Speculation: Henson is going to be Released in the next two weeks!!

[iceberg]

This is what Im getting from my Guy who works with the Cowboys. Rumor has it Henson is going to be cut and a Vet backup brought in. He's telling me that Jerry Jones tried to shop henson in the draft with no buyers and now they will probably just cut there ties with him since hes got an easy contract to back out of.

Also he told me during the Mini Camp Henson was constantly complaining about his injury he suffered in europe, some think as an excuse for his poor showing at the camp.

In anycase He tells me within 2 weeks henson will be Cut and that the browns did show some interest in him during the draft.

this the same henson that to date has said everything perfectly?

already smells funny. and if henson was being shopped, it would have leaked.

 

[Glenn Carano]

Some good points have already been brought up. Like we would lose a roster exemption for having Henson in NFLE. Another thing that I've heard Parcell's say a few times when asked about Coach Landry, was that Landry told him if a guy doesn't show you anything in the first three years of his career, then it's time to move on. Well Henson has only had two years. We'll see, but I believe this is BS. Henson doesn't cost much either.

 

[JackMagist]

If Henson is cut it won't come until after he's had a Chance to beat out Romo in Camp.

He beat Romo out his first year with no NFLE experience but Now that he has it and has shown Improvement the Cowboys aren't even going to give him the chance? BS!

He's the 3rd String QB right now...There is no need or Rush to cut him now even if they are going to.

And I don't believe for one Minute that Henson is going around camp Complaining about his knee.

Actually Romo came out of camp as the #2 guy both years. Henson and Romo then each held the position for 8 games (half) of the regular season. I hardly consider that beating him out; I'd call that more of them being on equal footing for that year.

However, I do agree with your general premise of doubting that they cut Henson before Training Camp. It just does not sound logical to me and I can't think of an available vet that I would want in camp. Collins would be more of a distraction than an asset IMO. If Romo beats Henson out solidly in Training Camp (and he might) then I could see us cutting Henson and starting the Mroz project.

 

[Vertigo_17]

I can think of a possible replacement. QC.

We don't need a starter, just a backup

 

[SkinsandTerps]

We don't need a starter, just a backup

Good point.

 

[Alexander]

Yeah - Garrett was the epitomy of an experienced backup during or 93 and 95 superbowl seasons.

Rodney Peete was however.

All of this Hensonmania aside, the question is how confident are we in Romo to be the backup if this is a gearing up for one last final push to the postseason?

I certainly would feel more secure with a veteran like Collins.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

This is a decent thread, but it's a shame it's coming after a beginning post that is almost 100% sure to be B.S.

Couldn't we somehow surgically remove the "friend who's a source" part and leave the rest of it?

 

[junk]

Rodney Peete was however.

All of this Hensonmania aside, the question is how confident are we in Romo to be the backup if this is a gearing up for one last final push to the postseason?

I certainly would feel more secure with a veteran like Collins.

Dallas had a shot at Collins when they needed a starter and when they also had someone on the staff with direct ties (Payton). They passed.

 

[iceberg]

Rodney Peete was however.

All of this Hensonmania aside, the question is how confident are we in Romo to be the backup if this is a gearing up for one last final push to the postseason?

I certainly would feel more secure with a veteran like Collins.

since vinnie was here i couldn't understand the "old qb, no experienced backups" and when i've talked about it, i get the common "well if your #1 goes down the season is over anyway" in return.

sorry, i'm a "hedge your bets" kinda person and also feel experience back there would be a wonderful thing.

 

[Alexander]

Dallas had a shot at Collins when they needed a starter and when they also had someone on the staff with direct ties (Payton). They passed.

But we aren't talking about a starter.

Collins has shown he is unreliable in the past and Payton had to dig him out of the dirt in order for him to do the job in New York. As a starter, of course.

But the thinking might have changed in terms of a backup. At any rate, Collins might not want the clipboard status, the speculation would be moot anyways. But I don't think because we passed on him as a starter means that we would pass as a backup.

 

[Glenn Carano]

All of this Hensonmania aside, the question is how confident are we in Romo to be the backup if this is a gearing up for one last final push to the postseason?

I don't view this is one last final push to the postseason. I view this as the beginning of something big and that will be sustained for more than a few years. Even after BP and Bledsoe are gone.

 

[junk]

But we aren't talking about a starter.

Collins has shown he is unreliable in the past and Payton had to dig him out of the dirt in order for him to do the job in New York. As a starter, of course.

But the thinking might have changed in terms of a backup. At any rate, Collins might not want the clipboard status, the speculation would be moot anyways. But I don't think because we passed on him as a starter means that we would pass as a backup.

That could be true. I wouldn't feel very comfortable with Romo or Henson starting during the height of a playoff run.

I was all for Collins when he was available last time.

 

[dmq]

To be honest, if they have no faith in Romo at this point to be the backup. Than he should go also.

 

[acheman]

Yeah - Garrett was the epitomy of an experienced backup during or 93 and 95 superbowl seasons.

Hate to burst your bubble butin '93 we brought in Bernie Kosar, Garret was not the back-up until '95, Rodney Pete was here in '94.

 

[iceberg]

That could be true. I wouldn't feel very comfortable with Romo or Henson starting during the height of a playoff run.

I was all for Collins when he was available last time.

i've been for collins, griese, and a few other vets but when you mention *any* name you're gonna get slammed by the pro-drew crowd or by people who don't care for that players so you're a fool to want them.

back in that infamous 3 game stretch when no other qb saw the field, i started to wonder if bp just wouldn't have valid competition around for "his boy" - still wonder but my "who gives a damn" has kicked in by now.

bp will do what he does and i've resigned myself to the fact it's very very very different than what logic would do in my world. hence, my disdain for the man.

but if you critisize him - you get slammed cause you're not bp. if you get into "move debates" with other fans - when pressed they can always (and many do) fall back on "but you're not bp so what do you know!" as if every move bp makes is a holy nugget from the football gods.

long live mike rhyner and his "the new jersey con man" phrase. i need to write him back to set up an interview for my site. that would be cool.

 

[Alexander]

since vinnie was here i couldn't understand the "old qb, no experienced backups" and when i've talked about it, i get the common "well if your #1 goes down the season is over anyway" in return.

sorry, i'm a "hedge your bets" kinda person and also feel experience back there would be a wonderful thing.

You always hedge your bets.

Every year we failed to hedge one.

In 2003, we stayed healthy and were very lucky.

In 2004, we didn't hedge at cornerback (Pete Hunter and Donald Mitchell),wide receiver (no decent third WR in case Glenn went down), defensive tackle (wasted time with Blade and Stewart, then had to depend on rejects like Carson and Eaton) and free safety (Tony Dixon and Lynn Scott). Those areas killed us all season, our defense couldn't pressure and we couldn't cover. Not only did we fail to have backups, the whole season was clouded with terrible personnel decisions (Wiley, George).

In 2005, placekicker (Cortez), right tackle (Jacob Rogers and three others), tackle depth (going into the season with one quality tackle and a bunch of backups), free safety again (thinking Davis could step up).

I like that we loaded up in many places this offseason and nailed the coffin shut on many areas, like WR and placekicker. But if Bledsoe goes down, Romo better be lights out or we have to get real fortunate to make the playoffs.

 

[Portland Fanatic]

IMO the Henson project is over! I was very high on him and had high hopes, but he can not even win out the #2 on this team. His time is past!

I'm sick and tired of the QB's we've had in here since Troy...Bledsoe is the closest thing to a real QB we've had...and he's 33. I have no doubts he will be the starter for the next two years. If he goes down we are screwed! We really are...

Romo...an undrafted player with ZERO game experience.

Henson...a player that has all the physical skills, but BP has ZERO faith or trust in him...and again ZERO game experience in the NFL regular season.

To think we are even hoping either of these guys can lead us to a SB if Bledsoe goes down...no freak'in way. Not a chance.

Collins is the only QB out there that could even give a remote chance. Worst case let him compete with Romo...or see how well Romo does and Collins is there to pick up the pieces if needs be.

I'm sick and tired of not having a young QB on this team that we can count on for many years. What is even more sickening is that we as fans have to get our hopes up on two unproven players...or even start the Mroz project???

Next year we better draft the future...i've had enough! :bang2:

I have really high hopes this year...really high, but they ALL depend on the health of Bledsoe. If he goes down...we are done!

 

[Sandyf]

Okay, anyone who thinks QC is a viable option needs to go home and take a couple unstupid pills. Will never, as no way - hell freezing over -- end of world, never happen.

From Jerry's point, it would be a public relations nightmare. From Parcells point, he would lose face in front of the whole team.

Cmon guys think about it. QC is history in NFL football.

 

[Alexander]

I don't view this is one last final push to the postseason. I view this as the beginning of something big and that will be sustained for more than a few years. Even after BP and Bledsoe are gone.

Things "big" usually start with a breakthrough. We have to make the playoffs sometime.

 

[Concord]

Actually Romo came out of camp as the #2 guy both years. Henson and Romo then each held the position for 8 games (half) of the regular season. I hardly consider that beating him out; I'd call that more of them being on equal footing for that year.

However, I do agree with your general premise of doubting that they cut Henson before Training Camp. It just does not sound logical to me and I can't think of an available vet that I would want in camp. Collins would be more of a distraction than an asset IMO. If Romo beats Henson out solidly in Training Camp (and he might) then I could see us cutting Henson and starting the Mroz project.

Well he was #2 for 8 Games so call it Whatever...Point being he was ahead of Romo with NO experience at all and now he has it and he's not going to get the Chance. Again BS!

I will say though that if Henson can't beat out Romo this Camp...It probably is over.