit #1 receiver, go after McKenzie and sure up the line Bledsoe produces in our scheme


It's a win-win situation. I feel better already.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Bye Bye Drew.
You're not buying into the program, you're publicly questioning Parcells, you're history. We don't need guys here who 'don't get it.' Parcells knew what he was doing when he kept you on the bench with that attitude problem.

I'll chaulk this up to 49 posts Nors.... Ahhhh, I mean Razz.


Name says it all. Come on guys, I mean RAZZ? Some guys get of on waking up and kicking a bucket of worms over before a single cup of coffee gets drank.

Don't drink the yellow tea.

[LA=Pancakemaker]

Jenn is not the "idiot." That would be Jean Jacques Taylor, otherwise known on this board as JJT.

She is only reporting what Henson said, not her opinion of his statements

Sorry my mistake - there both idiots!

I am just telling you the truth -does any one honestly think Henson will start???????? come on now... I was born at night , just not last night!

[ROMOSAPIEN9]

Wait, wait, wait.......Are there actually two knuckleheads on here seriously inferring that Drew Henson has a bad attitude!?!

For the love of everything Cowboys, PLEASE tell me that you're kidding!!

[Waffle]

Sorry my mistake - there both idiots!

I am just telling you the truth -does any one honestly think Henson will start???????? come on now... I was born at night , just not last night!
LA...if you read the article, Jenn NEVER says she thinks Henson will start. She is merely the messenger here. The article clearly points out that Henson is the one who believes he can win the starting job.

Personally, I'd rather have a backup QB who believes in his abilities enough to not concede the starting job than one who says something like, "Now with Bledsoe here, I can just sit back and learn."

[el_chevo]

The more that I think about this situation, the more that I become irritated. Drew Henson will be 27 years old which means that we sould find out as soon as possible where he stands as our future quarterback. I understand that Slim Bill wants to win and win now. However, if he is doing that at the cost of our future then someone has to step in. Hopefully once the preseason starts the competition will be fair and not Bledsoe oriented. I would hate to think that Billy is going to start Bledsoe with the intention that he will go out a winner. That would definitely suck.

[RCowboyFan]

Wait, wait, wait.......Are there actually two knuckleheads on here seriously inferring that Drew Henson has a bad attitude!?!

For the love of everything Cowboys, PLEASE tell me that you're kidding!!

Never fear, there is no shortage of Knuckleheads on the Internet BBS. YOu should know by now :D

[LA=Pancakemaker]

LA...if you read the article, Jenn NEVER says she thinks Henson will start. She is merely the messenger here. The article clearly points out that Henson is the one who believes he can win the starting job.

I know what you are saying, I just have never liked this chick, as for Henson, I am glad hes got this attitude, but even if he does out play Bledose in preseason, I just cant see him starting, just like when we were all crying for Drew this year in games that meant nothing, and Vinny started, weres Vinny now? Parcells calls da shots!

[lspain1]

I know what you are saying, I just have never liked this chick, as for Henson, I am glad hes got this attitude, but even if he does out play Bledose in preseason, I just cant see him starting, just like when we were all crying for Drew this year in games that meant nothing, and Vinny started, weres Vinny now? Parcells calls da shots!


Man LA, I think you're wrong on this one :blind: . Galloway, JJT, Spags, et al, are all considerably worse than JFE. Her articles tend to be well thought out :write: . She reports news and doesn't try to make it with BS and nonsense.

[BlueWave]

Man LA, I think you're wrong on this one :blind: . Galloway, JJT, Spags, et al, are all considerably worse than JFE. Her articles tend to be well thought out :write: . She reports news and doesn't try to make it with BS and nonsense.

She was the only one to have the guts to expose some of Carter's problems a few years ago.

[Doomsday101]

I'm glad see none of our QB's are content with being backups. I expect Henson and Romo to work just as hard to show themselfs as legit QB's.

[Zaxor]

Bye Bye Drew.
You're not buying into the program, you're publicly questioning Parcells, you're history. We don't need guys here who 'don't get it.' Parcells knew what he was doing when he kept you on the bench with that attitude problem.
Very funny Razz

Zaxor

[flashback]

Bye Bye Drew.
You're not buying into the program, you're publicly questioning Parcells, you're history. We don't need guys here who 'don't get it.' Parcells knew what he was doing when he kept you on the bench with that attitude problem.

Isn't this type of hysteria usually reserved for May?

[diehard2294]

Thats a great attitude.

I'm glad we have this guy, and I'm glad we're bringing him along slowly.what else is he going to say! maybe whine and get in the BP doghouse. Maybe he wont concede the job,but we all know he wont have a chance to start.

[ROMOSAPIEN9]

Never fear, there is no shortage of Knuckleheads on the Internet BBS. YOu should know by now :D

What are you trying to say? ;)

[blindzebra]

Sorry my mistake - there both idiots!

I am just telling you the truth -does any one honestly think Henson will start???????? come on now... I was born at night , just not last night!

THEY ARE both idiots or THEY'RE both idiots.

This is getting comical.

If you want anyone to take anything you say seriously, remedial english would REALLY come in handy. :D

[diehard2294]

The Drew Bledsoe experiment will last one season and Henson will be the starter in 2006.not if BP is still here
:p:

[AdamJT13]

Drew Henson will be 27 years old
Henson won't turn 27 for two more years. At least let us play the 2005 and 2006 seasons before you start worrying about 2007.

[Chocolate Lab]

Very funny Razz

Exactly... He was kidding, right?

Only an overcaffeinated Henson basher could think otherwise.

[RCowboyFan]

Henson won't turn 27 for two more years. At least let us play the 2005 and 2006 seasons before you start worrying about 2007.

Thanks for pointing that out, I know Drew is supposed to be about 3 years younger than Brady and Brady turned 27 last year or will turn 27 this year?

So that means Henson is 24 right now or will turn 25 this year.

Edit: I just checked, he was born Feb 13, 1980, so just turned 25 this year.

[el_chevo]

Henson won't turn 27 for two more years. At least let us play the 2005 and 2006 seasons before you start worrying about 2007.
Sorry, I was taking someone else's info for granted. The fact that he is twenty-four or five makes me feel better. Thanks for pointing that out to me in such a diligent manner.

[kapolani]

AGREED, HE SHOULD HAVE STOPPED WITH HE'S GOING INTO COMPETE FOR STARTING JOB. TO CALL PARCELLS OUT IS NOT A SMART MOVE.

That's ridiculous.

I'd rather have the guy show some fire and say he's going out there to compete.

I'm sure Parcell's likes his attitude as well.

That's what you want out of your leader. Someone who wants to step up and take the job.

What?

You rather have Henson say "uh, okay... You can have the job..."

[Zaxor]

Exactly... He was kidding, right?

Only an overcaffeinated Henson basher could think otherwise.
Lots of peoples sarcasm meter is broken...

I think lots of people got thin skinned...due to the Q debates...

In terms of mans' evolution it would be the dark ages...

I myself suffer from it sometimes ... thanks for laugh Razz

Zaxor

[wileedog]

Lots of peoples sarcasm meter is broken...

I think lots of people got thin skinned...due to the Q debates...

In terms of mans' evolution it would be the dark ages...

I myself suffer from it sometimes ... thanks for laugh Razz

Zaxor


Ironic that the Quincy Era and the Dark Ages made its way into the same post..... ;)

[Zaxor]

Ironic that the Quincy Era and the Dark Ages made its way into the same post..... ;)
Oowww...didn't even realize that it could be taken wrongly...:(my bad...

Zaxor

[wileedog]

Oowww...didn't even realize that it could be taken wrongly...:(my bad...

Zaxor

Nah, just a poor attempt at humor on my part....

[2233boys]

but admitted to being slightly surprised when Bledsoe said Cowboys coach Bill Parcells had told him Bledsoe would be the starter.

"Maybe Bill told him that, and he probably did. I don't put that much stock in it," Henson said. "I'm going to go out and do what I've always done -- get reps when I can, play as hard as I can and compete."
the starter.

Got to tell you I respect that. Shows signs of leadership and self motivation... Give em hell Drew

[SuspectCorner]

big deal. so henson reminds us that nothing is "etched in stone". what is wrong with having two QBs that are "battle ready"?

i hope he plays his tail off.

[blindzebra]

AGREED, HE SHOULD HAVE STOPPED WITH HE'S GOING INTO COMPETE FOR STARTING JOB. TO CALL PARCELLS OUT IS NOT A SMART MOVE.

So why were you so happy when Romo said basically the same thing? :rolleyes:

Shall we archive it, Nors?

Your agenda is showing. :D

[Razz]

Lots of peoples sarcasm meter is broken... thanks for laugh Razz

Zaxor
Aww .. you only 'got it' because you know me.
ABQ almost got it, but should have asked his neighbors what tomar el pelo means <img>

The best sarcasm is that which cuts just close enough to the bone that those with an obdurate bias don't recognize it.

[SultanOfSix]

Razz and Zaxor. Good to see you guys on this forum. I'm Hammad from the newsgroups.

[Zaxor]

Razz and Zaxor. Good to see you guys on this forum. I'm Hammad from the newsgroups. ah that could explain why I enjoyed your posts so much:) really glad to see you posting here Hammad

Zaxor

[Fletch]

Agree.. but I'll go you one better.....................Mid Season

I like Henson's attitude......I hope he plays his socks off.

Morning Michael

Heck yeah Cbz40! Don't get me wrong, I've liked the signing of Drew Bledsoe from the start, but I am more than pulling for Drew Henson to play his *** off and take over as the starter in Dallas, whenever that is.

And I am not sure about some of you who are questioning Henson's comments. Acting as if Henson just questioned Bill. Actually, that is quite a hoot to even think that. Ya gotta give props to the kid (Henson), he's a competitor. And he did nothing wrong.

In fact, Bill and Jerry most definitely wanna see some fire out of Henson. It was probably MORE OF A MOTIVATIONAL TACTIC than anything ... what Bill Parcells said. And Bill got what he wanted out of his young QB. A response. Now it's time to produce.

GO COWBOYS!

[RCowboyFan]

In fact, Bill and Jerry most definitely wanna see some fire out of Henson. It was probably MORE OF A MOTIVATIONAL TACTIC than anything ... what Bill Parcells said. And Bill got what he wanted out of his young QB. A response. Now it's time to produce.

GO COWBOYS!

Thats an interesting way to look at it. Is Bill testing out Henson by saying that to Bledsoe that he is a starter? I doubt it, but I think he must be happy with the way both Henson and Romo reacted. Especially Henson, since he is saying ain't no way Bledsoe is going to get the starting job that easily.

We shall see about that, but I have my doubts about Bill's intentions. I dont see him giving Henson or Romo too much of a chance unless Bledsoe stinks it up, which is unlikely to happen. Bledsoe might be just adequate enough to keep him as starter.

[Cbz40]

Thats an interesting way to look at it. Is Bill testing out Henson by saying that to Bledsoe that he is a starter? I doubt it, but I think he must be happy with the way both Henson and Romo reacted. Especially Henson, since he is saying ain't no way Bledsoe is going to get the starting job that easily.

We shall see about that, but I have my doubts about Bill's intentions. I dont see him giving Henson or Romo too much of a chance unless Bledsoe stinks it up, which is unlikely to happen. Bledsoe might be just adequate enough to keep him as starter.


If indeed Bill was testing the young guys, yes he should be proud of the way they reacted.

I dont't look for either Henson or Romo to see much action at all which has been my main concern. We can only hope we can get some substantial leads where they can at least do some mop up work.

Give Bledsoe some blocking he can be a better than average QB for us.......at least he's an upgrade over Vinny.

[jimmy40]

Thats an interesting way to look at it. Is Bill testing out Henson by saying that to Bledsoe that he is a starter? I doubt it, but I think he must be happy with the way both Henson and Romo reacted. Especially Henson, since he is saying ain't no way Bledsoe is going to get the starting job that easily.

We shall see about that, but I have my doubts about Bill's intentions. I dont see him giving Henson or Romo too much of a chance unless Bledsoe stinks it up, which is unlikely to happen. Bledsoe might be just adequate enough to keep him as starter.Blesoe could throw 57 interceptions in preseason and he'll still start. Let there be no doubt about that.

[jimmy40]

First it was Buffalo won't cut him
Then its he sux we'll never sign him

He gets signed virtually hours after available by Boys
Then we sign him to 3 year contract, 2 years virtually guaranteed.

Dallas will make Playoffs and you will be besides yourself.
Henson will be pushing 27 in a year, this move is very telling. And you know it.
:D
At least we got the he sux part right.

[irvin88]

At least we got the he sux part right.


I agree- Bledsoe sux.

[Banned_n_austin]

Posted on Fri, Feb. 25, 2005

Henson won't concede job to Bledsoe

By Jennifer Floyd Engel

Star-Telegram Staff Writer


IRVING - Drew Henson is neither surprised nor angry that the Cowboys signed Drew Bledsoe, but he is not ready to concede the starting quarterback job, either.

The second-year quarterback told the Star-Telegram on Thursday that he realized the Cowboys were going to sign a veteran, but admitted to being slightly surprised when Bledsoe said Cowboys coach Bill Parcells had told him Bledsoe would be the starter.

"Maybe Bill told him that, and he probably did. I don't put that much stock in it," Henson said. "I'm going to go out and do what I've always done -- get reps when I can, play as hard as I can and compete."

The Cowboys traded for Henson last season hoping the former baseball player could be their future starting quarterback. He played in two games last season, including a start against Chicago on Thanksgiving.

Maybe Henson should have stayed in school.

[CaptainComeback]

Posted on Fri, Feb. 25, 2005

Henson won't concede job to Bledsoe

Parcells will.

[Hostile]

Atta boy Henson. Get fired up and compete for the job. You got better talent and youth on your side.

[Sandman52]

Henson won't turn 27 for two more years. At least let us play the 2005 and 2006 seasons before you start worrying about 2007.


Yeah, thank you, Adam. Tom Brady will be 28 yrs old when the season starts, and I bet no one would have any qualms with him leading the 'Boys.