Henson Era Over!

[ABQCOWBOY]

Well, when you're starting to reach the end of your 20's, and you still haven't even nailed a backup position, that's troubling! As I'm sure you know, the body starts going downhill soon. You either have it, or you don't. Fellas like Rich Gannon who had late starts were always backups or occasional starters before they took off on their last team. My point is, if his name wasn't Drew Henson, fans would have given up on him a long time ago.

This is true but on the other hand, he got that "Name" for a reason. There is talent there. If it ever materializes into a starting QB is another question.

 

[BHendri5]

Agreed. I just don't know why BP agreed to sign him in the first place.

He did not agree to it, as I have said many times before, why would a future Hall of Fame coach go thru the same experiment twice?

He had just finished that experiment with Hutchinson, what kind of since would it make to try the same thing again with another failed baseball player.

Jones forced that on Parcells, because Jerry believes he is a QB finder.

 

[RoyzGotGame]

Parcells said he hasn't been cut, but won't be on the roster this year.

I entirely expect to find Henson in the 'Time-Out Chair' later today.

Is it me, or has Parcells entirely mis-handled this kid.

Forget the ability or pedigree or unrealistic expectations, it just seems to me that Parcells has never missed an opportunity to hold this kid's head underwater.

1) Pulled at halftime of Chicago game.

2) Zero garbage-time last year (or the previous) when we clearly were out of the play-off picture.

3) No Henson play-time in either of our first preseason games this year.

4) Negative comments about ability and nervousness during the action - which were made publicly in press conferences.

Anyone heard anything negative about Romo over the last 3 years?

Got anything on that?

Got anything at all?

Got MILK?

 

[Chocolate Lab]

What I don't quite understand is BP comment "Henson has not been waived, but he will not be on the roster." If he is not on the roster and has not been wavied then what is his status? Does this mean there is a trade in the making? because if there is not then I see no way that he can keep Henson from leaving as a FA

I wondered that, too. If a trade is brewing, make the trade and then announce it. Why say that a guy won't be here, but he's not anywhere else, either?

Like some said, I got the idea that there could have been some kind of blow up between the two. Maybe Parcells just wanted to get the guy off his team ASAP.

 

[acheman]

Guess all those folks with the "he has no trade value" spew are wrong.

 

[Alexander]

What I don't quite understand is BP comment "Henson has not been waived, but he will not be on the roster." If he is not on the roster and has not been wavied then what is his status? Does this mean there is a trade in the making? because if there is not then I see no way that he can keep Henson from leaving as a FA

That either means trade, or possibly suspended perhaps?

Maybe that sleepy look he always had was for a reason?

 

[Doomsday101]

It would have to be that there is a trade being completed -- I doubt Bill would say anything otherwise.

That is what I'm thinking as well because otherwise it makes no sense. If Henson is not on the roster then he has to be a FA there are no other option I can see other than a pending trade.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

No agenda. I just don't see how folks worship this guy. He hasn't looked like a starting QB in training camp, in the preseason, in the regular season, or in NFL Europe. Boy, get yourself labeled as a first rounder in someone's mock draft, and you get a free 5 year pass. Meanwhile, Romo looks leaps and bounds better, is putting up insane preseason numbers, but no one notices him. That's an agenda, if I've ever seen one.

Romo has physical limitations that scare me. He has, at best, an average NFL arm yet he wants to play like he's Brett Favre.

I hope he is another Montana, and that he overcomes his limitations with great pocket presence, anticipation and a real understanding of the game.

BUT I want to see him play and perform well in SEVERAL REAL games before we annoint him the future and stop looking for a QB in the draft.

That is my only concern with the whole Romo hysteria that has overtaken some people on this board.

 

[Doomsday101]

That either means trade, or possibly suspended perhaps?

Maybe that sleepy look he always had was for a reason?

Well if suspended then he would still count aginst the 53 man roster.

 

[SultanOfSix]

That is what I'm thinking as well because otherwise it makes no sense. If Henson is not on the roster then he has to be a FA there are no other option I can see other than a pending trade.

If this is the case, then to mention it the way BP did during a press conference without saying a trade has been completed is a little unprofessional.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

That either means trade, or possibly suspended perhaps?

Maybe that sleepy look he always had was for a reason?

I'm certain this is a joke.

I hope he's traded. I hope he goes to a good situation. I pulled for the guy because I liked him but the best thing for us and him is to get a trade done IMO.

 

[WV Cowboy]

I will be curious to hear the teams thinking on this, .. was it Henson or the team's idea.

I can't think that he is not good enough to be 3rd string. He will continue to improve as he picks up more experience. He could be 3rd string.

But since he is gone, I am anxious to see who we put in for the 3rd QB.

Going with only two scares me.

 

[wileedog]

1) Pulled at halftime of Chicago game.

Because he looked lost. Really, Bill did him a favor there.

2) Zero garbage-time last year (or the previous) when we clearly were out of the play-off picture.

As opposed to all the time Romo got?

3) No Henson play-time in either of our first preseason games this year.

Becaause Bill needs to know about the 2nd QB and if he can play if Drew goes down. Henson was not the 2nd QB.

4) Negative comments about ability and nervousness during the action - which were made publicly in press conferences.

So he's making stuff up?

Anyone heard anything negative about Romo over the last 3 years?

Got anything on that?

Got anything at all?

Got MILK?

Yeah, he said that Romo was "a couple quarts low" (i.e. not thinking) in today's PC. He rides all of his QBs, every one.

 

[LD Fan]

You usually don't trade players you value very much.

You mean like Champ Bailey for Clinton Portis?

 

[Lynyrd]

4) Negative comments about ability and nervousness during the action - which were made publicly in press conferences.

Anyone heard anything negative about Romo over the last 3 years?

Got anything on that?

Got anything at all?

Got MILK?

Today he said Romo was "a few quarts low" when talking about Romo's decision to wear a glove before Monday's game. Does that count?

 

[Bach]

Guess all those folks with the "he has no trade value" spew are wrong.

You may want to wait and see what we actually get for him first. There's no way we will get close to the third rounder we gave for him.

I've seen 3rd string linemen about to get cut get traded for conditional 7th round picks. If you call that "trade value", then I guess you're right.

 

[Dale]

Romo has physical limitations that scare me. He has, at best, an average NFL arm yet he wants to play like he's Brett Favre.

I hope he is another Montana, and that he overcomes his limitations with great pocket presence, anticipation and a real understanding of the game.

BUT I want to see him play and perform well in SEVERAL REAL games before we annoint him the future and stop looking for a QB in the draft.

That is my only concern with the whole Romo hysteria that has overtaken some people on this board.

Legitimate concerns, I agree.

Sometimes those physical limitations may not be as apparent in the preseason as they will be in the regular season.

As I said the other day, we won't know on Romo until he actually starts a regular season game. And even then, that will be just "one game", good or bad.

It doesn't matter if he's throwing for 500 yards a game in the preseason. It will always be "just the preseason." And rightfully so. He's shown so many encouraging signs of improvement, but we don't have enough information to make a final grade. Not even close.

 

[Dale]

You mean like Champ Bailey for Clinton Portis?

Yeah, since those kinds of trades are made seemingly every year.

 

[Alexander]

You mean like Champ Bailey for Clinton Portis?

I'd love to hear exactly what some people think a QB who cannot even make it as your backup will fetch in trade.

There was no contract situation. No controversy. He just didn't get the job done.

So what exactly does a player like that have in terms of marketability?

I am intrigued to see what some think.

 

[silverbear]

Parcells said he hasn't been cut, but won't be on the roster this year. Can't reveal more details (when asked about possible trade).

Parcells said he just didn't see enough.

I'm cool with the decision, but if Parcells really said that, it's a load of hooey... he didn't give Drew a chance to show him anything in camp this year, period...

But like I say, all I wanted all along was for either Romo or Henson to step up and claim the job decisively... and Tony's play has me quite happy, thank you very much...

Now, I just hope the Boys got a decent draft pick for Shanle, and will get another decent pick for Drew...