WHY doesn't BP like Henson?

[Tass]

Seriously....just because a coach does not annoint a guy a starter or automatically makes him the #2 guy does not mean he does not like him.

I understand that. I was referring to some threads here where people were reporting that BP just flat out doesn't like Henson. Easy for me to believe because he seems to sandbag Henson every chance he gets. Doesn't let him play last year (when Drew had some confidence and the playoffs were not gonna happen), messes with his throwing motion...I mean come on. Either let him succeed doing his thing or jettison him.

 

[Next_years_Champs]

I have heard that not only does Bill not like Henson....he does not like Black Helicopters, UFOs, Elvis, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.

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Seriously....just because a coach does not annoint a guy a starter or automatically makes him the #2 guy does not mean he does not like him.

I agree, one thing that is puzzling to me is. That even after the incredible upgrades in talent to almost every position BP has engineered these last couple of years.

There are "learned fans" who still think they know what a football player looks like more so than Bill Parcells. The strawman about BP not playing rookies is just BS, if Parcells has a football player who can help the team win games he'll play him. But Parcells won't sacrifice the other 52 players chances for the experience of 1 player.

Bill Parcells sees Drew Henson exactly like he has said repeatedly for the last 2 years. Drew Henson is a player with potential who is a long way from being NFL ready.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I understand that. I was referring to some threads here where people were reporting that BP just flat out doesn't like Henson. Easy for me to believe because he seems to sandbag Henson every chance he gets. Doesn't let him play last year (when Drew had some confidence and the playoffs were not gonna happen), messes with his throwing motion...I mean come on. Either let him succeed doing his thing or jettison him.

Because unlike many fans who want Henson to be the guy....The coach sees that he is just not ready and needs more time.

That is what I see.

 

[StanleySpadowski]

If Romo has such a better command of the offense, why has he only led one scoring drive to Henson's three (and one missed FG) despite receiving approximately the same amount of playing time?


Henson had a few key drops and even his interception wasn't terrible. It may have been a misread or simply a great play by the DB who dropped of the short receiver to the intermediate Witten.

Romo tossed a lollipop up that the DB badly misplayed on Crayton's big catch and then made one of the worst throws that I've ever seen a QB make when the DB dropped the duck ball late.



Points generated after two games - Bledsoe 13 Henson 9 Romo 3.

 

[InmanRoshi]

I have heard that not only does Bill not like Henson....he does not like Black Helicopters, UFOs, Elvis, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.

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Seriously....just because a coach does not annoint a guy a starter or automatically makes him the #2 guy does not mean he does not like him.

Especially when the guy has done absolutely zilch to deserve the annointment. How about we let Henson throw for over 50% in a preseason game before we start tossing out the conspiracy theories? It would be one thing to suggest a personal vendetta after Henson lights it up, but its another to suggest it when he's coming off a 9.6 QB rating when he had the opportunity to play with the 1st string offense against Seattle's 2nd string defense.

 

[mmurray21]

Did I miss something last night. What did Romo actually do? He hit a floating pass to Crayton, that is picked off by the first string. He throws an interception that is dropped. He was missing players left and right. Henson suffered from a few 1st downs that wer dropped. Who cares if they look "comfortable" neither of them lookes like a starter last night.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Did I miss something last night. What did Romo actually do? He hit a floating pass to Crayton, that is picked off by the first string. He throws an interception that is dropped. He was missing players left and right. Henson suffered from a few 1st downs that wer dropped. Who cares if they look "comfortable" neither of them lookes like a starter last night.

In the end to be frank (or bill lol) It IMO was not Romo to lose the job as much as it was henson to win the job.

Romo did not do enough to lose the job and Henson did not do enough to win the job.

 

[Sportsbabe]

LOL Norm just said on The Ticket, that when Henson was told to take the knee at the half, in essence, Bill was telling Henson "go to h@ll". Classic. He also said BP is trying to destroy any shred of confidence that Henson has left. Now that's taking it a little to the extreme.

 

[NovaCowboy]

LOL Norm just said on The Ticket, that when Henson was told to take the knee at the half, in essence, Bill was telling Henson "go to h@ll". Classic. He also said BP is trying to destroy any shred of confidence that Henson has left. Now that's taking it a little to the extreme.

As long as Henson struggles, Bill can continue to play his ancient has beens without too much grief from Jerry Jones.

 

[DoomsDayD]

Agree with this part of your post. Drew looks jittery and nervous. Romo looks under control and in command. Romo ran the O better than Bledsoe IMO. Bledsoe is making me nervous.

I couldnt agree with you more!!! I am antsy to say the least when bledsoe drops back to pass. Maybe i am just a little gun shy or something like that but i just dont see us putting up a ton of points on people this year. Lets hope we dont have to!!

 

[CowboyManDan]

LOL Norm just said on The Ticket, that when Henson was told to take the knee at the half, in essence, Bill was telling Henson "go to h@ll". Classic. He also said BP is trying to destroy any shred of confidence that Henson has left. Now that's taking it a little to the extreme.

Yea, Norm is convinced Bill doesn't like Henson and that Henson knows this too. I do agree it was a slap in Henson's face to end the half downig it. The analogy Norm used was with Marion Barber. When MBIII fumbled and had some off plays, Bill got him right back on the horse and gave him the ball right away seeing what he's got in the player to bounce back in an exhibition game. By not doing the same to Henson, it shows to me and apparntly Norm that Parcells has something aginst the player or already knows what he's got in the player and doesn't like it....unfortunatly.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I do agree it was a slap in Henson's face to end the half downig it. The analogy Norm used was with Marion Barber. When MBIII fumbled and had some off plays, Bill got him right back on the horse and gave him the ball right away seeing what he's got in the player to bounce back in an exhibition game. By not doing the same to Henson, it shows to me and apparntly Norm that Parcells has something aginst the player or already knows what he's got in the player and doesn't like it....unfortunatly.

Actually, I was looking for BP to snatch MBIII off the field by one of his cornrows :laugh2: Bill has the perogative to mold and motivate players by his own choosing. I don't know what his motivation was with making Henson take the knee. I trust Bill. I have seen enough of Henson ... maybe Bill had to. It's time to get ready for the real deal. I want Romo and DrewB to get their work in and their rhythm down with the receivers. I ain't got time to be playing with Henson :stop: :enough:

 

[Cowchips]

Agree with this part of your post. Drew looks jittery and nervous. Romo looks under control and in command. Romo ran the O better than Bledsoe IMO. Bledsoe is making me nervous.

Romo was playing against the 3rd string D and Bledsoe was playing the 1st string D. Bledsoe delivered 10 points and Romo delivered 6 points. How can you say Romo looked better?

 

[The30YardSlant]

What does a QB have to do to NOT irk the coach?

Throw a decent pass every once in a while.

 

[Sandman52]

I disagree. If Bill really hated Drew (go to h@ll?), then why did he allow Henson to start the 2nd half? To truly crush the kid, and in turn see as much of Romo vs the 2nd string as possible, sit him down for the rest of the game. I don't buy this at all.

 

[Sportsbabe]

How can you say Romo looked better?

From my observation of watching the QBs handle themselves out there. I'm not into 1st string vs 2nd string/3rd string stuff. I just want to see how you do what you do. No matter who you're lining up against.

I don't take nothing away from our guys who played in the 4th because they played in the fourth. You still have to beat your man and play the right way. That 2nd string QB for Seattle (his name escapes me right now) looked better than all 3 of our QBs in my opinion :laugh2:

 

[Chuck 54]

I mean, Henson says all the right things, he played thru pain in TC and didn't use it as an excuse for his marginal passes, he didn't ***** about them altering his natural throwing motion, he seems like a team player...what, then? He isn't a pothead, he isn't whining about his role. What does a QB have to do to NOT irk the coach?

Are you asking sarcastically? or seriously?

I think not being very good "irks the coach"....but not everyone shares my opinion.

 

[Wolverine]

This Bill Parcells not liking Henson is just media BS I think. Henson worked hard all year to go with the new throwing motion. He has never questioned BP or complained about not enough snaps or time with 1st or 2nd team.

Last week against AZ BP told Henson good job on that last drive. Reports of some of Hensons throws in practices bringing a smile to BP.

Just remember BP said don't read anything into this when Romo got more practice time with the 2nd team. And guess what to many people read into it.

If BP really did not like Henson I don't think he woulda given Henson any time as the #2 QB against the Hawks. BP coulda said he still to far behind and Romo is #2. But no. BP let Henson play at #2 and gave him a chance to show something.

Maybe BP favors Romo cuz he was the one who picked Romo. But I don't think that means he does not like Henson.


You gotta ask yourself this. If BP didn't like Henson. Then why would he have spent so much time trying to correct his throwing motion. He must see something in Henson.

 

[MinnesotaCowboy]

You know I listen to all this gibberish from Norm to Bill to JJ and I can't help but laugh! We can sit here all day and all night arguing about who is #2 and who is #3 but in the end one man will make the decision and that will be BP. Personally I like Henson but my vote don't count......you just got to trust BP!

 

[AbeBeta]

Bill doesn't coddle QBs. There was a time when everyone thought he hated Simms and Bledsoe too. If a QB needs some warm fuzzies he better see Jerry, he won't get it from Bill. As long as a player keeps a good attitude, Bill seems to stick with him. How many times have we thought he hated Tucker and would cut him?