Ed Werner on ESPNews this morning...

[WoodysGirl]

So I was watching Espnews this morning and he came on to talk about the QB situation. I'm pretty sure I missed some of it, since I was getting ready for work. But here you go:

(Paraphrased)
Even though Bledsoe is the starter, this is a critical year for Henson. Mentioned the fact that Henson has worked on his throwing motion and the 5000 or so passes he's thrown this offseason. This is the year for him to show that he can be the franchise QB.

[Yeagermeister]

Werder gets the Captain Obvious award for the day:thumbup:

[MichaelWinicki]

Thanks for the post M.

I would be giddy if somehow Henson was given a fair shot at beating out bedsore.

[Cbz40]

It will be very difficult for Henson or Romo to prove themselves standing on the sideline holding a clipboard.

I hope both QB's get alot of playing time in the pre-season games.

[Ashwynn]

It will be very difficult for Henson or Romo to prove themselves standing on the sideline holding a clipboard.

I hope both QB's get alot of playing time in the pre-season games.

Think Romo will be practicing his golf swings on the sideline? I can see him now, handing the clipboard to henson, "Here hold this, gotta work with my putter today, I have the US open next week".

[Woods]

Think Romo will be practicing his golf swings on the sideline? I can see him now, handing the clipboard to henson, "Here hold this, gotta work with my putter today, I have the US open next week".

I'd have to think that Romo got the o.k. from BP and JJ to try to make the US Open cut. In any case, they don't seem to mind too much after just signing him for 2 years.

[Doomsday101]

I'd have to think that Romo got the o.k. from BP and JJ to try to make the US Open cut. In any case, they don't seem to mind too much after just signing him for 2 years.

I agree and as long as the golf does not interfere with his preparation for the season then it is no problem

[blindzebra]

It will be very difficult for Henson or Romo to prove themselves standing on the sideline holding a clipboard.

I hope both QB's get alot of playing time in the pre-season games.

It needs to be meaningful time in preseason too. Last year Vinny got about 90% of the snaps with the first string against first string.

Henson had zip with or against and Romo had some with the starters but it was not against the other teams first string.

That has to change. Hopefully Bledsoe gets enough time in the mini-camps and practice to only need a series or two in the first two preseason games and none in the last one.

[Alexander]

That has to change. Hopefully Bledsoe gets enough time in the mini-camps and practice to only need a series or two in the first two preseason games and none in the last one.

We'll see about that.

One of the "selling points" about Bledsoe is that he is supposedly very familiar with the terminology and it should not be very difficult to get to speed.

That is nice, but chemistry and timing with the receivers are just as crucial.

If Henson and/or Romo see significant action with the first string, I would be astonished. Testeverde was far less removed than Bledsoe with the system and he still took a lion's share of those snaps.

[Chocolate Lab]

We'll see about that.

One of the "selling points" about Bledsoe is that he is supposedly very familiar with the terminology and it should not be very difficult to get to speed.

That is nice, but chemistry and timing with the receivers are just as crucial.

If Henson and/or Romo see significant action with the first string, I would be astonished. Testeverde was far less removed than Bledsoe with the system and he still took a lion's share of those snaps.
You're right, but I thought Vinny's being a backup for a couple of years was a big factor in Parcells giving him so much work. At least Bledsoe has been playing full seasons for the last few years.

But given Parcells' strange desire to win even exhibition games, you might be right. :(

[LeonDixson]

It will be very difficult for Henson or Romo to prove themselves standing on the sideline holding a clipboard.

I hope both QB's get alot of playing time in the pre-season games.

Exactly right CBZ. I understand the reasoning behind why BP held Henson out of the last few games last year even though the playoffs were already out of the picture. But I don't agree with the decision. I would have put Henson out there and let him take his lumps.

[blindzebra]

We'll see about that.

One of the "selling points" about Bledsoe is that he is supposedly very familiar with the terminology and it should not be very difficult to get to speed.

That is nice, but chemistry and timing with the receivers are just as crucial.

If Henson and/or Romo see significant action with the first string, I would be astonished. Testeverde was far less removed than Bledsoe with the system and he still took a lion's share of those snaps.

You did not send a QB with rust and another that has not thrown a pass in a real game for 2 years to Europe, but you keep saying they need to play. Just where are they gonna play if not preseason?

Last year Vinny played way more than a starter should in preseason.

You will never get a good gauge on what Henson and Romo can do if all you see is them with and against 2nd and 3rd string.

[ChrisZ007]

It needs to be meaningful time in preseason too. Last year Vinny got about 90% of the snaps with the first string against first string.

Henson had zip with or against and Romo had some with the starters but it was not against the other teams first string.

That has to change. Hopefully Bledsoe gets enough time in the mini-camps and practice to only need a series or two in the first two preseason games and none in the last one.

Wishful thinking.

Bledose will get the meaningful snaps and the other two will get garbage time. Everyone can forget seeing either Henson or Romo take the field while Parcells is here, just isnt going to happen.

[k19]

You did not send a QB with rust and another that has not thrown a pass in a real game for 2 years to Europe, but you keep saying they need to play. Just where are they gonna play if not preseason?

Last year Vinny played way more than a starter should in preseason.

You will never get a good gauge on what Henson and Romo can do if all you see is them with and against 2nd and 3rd string.

:hammer:

We all know we have loaded up as best we could and are in win now mode. Parcells doesnt want a QB project right now if he did he would have let someone else play in the blowouts and late season games last year. You definitely wouldnt have pulled Henson after a bad half in the Bears game. You would want to see how he responded to it and if he could pick himself back up afterwards. I think the time to make a decision on the future at QB is NOW, not 2 or 3 seasons from now. We need to know if either of these kids can be the future and if not then we need to find someone who can. Throwing 5000 ball;s in camp doesnt mean anything we need to see how they respond in an actual game at a high level of competition

[blindzebra]

Wishful thinking.

Bledose will get the meaningful snaps and the other two will get garbage time. Everyone can forget seeing either Henson or Romo take the field while Parcells is here, just isnt going to happen.

We are talking about preseason, it is all garbage time.;)

[Crown Royal]

Can we vote Ed Werder out as our ESPN correspondent?

[Charles]

It's interesting reading this thread...........

When did Henson or Romo skip the part where they have to earn the right to start a preseason game or regular season game.

Henson got a chance by default (Vinny injury) and he proved Parcells point. He wasn't ready.

Romo wasn't good enough to get the nod even in garbage time.

How long before some of you guys figure out that neither Henson nor Romo are going to be handed the gig. They have to TAKE IT. If they don't show anything in practice, they'll never see the field.

Tom Brady wasn't good enough to take the job from Bledsoe in camp or based on practice, but when he got his chance l Brady never let Bledsoe get another sniff.

Even Quincy Carter earned the job in camp in 2001. He worked harder than Tony Banks (thats not hard considering Banks was a laid back guy).

He earned it 2002 in camp before being benched.

The competition wasn't close in 2003 and in 2004 he imploded before the competition even began.

Some of you guys make it seem like Parcells would hold Henson back if he was the best QB on the roster. He isn't. He hasn't been. Hopefully he can play well enough to surpass everyone on the depth chart and prove he is, but right now he hasn't done squat. His potential has taken him very far in so far 2 professional sports, but so far he like an oil well that hasn't lived up to it's billing. At this point he still being preped for a 2nd RD of drilling.

Romo for whatever he's done in the background earned him some extra cash, when the Cowboys could have let the year play-out. He hasn't done squat either.

If Henson wasn't clueless 3 offensive drives into the Bears game and showed he wasn't in over his head when maybe I doubt Vinny would have ever started another game.

If Romo was really pushing Vinny, he wouldn't have been surpassed by Henson on the depth chart.

Why should Henson or Romo be given a free-bee.

Troy had to battle Steve Walsh (a Hurricane pick No.1 with a supplemental pick)

Staubach had to battle Morton

Poor Henson and Romo, Parcells won't let them play waaaaaaaaa :sneeze2:

Cream Always rises to the top.

[Alexander]

You did not send a QB with rust and another that has not thrown a pass in a real game for 2 years to Europe, but you keep saying they need to play. Just where are they gonna play if not preseason?

Last year Vinny played way more than a starter should in preseason.

You will never get a good gauge on what Henson and Romo can do if all you see is them with and against 2nd and 3rd string.

I am not disputing that.

I just don't think Coach Parcells is going to play Bledsoe for a couple of series in three games and sit him completely in the last. It is not his style.

[blindzebra]

I am not disputing that.

I just don't think Coach Parcells is going to play Bledsoe for a couple of series in three games and sit him completely in the last. It is not his style.

This was brought up in another thread, so you might have missed it.

In an ideal world Bledsoe would play a series or two...basically the first quarter...in games 1 and 2, the first half in game 3...most teams use game 3 as their real preseason tune-up...and not at all in game 4.

Henson gets the 2nd and 3rd quarters in game 1, the fourth in game 2.

Romo gets the 2nd and 3rd in game 2 and plays the 4th in game 1.

One gets the 3rd quarter in game 3, the other gets the 4th.

Both play a half in game 4.

Playing time in games 3 and 4 shows the real depth chart.

I just think it is critical that both these guys get time playing with and against starters.

[adbutcher]

Can't full Ed one bit, he can cut butter with a hot knife.

[junk]

It's interesting reading this thread...........

When did Henson or Romo skip the part where they have to earn the right to start a preseason game or regular season game.

Henson got a chance by default (Vinny injury) and he proved Parcells point. He wasn't ready.

Romo wasn't good enough to get the nod even in garbage time.

How long before some of you guys figure out that neither Henson nor Romo are going to be handed the gig. They have to TAKE IT. If they don't show anything in practice, they'll never see the field.

Tom Brady wasn't good enough to take the job from Bledsoe in camp or based on practice, but when he got his chance l Brady never let Bledsoe get another sniff.

Even Quincy Carter earned the job in camp in 2001. He worked harder than Tony Banks (thats not hard considering Banks was a laid back guy).

He earned it 2002 in camp before being benched.

The competition wasn't close in 2003 and in 2004 he imploded before the competition even began.

Some of you guys make it seem like Parcells would hold Henson back if he was the best QB on the roster. He isn't. He hasn't been. Hopefully he can play well enough to surpass everyone on the depth chart and prove he is, but right now he hasn't done squat. His potential has taken him very far in so far 2 professional sports, but so far he like an oil well that hasn't lived up to it's billing. At this point he still being preped for a 2nd RD of drilling.

Romo for whatever he's done in the background earned him some extra cash, when the Cowboys could have let the year play-out. He hasn't done squat either.

If Henson wasn't clueless 3 offensive drives into the Bears game and showed he wasn't in over his head when maybe I doubt Vinny would have ever started another game.

If Romo was really pushing Vinny, he wouldn't have been surpassed by Henson on the depth chart.

Why should Henson or Romo be given a free-bee.

Troy had to battle Steve Walsh (a Hurricane pick No.1 with a supplemental pick)

Staubach had to battle Morton

Poor Henson and Romo, Parcells won't let them play waaaaaaaaa :sneeze2:

Cream Always rises to the top.

That is a terrific post. I agree completely.

[CowboyManDan]

I think there's more pressue on Romo this season than Henson. Henson is in season 2 from 3ish years off. Romo is in that critical season 3 with no layoff from football and just awarded a contract in which a similar styled contract went to Randall Williams, which served as a one last evaluation or put up or you're out type of deal. Henson is signed long term and while he has a lot of pressure to improve alot from last year, I would say next year is Henson's critical make or break year to show what he's got.

[Billy Bullocks]

Bledsoe is already the starter now. He will get those 1st team reps, because as crucial to Henson's developement it would be, Bledsoe needs to be ready on 9/11 to do some damage out there. Not the guy who's standing on the sideline in a baseball cap.

[Dave_in-NC]

That is a terrific post. I agree completely.

Ill second that terrific post thought. When and if Henson deserves his shot he will get it.

[followthestar]

bledsoe will not leave the field until he is injured heaven forbid, or we are sitting at 3-7 after 10 games.
romo obviously has something going for him, and though i was not impressed when i did see him play, if he can manage the offense well enough he might be a solid backup for us for many years. he seems to have earned Parcells' trust, is all i'm saying - but we know that carries a lot of weight.
henson really does have it good, or bad depending on how you look at it. he really does not even have to win the starting job NEXT season to keep a roster spot. if bledsoe has the season i hope, there is no way he will lose the starting spot no matter how well henson does pre-season. he's guaranteed a roster spot, yet its unlikely he will get much time on the field during the season - good and bad.

[Idgit]

Ill second that terrific post thought. When and if Henson deserves his shot he will get it.

I guess I'll have to third it. Nicely put, and right on.

[StateCollegeCowboy]

It's interesting reading this thread...........

When did Henson or Romo skip the part where they have to earn the right to start a preseason game or regular season game.


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Troy had to battle Steve Walsh (a Hurricane pick No.1 with a supplemental pick)

Staubach had to battle Morton

Poor Henson and Romo, Parcells won't let them play waaaaaaaaa :sneeze2:

Cream Always rises to the top.

I couldn't have said it any better charles... great post.